Midterm Exam: NR565/ NR 565 Advanced
Pharmacology Care questions and answers
2025\2026 A+ Grade
Used in children aged 9-11 and 19-21, and adults every 5 years after 20, with greater risk for those with
diabetes and a risk score >7.5%
- correct answer ASCVD Risk Score
Can be used in pregnancy/breastfeeding, as monotherapy or adjunct therapy with a statin or fibrate
- correct answer Ezetimibe Use
Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor that lowers cholesterol levels by decreasing absorption from the small
intestine, without affecting triglycerides
- correct answer Ezetimibe
Non-drug measures to lower LDL, including diet, exercise, weight control, and smoking cessation
- correct answer Lifestyle Changes for High Cholesterol
Non-statins like fibrates, ezetimibe, bile acid sequestrants, or statins for generally well-tolerated side
effects
- correct answer Minimizing Side Effects
Direct relaxant effect on vascular smooth muscles, dilation of coronary vessels, reduction of preload and
afterload, and promotion of vasodilation
- correct answer Organic Nitrates Therapeutic Action
Inhibited by CYP3A4 inhibitors, increasing the risk of torsades de pointes, including grapefruit juice, HIV
protease inhibitors, macrolide antibiotics, azole antifungal drugs, and some CCB
- correct answer Ranolazine Contraindications
, Avoid in children under 10
- correct answer Statin Prescription Age
Promotes relaxation of coronary artery spasm, increasing cardiac oxygen supply
- correct answer CCB Role in Variant Angina
Aldosterone antagonist that promotes myocardial remodeling and fibrosis to help with symptoms
- correct answer HF Worsening Symptoms Medication
Promotes relaxation of peripheral arterioles, decreasing afterload and reducing cardiac oxygen demand
- correct answer CCB Stable Angina
Prescribe a BB to help with increased heart rate
- correct answer Nitro Patches Side Effect Response
When not used correctly, they lead to increased side effects, adverse reactions, and toxicity
- correct answer CYP450 Inhibitors and Reducers
In patients with infrequent flareups (less than three per year), NSAIDs are the first line agent for
relieving pain
- correct answer Gouty Arthritis Treatment Decision
Prescribe a glucocorticoid (prednisone) or make dietary changes
- correct answer Gouty Arthritis NSAID Ineffectiveness
Considered for long term treatment if a person has three or more gouty attacks per year
- correct answer Colchicine Long Term Treatment
Should not be taken with statins or CYP3A4 inhibitors
- correct answer Colchicine Contraindications
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, myelosuppression, myopathy, and rhabdomyolysis
- correct answer Colchicine Adverse Effects
Pharmacology Care questions and answers
2025\2026 A+ Grade
Used in children aged 9-11 and 19-21, and adults every 5 years after 20, with greater risk for those with
diabetes and a risk score >7.5%
- correct answer ASCVD Risk Score
Can be used in pregnancy/breastfeeding, as monotherapy or adjunct therapy with a statin or fibrate
- correct answer Ezetimibe Use
Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor that lowers cholesterol levels by decreasing absorption from the small
intestine, without affecting triglycerides
- correct answer Ezetimibe
Non-drug measures to lower LDL, including diet, exercise, weight control, and smoking cessation
- correct answer Lifestyle Changes for High Cholesterol
Non-statins like fibrates, ezetimibe, bile acid sequestrants, or statins for generally well-tolerated side
effects
- correct answer Minimizing Side Effects
Direct relaxant effect on vascular smooth muscles, dilation of coronary vessels, reduction of preload and
afterload, and promotion of vasodilation
- correct answer Organic Nitrates Therapeutic Action
Inhibited by CYP3A4 inhibitors, increasing the risk of torsades de pointes, including grapefruit juice, HIV
protease inhibitors, macrolide antibiotics, azole antifungal drugs, and some CCB
- correct answer Ranolazine Contraindications
, Avoid in children under 10
- correct answer Statin Prescription Age
Promotes relaxation of coronary artery spasm, increasing cardiac oxygen supply
- correct answer CCB Role in Variant Angina
Aldosterone antagonist that promotes myocardial remodeling and fibrosis to help with symptoms
- correct answer HF Worsening Symptoms Medication
Promotes relaxation of peripheral arterioles, decreasing afterload and reducing cardiac oxygen demand
- correct answer CCB Stable Angina
Prescribe a BB to help with increased heart rate
- correct answer Nitro Patches Side Effect Response
When not used correctly, they lead to increased side effects, adverse reactions, and toxicity
- correct answer CYP450 Inhibitors and Reducers
In patients with infrequent flareups (less than three per year), NSAIDs are the first line agent for
relieving pain
- correct answer Gouty Arthritis Treatment Decision
Prescribe a glucocorticoid (prednisone) or make dietary changes
- correct answer Gouty Arthritis NSAID Ineffectiveness
Considered for long term treatment if a person has three or more gouty attacks per year
- correct answer Colchicine Long Term Treatment
Should not be taken with statins or CYP3A4 inhibitors
- correct answer Colchicine Contraindications
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, myelosuppression, myopathy, and rhabdomyolysis
- correct answer Colchicine Adverse Effects
