NSG 6005 Week 7 Pharmacology Quiz 2025 Comprehensive Q&A For Certification Success

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NSG 6005 Week 7 Pharmacology Quiz
2025 \ Comprehensive Q&A For
Certification Success


Infants with congenital hypothyroidism are treated with:


A. Levothyroxine
B. Liothyronine
C. Liotrix
D. Methimazole -correct-answer-A. Levothyroxine




Prophylactic use of bisphosphonates is recommended for patients with early
osteopenia related to long-term use of which of the following drugs?


A. Selective estrogen-receptor modulators
B. Aspirin
C. Glucocorticoids
D. Calcium supplements -correct-answer-C. Glucocorticoids

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The ongoing monitoring of patients over the age sixty-five years taking
alendronate (Fosamax) or any other bisphosphonate is:


A. Annual dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans
B. Annual vitamin D level
C. Annual renal function evaluation
D. Electrolytes every three months -correct-answer-C. Annual renal function
evaluation




In addition to methimazole, a symptomatic patient with hyperthyroidism may
need a prescription for:


A. A calcium channel blocker
B. A beta blocker
C. Liothyronine
D. An alpha blocker -correct-answer-A. A beta blocker




Inadequate vitamin D intake can contribute to the development of osteoporosis
by:


A. Increasing calcitonin production
B. Increasing calcium absorption from the intestine