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EXAM
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain Management
Mod 3) - Correct Ans-Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-
hydrocodone,
True or False? - Correct Ans-False, this could lead to respiratory depression
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they recovered from
opioid abuse? - Correct Ans-Partial opioid agonist that activated opioid receptors but
produces less degree of euphoria and physical dependence compared to a full agonist
Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once they recovered from
opioid abuse? - Correct Ans-Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric
and sedative effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? - Correct Ans-Constipation
Respiratory depression
Addition
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) - Correct Ans-Selective agonist for serotonin
5HT receptors on intracranial blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal
system, causes VASOCONSTRICTION and reduces neurogenic inflammation
What is the supplement Feverfew used for? - Correct Ans-Migraine Prophylaxis
Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew? - Correct Ans-Antiplatlets
Anticoagulants
Increased risk of bleeding in patients taking antiplatelets (Aspirin) and anticoagulants
(Wafarin)
How much Folic acid need to be given for a Folic Acid Deficiency? - Correct Ans-Give
1-2mg/day PO for a deficiency
How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take? - Correct Ans-400-800
mcg daily
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How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women? - Correct Ans-400-600
mcg/day
If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what is this for? -
Correct Ans-Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Ace inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. While treatment of heart failure during
during pregnancy is best done by a special, which of the following drug classes are
considered to be safe at least in the later parts of pregnancy?
A. Diuretics
B. ARBS
C. Beta blockers
D. Nitrates - Correct Ans-C. Beta blockers
What are the names of two medications that are safe for pregnant women? - Correct
Ans-Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents of choice for pregnant women
Why can Methyldopa and Labetalol be used in pregnant women? - Correct Ans-These
drugs have limited effects on uteroplacental and fetal
Hemodynamics and do not adversing effect the fetus or neonate
Anticholinergics such as Trihexyphenidyl and Benztropine can help with drooling in
Parkinson's patients, True or False? - Correct Ans-True
A patient with COPD comes in to the hospital for the second time for moderate
exacerbation. The eosinophils are 312. What medication should this patient be on to
manage symptoms?
A. Salmeterol
B. Formoteral + Albuterol
C. Albuterol + Budesonide
D. Salmeterol + aclidinium + Budesonide - Correct Ans-D. Salmeterol + aclidinium +
Budesonide
If Eosinophils are greater than or equal to 300, then you should consider a
LABA+LAMA+ICS
COPD Group A - Correct Ans-Broncodilator
COPD Group B - Correct Ans-LABA + LAMA
COPD Group E - Correct Ans-LABA + LAMA
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How does an increase percentage of body at effect the plasma level of lipid soluble
drugs in an elderly individual? - Correct Ans-The higher the body fat percentage the
more the plasma levels of lipid soluble drugs will be reduced
A decrease in lean mass causes concentration of water soluble drugs to be (inc/dec) in
elderly patients? - Correct Ans-Increased
For elderly patients that are malnourished (low albumin level) free drug levels of protein
binding drugs will (inc/dec)? - Correct Ans-Increase
A child is about to get the Proquad Vaccine, which is a mix of the Varicella and MMR
vaccine. What education would you need to give to the parents? - Correct Ans-
Deposited getting the vaccine there is still a chance your child could get breakthrough
chickenpox
What is the starting dosage of thyroid medication for a in elderly patient that is 51 with
no comorbidities? - Correct Ans-50 mcg
What is the starting dosage of thyroid medication for an elderly patient that is 68 years
with no comorbidities? - Correct Ans-25 mcg
What is the dosage range for thyroid medication for a person with CAD? - Correct Ans-
12-25 mcg
What is an attenuated vaccine? - Correct Ans-Live Virus, but weakened
Immunocompromised patients are able to receive Attenuated Vaccines, True or False?
- Correct Ans-False, live vaccines can be dangerous in recipients who are
immunocompromised because these people are unable to mount and effective immune
response, even against an virulent organism
What is the range in weeks where a pregnant women can receive the TDap vaccine? -
Correct Ans-29 - 36 weeks (Module 10 Transcripts)
What does Gardasil protect against in Females? (4) - Correct Ans-HPV 6, 11, 16, 18,
31, 33, 45, 52, 58
Cervical Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Vulvar Cancer
Genital Warts
What does Gardasil protect against in Males? (1) - Correct Ans-HPV 6, 11, 16, 18, 31,
33, 45, 52, 58
Genitals Warts
NURS 5334
NURS5334 2025 NEWEST ACTUAL
EXAM
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain Management
Mod 3) - Correct Ans-Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-
hydrocodone,
True or False? - Correct Ans-False, this could lead to respiratory depression
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they recovered from
opioid abuse? - Correct Ans-Partial opioid agonist that activated opioid receptors but
produces less degree of euphoria and physical dependence compared to a full agonist
Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once they recovered from
opioid abuse? - Correct Ans-Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric
and sedative effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? - Correct Ans-Constipation
Respiratory depression
Addition
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) - Correct Ans-Selective agonist for serotonin
5HT receptors on intracranial blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal
system, causes VASOCONSTRICTION and reduces neurogenic inflammation
What is the supplement Feverfew used for? - Correct Ans-Migraine Prophylaxis
Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew? - Correct Ans-Antiplatlets
Anticoagulants
Increased risk of bleeding in patients taking antiplatelets (Aspirin) and anticoagulants
(Wafarin)
How much Folic acid need to be given for a Folic Acid Deficiency? - Correct Ans-Give
1-2mg/day PO for a deficiency
How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take? - Correct Ans-400-800
mcg daily
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How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women? - Correct Ans-400-600
mcg/day
If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what is this for? -
Correct Ans-Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Ace inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. While treatment of heart failure during
during pregnancy is best done by a special, which of the following drug classes are
considered to be safe at least in the later parts of pregnancy?
A. Diuretics
B. ARBS
C. Beta blockers
D. Nitrates - Correct Ans-C. Beta blockers
What are the names of two medications that are safe for pregnant women? - Correct
Ans-Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents of choice for pregnant women
Why can Methyldopa and Labetalol be used in pregnant women? - Correct Ans-These
drugs have limited effects on uteroplacental and fetal
Hemodynamics and do not adversing effect the fetus or neonate
Anticholinergics such as Trihexyphenidyl and Benztropine can help with drooling in
Parkinson's patients, True or False? - Correct Ans-True
A patient with COPD comes in to the hospital for the second time for moderate
exacerbation. The eosinophils are 312. What medication should this patient be on to
manage symptoms?
A. Salmeterol
B. Formoteral + Albuterol
C. Albuterol + Budesonide
D. Salmeterol + aclidinium + Budesonide - Correct Ans-D. Salmeterol + aclidinium +
Budesonide
If Eosinophils are greater than or equal to 300, then you should consider a
LABA+LAMA+ICS
COPD Group A - Correct Ans-Broncodilator
COPD Group B - Correct Ans-LABA + LAMA
COPD Group E - Correct Ans-LABA + LAMA
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How does an increase percentage of body at effect the plasma level of lipid soluble
drugs in an elderly individual? - Correct Ans-The higher the body fat percentage the
more the plasma levels of lipid soluble drugs will be reduced
A decrease in lean mass causes concentration of water soluble drugs to be (inc/dec) in
elderly patients? - Correct Ans-Increased
For elderly patients that are malnourished (low albumin level) free drug levels of protein
binding drugs will (inc/dec)? - Correct Ans-Increase
A child is about to get the Proquad Vaccine, which is a mix of the Varicella and MMR
vaccine. What education would you need to give to the parents? - Correct Ans-
Deposited getting the vaccine there is still a chance your child could get breakthrough
chickenpox
What is the starting dosage of thyroid medication for a in elderly patient that is 51 with
no comorbidities? - Correct Ans-50 mcg
What is the starting dosage of thyroid medication for an elderly patient that is 68 years
with no comorbidities? - Correct Ans-25 mcg
What is the dosage range for thyroid medication for a person with CAD? - Correct Ans-
12-25 mcg
What is an attenuated vaccine? - Correct Ans-Live Virus, but weakened
Immunocompromised patients are able to receive Attenuated Vaccines, True or False?
- Correct Ans-False, live vaccines can be dangerous in recipients who are
immunocompromised because these people are unable to mount and effective immune
response, even against an virulent organism
What is the range in weeks where a pregnant women can receive the TDap vaccine? -
Correct Ans-29 - 36 weeks (Module 10 Transcripts)
What does Gardasil protect against in Females? (4) - Correct Ans-HPV 6, 11, 16, 18,
31, 33, 45, 52, 58
Cervical Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Vulvar Cancer
Genital Warts
What does Gardasil protect against in Males? (1) - Correct Ans-HPV 6, 11, 16, 18, 31,
33, 45, 52, 58
Genitals Warts
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