NSG 533 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY (MODULES 4-5)
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW 2025
(ANSWERS ARE IN BOLD)
4. Albuterol
Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the
following medication is started:
1. Loratadine
2. Diphenhydramine
3. Ipratropium
4. Albuterol
2. Beta-2-agonists
Patients with pheochromocytoma should avoid which of
the following classes of drugs because of
the possibility of developing hypertensive crisis?
1. Expectorants
2. Beta-2-agonists
3. Antitussives
4. Antihistamines
,2. Salmeterol, an inhaled long-acting beta-agonist
Harold, a 42-year-old African American, has moderate
persistent asthma. Which of the following
asthma medications should be used cautiously, if at all?
1. Betamethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid
2. Salmeterol, an inhaled long-acting beta-agonist
3. Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist
4. Montelukast, a leukotriene modifier
3. Increased risk of asthma-related deaths when
LTBAs are used
Long-acting beta-agonists (LTBAs) received a Black Box
Warning from the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration due to the:
1. Risk of life-threatening dermatological reactions
2. Increased incidence of cardiac events when LTBAs are
used
3. Increased risk of asthma-related deaths when LTBAs
are used
4. Risk for life-threatening alterations in electrolytes
4. Ipratropium
,The bronchodilator of choice for patients taking
propranolol is:
1. Albuterol
2. Pirbuterol
3. Formoterol
4. Ipratropium
2. Recommend he try stopping smoking instead of the
Atkin's diet.
James is a 52-year-old overweight smoker taking
theophylline for his persistent asthma. He tells his
provider he is going to start the Atkin's diet for weight loss.
The appropriate response would be:
1. Congratulate him on making a positive change in his
life.
2. Recommend he try stopping smoking instead of the
Atkin's diet.
3. Schedule him for regular testing of serum theophylline
levels during his diet due to
increased excretion of theophylline.
4. Decrease his theophylline dose because a high-protein
, diet may lead to elevated
theophylline levels.
3. Schedule him for an appointment in 2 to 3 days,
which he can cancel if he is better
Li takes theophylline for his persistent asthma and calls
the office with a complaint of nausea,
vomiting, and headache. The best advice for him would be
to:
1. Reassure him this is probably a viral infection and
should be better soon
2. Have him seen the same day for an assessment and
theophylline level
3. Schedule him for an appointment in 2 to 3 days, which
he can cancel if he is better
4. Order a theophylline level at the laboratory for him
1. Used for the treatment of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD)
Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva) is an inhaled anticholinergic:
1. Used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD)
2. Used in the treatment of asthma
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW 2025
(ANSWERS ARE IN BOLD)
4. Albuterol
Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the
following medication is started:
1. Loratadine
2. Diphenhydramine
3. Ipratropium
4. Albuterol
2. Beta-2-agonists
Patients with pheochromocytoma should avoid which of
the following classes of drugs because of
the possibility of developing hypertensive crisis?
1. Expectorants
2. Beta-2-agonists
3. Antitussives
4. Antihistamines
,2. Salmeterol, an inhaled long-acting beta-agonist
Harold, a 42-year-old African American, has moderate
persistent asthma. Which of the following
asthma medications should be used cautiously, if at all?
1. Betamethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid
2. Salmeterol, an inhaled long-acting beta-agonist
3. Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist
4. Montelukast, a leukotriene modifier
3. Increased risk of asthma-related deaths when
LTBAs are used
Long-acting beta-agonists (LTBAs) received a Black Box
Warning from the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration due to the:
1. Risk of life-threatening dermatological reactions
2. Increased incidence of cardiac events when LTBAs are
used
3. Increased risk of asthma-related deaths when LTBAs
are used
4. Risk for life-threatening alterations in electrolytes
4. Ipratropium
,The bronchodilator of choice for patients taking
propranolol is:
1. Albuterol
2. Pirbuterol
3. Formoterol
4. Ipratropium
2. Recommend he try stopping smoking instead of the
Atkin's diet.
James is a 52-year-old overweight smoker taking
theophylline for his persistent asthma. He tells his
provider he is going to start the Atkin's diet for weight loss.
The appropriate response would be:
1. Congratulate him on making a positive change in his
life.
2. Recommend he try stopping smoking instead of the
Atkin's diet.
3. Schedule him for regular testing of serum theophylline
levels during his diet due to
increased excretion of theophylline.
4. Decrease his theophylline dose because a high-protein
, diet may lead to elevated
theophylline levels.
3. Schedule him for an appointment in 2 to 3 days,
which he can cancel if he is better
Li takes theophylline for his persistent asthma and calls
the office with a complaint of nausea,
vomiting, and headache. The best advice for him would be
to:
1. Reassure him this is probably a viral infection and
should be better soon
2. Have him seen the same day for an assessment and
theophylline level
3. Schedule him for an appointment in 2 to 3 days, which
he can cancel if he is better
4. Order a theophylline level at the laboratory for him
1. Used for the treatment of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD)
Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva) is an inhaled anticholinergic:
1. Used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD)
2. Used in the treatment of asthma
