MSN 611 exam with answers.

MSN 611 exam with answers
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Where are H4 receptors located? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔predominantly found on eosinophils, neutrophils, and |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



T cells.
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In the stomach, histamine is released by: - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cells
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Toxic effect of first-generation antihistamines - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔cardiac arrhythmias |\ |\




Anaphylaxis and Antihistamine - CORRECT ANSWERS |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



✔✔Steroids may be added as adjunct therapy |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\




Central nervous system side effect of antihistamines that
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elderly patients should be aware of - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔fatigue


Indication of H2 antihistamines used - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔used to inhibit the secretion of gastric acid
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in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders
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,Which of the following is a second-generation
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antihistamine that cannot be removed by hemodialysis? - |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Cetirizine (Zyrtec) |\ |\ |\




Initial selection of antimicrobial therapy is: - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Initial selection of antimicrobial therapy is
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typically empiric, meaning before the causative pathogen
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has been identified
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Food-drug or drug-drug interactions with antibacterial |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



medications are usually addressed by: - CORRECT |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



ANSWERS ✔✔This interaction is usually addressed by |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



separating the administration times or avoiding the |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



combination


Multiple drug combination treatment for tuberculosis -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔It has decreased risk of resistance
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Know about description of IFN-B - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔FN-β products have antiviral properties but are used
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for multiple sclerosis, not infections
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Side effect of first-generation antihistamines related to
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their anticholinergic activity? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔dry mouth, dry eyes, urinary retention, constipation,
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and cognitive disturbances. Anticholinergic side effects
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, can be further exacerbated by other anticholinergic
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medications, such as tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



Because monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) can also
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exacerbate anticholinergic side effects, first-generation |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



antihistamines should not be used during treatment or |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



within 2 weeks of MAOI discontinuation
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How is enterobiasis diagnosed? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Pinworm can be diagnosed by perianal swab using |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



adhesive tape that is examined microscopically for eggs
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Know tuberculosis treatment. - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Directly observed therapy (DOT) is a strategy to |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



ensure adherence to the drug regimen and is an
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especially critical element to regimens with any frequency
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less than daily dosing.
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Because these agents are highly susceptible to drug-drug
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interactions, any exaggerated side effects or inadequate |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



therapeutic responses when using isoniazid and rifamin |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



should be considered in light of potential drug
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interactions with other medications the patient is taking |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



concurrently.


According to the universal prescribing alerts for |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



aminoglycosides, extended use increases risk for infection |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



by which of the following pathogens? - CORRECT
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