MN 553 FINAL EXAM 1 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS UPDATED

Conjunctivitis in a child that is accompanied by acute otitis media is treated with: Question 1 options: Sulfacetamide 10% ophthalmic solution (Bleph-10) Bacitracin/polymyxin B (Polysporin) ophthalmic drops Ciprofloxacin (Ciloxan) ophthalmic drops Question 2 (4 points) Saved The drug of choice for treatment of early latent or tertiary syphilis is: Question 2 options: Ceftriaxone IM Oral azithromycin Oral ciprofloxacin Question 3 (4 points) Saved Clinical judgment in prescribing includes: Question 3 options: Always prescribing the newest medication available for the disease process Handing out drug samples to poor patients Prescribing all generic medications to cut costs Question 4 (4 points) Saved When considering which cholesterol-lowering drug to prescribe, which factor determines the type and intensity of treatment? Question 4 options: Benzathine penicillin G IM Factoring in the cost to the patient of the medication prescribed Coronary artery disease risk level Percentage of fat differs between genders. Total LDL Fasting HDL Fasting total cholesterol Question 5 (4 points) Saved Harold, a 42-year-old African American, has moderate persistent asthma. Which of the following asthma medications should be used cautiously, if at all? Question 5 options: Betamethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist Montelukast, a leukotriene modifier Question 6 (4 points) Saved A client asks the NP about the differences in drug effects between men and women. What is known about the differences between the pharmacokinetics of men and women? .....................................................CONTINUED