NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Exam 1 30+ (Latest Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key Solutions

NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology
Exam 1
(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer
30+
Key Solutions


VERIFIED ANSWERS


Question 1
Antacid
Correct Answer
Condition: GERD | Medication (Generic): Calcium carbonate | Mechanism of Action: Neutralizes gastric acid | Indication /
Use: Mild intermittent GERD | Adult Dose: 500-1000 mg PRN | Duration: PRN | Key Adverse Effects: Co


Question 2
Alginic acid
Correct Answer
Condition: GERD | Medication (Generic): Alginic acid + antacid | Mechanism of Action: Forms raft barrier | Indication / Use:
Postprandial reflux | Adult Dose: Per label | Duration: PRN | Key Adverse Effects: Bloating | Contraind


Question 3
H2 receptor antagonist
Correct Answer
Condition: GERD | Medication (Generic): Famotidine | Mechanism of Action: Blocks H2 receptors | Indication / Use:
Mild/nocturnal GERD | Adult Dose: 20 mg BID | Duration: 4-8 wks | Key Adverse Effects: Headache | Contrai


Question 4
Proton pump inhibitor
Correct Answer
Condition: GERD | Medication (Generic): Omeprazole | Mechanism of Action: Inhibits H+/K+ ATPase | Indication / Use:
First-line GERD | Adult Dose: 20-40 mg daily | Duration: 4-8 wks | Key Adverse Effects: C. diff, fractures |




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, Question 5
Prokinetic
Correct Answer
Condition: GERD | Medication (Generic): Metoclopramide | Mechanism of Action: ↑ gastric emptying | Indication / Use:
Refractory GERD | Adult Dose: 5-10 mg QID | Duration: Short-term | Key Adverse Effects: EPS, TD | Cont


Question 6
GABA-B agonist
Correct Answer
Condition: GERD | Medication (Generic): Baclofen | Mechanism of Action: ↓ LES relaxations | Indication / Use: Refractory
GERD | Adult Dose: 5-20 mg TID | Duration: Chronic | Key Adverse Effects: Sedation | Contraindication


Question 7
Mucosal protectant
Correct Answer
Condition: GERD | Medication (Generic): Sucralfate | Mechanism of Action: Protective barrier | Indication / Use: Adjunct/alt
GERD | Adult Dose: 1 g QID | Duration: 4-8 wks | Key Adverse Effects: Constipation | Contraindication


Question 8
Triple therapy
Correct Answer
Condition: H. pylori | Medication (Generic): Clarithromycin + Amoxicillin + PPI | Mechanism of Action: Eradicates H. pylori |
Indication / Use: Clarithromycin triple | Adult Dose: Standard dosing | Duration: 14 days | Key Adverse


Question 9
Quadruple therapy
Correct Answer
Condition: H. pylori | Medication (Generic): Bismuth + Metronidazole + Tetracycline + PPI | Mechanism of Action:
Eradicates H. pylori | Indication / Use: Bismuth quadruple | Adult Dose: Standard dosing | Duration: 10-14 days


Question 10
Concomitant therapy
Correct Answer
Condition: H. pylori | Medication (Generic): Clarithromycin + Amoxicillin + Metronidazole + PPI | Mechanism of Action:
Eradicates H. pylori | Indication / Use: Concomitant | Adult Dose: Standard dosing | Duration: 10-14 days


Question 11
Levofloxacin triple
Correct Answer
Condition: H. pylori | Medication (Generic): Levofloxacin + Amoxicillin + PPI | Mechanism of Action: Eradicates H. pylori |
Indication / Use: Salvage therapy | Adult Dose: Standard dosing | Duration: 10-14 days | Key Adverse E




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