NSG 5240 – Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam
(2025/2026) Summer-Fall Verified Questions &
Answers Graded A+ South College
A 54-year-old man with gout is found to have an issue with renal excretion of uric
acid. Which drug is an oral agent that would target the cause of his acute gout
attacks?
A. Allopurinol
B. Febuxostat
C. Probenecid
D. Pegloticase
C. Probencid
A 64-year-old man presents with signs and symptoms of an acute gouty flare.
Which strategy is the least likely to acutely improve his gout symptoms and pain?
A. Naproxen
B. Colchicine
C. Probenecid
D. Prednisone
,C. Probenecid
A 43-year-old heavy machine operator complains of seasonal allergies. Which
medication is most appropriate for the management of his allergy symptoms?
A. Diphenhydramine
B. Doxylamine
C. Hydroxyzine
D. Fexofenadine
D. Fexofenadine
Which statement concerning H, antihistamines is correct?
A. Second-generation H1 antihistamines are relatively free of adverse effects.
B. Because of the established long-term safety of first-generation H1
antihistamines, they are the first choice for allergic rhinitis.
c. The motor coordination involved in driving an automobile is not affected by the
use of first-generation H, antihistamines.
D. H1 antihistamines can be used in the treatment of acute anaphylaxis.
,A. Second-generation H1 antihistamines are relatively free of adverse effects.
Which histamine receptor antagonist is known to enter the central nervous system
readily and cause sedation?
A. Hydroxyzine
B. Cetirizine
C. Desloratadine
D. Loratadine
A. Hydroxyzine
Which drug is an H,-receptor antagonist that also has serotonin receptor
antagonism on the appetite center, with the ability to stimulate appetite?
A. Hydroxyzine
B. Loratadine
C. Diphenhydramine
D. Cyproheptadine
, D. Cyproheptadine
Which drug for headache is contraindicated in patients with peripheral vascular
disease?
A. Ergotamine
B. Aspirin
C. Acetaminophen
D. Naproxen
A. Ergotamine
A 29-year-old woman complains of migraine headaches associated with early
onset vomiting. Currently, she uses ibuprofen as needed for her migraines, but it is
not very effective. Which triptan would be ideal for this patient?
A. Naratriptan
B. Zolmitriptan
C. Frovatriptan
D. Almotriptan
(2025/2026) Summer-Fall Verified Questions &
Answers Graded A+ South College
A 54-year-old man with gout is found to have an issue with renal excretion of uric
acid. Which drug is an oral agent that would target the cause of his acute gout
attacks?
A. Allopurinol
B. Febuxostat
C. Probenecid
D. Pegloticase
C. Probencid
A 64-year-old man presents with signs and symptoms of an acute gouty flare.
Which strategy is the least likely to acutely improve his gout symptoms and pain?
A. Naproxen
B. Colchicine
C. Probenecid
D. Prednisone
,C. Probenecid
A 43-year-old heavy machine operator complains of seasonal allergies. Which
medication is most appropriate for the management of his allergy symptoms?
A. Diphenhydramine
B. Doxylamine
C. Hydroxyzine
D. Fexofenadine
D. Fexofenadine
Which statement concerning H, antihistamines is correct?
A. Second-generation H1 antihistamines are relatively free of adverse effects.
B. Because of the established long-term safety of first-generation H1
antihistamines, they are the first choice for allergic rhinitis.
c. The motor coordination involved in driving an automobile is not affected by the
use of first-generation H, antihistamines.
D. H1 antihistamines can be used in the treatment of acute anaphylaxis.
,A. Second-generation H1 antihistamines are relatively free of adverse effects.
Which histamine receptor antagonist is known to enter the central nervous system
readily and cause sedation?
A. Hydroxyzine
B. Cetirizine
C. Desloratadine
D. Loratadine
A. Hydroxyzine
Which drug is an H,-receptor antagonist that also has serotonin receptor
antagonism on the appetite center, with the ability to stimulate appetite?
A. Hydroxyzine
B. Loratadine
C. Diphenhydramine
D. Cyproheptadine
, D. Cyproheptadine
Which drug for headache is contraindicated in patients with peripheral vascular
disease?
A. Ergotamine
B. Aspirin
C. Acetaminophen
D. Naproxen
A. Ergotamine
A 29-year-old woman complains of migraine headaches associated with early
onset vomiting. Currently, she uses ibuprofen as needed for her migraines, but it is
not very effective. Which triptan would be ideal for this patient?
A. Naratriptan
B. Zolmitriptan
C. Frovatriptan
D. Almotriptan
