NR 566 FINAL EXAM (2 LATEST VERSIONS ) / NR566 FINAL EXAM 200+ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS / ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR CARE OF FAMILY|AGRADE

NR 566 FINAL EXAM (2 LATEST VERSIONS ) / NR566 FINAL EXAM 200+ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS / ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR CARE OF FAMILY|AGRADE 1. When is it safe to use progestin for hormone replacement therapy? Management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, amenorrhea & endometriosis 2. What are some potential drug interactions with lithium? Diuretics, NSAIDs, Anticholinergics 3. What is the black box warning for tricyclic antidepressants and all other antidepressants? Risk for suicide 4. What is the normal lithium range? 0.4 to 1 mEq/L. 5. What is the role of androgens in treating anemia? Synthesis of erythropoietin 6. Which of these drugs are known to elevate phenytoin levels? Diazepam, isoniazid, cimetidine, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, alcohol 7. What is the preferred administration route of alprostadil? Injection into the penis or by insertion into the urethra 8. What are some potential adverse effects of finasteride? Decreases ejaculate volume and libido and gynecomastia 9. What are some potential adverse effects of nonselective a1 blockers? Hypotension, fainting, dizziness, somnolence, and nasal congestion 10. What are some potential adverse effects of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors? Hypotension and priapism 11. What are typically the best antibiotics for chlamydia in adults? Azithromycin or doxycycline 12. What are typically the best antibiotics for gonorrhea in adults? Ceftriaxone intramuscular plus azithromycin oral 13. What should we prescribe for BV and/or trichomoniasis? Metronidazole PO or Clindamycin Cream 14. What is our first-choice drug for syphilis? Penicillin G 15. What are some good treatment options for herpes simplex virus? Acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir 16. What patient education should we provide regarding SSRIs? Don't abrupt discontinuation, can result in withdrawal syndrome 17. Why choose local estrogen over systemic? Treatment of vulval and vaginal atrophy associated with menopause 18. MAO inhibitors are appropriate for a patient… Able to strictly adhere to avoiding tyramine containing foods 19. What is the names of some 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors? Dutasteride(Avodart), Finasteride (proscar) 20. What are the names of some alpha 1 blockers? Silodosin, Tamsulosin 21. What are the names of some phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors? Sildenafil (Viagra), Tadalafil (Cialis) 22. What is the most common adverse effects of medications for BPH? Sexual dysfunction and hypotension 23. With prescription BPH meds, prostate shrinkage occurs slowly over how many months? 6-12 months 24. Which medications are used to treat panic disorder? Some SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), and MAOI