MN 553 PHARM UNIT 7 QUIZ 2023 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS & 100 % CORRECT & detailed answers graded A+

MN 553 PHARM UNIT 7 QUIZ 2023 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS & 100 % CORRECT & detailed answers graded A+ An ACE inhibitor and what other class of drug may reduce proteinuria in patients with diabetes better than either drug alone? A.) Beta blockers B.) Diuretics C.) Nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers D.) Angiotensin II receptor blockers - ANSWER>>>Nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers Juanita had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and was on heparin in the hospital and was discharged on warfarin. She asks her primary care provider NP why she was getting both medications while in the hospital. The best response is to: A.) Contact the hospitalist as this is not the normal guideline for prescribing these two medications and she may have had a more complicated case. B.) Explain that warfarin is often started while a patient is still on heparin because warfarin takes a few days to reach effectiveness. C.) Encourage the patient to contact the Customer Service department at the hospital as this was most likely a medication error during her admission. D.) Draw anticoagulation studies to make sure she does not have dangerously high bleeding times. - ANSWER>>>Explain that warfarin is often started while a patient is still on heparin because warfarin takes a few days to reach effectiveness. First-line therapy for hyperlipidemia is: A.)Statins B.)Niacin C.)Lifestyle changes D.)Bile acid-binding resins - ANSWER>>>Lifestyle changes Robert, age 51 years, has been told by his primary care provider (PCP) to take an aspirin a day. Why would this be recommended? A.) He has arthritis and this will help with the inflammation and pain. B.) Aspirin has anti-platelet activity and prevents clots that cause heart attacks. C.)Aspirin acidifies the urine and he needs this for prostrate health. D.) He has a history of GI bleed, and one aspirin a day is a safe dosage. - ANSWER>>>Aspirin has anti-platelet activity and prevents clots that cause heart attacks. Education of patients who are taking warfarin includes discussing their diet. Instructions include: A.) Avoiding all vitamin K-containing foods B.) Avoiding high-vitamin K-containing foods C.) Increasing intake of iron-containing foods D.) Making sure they eat 35 grams of fiber daily - ANSWER>>>Avoiding high-vitamin K-containing foods Pernicious anemia is treated with: A.) Folic acid supplements B.) Thiamine supplements C.) Vitamin B12 D.) Iron - ANSWER>>>Vitamin B12 Valerie presents to the clinic with menorrhagia. Her hemoglobin is 10.2 and her ferritin is 15 ng/mL. Initial treatment for her anemia would be A.) 18 mg/day of iron supplementation B.) 6 mg/kg per day of iron supplementation C.) 325 mg ferrous sulfate per day D.) 325 mg ferrous sulfate tid - ANSWER>>>325 mg ferrous sulfate tid Digoxin has a very limited role in treatment of heart failure. It is used mainly for patients with: