NUR661 W5 Exam Latest Update
Metformin MOA - Answer Decreases the synthesis of glucose and breakdown of
glycogen in the liver (glycogenolysis)
What labs should you check on a pt before you prescribe metformin? - Answer CRE and
GFR
Why is metformin a first line drug for DM? - Answer does not cause hypoglycemia
If someone has CF and they need enzymatic replacement for pancreatic enzymes, what
is the standard to give them? - Answer lipase
ADR to monitor for with levothyroxine - Answer tachycardia and sx of ischemia
Impetigo from insect bite --- what 2 topical abx would you use? - Answer Bacitracin
(takes care of gram positive) and polymyxin (gram negative)
Tx for cold sores - Answer topical penciclovir
Topical retinoid - tretinoin ADR - Answer Suicidal ideation
Can make acne worse at first
How often should you use selsun (selenium sulfate)? - Answer first 2 weeks is used twice
a week for the first 2 weeks and then once a week
Diphenhydramine Contraindications - Answer not for kids under 2 years old
best Psoriasis treatment (w/ max dose) - Answer Vitamin D derivatives: calcipotriol
100g/wk max
What is psoriasis? - Answer abnormal proliferation of skin cells
You prescribed a pt levothyroxine, when should you tell them to come back for a follow
up? - Answer follow up in 4 weeks, monitor for CV affects
Which patients require Pancreatic enzyme replacements - Answer steatorrhea and
bariatric surgery pts
Signs of hypoglycemia - Answer pallor, sweating, dizziness, confusion, diaphoresis,
tachycardia
Signs of hyperglycemia - Answer dry skin, manic-like sx
Chronic Inflammatory Seborrheic dermatitis treatment - Answer Tacrolimus and
bimicrolitis
Best drugs for fungal infection of toenail (onychomycosis)? - Answer griseofulvin PO
Metformin MOA - Answer Decreases the synthesis of glucose and breakdown of
glycogen in the liver (glycogenolysis)
What labs should you check on a pt before you prescribe metformin? - Answer CRE and
GFR
Why is metformin a first line drug for DM? - Answer does not cause hypoglycemia
If someone has CF and they need enzymatic replacement for pancreatic enzymes, what
is the standard to give them? - Answer lipase
ADR to monitor for with levothyroxine - Answer tachycardia and sx of ischemia
Impetigo from insect bite --- what 2 topical abx would you use? - Answer Bacitracin
(takes care of gram positive) and polymyxin (gram negative)
Tx for cold sores - Answer topical penciclovir
Topical retinoid - tretinoin ADR - Answer Suicidal ideation
Can make acne worse at first
How often should you use selsun (selenium sulfate)? - Answer first 2 weeks is used twice
a week for the first 2 weeks and then once a week
Diphenhydramine Contraindications - Answer not for kids under 2 years old
best Psoriasis treatment (w/ max dose) - Answer Vitamin D derivatives: calcipotriol
100g/wk max
What is psoriasis? - Answer abnormal proliferation of skin cells
You prescribed a pt levothyroxine, when should you tell them to come back for a follow
up? - Answer follow up in 4 weeks, monitor for CV affects
Which patients require Pancreatic enzyme replacements - Answer steatorrhea and
bariatric surgery pts
Signs of hypoglycemia - Answer pallor, sweating, dizziness, confusion, diaphoresis,
tachycardia
Signs of hyperglycemia - Answer dry skin, manic-like sx
Chronic Inflammatory Seborrheic dermatitis treatment - Answer Tacrolimus and
bimicrolitis
Best drugs for fungal infection of toenail (onychomycosis)? - Answer griseofulvin PO
