NYU Pharm Exam 3 Latest Test
Questions and Answers (Revised and
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somatropin - Answer Growth Hormone
Uses: growth hormone deficiency
A/R: hyperglycemia (check serum glucose), hemorrhagic stroke as adult, bone cancer, T2DM,
anaphylaxis
Consideration: All preparations are parenteral, subQ, IM. Monitor patient's growth, Expensive$$
vasopressin, desmopressin - Answer antidiuretic hormone
Indications: central diabetes insipidus, nocturnal enuresis
Adverse Effects: not significant when dose appropriately, monitor water retention and
electrolyte balance
levothyroxine (synthetic T4) - Answer hypothyroidism
MOA: converted to T3 after administration
Uses: hypothyroidism, not for diabetes
A/R: tachycardia, HTN, alopecia, palpitations, nervousness, insomnia, N/V, weight loss
Interactions: PO administration of other meds with levothyroxine, caution in cardiovascular
disease, *Given early in AM 30-60 min before eating or taking other meds* teach patient how
to monitor heart rate
Methimazole and propylthiouracil (PTU) - Answer Anti-thyroid medications
MOA: block synthesis of thyroid hormones
Indications: Grave's disease (hyperthyroidism)
Pharmacokinetics: crosses placenta (teratogenic)
A/R: agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, hypothyroidism
Administration: teach patient to report sore throat, fever
hydrocortisone (glucocorticoid) - Answer Adrenal Hormone Insufficiency (Addison's)
MOA: naturally secreting cortisol
, fludrocortisone (mineralocorticoid) - Answer Adrenal Hormone Deficiency
Indications: Adrenal insufficiency
A/R: If dose is too high, water retention, hypertension, hypokalemia
Administration: pt should monitor weight and BP
Humalog insulin LISPRO - Answer insulin: rapid acting
appearance: clear
routes: SQ or IV
onset: 15-30 min
peak: 30-2.5 hrs
duration: 3-6 hrs
take about 5-10 min prior to meals
Insulin regular - Answer Insulin: short acting
appearance: clear
routes: SQ or IV
onset: 30-60 min
peak: 1-5 hrs
duration: 6-10 hrs
take about 30-60 min prior to meals
Insulin NPH - Answer insulin: intermediate duration
appearance: cloudy
route: SQ ONLY
onset: 1-2 hrs
peak: 6-14 hrs
duration: 16-24 hrs
Insulin glargine - Answer insulin: long duration
appearance: clear
route: SQ ONLY
Questions and Answers (Revised and
Verified)2025 Guaranteed success.
somatropin - Answer Growth Hormone
Uses: growth hormone deficiency
A/R: hyperglycemia (check serum glucose), hemorrhagic stroke as adult, bone cancer, T2DM,
anaphylaxis
Consideration: All preparations are parenteral, subQ, IM. Monitor patient's growth, Expensive$$
vasopressin, desmopressin - Answer antidiuretic hormone
Indications: central diabetes insipidus, nocturnal enuresis
Adverse Effects: not significant when dose appropriately, monitor water retention and
electrolyte balance
levothyroxine (synthetic T4) - Answer hypothyroidism
MOA: converted to T3 after administration
Uses: hypothyroidism, not for diabetes
A/R: tachycardia, HTN, alopecia, palpitations, nervousness, insomnia, N/V, weight loss
Interactions: PO administration of other meds with levothyroxine, caution in cardiovascular
disease, *Given early in AM 30-60 min before eating or taking other meds* teach patient how
to monitor heart rate
Methimazole and propylthiouracil (PTU) - Answer Anti-thyroid medications
MOA: block synthesis of thyroid hormones
Indications: Grave's disease (hyperthyroidism)
Pharmacokinetics: crosses placenta (teratogenic)
A/R: agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, hypothyroidism
Administration: teach patient to report sore throat, fever
hydrocortisone (glucocorticoid) - Answer Adrenal Hormone Insufficiency (Addison's)
MOA: naturally secreting cortisol
, fludrocortisone (mineralocorticoid) - Answer Adrenal Hormone Deficiency
Indications: Adrenal insufficiency
A/R: If dose is too high, water retention, hypertension, hypokalemia
Administration: pt should monitor weight and BP
Humalog insulin LISPRO - Answer insulin: rapid acting
appearance: clear
routes: SQ or IV
onset: 15-30 min
peak: 30-2.5 hrs
duration: 3-6 hrs
take about 5-10 min prior to meals
Insulin regular - Answer Insulin: short acting
appearance: clear
routes: SQ or IV
onset: 30-60 min
peak: 1-5 hrs
duration: 6-10 hrs
take about 30-60 min prior to meals
Insulin NPH - Answer insulin: intermediate duration
appearance: cloudy
route: SQ ONLY
onset: 1-2 hrs
peak: 6-14 hrs
duration: 16-24 hrs
Insulin glargine - Answer insulin: long duration
appearance: clear
route: SQ ONLY
