RASMUSSEN PHARM EXAM 3 NEW VERSION WITH
90 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
|A+ GRADE
Hormones of the thyroid Gland, and what do they affect - CORRECT ANSWERS--
thyroxine (T4)
-triiodothyronine (T3)
-these hormones affect nearly every tissue & organ in the body by controlling their
metabolic rate & activity.
What is the thyroid negative feedback - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Hypothalamus
2.Anterior Pituitary-->TSH
3. Thyroid Gland--> Thyroid Hormone
4. Target cells
Parathyroid Glad - CORRECT ANSWERS-Secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), which
regulates calcium levels in the blood.
Pancreatic enzymes - CORRECT ANSWERS-(Islets of Langerhans)
- alpha cells: produce glucagon
- beta cells: produce insulin
Adrenal Gland Cortex releases what - CORRECT ANSWERS--Corticosteroids
-glucocorticoids
-cortisol
-mineralocorticoids
-aldosterone
Adrenal Gland Medulla - CORRECT ANSWERS-releases catecholamines epinephrine
& norepinephrine
Hypothyroidism diagnosis labs - CORRECT ANSWERS--diagnosed by decreased T4
serum levels and increased TSH levels.
Hypothyroid S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS-lethargy, weight gain, dry skin, cold
intolerance, decreased heart rate, abnormal menses, periorbital edema, goiter.
Hyperthyroidism diagnosis labs - CORRECT ANSWERS-diagnosed by increased serum
T4 & T3 levels.
Hyperthyroidism S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS-Symptoms: tachycardia, palpitations,
heat intolerance, nervousness, irritability, weight loss, exophthalmos (bulging eyes).
levothyroxine (Synthroid) - CORRECT ANSWERS-tx for hypothyroidism-->replacement
, Adverse Reaction for levothyroxine (Synthroid) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Adverse
Reactions: tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations, osteoporosis, seizures, thyroid crisis
(Thyroid STORM), angina, atrial fibrillation, cardiovascular collapse.
Thioamides:
methimazole (Tapazole)
propylthiouracil (PTU) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tx for hyperthyroidism
-goal is to decrease over secretion
-potassium iodide can slow production of T3 &T4
The % of the worlds population that is infected with TB - CORRECT ANSWERS-25%
Your pt is starting a med regimen for TB. You let him know that his bodily secretions
may be stained orange by which med? - CORRECT ANSWERS-rifampin
A term that means, to slow the bacteria. - CORRECT ANSWERS-bacteriostatic
A term that means, to kill the bacteria - CORRECT ANSWERS-bactericidal
A term that refers to a type of infection difficult to treat & often resistant to multiple drugs
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Superinfection
A potentially life threatening allergic reaction that causes mucous membrane swelling
and airway constriction - CORRECT ANSWERS-anaphylaxis
The name of a serious side effect of antibiotic use that causes a blistering skin and
mucous membrane rash - CORRECT ANSWERS-Steven Johnson Syndrome
An antibiotic often prescribed when a patient is allergic to penicillin? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-erythromycin
An antibiotic used to treat acne and Chlamydia - CORRECT ANSWERS-tetracycline
A Fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat Anthrax and UTI. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
ciprofloxacin
Which medication is often prescribed to treat fungal infections of the mouth associated
with oral steroid use - CORRECT ANSWERS-Nystatin
The class of antibiotics that is effective against Legionella, Pertussis and H. Pylori -
CORRECT ANSWERS-macrolides
All antibiotics should be taken with adequate amounts of what, in order to protect the
kidneys - CORRECT ANSWERS-Water
90 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
|A+ GRADE
Hormones of the thyroid Gland, and what do they affect - CORRECT ANSWERS--
thyroxine (T4)
-triiodothyronine (T3)
-these hormones affect nearly every tissue & organ in the body by controlling their
metabolic rate & activity.
What is the thyroid negative feedback - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Hypothalamus
2.Anterior Pituitary-->TSH
3. Thyroid Gland--> Thyroid Hormone
4. Target cells
Parathyroid Glad - CORRECT ANSWERS-Secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), which
regulates calcium levels in the blood.
Pancreatic enzymes - CORRECT ANSWERS-(Islets of Langerhans)
- alpha cells: produce glucagon
- beta cells: produce insulin
Adrenal Gland Cortex releases what - CORRECT ANSWERS--Corticosteroids
-glucocorticoids
-cortisol
-mineralocorticoids
-aldosterone
Adrenal Gland Medulla - CORRECT ANSWERS-releases catecholamines epinephrine
& norepinephrine
Hypothyroidism diagnosis labs - CORRECT ANSWERS--diagnosed by decreased T4
serum levels and increased TSH levels.
Hypothyroid S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS-lethargy, weight gain, dry skin, cold
intolerance, decreased heart rate, abnormal menses, periorbital edema, goiter.
Hyperthyroidism diagnosis labs - CORRECT ANSWERS-diagnosed by increased serum
T4 & T3 levels.
Hyperthyroidism S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS-Symptoms: tachycardia, palpitations,
heat intolerance, nervousness, irritability, weight loss, exophthalmos (bulging eyes).
levothyroxine (Synthroid) - CORRECT ANSWERS-tx for hypothyroidism-->replacement
, Adverse Reaction for levothyroxine (Synthroid) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Adverse
Reactions: tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations, osteoporosis, seizures, thyroid crisis
(Thyroid STORM), angina, atrial fibrillation, cardiovascular collapse.
Thioamides:
methimazole (Tapazole)
propylthiouracil (PTU) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tx for hyperthyroidism
-goal is to decrease over secretion
-potassium iodide can slow production of T3 &T4
The % of the worlds population that is infected with TB - CORRECT ANSWERS-25%
Your pt is starting a med regimen for TB. You let him know that his bodily secretions
may be stained orange by which med? - CORRECT ANSWERS-rifampin
A term that means, to slow the bacteria. - CORRECT ANSWERS-bacteriostatic
A term that means, to kill the bacteria - CORRECT ANSWERS-bactericidal
A term that refers to a type of infection difficult to treat & often resistant to multiple drugs
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Superinfection
A potentially life threatening allergic reaction that causes mucous membrane swelling
and airway constriction - CORRECT ANSWERS-anaphylaxis
The name of a serious side effect of antibiotic use that causes a blistering skin and
mucous membrane rash - CORRECT ANSWERS-Steven Johnson Syndrome
An antibiotic often prescribed when a patient is allergic to penicillin? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-erythromycin
An antibiotic used to treat acne and Chlamydia - CORRECT ANSWERS-tetracycline
A Fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat Anthrax and UTI. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
ciprofloxacin
Which medication is often prescribed to treat fungal infections of the mouth associated
with oral steroid use - CORRECT ANSWERS-Nystatin
The class of antibiotics that is effective against Legionella, Pertussis and H. Pylori -
CORRECT ANSWERS-macrolides
All antibiotics should be taken with adequate amounts of what, in order to protect the
kidneys - CORRECT ANSWERS-Water
