NGR 6172 PHARMACOLOGY MIDTERM WEEK 1-7 |
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2026/2027
1 of 101
Term
sitagliptin/metformin (Janumet)
Give this one a go later!
Judging, evaluating, critical thinking
Class: Decongestants
MOA: Vasoconstrictor that has a decongestant effect by stimulating alpha receptors
of respiratory tract
Indications: Congestion in URI, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis; can be oral or inhaled or
topical
S/E: REBOUND NASAL CONGESTION and rhinitis may occur. Common side effects
include insomnia, tachycardia, palpitations, headache, dizziness, nausea,
nervousness, excitability, agitation, weakness, tremor, HTN.
, NP Implications:
-Avoid caffeine (increases insomnia, restlessness)
-Risk for misuse
-Contraindicated in cocaine use and MAOI in last 2 weeks
Combination agents
Prevention
Diagnosis
Prescription
Treatment
Don't know?
2 of 101
Definition
-Second generation sulfonylurea
-Enhance insulin secretion; increased muscle glucose uptake
Give this one a go later!
metformin beclomethasone
Migraine glipizide
Don't know?
, 3 of 101
Term
Based on the Gold 2017 guidelines and COPD assessment results, Mr.
Scott was prescribed a LAMA medication to treat his COPD symptoms.
However, a few months later, Mr. Scott's symptoms continue to be
persistent and he has further exacerbations. Which of the following
drugs is the next preferred treatment the NP should initiate:
SYMBICORT AEROSOL
FLOVENT DISKUS
ANORO ELLIPTA
BREO ELLIPTA
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Breo ellipta Basaglar (insulin glargine)
Afrin Nasal Spray (Oxymetazoline) Anoro ellipta
Don't know?
4 of 101
Term
Nonpharmacologic therapy and non-opioid pharmacologic therapy
are preferred for chronic pain management.
, True
False
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insulin lispro (Humalog), insulin aspart (Novolog)
-RAPID ACTING
-Duration 3 to 5 hours; given 1-3x daily
insulin glargine (Lantus), insulin deter (Levemir)
-LONG ACTING
-Lantus duration median 24 hours; Levemir 7.6 to 24 hours
-Lantus given once daily, Levemir twice daily or once daily with evening meal or at
bedtime
Decline in creatinine clearance with an increase in age
Factors that prevent the use of a drug or treatment
True
Don't know?
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2026/2027
1 of 101
Term
sitagliptin/metformin (Janumet)
Give this one a go later!
Judging, evaluating, critical thinking
Class: Decongestants
MOA: Vasoconstrictor that has a decongestant effect by stimulating alpha receptors
of respiratory tract
Indications: Congestion in URI, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis; can be oral or inhaled or
topical
S/E: REBOUND NASAL CONGESTION and rhinitis may occur. Common side effects
include insomnia, tachycardia, palpitations, headache, dizziness, nausea,
nervousness, excitability, agitation, weakness, tremor, HTN.
, NP Implications:
-Avoid caffeine (increases insomnia, restlessness)
-Risk for misuse
-Contraindicated in cocaine use and MAOI in last 2 weeks
Combination agents
Prevention
Diagnosis
Prescription
Treatment
Don't know?
2 of 101
Definition
-Second generation sulfonylurea
-Enhance insulin secretion; increased muscle glucose uptake
Give this one a go later!
metformin beclomethasone
Migraine glipizide
Don't know?
, 3 of 101
Term
Based on the Gold 2017 guidelines and COPD assessment results, Mr.
Scott was prescribed a LAMA medication to treat his COPD symptoms.
However, a few months later, Mr. Scott's symptoms continue to be
persistent and he has further exacerbations. Which of the following
drugs is the next preferred treatment the NP should initiate:
SYMBICORT AEROSOL
FLOVENT DISKUS
ANORO ELLIPTA
BREO ELLIPTA
Give this one a go later!
Breo ellipta Basaglar (insulin glargine)
Afrin Nasal Spray (Oxymetazoline) Anoro ellipta
Don't know?
4 of 101
Term
Nonpharmacologic therapy and non-opioid pharmacologic therapy
are preferred for chronic pain management.
, True
False
Give this one a go later!
insulin lispro (Humalog), insulin aspart (Novolog)
-RAPID ACTING
-Duration 3 to 5 hours; given 1-3x daily
insulin glargine (Lantus), insulin deter (Levemir)
-LONG ACTING
-Lantus duration median 24 hours; Levemir 7.6 to 24 hours
-Lantus given once daily, Levemir twice daily or once daily with evening meal or at
bedtime
Decline in creatinine clearance with an increase in age
Factors that prevent the use of a drug or treatment
True
Don't know?
