NR 565 - advanced pharmacology FINAL
- Chamberlain Practice EXAM
A 22-year-old woman with asthma goes hiking with her friends on a cold, windy day.
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While hiking, she suddenly experiences difficulty in breathing, dry cough, and chest
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tightness. Which of the following drugs can provide prompt relief of her symptoms?
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A. Inhaled fluticasone
B. Inhaled beclomethasone
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C. Inhaled albuterol
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D. Inhaled salmeterol - ANSWER C. Inhaled albuterol
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A 26 year old asthmatic patient reports asthma symptoms that occur several times a day
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with nightly exacerbations. The patient is mostly like diagnosed with:
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A. Intermittent asthma
B. Mild-peristant asthma
C. Moderate-persistant asthma
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D. Severe asthma - ANSWER D. Severe asthma
A 27-year-old woman who is 34 weeks' pregnant is on bed rest and is experiencing mild
constipation. Which of the following drugs is most appropriate for her?
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A. Castor oil
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B. Docusate
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C. Mineral oil
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D. Loperamide - ANSWER B. Docusate
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A 29 year old patient reports asthma symptoms occurring twice a week with one night
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time exacerbation last month. Which medication would the NP most likely prescribe?
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A. Levalbuterol
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B. Oldaterol
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C. Theophylline
D. Pratropium bromide - ANSWER A. Levalbuterol
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A 29-year-old woman with complaints of fatigue and weight gain presents for her annual
physical exam. Her TSH is 13.5 mIU/L (normal 0.5-4.7 mIU/L). Which of the following
agents is most appropriate to treat the TSH abnormality?
A. Levothyroxine
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B. Liothyronine
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C. Liotrix
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D. Propylthiouracil - ANSWER A. Levothyroxine
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A 32-year-old man with a history of opioid addiction presents with cough due to a viral
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upper respiratory system infection. Which of the following treatments is appropriate
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symptomatic treatment of cough in this patient?
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A. Guaifenesin/dextromethorphan
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B. Guaifenesin/codeine
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C. Benzonatate
D. Montelukast - ANSWER C. Benzonatate
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A 33 year old asthmatic patient reports asthma symptoms that occur daily with night
time exacerbations occurring 4-5 times a week. The patient is mostly like diagnosed with:
A. Intermittent asthma
B. Mild-peristant asthma
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C. Moderate-persistant asthma
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D. Severe asthma - ANSWER C. Moderate-persistant asthma
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A 33 year old woman previously diagnosed with hyperthyroidism noted have
tachycardia. Which medication should the NP add to the patients regimen?
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A. atenolol
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B. levothyroxine
C. lithium
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D. semaglutide - ANSWER A. atenolol
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A 45-year-old patient with a history of type 2 diabetes presents to the clinic for a
follow-up appointment. The healthcare provider has prescribed metformin as part of the
treatment plan. Which of the following statements regarding metformin is correct?