NURS 5334 Advanced Pharmacology for NPs | NURS 5334
Final Exam Questions and 100% Correct Answers 2025/26
Update – UTA.
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain Management Mod 3) - answer- ;
Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-hydrocodone,
True or False? - answer- ; False, this could lead to respiratory depression
A patient using Sidenafil for Erectile Dysfunction can also use nitrate if he has chest pain, True or False? -
answer- ; False, when using Sidenafil avoid Nitrates
What is the side effect of combining Sidenafil and Nitrates? - answer- ; Hypotension
What drug is given to prevent osteoporosis in men? - answer- ; Alendronate
Which of the following medications can be used to treat BPH and HTN? SATA
A. Doxazosin
B. Finasteride
C. Terazosin
D. Dutasteride - answer- ; A and C
,These medications can help with Hypertension in patients with BPH and HTN
What are some side effects of Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS)? - answer- ; Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
Dysphonia
Osteoporosis (with longterm use)
Why are ASAs (Aspirin) and NSAIDS contraindicated in patients with asthma? - answer- ; These
medications can induce bronchospasm
What medication can a pregnant women with Hyperthyroidism use? - answer- ; Propylthiouracil
What is the MOA of Propylthiouracil? - answer- ; Inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis by blocking the
oxidation of iodine and the coupling of iodthyronies.
Its also inhibit the conversion of T4 and T3
What is used to determine the initial dose of thyroid hormone? - answer- ; Body weight
1.6 - 1.8 mcg/kg/day
Topical Antifungals are the best to treat Tinea Capitis, True or False? - answer- ; False, Tinea Capitis is
difficult to treat with topical drugs and is not likely to work. Best option is oral medication
What medication is used to treat Tinea Capitus?
A. Grisofulvin by mouth daily
B. Terbinafine cream
C. Ketoconazole by mouth daily
D. Econazole cream - answer- ; A. Grisofulvin by mouth daily
Oral Grisofulvin taken 6-8 weeks is the Standard Therapy
, Oral Terbinafine taken 2-4 weeks may be more effective
What are the Cardioselective Beta Blockers (Can be used for Asthma and DM) - answer- ; A - Acebutolol
B - Bisoprolol
E - Esmolol
A - Atenolol
M - Metoprolol
What is the issue with using a Non-selective beta blocker in people with Asthma and DM? - answer- ;
Non-selective BB can cause Hypoglycemia
What are the side effects of Serotonin Syndrome? (9) - answer- ; Hyperreflexia & Fever (TOP ANSWER)
Altered Mental Status
Agitation
Confusion
Disorientation
Anxiety
Hallucination
Poor concentration
Myoclonus
Why should patient increase fluid intake when taking iron? - answer- ; Decrease constipation
What are three side effects of Hydrocodone? - answer- ; Constipation
Respiratory depression
Addiction
You should avoid Over the Counter Cold remedies in children <4 - 6 years old, True or False? - answer- ;
True
Final Exam Questions and 100% Correct Answers 2025/26
Update – UTA.
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain Management Mod 3) - answer- ;
Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-hydrocodone,
True or False? - answer- ; False, this could lead to respiratory depression
A patient using Sidenafil for Erectile Dysfunction can also use nitrate if he has chest pain, True or False? -
answer- ; False, when using Sidenafil avoid Nitrates
What is the side effect of combining Sidenafil and Nitrates? - answer- ; Hypotension
What drug is given to prevent osteoporosis in men? - answer- ; Alendronate
Which of the following medications can be used to treat BPH and HTN? SATA
A. Doxazosin
B. Finasteride
C. Terazosin
D. Dutasteride - answer- ; A and C
,These medications can help with Hypertension in patients with BPH and HTN
What are some side effects of Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS)? - answer- ; Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
Dysphonia
Osteoporosis (with longterm use)
Why are ASAs (Aspirin) and NSAIDS contraindicated in patients with asthma? - answer- ; These
medications can induce bronchospasm
What medication can a pregnant women with Hyperthyroidism use? - answer- ; Propylthiouracil
What is the MOA of Propylthiouracil? - answer- ; Inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis by blocking the
oxidation of iodine and the coupling of iodthyronies.
Its also inhibit the conversion of T4 and T3
What is used to determine the initial dose of thyroid hormone? - answer- ; Body weight
1.6 - 1.8 mcg/kg/day
Topical Antifungals are the best to treat Tinea Capitis, True or False? - answer- ; False, Tinea Capitis is
difficult to treat with topical drugs and is not likely to work. Best option is oral medication
What medication is used to treat Tinea Capitus?
A. Grisofulvin by mouth daily
B. Terbinafine cream
C. Ketoconazole by mouth daily
D. Econazole cream - answer- ; A. Grisofulvin by mouth daily
Oral Grisofulvin taken 6-8 weeks is the Standard Therapy
, Oral Terbinafine taken 2-4 weeks may be more effective
What are the Cardioselective Beta Blockers (Can be used for Asthma and DM) - answer- ; A - Acebutolol
B - Bisoprolol
E - Esmolol
A - Atenolol
M - Metoprolol
What is the issue with using a Non-selective beta blocker in people with Asthma and DM? - answer- ;
Non-selective BB can cause Hypoglycemia
What are the side effects of Serotonin Syndrome? (9) - answer- ; Hyperreflexia & Fever (TOP ANSWER)
Altered Mental Status
Agitation
Confusion
Disorientation
Anxiety
Hallucination
Poor concentration
Myoclonus
Why should patient increase fluid intake when taking iron? - answer- ; Decrease constipation
What are three side effects of Hydrocodone? - answer- ; Constipation
Respiratory depression
Addiction
You should avoid Over the Counter Cold remedies in children <4 - 6 years old, True or False? - answer- ;
True
