PHARMACOLOGY 2024 newest version
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Sulfonylureas mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWERPromote insulin secretion by
the pancreas
GLP-1 examples - CORRECT ANSWERSemaglutide, exenatide
TZD examples - CORRECT ANSWERPioglitazone, rosiglitazone
DPP4-1 examples - CORRECT ANSWERSitagliptin, saxagliptin
SGLT2i examples - CORRECT ANSWERCanagliflozin, dapagliflozin
Preferred treatment for diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERLifestyle changes and
metformin
Insulin dose calculation - CORRECT ANSWERCalculate TDD, mealtime carbs, ratio,
insulin coverage
Moderate persistent asthma symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERDaily symptoms, more
than once a week nighttime awakening, daily SABA use
Treatment of GERD - CORRECT ANSWERPPIs for moderate to severe, H2RAs for
mild
Lifestyle modifications for ulcer healing - CORRECT ANSWERSmall meals, stop
smoking, avoid aspirin and NSAIDs, avoid alcohol
Anti-diarrheal contraindicated in children with chickenpox - CORRECT ANSWERPepto
Bismol
Anti-diarrheal associated with gray/black stools and black tongue - CORRECT
ANSWERPepto Bismol
Lifestyle modifications for constipation - CORRECT ANSWERIncrease fiber and fluids,
exercise after meals
, Risks of laxatives during pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERCan induce labor
Preferred treatment for constipation during breastfeeding - CORRECT ANSWERSenna
(Senokot)
Psyllium mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWERSwells in water to soften fecal
mass and increase bulk
H2 receptor antagonists examples - CORRECT ANSWERCimetidine, ranitidine,
famotidine, nizatidine
H2 receptor antagonist with CYP450 interactions - CORRECT ANSWERCimetidine
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies with PPIs - CORRECT ANSWERHypomagnesemia,
decreased absorption of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B12
Treatment of H. pylori - CORRECT ANSWERPPI, clarithromycin, amoxicillin or
metronidazole
Triple therapy for H. pylori - CORRECT ANSWERPPI, clarithromycin, amoxicillin or
metronidazole
Lifestyle modifications to suggest prior to treatment (constipation) - CORRECT
ANSWERIncrease fiber and fluids, mild exercise
Risks of laxatives during pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERCan induce labor
Preferred treatment during breastfeeding (constipation) - CORRECT ANSWERSenna
(Senokot)
Mechanism of action of nicotine replacement - CORRECT ANSWERDecrease nicotine
craving and withdrawal symptoms
Nicotine patch patient education - CORRECT ANSWERApply once a day to non-hairy
area, change daily
Nicotine gum patient education - CORRECT ANSWERChew slowly for 30 minutes,
avoid rapid chewing and eating
Nicotine nasal spray patient education - CORRECT ANSWERFastest delivery and
highest nicotine level, mucous membranes thin
Drug-resistant TB definition - CORRECT ANSWERMDR-TB: resistant to isoniazid and
rifampin, XDR-TB: resistant to isoniazid, rifampin, fluoroquinolones, and injectable
second line drugs