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REGIS NU641 ADV CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY MIDTERM EXAM BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. Education for AA Women about Osteoporosis - correct answer
-AA women as a group are at risk of developing osteoporosis
due to their lower calcium intake when young and 75% of them
are lactose-intolerant, so they avoid milk and other dairy
products that are excellent sources of calcium.
2. The drug recommended as the primary treatment for
osteoporosis in women over age 70 is: - correct answer -
Alendronate (Fosamax)
3. Age-related statement about pain that is NOT true - correct
answer -Preterm and newborn infants do not yet have
functional pain pathways
4. Statement that raises a "red flag" about potential chemical
dependency - correct answer -Multiple time when prescriptions
are lost with request to refill
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5. True statement about pain - correct answer -Acetaminophen is
especially useful in both children and adults because it has no
effect on platelets and has fewer adverse effects than NSAIDs.
6. If interventions to resolve the cause of pain (e.g., rest, ice,
compression, and elevation) are insufficient, pain medications
are given based on severity of pain. Drugs are given in which
order of use? - correct answer -Nonopiates, increase dose of
nonopiates, opiates
7. The histamine type-2 receptor antagonist (H2HA) that is
recommended to avoid because of increased potential side
effects and risk of drug interactions - correct answer -
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
8. Pregnant patient in 2nd trimester with constipation needs
laxative treatment. What would be the safest and most
appropriate for the duration of her pregnancy? - correct answer
-Psyllium (Metamucil) orally
9. What medication can be used to treat an acute gout attack? -
correct answer -NSAID (Such as Ibuprofen)
REGIS NU641 ADV CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY MIDTERM EXAM BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. Education for AA Women about Osteoporosis - correct answer
-AA women as a group are at risk of developing osteoporosis
due to their lower calcium intake when young and 75% of them
are lactose-intolerant, so they avoid milk and other dairy
products that are excellent sources of calcium.
2. The drug recommended as the primary treatment for
osteoporosis in women over age 70 is: - correct answer -
Alendronate (Fosamax)
3. Age-related statement about pain that is NOT true - correct
answer -Preterm and newborn infants do not yet have
functional pain pathways
4. Statement that raises a "red flag" about potential chemical
dependency - correct answer -Multiple time when prescriptions
are lost with request to refill
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5. True statement about pain - correct answer -Acetaminophen is
especially useful in both children and adults because it has no
effect on platelets and has fewer adverse effects than NSAIDs.
6. If interventions to resolve the cause of pain (e.g., rest, ice,
compression, and elevation) are insufficient, pain medications
are given based on severity of pain. Drugs are given in which
order of use? - correct answer -Nonopiates, increase dose of
nonopiates, opiates
7. The histamine type-2 receptor antagonist (H2HA) that is
recommended to avoid because of increased potential side
effects and risk of drug interactions - correct answer -
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
8. Pregnant patient in 2nd trimester with constipation needs
laxative treatment. What would be the safest and most
appropriate for the duration of her pregnancy? - correct answer
-Psyllium (Metamucil) orally
9. What medication can be used to treat an acute gout attack? -
correct answer -NSAID (Such as Ibuprofen)
