NURS 5334 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY MODULE 2 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2… EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NURS 5334 Advanced
Pharmacology Module 2
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Updated Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
144 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 144 verified questions with correct answers and concise explanations, focusing on
advanced pharmacology. It is suitable for comprehensive review in pharmacology education, particularly in
the context of maternal health and drug interactions. Students can utilize this resource for effective study,
exam preparation, and certification readiness, ensuring a thorough understanding of critical
pharmacological concepts.
CONTENTS
• Pregnancy Pharmacology • Pediatric Pharmacology
• Geriatric Pharmacology • Antimicrobial Agents
• Antibiotic Mechanisms and Resistance • Penicillins and Cephalosporins
• Urinary Tract Infections • Sexually Transmitted Infections
Page 1
, • Mycobacterial Infections • HIV Pharmacotherapy
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 144
physiologic changes during pregnancy & drug impact
CORRECT ANSWER
- 3rd trimester = renal blood doubles, renal excretion accelerated
- tone and mobility of bowel decreases -> prolongation of drug effects
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 144
placental drug transfer
CORRECT ANSWER
all drugs can cross the placenta, some cross more easily than others
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 144
adverse reactions during pregnancy
CORRECT ANSWER
can adversely affect both pregnant pt and fetus
- heparin -> osteoporosis
- prostaglandins -> stimulate uterine contraction
- some pain relievers can be used during delivery can cause respiratory depression in baby
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 144
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,teratogenesis birth defects
CORRECT ANSWER
gross malformations = cleft palate, clubfoot, hydrocephalus
neurobehavioral & metabolic anomalies
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 144
3 stages of teratogenesis development
CORRECT ANSWER
1. conception through week 2
2. embryonic period week 3-8 = gross malformations
3. fetal period week 9-delivery = functions disrupted w/ teratogen exposure
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 144
embryonic stages
CORRECT ANSWER
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, Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 144
identification of teratogens
CORRECT ANSWER
difficult to identify, 3 criteria must be met:
1. The agent must be present during the critical stage of development
2. The agent produces a particular pattern of birth defects in animal studies.
3. The agent crosses the placenta and there is a dose-response relationship.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 144
responding to teratogen exposure
CORRECT ANSWER
Determine when the drug was taken
Determine when the pregnancy began
-Weeks 3-8 (organogenesis) is most crucial time
Determine type of malformation expected
Conduct 2 US and consult FDA to determine severity
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 144
how to decrease risk of drug effects during breastfeeding
CORRECT ANSWER
- take drugs immediately after breastfeeding
- avoid drugs w/ long half-lives
- choose drugs that tend to be excluded from milk, least likely to affect infant
- avoid hazardous drugs
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 144
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NURS 5334 Advanced
Pharmacology Module 2
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Updated Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
144 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 144 verified questions with correct answers and concise explanations, focusing on
advanced pharmacology. It is suitable for comprehensive review in pharmacology education, particularly in
the context of maternal health and drug interactions. Students can utilize this resource for effective study,
exam preparation, and certification readiness, ensuring a thorough understanding of critical
pharmacological concepts.
CONTENTS
• Pregnancy Pharmacology • Pediatric Pharmacology
• Geriatric Pharmacology • Antimicrobial Agents
• Antibiotic Mechanisms and Resistance • Penicillins and Cephalosporins
• Urinary Tract Infections • Sexually Transmitted Infections
Page 1
, • Mycobacterial Infections • HIV Pharmacotherapy
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 144
physiologic changes during pregnancy & drug impact
CORRECT ANSWER
- 3rd trimester = renal blood doubles, renal excretion accelerated
- tone and mobility of bowel decreases -> prolongation of drug effects
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 144
placental drug transfer
CORRECT ANSWER
all drugs can cross the placenta, some cross more easily than others
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 144
adverse reactions during pregnancy
CORRECT ANSWER
can adversely affect both pregnant pt and fetus
- heparin -> osteoporosis
- prostaglandins -> stimulate uterine contraction
- some pain relievers can be used during delivery can cause respiratory depression in baby
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 144
Page 2
,teratogenesis birth defects
CORRECT ANSWER
gross malformations = cleft palate, clubfoot, hydrocephalus
neurobehavioral & metabolic anomalies
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 144
3 stages of teratogenesis development
CORRECT ANSWER
1. conception through week 2
2. embryonic period week 3-8 = gross malformations
3. fetal period week 9-delivery = functions disrupted w/ teratogen exposure
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 144
embryonic stages
CORRECT ANSWER
[Image]
Page 3
, Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 144
identification of teratogens
CORRECT ANSWER
difficult to identify, 3 criteria must be met:
1. The agent must be present during the critical stage of development
2. The agent produces a particular pattern of birth defects in animal studies.
3. The agent crosses the placenta and there is a dose-response relationship.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 144
responding to teratogen exposure
CORRECT ANSWER
Determine when the drug was taken
Determine when the pregnancy began
-Weeks 3-8 (organogenesis) is most crucial time
Determine type of malformation expected
Conduct 2 US and consult FDA to determine severity
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 144
how to decrease risk of drug effects during breastfeeding
CORRECT ANSWER
- take drugs immediately after breastfeeding
- avoid drugs w/ long half-lives
- choose drugs that tend to be excluded from milk, least likely to affect infant
- avoid hazardous drugs
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 144
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