NSG 124 Pharmacology Exam 2 (Part A) –
High-Yield Review
1. Describe the role of somatropin in the management of growth hormone
deficiencies.
Somatropin is used to replace growth hormone in individuals with
deficiencies, promoting growth and development.
Somatropin is a diuretic that helps in fluid retention.
Somatropin is an antibiotic used to treat infections.
Somatropin is an insulin analog used to manage diabetes.
2. Describe how the inhibition of folic acid synthesis by Sulfonamides affects
bacterial growth.
Sulfonamides enhance bacterial growth by providing additional
nutrients.
By inhibiting folic acid synthesis, Sulfonamides prevent bacteria
from producing essential nucleic acids, which are necessary for
growth and reproduction.
Sulfonamides increase the production of folic acid in bacteria.
Sulfonamides disrupt the bacterial cell membrane, leading to cell
lysis.
3. What hormone released into the blood (shown by letter D) by the posterior
pituitary inhibits or prevents urine formation?
,antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
oxytocin
, cortisol
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
4. Describe how antidiuretic hormone (ADH) affects kidney function.
ADH has no effect on kidney function.
ADH promotes the excretion of sodium.
ADH increases water reabsorption in the kidneys, leading to
concentrated urine.
ADH decreases water reabsorption, resulting in diluted urine.
5. If a patient is diagnosed with a bacterial infection that is resistant to broad-
spectrum antibiotics, which type of antibiotic would be most appropriate to
consider based on the overview?
Tetracyclines
Broad spectrum penicillins
Narrow spectrum penicillins
Macrolides
6. What is the peak time range for NPH insulin?
24-36 hours
1-3 hours
10-20 hours
6-14 hours
, 7. If a patient presents with a fever of unknown origin, what should be the
nursing consideration regarding antimicrobial treatment?
Antimicrobials should be given immediately to prevent
complications.
Antimicrobials should be administered at a higher dosage to ensure
effectiveness.
Antimicrobials should not be administered without identifying the
underlying cause.
Antimicrobials can be prescribed based on the patient's history
alone.
8. Describe the role of antibacterial medications in treating infections.
Antibacterial medications are primarily used for pain relief.
Antibacterial medications are used to prevent the spread of fungal
infections.
Antibacterial medications are used to treat infections by targeting
and eliminating bacteria causing the illness.
Antibacterial medications are used to enhance the immune response
against viruses.
9. Describe the therapeutic effects of Flagyl (metronidazole) and the types of
infections it is used to treat.
Flagyl is primarily used for treating viral infections.
Flagyl is used to manage chronic pain conditions.
Flagyl is used for the treatment of anaerobic and parasitic
infections.
High-Yield Review
1. Describe the role of somatropin in the management of growth hormone
deficiencies.
Somatropin is used to replace growth hormone in individuals with
deficiencies, promoting growth and development.
Somatropin is a diuretic that helps in fluid retention.
Somatropin is an antibiotic used to treat infections.
Somatropin is an insulin analog used to manage diabetes.
2. Describe how the inhibition of folic acid synthesis by Sulfonamides affects
bacterial growth.
Sulfonamides enhance bacterial growth by providing additional
nutrients.
By inhibiting folic acid synthesis, Sulfonamides prevent bacteria
from producing essential nucleic acids, which are necessary for
growth and reproduction.
Sulfonamides increase the production of folic acid in bacteria.
Sulfonamides disrupt the bacterial cell membrane, leading to cell
lysis.
3. What hormone released into the blood (shown by letter D) by the posterior
pituitary inhibits or prevents urine formation?
,antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
oxytocin
, cortisol
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
4. Describe how antidiuretic hormone (ADH) affects kidney function.
ADH has no effect on kidney function.
ADH promotes the excretion of sodium.
ADH increases water reabsorption in the kidneys, leading to
concentrated urine.
ADH decreases water reabsorption, resulting in diluted urine.
5. If a patient is diagnosed with a bacterial infection that is resistant to broad-
spectrum antibiotics, which type of antibiotic would be most appropriate to
consider based on the overview?
Tetracyclines
Broad spectrum penicillins
Narrow spectrum penicillins
Macrolides
6. What is the peak time range for NPH insulin?
24-36 hours
1-3 hours
10-20 hours
6-14 hours
, 7. If a patient presents with a fever of unknown origin, what should be the
nursing consideration regarding antimicrobial treatment?
Antimicrobials should be given immediately to prevent
complications.
Antimicrobials should be administered at a higher dosage to ensure
effectiveness.
Antimicrobials should not be administered without identifying the
underlying cause.
Antimicrobials can be prescribed based on the patient's history
alone.
8. Describe the role of antibacterial medications in treating infections.
Antibacterial medications are primarily used for pain relief.
Antibacterial medications are used to prevent the spread of fungal
infections.
Antibacterial medications are used to treat infections by targeting
and eliminating bacteria causing the illness.
Antibacterial medications are used to enhance the immune response
against viruses.
9. Describe the therapeutic effects of Flagyl (metronidazole) and the types of
infections it is used to treat.
Flagyl is primarily used for treating viral infections.
Flagyl is used to manage chronic pain conditions.
Flagyl is used for the treatment of anaerobic and parasitic
infections.
