NR 566 Final Exam Questions with
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A person with what type of condition should not take echinacea? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Prolonged use should be avoided in those who are
immunocompromised including HIV, cancer, drug therapy for TB, RA, and SLE
Therapeutic effect of coenzyme Q-10 - CORRECT ANSWER-Antioxidant that
serves a vital role in cellular energy production
Structurally similar to vitamin K, not used with warfarin
What is the dietary supplement act of 1994 (DSHEA)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Categorizes botanical products (herbal supplements), vitamins, minerals as dietary
(food) supplements rather than drugs. By classifying products as dietary
supplements the DSHEA excepts them from undergoing FDA scrutiny and
approval before marketing. DSHEA does impose restrictions with labeling. All
herbal products must be labeled as dietary supplements.
Ginkgo Biloba adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER-stomach upset, headache,
dizziness, vertigo. Some reports of spontaneous bleeding. Incorrect ingestion can
lead to seizures and fatalities (if you eat seeds)
,Kava adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER-can cause severe liver injury
(ABSOUTELY contraindicated in hepatotoxicity.
Patient education about administration/consumption about flaxseed - CORRECT
ANSWER-Flaxseed can reduce absorption of conventional medications so it
should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after these drugs
Therapeutic effect of feverfew (dietary supplement) - CORRECT ANSWER-Used
primarily for migraine prophylaxis, seasonal allergies, asthma, RA, and psoriasis
St. Johns wort adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER-insomnia, vivid dreams,
restlessness, anxiety, agitation, irritability, abdominal pain, dry mouth, headache
Ginger root adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER-CNS depression and cardiac
dysrhythmias. Excessive doses can cause GI side effects
Current good manufacturing practices (CGMP) ruling of 2007 - CORRECT
ANSWER-This ruling ensures that a product contains what the label proclaims -
the package contains ingredients that are listed and does not lack any.
Set of standards to regulate the manufacturing and labeling of dietary supplements
set for by the FDA. Designed to ensure that dietary supplements be devoid of
adulterants, contaminants, and impurities and tha package labels accurately reflect
the identity, purity, quality, and strength of what is inside. In addition, the label
should indicate not only active ingredients but also inactive ingredients. Also
mandates that mfr establish quality-control procedures with the objective of
preventing mislabeled, underfilled, or overfilled formulations, variations in tablet
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, size, color, or potency; and contamination with drugs, bacteria, pesticides, glass,
lead, and other potential contaminants.
Dietary supplement and non-prescription drug consumer protection act of 2006 -
CORRECT ANSWER-mandates the reporting of serious averse events for non-
prescription drugs and dietary supplements. The following should be reported:
deaths, hospitalizations, life-threatening experiences, persistent or significant
disabilities and birth defects
First line treatment for primary, secondary, or early latent syphilis - CORRECT
ANSWER-Benzathine penicillin G 2.4 million units IM once
First line treatment for bacterial vaginosis (BV) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Metronidazole 500 mg PO BID X 7 days
First line treatment for genital herpes (first clinical episode) - CORRECT
ANSWER-acyclovir 400 mg PO TID x 7-10 days or acyclovir 200 mg PO 5 times
a day for 7-10 days or famciclovir 250 mg PO TID/day for 7-10 days or
valacyclovir 1G PO 2 times/day for 7-10 days
Patient teaching and response to delayed onset of therapeutic effect for dutasteride
- CORRECT ANSWER-"I cannot donate blood while taking this medication"
(men should not donate blood for at least 6 months after stopping to avoid
transmission to women through administration of blood product)
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A person with what type of condition should not take echinacea? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Prolonged use should be avoided in those who are
immunocompromised including HIV, cancer, drug therapy for TB, RA, and SLE
Therapeutic effect of coenzyme Q-10 - CORRECT ANSWER-Antioxidant that
serves a vital role in cellular energy production
Structurally similar to vitamin K, not used with warfarin
What is the dietary supplement act of 1994 (DSHEA)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Categorizes botanical products (herbal supplements), vitamins, minerals as dietary
(food) supplements rather than drugs. By classifying products as dietary
supplements the DSHEA excepts them from undergoing FDA scrutiny and
approval before marketing. DSHEA does impose restrictions with labeling. All
herbal products must be labeled as dietary supplements.
Ginkgo Biloba adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER-stomach upset, headache,
dizziness, vertigo. Some reports of spontaneous bleeding. Incorrect ingestion can
lead to seizures and fatalities (if you eat seeds)
,Kava adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER-can cause severe liver injury
(ABSOUTELY contraindicated in hepatotoxicity.
Patient education about administration/consumption about flaxseed - CORRECT
ANSWER-Flaxseed can reduce absorption of conventional medications so it
should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after these drugs
Therapeutic effect of feverfew (dietary supplement) - CORRECT ANSWER-Used
primarily for migraine prophylaxis, seasonal allergies, asthma, RA, and psoriasis
St. Johns wort adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER-insomnia, vivid dreams,
restlessness, anxiety, agitation, irritability, abdominal pain, dry mouth, headache
Ginger root adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER-CNS depression and cardiac
dysrhythmias. Excessive doses can cause GI side effects
Current good manufacturing practices (CGMP) ruling of 2007 - CORRECT
ANSWER-This ruling ensures that a product contains what the label proclaims -
the package contains ingredients that are listed and does not lack any.
Set of standards to regulate the manufacturing and labeling of dietary supplements
set for by the FDA. Designed to ensure that dietary supplements be devoid of
adulterants, contaminants, and impurities and tha package labels accurately reflect
the identity, purity, quality, and strength of what is inside. In addition, the label
should indicate not only active ingredients but also inactive ingredients. Also
mandates that mfr establish quality-control procedures with the objective of
preventing mislabeled, underfilled, or overfilled formulations, variations in tablet
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
, size, color, or potency; and contamination with drugs, bacteria, pesticides, glass,
lead, and other potential contaminants.
Dietary supplement and non-prescription drug consumer protection act of 2006 -
CORRECT ANSWER-mandates the reporting of serious averse events for non-
prescription drugs and dietary supplements. The following should be reported:
deaths, hospitalizations, life-threatening experiences, persistent or significant
disabilities and birth defects
First line treatment for primary, secondary, or early latent syphilis - CORRECT
ANSWER-Benzathine penicillin G 2.4 million units IM once
First line treatment for bacterial vaginosis (BV) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Metronidazole 500 mg PO BID X 7 days
First line treatment for genital herpes (first clinical episode) - CORRECT
ANSWER-acyclovir 400 mg PO TID x 7-10 days or acyclovir 200 mg PO 5 times
a day for 7-10 days or famciclovir 250 mg PO TID/day for 7-10 days or
valacyclovir 1G PO 2 times/day for 7-10 days
Patient teaching and response to delayed onset of therapeutic effect for dutasteride
- CORRECT ANSWER-"I cannot donate blood while taking this medication"
(men should not donate blood for at least 6 months after stopping to avoid
transmission to women through administration of blood product)
