NURS 5334 PHARM FINAL EXAM REVIEW | WITH COMPLETE
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What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain Management Mod 3) -
(ANSWER)Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-hydrocodone,
True or False? - (ANSWER)False, this could lead to respiratory depression
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they recovered from opioid
abuse? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric and sedative
effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? - (ANSWER)Constipation
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Respiratory depression
Addition
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Migraine Prophylaxis
Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Give 1-
2mg/day PO for a deficiency
How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take? - (ANSWER)400-800 mcg
daily
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How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women? - (ANSWER)400-600 mcg/day
If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what is this for? -
(ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)C. Beta blockers
What are the names of two medications that are safe for pregnant women? -
(ANSWER)Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents of choice for pregnant women
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Why can Methyldopa and Labetalol be used in pregnant women? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)D. Salmeterol + aclidinium +
Budesonide
If Eosinophils are greater than or equal to 300, then you should consider a LABA+LAMA+ICS
COPD Group A - (ANSWER)Broncodilator