Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider
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6TH EDITION
,Table Of Contents
UNIT 1: PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE ....................................................... 4
Chapter 1 Pharmacokinetics And Pharmacodynamics ............................................................................. 4
Chapter 2 Pharmacogenomics .................................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 3 Prescribing Considerations..................................................................................................... 13
UNIT 2: TOPICAL MEDICATIONS................................................................................................................. 30
Chapter 4 Integumentary System Medications ...................................................................................... 30
Chapter 5 Eye And Ear Medications ....................................................................................................... 35
UNIT 3: PULMONARY SYSTEM MEDICATIONS........................................................................................... 39
Chapter 6 Allergy And Respiratory Medications..................................................................................... 39
Chapter 7 Asthma Medications .............................................................................................................. 42
Chapter 8 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Medications ........................................................... 47
UNIT 4: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM MEDICATIONS .................................................................................. 52
Chapter 9 Antihyperlipidemic Medications ............................................................................................ 52
Chapter 10 Antihypertensive Medications ............................................................................................. 56
Chapter11 Coronary Heart Disease Medications ................................................................................... 60
Chapter 12 Heart Failure Medications .................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 13 Antiarrhythmic Medications ................................................................................................ 67
UNIT 5: HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM MEDICATIONS ....................................................................................... 70
Chapter 14 Anemia Medications ............................................................................................................ 70
Chapter15 Anticlotting Medications ....................................................................................................... 75
Chapter 16 Oral Anticancer Medications — Practice Questions ............................................................ 82
UNIT 6: GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM MEDICATIONS ............................................................................... 89
Chapter 17 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Gastritis, And Peptic Ulcer Disease Medications .......... 89
Chapter 18 Constipation And Diarrhea And Ibs Medications ................................................................. 92
Chapter19 Antiemetic Medications ........................................................................................................ 96
UNIT 7: GENITOURINARY SYSTEM MEDICATIONS .................................................................................... 99
Chapter 20 Male Genitourinary Medications ......................................................................................... 99
Chapter 21 Urinary Incontinence Medications And Urinary Analgesics ............................................... 103
UNIT 8: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM MEDICATIONS..................................................................................... 106
Chapter 22 Contraceptive Medications ................................................................................................ 106
Chapter 23 Hormone Replacement Therapy For Biologic Males And Females .................................... 112
UNIT 9: MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM MEDICATIONS .............................................................................. 117
, Chapter 24 Antiinflammatory Medications .......................................................................................... 117
Chapter 25 Disease-Modifying And Immune Therapy Medications ..................................................... 122
Chapter 26 Antigout Medications ......................................................................................................... 126
Chapter 27 Osteoporosis Medications ................................................................................................. 130
Chapter 28 Muscle Relaxant Medications ............................................................................................ 134
UNIT 10: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM MEDICATIONS ............................................................................ 137
Chapter 29 Migraine Headache Medications ....................................................................................... 137
Chapter 30 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications ...................................................... 142
Chapter 31 Antiepileptic Medications .................................................................................................. 146
Chapter 32 Parkinson’s Disease Medications ....................................................................................... 149
Chapter 33 Dementia And Alzheimer’s Disease Medications .............................................................. 153
Chapter 34 Opioids For Pain Management And Substance Use Disorder ............................................ 157
UNIT 11: MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR-MODIFYING MEDICATIONS............................................... 160
Chapter 35 Antianxiety And Insomnia Medications ............................................................................. 160
Chapter 36 Mood Disorder Medications .............................................................................................. 163
Chapter 37 Antipsychotic Medications ................................................................................................. 167
UNIT 12: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM MEDICATIONS ......................................................................................... 171
Chapter 38 Thyroid Medications .......................................................................................................... 171
Chapter 39 Adrenal Gland Medications................................................................................................ 175
Chapter 40 Diabetes Mellitus Medications .......................................................................................... 180
UNIT 13: ANTI-INFECTIVE MEDICATIONS ................................................................................................ 184
Chapter 41 Principles For Prescribing Anti-infective Medications In Primary Care.............................. 184
Chapter 42 Penicillins............................................................................................................................ 187
Chapter 43 Cephalosporins ................................................................................................................... 190
Chapter 44 Tetracyclines ...................................................................................................................... 194
Chapter 45 Macrolides .......................................................................................................................... 195
Chapter 46 Fluoroquinolones ............................................................................................................... 198
Chapter 47 Sulfonamides ...................................................................................................................... 201
Chapter 48 Antitubercular Medications ............................................................................................... 204
Chapter 49 Antifungal Medications ...................................................................................................... 208
Chapter 50 Antiretroviral Medications ................................................................................................. 211
Chapter 51 Antiprotozoal Medications................................................................................................. 221
UNIT 14: HEALTH PROMOTION ................................................................................................................ 225
, Chapter 52 Immunizations And Immunomodulation Medications And Schedules.............................. 225
Chapter 53 Weight Management Medications .................................................................................... 232
Chapter 54 Smoking Cessation Medications ........................................................................................ 236
UNIT 1: PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE
Chapter 1 Pharmacokinetics And Pharmacodynamics
Multiple Choice
1. A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Np) Prescribes A Drug To An 80-Year-Old African-
American Woman. When Selecting A Drug And Determining The Correct Dose, The Np Should
Understand That The Knowledge Of How Age, Race, And Gender May Affect Drug Excretion Is
Based On An Understanding Of:
A. Bioavailability.
B. Pharmacokinetics.
C. Pharmacodynamics.
D. Anatomy And Physiology.
CORRECT ANSWER>> B
Pharmacokinetics Is The Study Of The Action Of Drugs In The Body And May Be Thought Of As
What The Body Does To The Drug. Factors Such As Age, Race, And Gender May Change The
Way The Body Acts To Metabolize And Excrete A Drug. Bioavailability Refers To The Amount Of
Drug Available At The Site Of Action. Pharmacodynamics Is The Study Of The Effects Of Drugs
On The Body. Anatomy And Physiology Is A Basic Understanding Of How The Body Functions.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) Ref: 21
2. A Patient Asks The Primary Care Np Which Medication To Use For Mild To Moderate
Pain. The Np Should Recommend:
A. Apap.
B. Tylenol.
C. Acetaminophen.
D. Any Over-The-Counter Pain Product.
6th Edition Test Bank | 100% Verified
Questions & Answers | Comprehensive
Rationales | 2026–2027 Update
6TH EDITION
,Table Of Contents
UNIT 1: PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE ....................................................... 4
Chapter 1 Pharmacokinetics And Pharmacodynamics ............................................................................. 4
Chapter 2 Pharmacogenomics .................................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 3 Prescribing Considerations..................................................................................................... 13
UNIT 2: TOPICAL MEDICATIONS................................................................................................................. 30
Chapter 4 Integumentary System Medications ...................................................................................... 30
Chapter 5 Eye And Ear Medications ....................................................................................................... 35
UNIT 3: PULMONARY SYSTEM MEDICATIONS........................................................................................... 39
Chapter 6 Allergy And Respiratory Medications..................................................................................... 39
Chapter 7 Asthma Medications .............................................................................................................. 42
Chapter 8 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Medications ........................................................... 47
UNIT 4: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM MEDICATIONS .................................................................................. 52
Chapter 9 Antihyperlipidemic Medications ............................................................................................ 52
Chapter 10 Antihypertensive Medications ............................................................................................. 56
Chapter11 Coronary Heart Disease Medications ................................................................................... 60
Chapter 12 Heart Failure Medications .................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 13 Antiarrhythmic Medications ................................................................................................ 67
UNIT 5: HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM MEDICATIONS ....................................................................................... 70
Chapter 14 Anemia Medications ............................................................................................................ 70
Chapter15 Anticlotting Medications ....................................................................................................... 75
Chapter 16 Oral Anticancer Medications — Practice Questions ............................................................ 82
UNIT 6: GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM MEDICATIONS ............................................................................... 89
Chapter 17 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Gastritis, And Peptic Ulcer Disease Medications .......... 89
Chapter 18 Constipation And Diarrhea And Ibs Medications ................................................................. 92
Chapter19 Antiemetic Medications ........................................................................................................ 96
UNIT 7: GENITOURINARY SYSTEM MEDICATIONS .................................................................................... 99
Chapter 20 Male Genitourinary Medications ......................................................................................... 99
Chapter 21 Urinary Incontinence Medications And Urinary Analgesics ............................................... 103
UNIT 8: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM MEDICATIONS..................................................................................... 106
Chapter 22 Contraceptive Medications ................................................................................................ 106
Chapter 23 Hormone Replacement Therapy For Biologic Males And Females .................................... 112
UNIT 9: MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM MEDICATIONS .............................................................................. 117
, Chapter 24 Antiinflammatory Medications .......................................................................................... 117
Chapter 25 Disease-Modifying And Immune Therapy Medications ..................................................... 122
Chapter 26 Antigout Medications ......................................................................................................... 126
Chapter 27 Osteoporosis Medications ................................................................................................. 130
Chapter 28 Muscle Relaxant Medications ............................................................................................ 134
UNIT 10: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM MEDICATIONS ............................................................................ 137
Chapter 29 Migraine Headache Medications ....................................................................................... 137
Chapter 30 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications ...................................................... 142
Chapter 31 Antiepileptic Medications .................................................................................................. 146
Chapter 32 Parkinson’s Disease Medications ....................................................................................... 149
Chapter 33 Dementia And Alzheimer’s Disease Medications .............................................................. 153
Chapter 34 Opioids For Pain Management And Substance Use Disorder ............................................ 157
UNIT 11: MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR-MODIFYING MEDICATIONS............................................... 160
Chapter 35 Antianxiety And Insomnia Medications ............................................................................. 160
Chapter 36 Mood Disorder Medications .............................................................................................. 163
Chapter 37 Antipsychotic Medications ................................................................................................. 167
UNIT 12: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM MEDICATIONS ......................................................................................... 171
Chapter 38 Thyroid Medications .......................................................................................................... 171
Chapter 39 Adrenal Gland Medications................................................................................................ 175
Chapter 40 Diabetes Mellitus Medications .......................................................................................... 180
UNIT 13: ANTI-INFECTIVE MEDICATIONS ................................................................................................ 184
Chapter 41 Principles For Prescribing Anti-infective Medications In Primary Care.............................. 184
Chapter 42 Penicillins............................................................................................................................ 187
Chapter 43 Cephalosporins ................................................................................................................... 190
Chapter 44 Tetracyclines ...................................................................................................................... 194
Chapter 45 Macrolides .......................................................................................................................... 195
Chapter 46 Fluoroquinolones ............................................................................................................... 198
Chapter 47 Sulfonamides ...................................................................................................................... 201
Chapter 48 Antitubercular Medications ............................................................................................... 204
Chapter 49 Antifungal Medications ...................................................................................................... 208
Chapter 50 Antiretroviral Medications ................................................................................................. 211
Chapter 51 Antiprotozoal Medications................................................................................................. 221
UNIT 14: HEALTH PROMOTION ................................................................................................................ 225
, Chapter 52 Immunizations And Immunomodulation Medications And Schedules.............................. 225
Chapter 53 Weight Management Medications .................................................................................... 232
Chapter 54 Smoking Cessation Medications ........................................................................................ 236
UNIT 1: PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE
Chapter 1 Pharmacokinetics And Pharmacodynamics
Multiple Choice
1. A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Np) Prescribes A Drug To An 80-Year-Old African-
American Woman. When Selecting A Drug And Determining The Correct Dose, The Np Should
Understand That The Knowledge Of How Age, Race, And Gender May Affect Drug Excretion Is
Based On An Understanding Of:
A. Bioavailability.
B. Pharmacokinetics.
C. Pharmacodynamics.
D. Anatomy And Physiology.
CORRECT ANSWER>> B
Pharmacokinetics Is The Study Of The Action Of Drugs In The Body And May Be Thought Of As
What The Body Does To The Drug. Factors Such As Age, Race, And Gender May Change The
Way The Body Acts To Metabolize And Excrete A Drug. Bioavailability Refers To The Amount Of
Drug Available At The Site Of Action. Pharmacodynamics Is The Study Of The Effects Of Drugs
On The Body. Anatomy And Physiology Is A Basic Understanding Of How The Body Functions.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) Ref: 21
2. A Patient Asks The Primary Care Np Which Medication To Use For Mild To Moderate
Pain. The Np Should Recommend:
A. Apap.
B. Tylenol.
C. Acetaminophen.
D. Any Over-The-Counter Pain Product.
