NR566 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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1. 36 yo male who has HIV
Echinacea-prolonged use should be
presents to the office wanting to
avoided in those that are
discuss starting dietary
immunocompromised. Also com- promise
supplements. The NP knows
which of the following is drug therapy of TB and cancer. Avoid in RA
contraindicat- ed? and SLE. By stimulating the immune
system, echinacea can oppose the effects
of immunosup- pressant drugs.
2. When asking a new patient about
OTC or herbal medications they energy boost-it is an antioxidant that
take daily serves a vital role in cellular energy
production. Leading
the patient states "I just take coenzyme to interest of conditions with aging
and cellular
Q-10". The NP knows this is energy production. Structurally similar to
commonly taken to help with vitamin K and should not be used in
conjunction with warfarin.
3. What is the Dietary Supplement DSHEA categorizes botanical products
Act of 1994 (DSHEA) (herbal supplements), vitamins, and
minerals as dietary (food) supplements
rather than as drugs. As sup- plements,
DSHEA exempts from undergoing FDA
scrutiny and approval before marketing.
DSHEA does impose restrictions in labeling.
All herbal products must be labeled as
4. Three weeks ago, a patient who dietary supple- ments.
was
The dose can be increased after a patient
has
placed on donepezil 5 mg daily presents been on it for 1-3 months, to minimize
side ef-
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,NR566 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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to the office today to discuss recent fects.
lab work. At the end of the visit she
states, " I don't think that
medication you put me on for my
dementia is working." What
would be the best response?
5.
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, NR566 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Primary, secondary, and early Benzathine penicillin G
latent syphilis treatment 2.4 million units
IM
Once
6. The following adverse effects can occur Stomach upset
when taking Ginkgo Biloba? headache dizziness
vertigo
Possible seizures and fatalities if the seeds are
eaten
7. Kava-kava is absolutely contraindicated hepatotoxicity
in patients with
8. What is meant by abortive therapy? The objective is to eliminate headache pain
and
suppress associated nausea and vomiting.
9. Abortive therapy is used: At earliest sign of attack, only 1-2 days
per week. More frequent use can lead to
medication overuse headache (MOH)
10. Triptans are first line for terminating migraine
11. For mild to moderate symptoms of NSAID (aspirin, naproxen)
mi- graine:
12. For moderate to severe symptoms
Serotonin agonist (Triptans) or ergot
of migraine
alkaloid. if these fail then an opioid
analgesic (butorphanol) may be needed.
13. cholinesterase inhibitors have
Donepezil (Aricept)
what side effects
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1. 36 yo male who has HIV
Echinacea-prolonged use should be
presents to the office wanting to
avoided in those that are
discuss starting dietary
immunocompromised. Also com- promise
supplements. The NP knows
which of the following is drug therapy of TB and cancer. Avoid in RA
contraindicat- ed? and SLE. By stimulating the immune
system, echinacea can oppose the effects
of immunosup- pressant drugs.
2. When asking a new patient about
OTC or herbal medications they energy boost-it is an antioxidant that
take daily serves a vital role in cellular energy
production. Leading
the patient states "I just take coenzyme to interest of conditions with aging
and cellular
Q-10". The NP knows this is energy production. Structurally similar to
commonly taken to help with vitamin K and should not be used in
conjunction with warfarin.
3. What is the Dietary Supplement DSHEA categorizes botanical products
Act of 1994 (DSHEA) (herbal supplements), vitamins, and
minerals as dietary (food) supplements
rather than as drugs. As sup- plements,
DSHEA exempts from undergoing FDA
scrutiny and approval before marketing.
DSHEA does impose restrictions in labeling.
All herbal products must be labeled as
4. Three weeks ago, a patient who dietary supple- ments.
was
The dose can be increased after a patient
has
placed on donepezil 5 mg daily presents been on it for 1-3 months, to minimize
side ef-
1/
29
,NR566 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
RATED 100% CORRECT
to the office today to discuss recent fects.
lab work. At the end of the visit she
states, " I don't think that
medication you put me on for my
dementia is working." What
would be the best response?
5.
2/
29
, NR566 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
RATED 100% CORRECT
Primary, secondary, and early Benzathine penicillin G
latent syphilis treatment 2.4 million units
IM
Once
6. The following adverse effects can occur Stomach upset
when taking Ginkgo Biloba? headache dizziness
vertigo
Possible seizures and fatalities if the seeds are
eaten
7. Kava-kava is absolutely contraindicated hepatotoxicity
in patients with
8. What is meant by abortive therapy? The objective is to eliminate headache pain
and
suppress associated nausea and vomiting.
9. Abortive therapy is used: At earliest sign of attack, only 1-2 days
per week. More frequent use can lead to
medication overuse headache (MOH)
10. Triptans are first line for terminating migraine
11. For mild to moderate symptoms of NSAID (aspirin, naproxen)
mi- graine:
12. For moderate to severe symptoms
Serotonin agonist (Triptans) or ergot
of migraine
alkaloid. if these fail then an opioid
analgesic (butorphanol) may be needed.
13. cholinesterase inhibitors have
Donepezil (Aricept)
what side effects
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