NR565 ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM GUIDE
REVIEW WITH ANSWERS ALL
CORRECT AND GRADED A+
Post exposure prophylaxis for suspected rabies bite
o 4 doses of vaccine - 1ml IM on days 0,3,7,14, with RIG (rabies immune
globulin) given on day 0. Those who have previously been vaccinated, 2
doses are given on days 0 and 3, no RIG
Patient teaching and assessments for post vaccine side effects
o Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) on administered vaccines, Administer
Tylenol to the patient before discharge, discuss reactions for administered
vaccines, provide a schedule for upcoming vaccine doses, have patient wait
15 minutes before discharge
Who can receive attenuated influenza vaccine (FluMist)?
o Healthy non-pregnant patients ages 2 49, with no hx of previous reactions
to this vaccine, not immunocompromised or caring for someone who is.
Contraindicated in kids with asthma or kids receiving meds with salicylates.
,Pantoprazole
-common doses (calculations to figure quantity)
-directions for use
-indication
o Common Doses:
20 and 40mg delayed-release tablets and 40mg enteric-coated granules
o Directions for use:
Monitor for pain relief and eradication of H. pylori infection. When used long
term, there is an increase for osteoporosis and fractures = maintain an
adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D, and inform patients about
symptoms of hypomagnesemia, including muscle cramps, palpitations, and
tremors
o Indication:
Gastric and duodenal ulcers, as well as GERD
Metronidazole
,-common doses (calculations to figure quantity)
-directions for use
-indication
o Common Doses:
500mg three times a day for 10-14 days
o Directions for use:
The most common side effect is nausea and headache. A disulfiram-like
reaction can occur if used with alcohol and it should also not be taken during
pregnancy.
o Indication:
H. pylori treatment (very effective against sensitive strains of H. pylori
Ondansetron
-common doses (calculations to figure quantity)
, -directions for use
-indication
o Common Doses:
0.15mg/kg IV starting 30 minutes before chemo; 8mg PO TID for radiation
therapy
o Directions for use:
Use caution with patients with electrolyte imbalances, heart failure, or brady
dysrhythmias. Can also cause prolonged QT
o Indication:
Chemo-induced nausea and vomiting. Is also used for the prevention of
nausea and vomiting with radiation therapy and anesthesia. Can also be
used for nausea and vomiting from other causes as well like gastritis and
morning sickness from pregnancy.
Albuterol MDI
-common doses (calculations to figure quantity)
-directions for use
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM GUIDE
REVIEW WITH ANSWERS ALL
CORRECT AND GRADED A+
Post exposure prophylaxis for suspected rabies bite
o 4 doses of vaccine - 1ml IM on days 0,3,7,14, with RIG (rabies immune
globulin) given on day 0. Those who have previously been vaccinated, 2
doses are given on days 0 and 3, no RIG
Patient teaching and assessments for post vaccine side effects
o Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) on administered vaccines, Administer
Tylenol to the patient before discharge, discuss reactions for administered
vaccines, provide a schedule for upcoming vaccine doses, have patient wait
15 minutes before discharge
Who can receive attenuated influenza vaccine (FluMist)?
o Healthy non-pregnant patients ages 2 49, with no hx of previous reactions
to this vaccine, not immunocompromised or caring for someone who is.
Contraindicated in kids with asthma or kids receiving meds with salicylates.
,Pantoprazole
-common doses (calculations to figure quantity)
-directions for use
-indication
o Common Doses:
20 and 40mg delayed-release tablets and 40mg enteric-coated granules
o Directions for use:
Monitor for pain relief and eradication of H. pylori infection. When used long
term, there is an increase for osteoporosis and fractures = maintain an
adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D, and inform patients about
symptoms of hypomagnesemia, including muscle cramps, palpitations, and
tremors
o Indication:
Gastric and duodenal ulcers, as well as GERD
Metronidazole
,-common doses (calculations to figure quantity)
-directions for use
-indication
o Common Doses:
500mg three times a day for 10-14 days
o Directions for use:
The most common side effect is nausea and headache. A disulfiram-like
reaction can occur if used with alcohol and it should also not be taken during
pregnancy.
o Indication:
H. pylori treatment (very effective against sensitive strains of H. pylori
Ondansetron
-common doses (calculations to figure quantity)
, -directions for use
-indication
o Common Doses:
0.15mg/kg IV starting 30 minutes before chemo; 8mg PO TID for radiation
therapy
o Directions for use:
Use caution with patients with electrolyte imbalances, heart failure, or brady
dysrhythmias. Can also cause prolonged QT
o Indication:
Chemo-induced nausea and vomiting. Is also used for the prevention of
nausea and vomiting with radiation therapy and anesthesia. Can also be
used for nausea and vomiting from other causes as well like gastritis and
morning sickness from pregnancy.
Albuterol MDI
-common doses (calculations to figure quantity)
-directions for use
