NU560 Exam 3: Derm, GI, GU, Neuro (NU 560 - Advanced
Pharmacology) Questions With Complete Solutions
-B. NSAIDs
Barbiturates (Fioricet, Fiorinal)
Opioids (Tylenol with Codeine)- High risk of MOH
Steroids- 5-day course of dexamethasone 6 mg
Antiemetics
Prochlorperazine
Metoclopramide
Promethazine Correct Answer Which of the following is not a
migraine alternative drug
A. Barbiturate
B. NSAIDs
C. Steroids
D. Antiemetics
A. 10-20 mcg/ml
Therapeutic serum concentration
10-20 mcg/ml (pt with normal serum albumin)
Free unbound phenytoin: 1-2 mcg/ml (pts with abnormal
albumin levels) Correct Answer Which of the following is the
therapeutic serum concentration of hydantoins
A. 10-20 mcg/ml
B. > 20 mcg/ml
C. > 30 mcg/ml
D. >40 mcg/ml
E. > 100 mcg/ml
A. abdominal pain
,Hallmark symptom of IBS is abdominal pain
associated with a change in the consistency of stools
relieved by defecation
Diagnosis can be predominantly based on symptoms Correct
Answer Hallmark symptom of IBS
A. abdominal pain
B. nausea & vomiting
C. Diarrhea
D. Constipation
A. Acute bacterial
Pathogens
• Gram negative anaerobes
• E. coli most common
• Gram positive anaerobes
• Enterococcus & staph aureus most
common
• Treatment
• ABX minimum 2-4 weeks
• Fluoroquinolones
• Third-generation cephalosporin
(ceftazidime or ceftriaxone)
• Carbapenem (imipenem or
ertapenem)
• Comfort measure
• Hospitalization if IV ABX or surgical
intervention needed
• TURP (in some cases may be life
,saving) Correct Answer Gram negative anaerobes, E. coli
most common, Gram positive anaerobes, Enterococcus & staph
aureus are the usual pathogens for which type of prostatitis
A. Acute bacterial
B. Chronic Bacterial
C. Acute Viral
D. Chronic Viral
A. Aminosalicylates
UC- guidelines specify various treatment approaches depending
on the severity and location of disease
Aminosalicylates remain the gold standard for both CD and UC
Decrease inflammation in the GI tract Correct Answer What
is the gold standard for Ulcerative colitis
A. Aminosalicylates
B. Budesonide
C. Aminosalicylates and Corticosteroids.
D. Antibiotic
A. Amitriptyline
-Amitriptyline (TCA) 1st line
Antinociceptive pain properties Correct Answer 1st line drug
therapy for headache prophylaxis
A. Amitriptyline
B. Mirtazapine
C. Venlafaxine
D. Gabapentin
A. Antacids
Hyperacidity: antacids used for symptomatic relief of heartburn
, May take QID or more
Discuss maximum dosages with patient
Peptic ulcer disease
May be used as adjunct to PUD triple therapy treatment
Used after meals and at bedtime
GERD
Antacids are OTC and often used first before pt seeks care
May be given every 30 to 60 minutes until symptoms subside
Maintenance after meals and bedtime
Histamine2 receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors are
first line therapy Correct Answer This drug is indicated for
hyperacidity, PUD, & GERD
A. Antacids
B. Cytoprotective agents
C. PPI
D. H2RA
A. Antacids
Neutralize acids in the GI tract
Common metallic cation
Aluminum
Calcium
Magnesium
Basic anion
Hydroxide
Bicarbonate
Carbonate Correct Answer This drug Neutralize acids in the
GI tract
A. Antacids
B. Cytoprotective agents
C. PPI
Pharmacology) Questions With Complete Solutions
-B. NSAIDs
Barbiturates (Fioricet, Fiorinal)
Opioids (Tylenol with Codeine)- High risk of MOH
Steroids- 5-day course of dexamethasone 6 mg
Antiemetics
Prochlorperazine
Metoclopramide
Promethazine Correct Answer Which of the following is not a
migraine alternative drug
A. Barbiturate
B. NSAIDs
C. Steroids
D. Antiemetics
A. 10-20 mcg/ml
Therapeutic serum concentration
10-20 mcg/ml (pt with normal serum albumin)
Free unbound phenytoin: 1-2 mcg/ml (pts with abnormal
albumin levels) Correct Answer Which of the following is the
therapeutic serum concentration of hydantoins
A. 10-20 mcg/ml
B. > 20 mcg/ml
C. > 30 mcg/ml
D. >40 mcg/ml
E. > 100 mcg/ml
A. abdominal pain
,Hallmark symptom of IBS is abdominal pain
associated with a change in the consistency of stools
relieved by defecation
Diagnosis can be predominantly based on symptoms Correct
Answer Hallmark symptom of IBS
A. abdominal pain
B. nausea & vomiting
C. Diarrhea
D. Constipation
A. Acute bacterial
Pathogens
• Gram negative anaerobes
• E. coli most common
• Gram positive anaerobes
• Enterococcus & staph aureus most
common
• Treatment
• ABX minimum 2-4 weeks
• Fluoroquinolones
• Third-generation cephalosporin
(ceftazidime or ceftriaxone)
• Carbapenem (imipenem or
ertapenem)
• Comfort measure
• Hospitalization if IV ABX or surgical
intervention needed
• TURP (in some cases may be life
,saving) Correct Answer Gram negative anaerobes, E. coli
most common, Gram positive anaerobes, Enterococcus & staph
aureus are the usual pathogens for which type of prostatitis
A. Acute bacterial
B. Chronic Bacterial
C. Acute Viral
D. Chronic Viral
A. Aminosalicylates
UC- guidelines specify various treatment approaches depending
on the severity and location of disease
Aminosalicylates remain the gold standard for both CD and UC
Decrease inflammation in the GI tract Correct Answer What
is the gold standard for Ulcerative colitis
A. Aminosalicylates
B. Budesonide
C. Aminosalicylates and Corticosteroids.
D. Antibiotic
A. Amitriptyline
-Amitriptyline (TCA) 1st line
Antinociceptive pain properties Correct Answer 1st line drug
therapy for headache prophylaxis
A. Amitriptyline
B. Mirtazapine
C. Venlafaxine
D. Gabapentin
A. Antacids
Hyperacidity: antacids used for symptomatic relief of heartburn
, May take QID or more
Discuss maximum dosages with patient
Peptic ulcer disease
May be used as adjunct to PUD triple therapy treatment
Used after meals and at bedtime
GERD
Antacids are OTC and often used first before pt seeks care
May be given every 30 to 60 minutes until symptoms subside
Maintenance after meals and bedtime
Histamine2 receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors are
first line therapy Correct Answer This drug is indicated for
hyperacidity, PUD, & GERD
A. Antacids
B. Cytoprotective agents
C. PPI
D. H2RA
A. Antacids
Neutralize acids in the GI tract
Common metallic cation
Aluminum
Calcium
Magnesium
Basic anion
Hydroxide
Bicarbonate
Carbonate Correct Answer This drug Neutralize acids in the
GI tract
A. Antacids
B. Cytoprotective agents
C. PPI
