NGR6172 exam 1 study:
knowledge checks/
neuropharmacology with
100% correct answers (latest
update)
Since 2015 the FDA replaced the pregnancy risk letter categories with new
information that attempts to make the information more meaningful to
patients and providers. Categorize the following drugs that are
contraindicated or safe during pregnancy
losartan; albuterol/ folic acid/ lisinopril; levothyroxine; insulin;
atorvastatin; isotretinoin; labetalol; heparin; warfarin; methotrexate; -
answer Contraindicated in pregnancy:
Losartan; isotretinoin; warfarin; atorvastatin; lisinopril; methotrexate
Safe in pregnancy:
heparin; levothyroxine; insulin; labetalol; albuterol; folic acid
Which of the following antibiotics are safe to give during pregnancy?
-amoxicillin
-doxycycline
-ciprofloxacin
-levofloxacin - answer amoxicillin
Drug suspensions in children are calculated using mg/kg/day, however, as
children reach near adult weight, using mg/kg/day would calculate to a
, dosage higher than that of an adult dose. Once a child reaches ___ lbs, a
dosage no greater than an adult dose should be given
-40-50lbs
50-60 lbs
-60-80 lbs
-80-110 lbs - answer 80-110 lbs
Which of the following drugs are not recommended in children? (SATA)
-doxycycline (age <8)
-fluroquinolone antibiotics
-amoxicillin
-codeine
-aspirin - answer -doxycycline (age <8)
-fluroquinolone antibiotics
-codeine
-aspirin
Dr. Beers developed a list of medications that are inappropriate in older
adults. Drugs should be aboided that have a narrow therapeutic range, a
long half-life, and are renally excreted. Which of the following drugs are
on the Beers list? (SATA)
-amiodarone
-sedating antihistamines
-sulfonylureas
-NSAIDs
-SSRIs with short half life - answer amiodarone
sedating antihistamines
sulfonylureas
knowledge checks/
neuropharmacology with
100% correct answers (latest
update)
Since 2015 the FDA replaced the pregnancy risk letter categories with new
information that attempts to make the information more meaningful to
patients and providers. Categorize the following drugs that are
contraindicated or safe during pregnancy
losartan; albuterol/ folic acid/ lisinopril; levothyroxine; insulin;
atorvastatin; isotretinoin; labetalol; heparin; warfarin; methotrexate; -
answer Contraindicated in pregnancy:
Losartan; isotretinoin; warfarin; atorvastatin; lisinopril; methotrexate
Safe in pregnancy:
heparin; levothyroxine; insulin; labetalol; albuterol; folic acid
Which of the following antibiotics are safe to give during pregnancy?
-amoxicillin
-doxycycline
-ciprofloxacin
-levofloxacin - answer amoxicillin
Drug suspensions in children are calculated using mg/kg/day, however, as
children reach near adult weight, using mg/kg/day would calculate to a
, dosage higher than that of an adult dose. Once a child reaches ___ lbs, a
dosage no greater than an adult dose should be given
-40-50lbs
50-60 lbs
-60-80 lbs
-80-110 lbs - answer 80-110 lbs
Which of the following drugs are not recommended in children? (SATA)
-doxycycline (age <8)
-fluroquinolone antibiotics
-amoxicillin
-codeine
-aspirin - answer -doxycycline (age <8)
-fluroquinolone antibiotics
-codeine
-aspirin
Dr. Beers developed a list of medications that are inappropriate in older
adults. Drugs should be aboided that have a narrow therapeutic range, a
long half-life, and are renally excreted. Which of the following drugs are
on the Beers list? (SATA)
-amiodarone
-sedating antihistamines
-sulfonylureas
-NSAIDs
-SSRIs with short half life - answer amiodarone
sedating antihistamines
sulfonylureas
