NR566 Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family –
Chamberlain University (Final Exam Weeks 5–8, 2025–2026) –
Complete Guide with Verified Questions and Answers
Description:
This comprehensive exam guide for NR566 Advanced Pharmacology
for Care of the Family (Chamberlain University) covers Weeks 5–8 of
the course and provides verified questions with 100% correct
answers. It includes detailed pharmacologic concepts and clinical
applications related to Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease,
epilepsy, and migraine management. Additionally, it reviews key
mechanisms of action, side effects, contraindications, and nursing
considerations for major drug classes, including ACE inhibitors,
antiepileptics, antidepressants, beta-blockers, and more. Perfect for
final exam preparation or quick pharmacology review.
Exam Questions and Answers
What are the common side effects of Donepezil (Aricept)? ---
correct answer ---Gastrointestinal symptoms, headache, dizziness,
muscle weakness
What precautions should be taken with Donepezil (Aricept)? ---
correct answer ---Sick sinus syndrome, seizure disorder
What is the approved dose of Donepezil (Aricept) for treating
moderate to severe AD? --- correct answer ---23 mg/day
,What is the cognitive functioning improvement difference between
a 23 mg/day dose and a 10 mg/day dose of Donepezil (Aricept)? ---
correct answer ---Minimal improvement at higher dose
What is the higher dose of Donepezil (Aricept) associated with? ---
correct answer ---Higher incidence of adverse effects
What is the possibility of peripheral side effects when Donepezil
(Aricept) is added to CYP2D6 or CYP3A4? --- correct answer ---
Possible peripheral side effects
What effect do inducers of CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 have on the
elimination rate of Donepezil (Aricept)? --- correct answer ---May
increase the rate of elimination
What is the mechanism of action of Rivastigmine (Exelon)? ---
correct answer ---Acts centrally for both acetylcholinesterase and
butyrylcholinesterase
What are the common side effects of Rivastigmine (Exelon)? ---
correct answer ---Gastrointestinal symptoms, weakness, dizziness,
tremor
,What precautions should be taken with Rivastigmine (Exelon)? ---
correct answer ---Asthma or COPD, sick sinus syndrome, GI
bleeding, weight < 50 kg
How is Rivastigmine (Exelon) administered? --- correct answer ---
Orally or topically (transdermal patch)
What is the transdermal patch of Rivastigmine (Exelon) used for? --
- correct answer ---Dementia associated with Parkinson's disease
Will medications that induce or inhibit CYP450 metabolism modify
Rivastigmine (Exelon) metabolism? --- correct answer ---No
What is the mechanism of action of Galantamine (Razadyne,
Razadyne ER)? --- correct answer ---Elevates acetylcholine in the
cerebral cortex, modulates nicotinic Ach receptors
What are the common side effects of Galantamine (Razadyne,
Razadyne ER)? --- correct answer ---Gastrointestinal symptoms,
headache, dizziness, fatigue
What precautions should be taken with Galantamine (Razadyne,
Razadyne ER)? --- correct answer ---NSAID use, GI bleed, asthma or
COPD
, What does Galantamine (Razadyne, Razadyne ER) increase besides
acetylcholine? --- correct answer ---Glutamate and serotonin levels
What is the unknown benefit of Galantamine (Razadyne, Razadyne
ER)'s action? --- correct answer ---Increase in glutamate and
serotonin levels
What is the term for concurrent use with medications that slow or
decrease heart rate? --- correct answer ---Contraindications
What is the term for severe impairment of the liver? --- correct
answer ---Severe hepatic impairment
What is the term for severe impairment of the kidneys? --- correct
answer ---Severe renal impairment
What are the two major metabolizing enzymes that can affect
galantamine concentrations? --- correct answer ---CYP3A4 and
CYP2D6
What is the mechanism of action of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)
receptor antagonist? --- correct answer ---Prevents glutamate from
binding at the receptor site
Chamberlain University (Final Exam Weeks 5–8, 2025–2026) –
Complete Guide with Verified Questions and Answers
Description:
This comprehensive exam guide for NR566 Advanced Pharmacology
for Care of the Family (Chamberlain University) covers Weeks 5–8 of
the course and provides verified questions with 100% correct
answers. It includes detailed pharmacologic concepts and clinical
applications related to Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease,
epilepsy, and migraine management. Additionally, it reviews key
mechanisms of action, side effects, contraindications, and nursing
considerations for major drug classes, including ACE inhibitors,
antiepileptics, antidepressants, beta-blockers, and more. Perfect for
final exam preparation or quick pharmacology review.
Exam Questions and Answers
What are the common side effects of Donepezil (Aricept)? ---
correct answer ---Gastrointestinal symptoms, headache, dizziness,
muscle weakness
What precautions should be taken with Donepezil (Aricept)? ---
correct answer ---Sick sinus syndrome, seizure disorder
What is the approved dose of Donepezil (Aricept) for treating
moderate to severe AD? --- correct answer ---23 mg/day
,What is the cognitive functioning improvement difference between
a 23 mg/day dose and a 10 mg/day dose of Donepezil (Aricept)? ---
correct answer ---Minimal improvement at higher dose
What is the higher dose of Donepezil (Aricept) associated with? ---
correct answer ---Higher incidence of adverse effects
What is the possibility of peripheral side effects when Donepezil
(Aricept) is added to CYP2D6 or CYP3A4? --- correct answer ---
Possible peripheral side effects
What effect do inducers of CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 have on the
elimination rate of Donepezil (Aricept)? --- correct answer ---May
increase the rate of elimination
What is the mechanism of action of Rivastigmine (Exelon)? ---
correct answer ---Acts centrally for both acetylcholinesterase and
butyrylcholinesterase
What are the common side effects of Rivastigmine (Exelon)? ---
correct answer ---Gastrointestinal symptoms, weakness, dizziness,
tremor
,What precautions should be taken with Rivastigmine (Exelon)? ---
correct answer ---Asthma or COPD, sick sinus syndrome, GI
bleeding, weight < 50 kg
How is Rivastigmine (Exelon) administered? --- correct answer ---
Orally or topically (transdermal patch)
What is the transdermal patch of Rivastigmine (Exelon) used for? --
- correct answer ---Dementia associated with Parkinson's disease
Will medications that induce or inhibit CYP450 metabolism modify
Rivastigmine (Exelon) metabolism? --- correct answer ---No
What is the mechanism of action of Galantamine (Razadyne,
Razadyne ER)? --- correct answer ---Elevates acetylcholine in the
cerebral cortex, modulates nicotinic Ach receptors
What are the common side effects of Galantamine (Razadyne,
Razadyne ER)? --- correct answer ---Gastrointestinal symptoms,
headache, dizziness, fatigue
What precautions should be taken with Galantamine (Razadyne,
Razadyne ER)? --- correct answer ---NSAID use, GI bleed, asthma or
COPD
, What does Galantamine (Razadyne, Razadyne ER) increase besides
acetylcholine? --- correct answer ---Glutamate and serotonin levels
What is the unknown benefit of Galantamine (Razadyne, Razadyne
ER)'s action? --- correct answer ---Increase in glutamate and
serotonin levels
What is the term for concurrent use with medications that slow or
decrease heart rate? --- correct answer ---Contraindications
What is the term for severe impairment of the liver? --- correct
answer ---Severe hepatic impairment
What is the term for severe impairment of the kidneys? --- correct
answer ---Severe renal impairment
What are the two major metabolizing enzymes that can affect
galantamine concentrations? --- correct answer ---CYP3A4 and
CYP2D6
What is the mechanism of action of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)
receptor antagonist? --- correct answer ---Prevents glutamate from
binding at the receptor site
