PHARMACOLOGY
NSG 6005 WEEK 5 QUIZ/MIDTERM
SOUTH UNIVERSITY GRADED A+ 100%
CORRECT NOVEMBER Quarter EXAM
LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL SUMMER-
FALL SEMESTER EXAM GRADED A +
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Asthma exacerbations at home are managed by the patient by:
a. starting montelukast (Singulair)
b. increasing frequency of beta 2 agonists and contacting their provider
c. inhaling beta 2 agonists every 20 minutes for two hours
d. tripling inhaled corticosteroid dose –
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Correct Answer :b. increasing frequency of beta 2 agonists and contacting their provider
One goal of asthma management in children is:
a. minimal use of inhaled corticosteroids
b. participation in school and sports activities
c. they independently manage their asthma
d. no exacerbations –
Correct Answer :b. participation in school and sport activities
Pregnant patients with asthma may safely use _____ throughout their pregnancy.
a. oral terbutaline
b. prednisone
c. inhaled corticosteroids (budesonide)
d. montelukast (Singular) –
Correct Answer :c. inhaled corticosteroids (budesonide)
Cough and cold medications that contain a sympathomimetic decongestant such as
phenylephrine should be used cautiously in what population:
a. Older adults
b. Hypertensive patients
c. Infants
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d. All of the above –
Correct Answer :d. All of the above
The first-line treatment for cough related to an upper respiratory tract infection (URI) in a 5-
year-old child is:
a. Guaifenesin and codeine syrup (Tussin AC)
b. Fluids and symptomatic care
c. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan syrup (Nyquil for Kids)
d. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin syrup (Robitussin DM for Kids) –
Correct Answer :b. Fluids and symptomatic care
When prescribing montelukast (Singulair) for asthma, patients or parents of patients should be
instructed:
a. Aggression, anxiety, depression, and/or suicidal thoughts may occur when taking montelukast
b. Lethargy and hypersomnia may occur when taking montelukast
c. Patients may experience weight gain on montelukast
d. Montelukast twice a day is started when there is an asthma exacerbation. –
Correct Answer :a. Aggression, anxiety, depression, and/or suicidal thoughts may occur when
taking montelukast
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The first-line drug choice for a previously health adult patient diagnosed with community
acquired pneumonia would be:
a. doxycycline
b. ciprofloxacin
c. azithromycin
d. amoxicillin –
Correct Answer :c. azithromycin
Nicotine withdrawal symptoms include:
a. decreased appetite
b. irritability
c. diarrhea
d. somnolence –
Correct Answer :b. Irritability
1. The study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion is known as
A. pharmacotherapeutics
B. pharmacodynamics
C. pharmacokinetics
D. pharmacy
E. posology - Correct Answer :C
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