NSG 6005 WEEK 2 PHARM QUIZ

NSG 6005 WEEK 2 PHARM QUIZ 1. Question : Carbamazepine has a black box warning recommending testing for the HLA-B*1502 allele in patients with Asian ancestry prior to starting therapy due to: Student Answer: Decreased effectiveness of carbamazepine in treating seizures in Asian patients with the HLA-B*1502 allele Increased risk for drug interactions in Asian patients with the HLA-B*1502 allele CORRECT Increased risk for Stevens-Johnson syndrome in Asian patients with HLA-B*1502 allele Patients who have the HLA-B*1502 allele being more likely to have a resistance to carbamazepine Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 2. Question : Common OTC pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen: Student Answer: Are always safer for the patient than prescription pain medication CORRECT Are harmful if taken in higher-than-recommended amounts Have minimal interaction with prescription medications Should never be given to children unless recommended by their provider Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 3. Question :