Pharmacology Final Exam 2024-2025 – Questions
with Verified Answers and Explanations
Which statement is true when suspecting giardia?
A.
Metronidazole (Flagyl®) or Tinidazole (Tindamax®) is an effective treatment.
B.
Giardia is a self-limiting virus that should be treated with supportive care.
C.
Common symptoms of Giardia include cough, shortness of breath, and constipation.
D.
It is one of the most common airborne illnesses in the US. - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅A.
Metronidazole (Flagyl®) or Tinidazole (Tindamax®) is an effective treatment.
Jerrod is a 68- year-old male with few medical problems. Today he presents with
complaints related to benign prostatic hyperplasia. His blood pressure has also been
slightly elevated the previous 2 visits as well. You decide to start him on a new
medication to treat his BPH. Which agent would most likely decrease BPH
symptoms and lower blood pressure?
A.
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
B.
Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril)
C.
Doxazosin (Cardura XL)
D.
Amlodipine (Norvasc) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅C.
Doxazosin (Cardura XL)
Which statements is false regarding treatment regimens?
A.
Zostavax is the current preferred vaccination for Herpes Zoster because it can be
administered in one shot, the number needed to treat is less than that of Shingrex,
and the Zostavax formulation lasts longer.
B.
Treatment of herpes zoster within 48-72 hours with famciclovir (Famvir ® ) or
valcyclovir (Valtrex ® ) can reduce duration and severity of acute neuritis and post-
herpetic neuralgia
C.
Antiviral therapy with oseltamivir (Tamiflu ® ) or zanamivir (Relenza) for influenza
may shorten the illness for 1 to 3 days if treated within the first 48 hours.
D.
The antiviral oseltamivir (Tamiflu) may be used for prophylaxis in high-risk patients. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅A.
, Zostavax is the current preferred vaccination for Herpes Zoster because it can be
administered in one shot, the number needed to treat is less than that of Shingrex,
and the Zostavax formulation lasts longer.
Patients should generally avoid consuming alcohol while taking metronidazole due to
the potential for a disulfiram-like reaction.
True False - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅True
Which is NOT a contraindication to receiving the influenza vaccination?
A.
Patients less than 6 months old
B.
Pregnancy
C.
Severe allergic reaction to any of the vaccine components
D.
Severely Acutely Ill patient - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅B.
Pregnancy
Which statement is TRUE when suspecting giardia:
A.
Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and diarrhea
B.
Metronidazole (Flagyl ® ) or Tinidazole (Tindamax ® ) are effective treatments
C.
Often produces fatty, foul smelling, light colored stools
D.
It is the most common water born illness in the US
E.
All of the above are true - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅E.
All of the above are true
Which of the following statements is false when treating tinea unguium
(onychomycosis)?
A.
The infection may occur in fingernails or toenails.
B.
Topical treatments may take 9 months to 1 year to ensure the nail bed is sterile/tinea
free.
C.
Nail removal is usually recommended and will greatly decrease the time to regrow a
healthy normal nail
D.
Treatment with oral therapies are more effective than topical varnishes and take less
time to treat - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅C.
Nail removal is usually recommended and will greatly decrease the time to regrow a
healthy normal nail
Which condition below increases a patient's risk for contracting Candidal vaginitis?
with Verified Answers and Explanations
Which statement is true when suspecting giardia?
A.
Metronidazole (Flagyl®) or Tinidazole (Tindamax®) is an effective treatment.
B.
Giardia is a self-limiting virus that should be treated with supportive care.
C.
Common symptoms of Giardia include cough, shortness of breath, and constipation.
D.
It is one of the most common airborne illnesses in the US. - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅A.
Metronidazole (Flagyl®) or Tinidazole (Tindamax®) is an effective treatment.
Jerrod is a 68- year-old male with few medical problems. Today he presents with
complaints related to benign prostatic hyperplasia. His blood pressure has also been
slightly elevated the previous 2 visits as well. You decide to start him on a new
medication to treat his BPH. Which agent would most likely decrease BPH
symptoms and lower blood pressure?
A.
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
B.
Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril)
C.
Doxazosin (Cardura XL)
D.
Amlodipine (Norvasc) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅C.
Doxazosin (Cardura XL)
Which statements is false regarding treatment regimens?
A.
Zostavax is the current preferred vaccination for Herpes Zoster because it can be
administered in one shot, the number needed to treat is less than that of Shingrex,
and the Zostavax formulation lasts longer.
B.
Treatment of herpes zoster within 48-72 hours with famciclovir (Famvir ® ) or
valcyclovir (Valtrex ® ) can reduce duration and severity of acute neuritis and post-
herpetic neuralgia
C.
Antiviral therapy with oseltamivir (Tamiflu ® ) or zanamivir (Relenza) for influenza
may shorten the illness for 1 to 3 days if treated within the first 48 hours.
D.
The antiviral oseltamivir (Tamiflu) may be used for prophylaxis in high-risk patients. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅A.
, Zostavax is the current preferred vaccination for Herpes Zoster because it can be
administered in one shot, the number needed to treat is less than that of Shingrex,
and the Zostavax formulation lasts longer.
Patients should generally avoid consuming alcohol while taking metronidazole due to
the potential for a disulfiram-like reaction.
True False - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅True
Which is NOT a contraindication to receiving the influenza vaccination?
A.
Patients less than 6 months old
B.
Pregnancy
C.
Severe allergic reaction to any of the vaccine components
D.
Severely Acutely Ill patient - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅B.
Pregnancy
Which statement is TRUE when suspecting giardia:
A.
Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and diarrhea
B.
Metronidazole (Flagyl ® ) or Tinidazole (Tindamax ® ) are effective treatments
C.
Often produces fatty, foul smelling, light colored stools
D.
It is the most common water born illness in the US
E.
All of the above are true - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅E.
All of the above are true
Which of the following statements is false when treating tinea unguium
(onychomycosis)?
A.
The infection may occur in fingernails or toenails.
B.
Topical treatments may take 9 months to 1 year to ensure the nail bed is sterile/tinea
free.
C.
Nail removal is usually recommended and will greatly decrease the time to regrow a
healthy normal nail
D.
Treatment with oral therapies are more effective than topical varnishes and take less
time to treat - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅C.
Nail removal is usually recommended and will greatly decrease the time to regrow a
healthy normal nail
Which condition below increases a patient's risk for contracting Candidal vaginitis?
