PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE ADULT-GERONTOLOGY PRIMARY
CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER EXAM REVIEW| QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Fungal Otitis Externa Treatment
Answers:False: Treatment involves cleaning and 2% acetic acid solution
application.
Bacterial Otitis Externa Treatment
Answers:Involves cleaning and topical antimicrobials.
Mild Acne Treatment
Answers:Involves topical antibiotics and retinoids.
Moderate Acne Treatment
Answers:Involves oral antibiotics like doxycycline and comedolytics.
Severe Acne Treatment
Answers:Includes isotretinoin for effective treatment.
Eczema Complications
Answers:Risk of cancer with Tacrolimus use.
Eczema Treatment
Answers:Involves Tacrolimus and Pimecrolimus.
PCN Examples
, Answers:Include any 'cillin' antibiotics.
Cephalosporin Examples
Answers:Include Cephalexin, cefoxitin, cefotaxime, and more.
Carbapenem Examples
Answers:Include antibiotics like imipenem.
PCN Monitoring Needs
Answers:Include renal impairment and drug level monitoring.
Cephalosporin Monitoring Needs
Answers:Monitoring includes renal impairment and drug levels.
Carbapenem Monitoring Needs
Answers:Requires culture and sensitivity monitoring.
Vancomycin Monitoring Needs
Answers:Requires culture and sensitivity monitoring.
Macrolides Monitoring Needs
Answers:No routine lab work needed for monitoring.
Aminoglycosides Monitoring Needs