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MSN 571 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM NEWEST
2025 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| COMPLETE 550
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+|
PHARMACOLOGY MSN 571 FINAL EXAM PREP 2025
(BRAND NEW!!)
which of the following increases the risk of torsades de pointes, a
potentially life threatening arrhythmia, in patients receiving
antipsychotic agents?
1) bradycardia
2) concomitant use of quinidine
3) diuretic-induced hypokalemia
4) all of the above - Correct Answer - all of the above
which of the following is a rare adverse effect among the first generation
antipsychotics?
1) anticholinergic effect
2) agranulocytosis
3) sedation
4) extrapyramidal symptoms - Correct Answer - agranulocytosis
all of the following are treatment options for osteoporosis EXCEPT:
1) alendronate (Fosamax®)
2) calcitonin (Miacalcin®)
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3) teriparatide (Forteo®)
4) corticosteroids - Correct Answer - corticosteroids
which class of osteoporosis medications should be taken upon arising
with a full glass of water, 30 minutes before any food or beverage is
consumed, and the patient should remain upright for at least 30 minutes
after taking this medication?
1) bisphosphonates [Alendronate (Fosamax®), ibandronate (Boniva®),
risedronate Actonel®)]
2) calcitonin (Miacalcin®)
3) estrogens
4) none of the above - Correct Answer - bisphosphonates [Alendronate
(Fosamax®), ibandronate (Boniva®), risedronate Actonel®)]
which of the following medications or classes of medications work by
forming a protective layer over an ulcerated area in the stomach lining to
allow healing?
1. H2 receptor blockers
2. proton pump inhibitors
3. antacids
4. sucralfate (carafate) - Correct Answer - sucralfate (carafate)
what medications should be avoided for patients with renal impairment
for treatment of type 2 diabetes?
1. glipizide (glucotrol)
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2. glimepiride (amaryl)
3. glyburide (diabeta)
4. all of the above - Correct Answer - glyburide (diabeta)
which of the following values in a patient with diabetes would warrant
treatment?
1. A1C= 6.0%
2. LDL= 68 mg/dL
3. HDL= 65/dL
4. BP= 145/85 (145/85 and 142/92 on previous visits) - Correct Answer
- BP= 145/85 (145/85 and 142/92 on previous visits)
regular insulin (Humulin) peaks in:
1. 20-30 minutes
2. 30-90 minutes
3. 1-5 hours
4. 6-10 hours - Correct Answer - 1-5 hours
which type of insulin is given 30 minutes before a meal?
1. lispro (humalog)
2. glargine (lantus)
3. degludec (tresiba)
4. regular (humulin R) - Correct Answer - regular (humulin R)
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phosphodiesterase inhibitors [sildenafil (Viagra®), tadalafil (Cialis®),
vardenafil (Levitra®)] are the most widely prescribed drugs on the
market today for erectile dysfunction due to:
1) low incidence of serious adverse effects
2) effectiveness
3) convenient route of administration
4) all of the above - Correct Answer - all of the above
oxymorphone (Opana®) is classified as a:
1) schedule V controlled substance
2) schedule IV controlled substance
3) schedule III controlled substance
4) schedule II controlled substance
5) schedule I controlled substance - Correct Answer - schedule II
controlled substance
which of the following medications has been studied for both urinary
incontinence and depression?
1) tamsulosin (Flomax®)
2) duloxetine (Cymbalta®)
3) pseudoephedrine (Nexafed®)
4) tolterodine (Detrol®) - Correct Answer - duloxetine (Cymbalta®)
which of the following is not a fat-soluble vitamin?
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MSN 571 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM NEWEST
2025 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| COMPLETE 550
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+|
PHARMACOLOGY MSN 571 FINAL EXAM PREP 2025
(BRAND NEW!!)
which of the following increases the risk of torsades de pointes, a
potentially life threatening arrhythmia, in patients receiving
antipsychotic agents?
1) bradycardia
2) concomitant use of quinidine
3) diuretic-induced hypokalemia
4) all of the above - Correct Answer - all of the above
which of the following is a rare adverse effect among the first generation
antipsychotics?
1) anticholinergic effect
2) agranulocytosis
3) sedation
4) extrapyramidal symptoms - Correct Answer - agranulocytosis
all of the following are treatment options for osteoporosis EXCEPT:
1) alendronate (Fosamax®)
2) calcitonin (Miacalcin®)
pg. 1
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3) teriparatide (Forteo®)
4) corticosteroids - Correct Answer - corticosteroids
which class of osteoporosis medications should be taken upon arising
with a full glass of water, 30 minutes before any food or beverage is
consumed, and the patient should remain upright for at least 30 minutes
after taking this medication?
1) bisphosphonates [Alendronate (Fosamax®), ibandronate (Boniva®),
risedronate Actonel®)]
2) calcitonin (Miacalcin®)
3) estrogens
4) none of the above - Correct Answer - bisphosphonates [Alendronate
(Fosamax®), ibandronate (Boniva®), risedronate Actonel®)]
which of the following medications or classes of medications work by
forming a protective layer over an ulcerated area in the stomach lining to
allow healing?
1. H2 receptor blockers
2. proton pump inhibitors
3. antacids
4. sucralfate (carafate) - Correct Answer - sucralfate (carafate)
what medications should be avoided for patients with renal impairment
for treatment of type 2 diabetes?
1. glipizide (glucotrol)
pg. 2
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2. glimepiride (amaryl)
3. glyburide (diabeta)
4. all of the above - Correct Answer - glyburide (diabeta)
which of the following values in a patient with diabetes would warrant
treatment?
1. A1C= 6.0%
2. LDL= 68 mg/dL
3. HDL= 65/dL
4. BP= 145/85 (145/85 and 142/92 on previous visits) - Correct Answer
- BP= 145/85 (145/85 and 142/92 on previous visits)
regular insulin (Humulin) peaks in:
1. 20-30 minutes
2. 30-90 minutes
3. 1-5 hours
4. 6-10 hours - Correct Answer - 1-5 hours
which type of insulin is given 30 minutes before a meal?
1. lispro (humalog)
2. glargine (lantus)
3. degludec (tresiba)
4. regular (humulin R) - Correct Answer - regular (humulin R)
pg. 3
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phosphodiesterase inhibitors [sildenafil (Viagra®), tadalafil (Cialis®),
vardenafil (Levitra®)] are the most widely prescribed drugs on the
market today for erectile dysfunction due to:
1) low incidence of serious adverse effects
2) effectiveness
3) convenient route of administration
4) all of the above - Correct Answer - all of the above
oxymorphone (Opana®) is classified as a:
1) schedule V controlled substance
2) schedule IV controlled substance
3) schedule III controlled substance
4) schedule II controlled substance
5) schedule I controlled substance - Correct Answer - schedule II
controlled substance
which of the following medications has been studied for both urinary
incontinence and depression?
1) tamsulosin (Flomax®)
2) duloxetine (Cymbalta®)
3) pseudoephedrine (Nexafed®)
4) tolterodine (Detrol®) - Correct Answer - duloxetine (Cymbalta®)
which of the following is not a fat-soluble vitamin?
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