NSG 6005 PHARM 2 QUIZ

NSG 6005 PHARM 2 QUIZ 1. Question : Ethnic differences have been found in drug: Student Answer: Absorption Hepatic metabolism Filtration at the glomerulus Passive tubular reabsorption Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 2 Question : . Drugs that are absolutely contraindicated in lactating women include: Student Answer: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Antiepileptic drugs such as carbamazepine Antineoplastic drugs such as methotrexate All of the above Points Received: 0 of 2.5 Comments: Question 3 Question : . Sadie is a ninety-year-old patient who requires a new prescription. What changes in drug distribution with aging would influence prescribing for Sadie? Student Answer: Increased volume of distribution Decreased lipid solubility Decreased plasma proteins Increased muscle-to-fat ratio Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 4 Question : . Alterations in drug metabolism among Asians may lead to: Student Answer: Slower metabolism of antidepressants, requiring lower doses Faster metabolism of neuroleptics, requiring higher doses Altered metabolism of omeprazole, requiring higher doses Slower metabolism of alcohol, requiring higher doses Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 5 Question : . Incorporating IT into a patient encounter takes skill and tact. During the encounter, the provider can make the patient more comfortable with the IT the provider is using by: Student Answer: Turning the screen around so the patient can see material being recorded Not placing the computer screen between the provider and the patient Both A and B Neither A nor B Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 6 Question : . To improve positive outcomes when prescribing for the elderly, the NP should: Student Answer: Assess cognitive functioning in the elder Encourage the patient to take a weekly “drug holiday” to keep drug costs down