NR 565 / NR565 Chamberlain College Of Nursing -
Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam Review | 2026/2027 |
Answers Correct | With Complete Solutions
A 75-year old patient is taking Timolol Maleate (Timpotic) for
chronic open angle glaucoma and is well controlled. What side
effect might you watch for if Propanolol (Inderal) is added?
Correct Answers Bradycardia.
A patient complains of "puffy feet" shortly after beginning a
new medication three months ago. There is no underlying
physiological cause for this condition. What medication is most
likely causing the problem? Correct Answers Amlodipine
(Norvasc).
A patient is taking the ACEI Enalapril (Vasotec) for the last four
months for the treatment of congestive heart failure, and is
complaining of a nonproductive cough. What should the NP
advise the patient regarding this side effect? Correct Answers
The cough should subside 1-4 days after discontinuing the drug.
A patient presents with a history of GERD and many other
medical conditions. What medication would you encourage her
to avoid? Correct Answers NSAIDs.
Along with diet, what drug is used to treat hypertriglyceridemia?
Correct Answers Gemfibrozil (Lopid).
Amenorrhea is the most common side effect of which birth
control medication? Correct Answers Medroxyprogesterone
(Depo-Provera)
, Can antacids cause diarrhea? Correct Answers Yes, antacids
containing magnesium, which decrease bowel transit time, may
cause diarrhea. Most often seen in renal insufficiency.
Heparin exerts its therapeutic action by what? Correct Answers
Upregulating the activity of one of the body's natural
anticoagulant molecules, antithrombin III
How are IV morphine and nitroglycerin beneficial in acute heart
failure? Correct Answers Decrease preload.
How do antiprostaglandin drugs cause stomach mucosal injury?
Correct Answers They alter the thickness of the protective
mucosal layer.
How do Diphenoxylate (Lomotil) and Loperamide (Imodium)
help relieve diarrhea? Correct Answers They decrease the
motility of the ileum and colon, slowing the transit time and
promoting more water absorption.
How should an oral glucocorticoid be taken? Correct Answers
With food.
Spironoaldactone (Aldactone) has what mechanism of action
(MOA)? Correct Answers Aldosterone antagonist
The normal starting dose of levothyroxine is 50-100mcg per day
for primary hypothroidism. What is the most appropriate starting
dose in a 71-year old female patient? Correct Answers 25mcg
per day.
Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam Review | 2026/2027 |
Answers Correct | With Complete Solutions
A 75-year old patient is taking Timolol Maleate (Timpotic) for
chronic open angle glaucoma and is well controlled. What side
effect might you watch for if Propanolol (Inderal) is added?
Correct Answers Bradycardia.
A patient complains of "puffy feet" shortly after beginning a
new medication three months ago. There is no underlying
physiological cause for this condition. What medication is most
likely causing the problem? Correct Answers Amlodipine
(Norvasc).
A patient is taking the ACEI Enalapril (Vasotec) for the last four
months for the treatment of congestive heart failure, and is
complaining of a nonproductive cough. What should the NP
advise the patient regarding this side effect? Correct Answers
The cough should subside 1-4 days after discontinuing the drug.
A patient presents with a history of GERD and many other
medical conditions. What medication would you encourage her
to avoid? Correct Answers NSAIDs.
Along with diet, what drug is used to treat hypertriglyceridemia?
Correct Answers Gemfibrozil (Lopid).
Amenorrhea is the most common side effect of which birth
control medication? Correct Answers Medroxyprogesterone
(Depo-Provera)
, Can antacids cause diarrhea? Correct Answers Yes, antacids
containing magnesium, which decrease bowel transit time, may
cause diarrhea. Most often seen in renal insufficiency.
Heparin exerts its therapeutic action by what? Correct Answers
Upregulating the activity of one of the body's natural
anticoagulant molecules, antithrombin III
How are IV morphine and nitroglycerin beneficial in acute heart
failure? Correct Answers Decrease preload.
How do antiprostaglandin drugs cause stomach mucosal injury?
Correct Answers They alter the thickness of the protective
mucosal layer.
How do Diphenoxylate (Lomotil) and Loperamide (Imodium)
help relieve diarrhea? Correct Answers They decrease the
motility of the ileum and colon, slowing the transit time and
promoting more water absorption.
How should an oral glucocorticoid be taken? Correct Answers
With food.
Spironoaldactone (Aldactone) has what mechanism of action
(MOA)? Correct Answers Aldosterone antagonist
The normal starting dose of levothyroxine is 50-100mcg per day
for primary hypothroidism. What is the most appropriate starting
dose in a 71-year old female patient? Correct Answers 25mcg
per day.
