NURS 5334 Actual Pharm Study Guide
Quiz 1 EXAM - 2026 (Questions +
Answers) with verified Answers (Latest
Update 2026) UPDATE!!
Mechanism of action (MOA) of bisphosphonates -CORRECTANSWER Inhibit
osteoclast-mediated bone resorption by binding to hydroxyapatite in bone.
IV bisphosphonates -CORRECTANSWER Should be given to a patient with GERD
(avoid PO due to esophageal irritation).
Four components of a prescription -CORRECTANSWER Superscription, Inscription,
Subscription, Signa (directions to patient).
Drugs that can cause bone loss -CORRECTANSWER Glucocorticoids, phenytoin,
aromatase inhibitors, heparin, and long-term PPIs.
Conditions treated with bisphosphonates -CORRECTANSWER Osteoporosis and
Paget's disease.
T-score and Z-score in a DEXA scan -CORRECTANSWER T-score: compares to
young adult; Z-score: compares to age-matched controls.
, Vitamin D3 prescription -CORRECTANSWER For osteomalacia (soft bones due to
vitamin D deficiency).
Lidocaine eye drops -CORRECTANSWER Used for numbing the eye for exams or
procedures—short-term use only.
Eye makeup during an eye infection -CORRECTANSWER Discard all makeup to
prevent reinfection.
Drug to avoid if tympanic membrane is ruptured -CORRECTANSWER Ciprofloxacin
(due to ototoxicity risk).
Prevention of swimmer's ear -CORRECTANSWER Isopropyl alcohol or acetic acid
drops to dry the ear canal.
Debrox -CORRECTANSWER Used to soften and remove excessive ear wax (contains
carbamide peroxide).
Prescribing medications to a friend -CORRECTANSWER Not recommended—must
maintain formal provider-patient relationship.
Prescription to prevent substitution with generic -CORRECTANSWER "Brand Medically
Necessary."
Quiz 1 EXAM - 2026 (Questions +
Answers) with verified Answers (Latest
Update 2026) UPDATE!!
Mechanism of action (MOA) of bisphosphonates -CORRECTANSWER Inhibit
osteoclast-mediated bone resorption by binding to hydroxyapatite in bone.
IV bisphosphonates -CORRECTANSWER Should be given to a patient with GERD
(avoid PO due to esophageal irritation).
Four components of a prescription -CORRECTANSWER Superscription, Inscription,
Subscription, Signa (directions to patient).
Drugs that can cause bone loss -CORRECTANSWER Glucocorticoids, phenytoin,
aromatase inhibitors, heparin, and long-term PPIs.
Conditions treated with bisphosphonates -CORRECTANSWER Osteoporosis and
Paget's disease.
T-score and Z-score in a DEXA scan -CORRECTANSWER T-score: compares to
young adult; Z-score: compares to age-matched controls.
, Vitamin D3 prescription -CORRECTANSWER For osteomalacia (soft bones due to
vitamin D deficiency).
Lidocaine eye drops -CORRECTANSWER Used for numbing the eye for exams or
procedures—short-term use only.
Eye makeup during an eye infection -CORRECTANSWER Discard all makeup to
prevent reinfection.
Drug to avoid if tympanic membrane is ruptured -CORRECTANSWER Ciprofloxacin
(due to ototoxicity risk).
Prevention of swimmer's ear -CORRECTANSWER Isopropyl alcohol or acetic acid
drops to dry the ear canal.
Debrox -CORRECTANSWER Used to soften and remove excessive ear wax (contains
carbamide peroxide).
Prescribing medications to a friend -CORRECTANSWER Not recommended—must
maintain formal provider-patient relationship.
Prescription to prevent substitution with generic -CORRECTANSWER "Brand Medically
Necessary."
