Advanced Pharmacology NURS 5334 Final Exam
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Questions and Correct Answers/ NURS 5334
Antimicrobial Review Correctly Answered Questions
Which drug would be used for nocturnal enuresis in a nine year old?
a. oxybutinin
b. desmopressin
c. solifenacin
d. mirabegron
b. desmopressin
Treatment for rosacea may include all of the following medications except:
A. Antibiotics
B. Glucocorticoids
C. Tretinoin
D. Benzoyl Peroxide
B. Glucocorticoids**
A patient became photosensitive after taking an antibiotic; she was most likely
taking:
A. Tetracycline
B. Minocycline
C. Erythromycin
D. Dicloxacillin
A. Tetracycline
This child scratches a lot! There is a family history of both asthma and hay fever.
What medication should be used?
A. Triamcinolone 0.1% ointment twice daily
B. Lidex ointment [fluocinonide 0.05%] twice daily
C. Hydrocortisone 1% ointment twice daily
D. Temovate ointment [clobetasol 0.05%] twice daily
C. Hydrocortisone 1% ointment twice daily**
pg. 1
,Topical immunomodulators such as pimecrolimus [Elidel] or tacrolimus [Protopic]
are used for:
a. Short-term or intermittent treatment of atopic
dermatitis
b. Topical treatment of fungal infections [Candida]
c. Chronic, inflammatory seborrheic dermatitis
d. Recalcitrant nodular acne
a. Short-term or intermittent treatment of atopic dermatitis*
The most cost-effective treatment for two or three impetigo lesions on the face is:
a. Mupirocin ointment
b. Retapamulin [Altabax] ointment
c. Topical clindamycin solution
d. Oral amoxicillin/clavulanate [Augmentin]
a. Mupirocin ointment**
Erik presents with one golden-crusted lesion at the site of an insect bite consistent
with impetigo. His parents have limited finances and request the least expensive
treatment. Which medication would be the best choice for treatment?
a. Mupirocin [Bactroban]
b. Bacitracin and polymyxin B [generic double antibiotic
ointment]
c. Retapamulin [Altabax]
d. Oral cephalexin [Keflex]
b. Bacitracin and polymyxin B [generic double antibiotic ointment]
Instructions for applying a topical antibiotic or antiviral ointment include:
a. Apply thickly to the infected area, spreading the
medication well past the borders of the infection.
b. If the rash worsens, apply a thicker layer of
medication to settle down the infection.
c. Wash hands before and after application of topical
antimicrobials.
d. None of the above
c. Wash hands before and after application of topical antimicrobials.
pg. 2
,When prescribing topical Acyclovir for the treatment of herpes labialis [cold sores]
patient education would include:
a. Spread acyclovir liberally all over lips and area surrounding
lips.
b. Acyclovir therapy is started at the first sign of a cold sore
outbreak.
c. Skin irritation is normal with acyclovir, and it should resolve.
d. The acyclovir should be used a minimum of 2 weeks to
prevent recurrence.
b. Acyclovir therapy is started at the first sign of a cold sore outbreak
Instructions for the use of selenium sulfide shampoo
[Selsun] to treat scalp seborrhea include:
a. Shampoo daily and rinse well.
b. Worsening of seborrhea for the first week is normal.
c. Seborrhea usually clears up after a few weeks of
treatment.
d. Shampoo twice a week for 2 weeks, then weekly
d. Shampoo twice a week for 2 weeks, then weekly
45-year-old African American woman who was a previous smoker has a BMI of
32 kg/m2. She is currently on a 1-week taper of Prednisone for an asthma flair.
She is also taking Lisinopril 20 mg for HTN. Which of the following is associated
with the most INCREASED risk for her developing osteoporosis in this patient?
a. AA ethnicity
b. Past smoker
c. Present use of steroids
d. Female gender
e. BMI > 30 kg/m2
d. Female gender
72 y/o woman with a history of vertebral compression fracture and a DEXA T
score of -2.7 in the left hip. What is the best initial therapy for this patient?
A. Fosamax [Alendronate] 70 mg weekly
B. Calcitonin [1] spray to alternating nares qd
C. Prempro [estrogen / progestin] 0.625/2.5 mg [1] qd
D. Prolia [Denosumab] 60 mg SQ every 6 months
pg. 3
, A. Fosamax [Alendronate] 70 mg weekly
75 y/o woman with newly diagnosed osteoporosis, being discharged after total hip
replacement due to right hip fracture. She has never been medication for
osteoporosis. PMH is significant for severe GERD, DVT [20 years ago], atrial
fibrillation and family history of breast cancer. Which therapy may offer the
MOST benefit in this patient?
A. Prolia [Denosumab] 60 mg SQ every 6 months
B. Calcitonin [1] spray to alternative nares qd
C. Evista [Raloxifene] 60 mg daily
D. Forteo [Teriparatide] 20 mcg SC daily
E. Reclast [Zoledronic acid] 5 mg IV every 12 monthS
A. Prolia [Denosumab] 60 mg SQ every 6 months
68 y/o post menopausal woman with a history of T2DM, CAD, dyslipidemia,
GERD, OA of knees, stage 3 CKD. Recent EGD was unremarkable. DEXA scan
showed T score of -3 of the left hip. Which of the following precludes the used of a
bisphosphonate?
A. Age
B. Renal disease
C. GERD
D. OA
E. DM
B. Renal disease
53 y/o woman with history of esophageal stricture— recently treated successfully
with dilatation—from longstanding GERD, and vasomotor symptoms of
menopause. A recent DEXA showed a T score of -2.5 of the LS spine and -2.6 in
the left hip. Which therapy is MOST appropriate?
A. Prolia [Denosumab] 60 mg SQ every 6 months
B. Evista [Raloxifene] 60 mg po daily
C. Actonel [Risedronate] 35 mg po weekly
D. Boniva [Ibandronate] 150 mg po monthly
E. Calcitonin 200 units alternate nares qd
A. Prolia [Denosumab] 60 mg SQ every 6 months
38 y/o woman who is at a health fair. She asks what she can do to
maintain her bone health. Her mum had severe osteoporosis with vertebral
pg. 4
Prep Latest 2026 with 350 Antimicrobial Review
Questions and Correct Answers/ NURS 5334
Antimicrobial Review Correctly Answered Questions
Which drug would be used for nocturnal enuresis in a nine year old?
a. oxybutinin
b. desmopressin
c. solifenacin
d. mirabegron
b. desmopressin
Treatment for rosacea may include all of the following medications except:
A. Antibiotics
B. Glucocorticoids
C. Tretinoin
D. Benzoyl Peroxide
B. Glucocorticoids**
A patient became photosensitive after taking an antibiotic; she was most likely
taking:
A. Tetracycline
B. Minocycline
C. Erythromycin
D. Dicloxacillin
A. Tetracycline
This child scratches a lot! There is a family history of both asthma and hay fever.
What medication should be used?
A. Triamcinolone 0.1% ointment twice daily
B. Lidex ointment [fluocinonide 0.05%] twice daily
C. Hydrocortisone 1% ointment twice daily
D. Temovate ointment [clobetasol 0.05%] twice daily
C. Hydrocortisone 1% ointment twice daily**
pg. 1
,Topical immunomodulators such as pimecrolimus [Elidel] or tacrolimus [Protopic]
are used for:
a. Short-term or intermittent treatment of atopic
dermatitis
b. Topical treatment of fungal infections [Candida]
c. Chronic, inflammatory seborrheic dermatitis
d. Recalcitrant nodular acne
a. Short-term or intermittent treatment of atopic dermatitis*
The most cost-effective treatment for two or three impetigo lesions on the face is:
a. Mupirocin ointment
b. Retapamulin [Altabax] ointment
c. Topical clindamycin solution
d. Oral amoxicillin/clavulanate [Augmentin]
a. Mupirocin ointment**
Erik presents with one golden-crusted lesion at the site of an insect bite consistent
with impetigo. His parents have limited finances and request the least expensive
treatment. Which medication would be the best choice for treatment?
a. Mupirocin [Bactroban]
b. Bacitracin and polymyxin B [generic double antibiotic
ointment]
c. Retapamulin [Altabax]
d. Oral cephalexin [Keflex]
b. Bacitracin and polymyxin B [generic double antibiotic ointment]
Instructions for applying a topical antibiotic or antiviral ointment include:
a. Apply thickly to the infected area, spreading the
medication well past the borders of the infection.
b. If the rash worsens, apply a thicker layer of
medication to settle down the infection.
c. Wash hands before and after application of topical
antimicrobials.
d. None of the above
c. Wash hands before and after application of topical antimicrobials.
pg. 2
,When prescribing topical Acyclovir for the treatment of herpes labialis [cold sores]
patient education would include:
a. Spread acyclovir liberally all over lips and area surrounding
lips.
b. Acyclovir therapy is started at the first sign of a cold sore
outbreak.
c. Skin irritation is normal with acyclovir, and it should resolve.
d. The acyclovir should be used a minimum of 2 weeks to
prevent recurrence.
b. Acyclovir therapy is started at the first sign of a cold sore outbreak
Instructions for the use of selenium sulfide shampoo
[Selsun] to treat scalp seborrhea include:
a. Shampoo daily and rinse well.
b. Worsening of seborrhea for the first week is normal.
c. Seborrhea usually clears up after a few weeks of
treatment.
d. Shampoo twice a week for 2 weeks, then weekly
d. Shampoo twice a week for 2 weeks, then weekly
45-year-old African American woman who was a previous smoker has a BMI of
32 kg/m2. She is currently on a 1-week taper of Prednisone for an asthma flair.
She is also taking Lisinopril 20 mg for HTN. Which of the following is associated
with the most INCREASED risk for her developing osteoporosis in this patient?
a. AA ethnicity
b. Past smoker
c. Present use of steroids
d. Female gender
e. BMI > 30 kg/m2
d. Female gender
72 y/o woman with a history of vertebral compression fracture and a DEXA T
score of -2.7 in the left hip. What is the best initial therapy for this patient?
A. Fosamax [Alendronate] 70 mg weekly
B. Calcitonin [1] spray to alternating nares qd
C. Prempro [estrogen / progestin] 0.625/2.5 mg [1] qd
D. Prolia [Denosumab] 60 mg SQ every 6 months
pg. 3
, A. Fosamax [Alendronate] 70 mg weekly
75 y/o woman with newly diagnosed osteoporosis, being discharged after total hip
replacement due to right hip fracture. She has never been medication for
osteoporosis. PMH is significant for severe GERD, DVT [20 years ago], atrial
fibrillation and family history of breast cancer. Which therapy may offer the
MOST benefit in this patient?
A. Prolia [Denosumab] 60 mg SQ every 6 months
B. Calcitonin [1] spray to alternative nares qd
C. Evista [Raloxifene] 60 mg daily
D. Forteo [Teriparatide] 20 mcg SC daily
E. Reclast [Zoledronic acid] 5 mg IV every 12 monthS
A. Prolia [Denosumab] 60 mg SQ every 6 months
68 y/o post menopausal woman with a history of T2DM, CAD, dyslipidemia,
GERD, OA of knees, stage 3 CKD. Recent EGD was unremarkable. DEXA scan
showed T score of -3 of the left hip. Which of the following precludes the used of a
bisphosphonate?
A. Age
B. Renal disease
C. GERD
D. OA
E. DM
B. Renal disease
53 y/o woman with history of esophageal stricture— recently treated successfully
with dilatation—from longstanding GERD, and vasomotor symptoms of
menopause. A recent DEXA showed a T score of -2.5 of the LS spine and -2.6 in
the left hip. Which therapy is MOST appropriate?
A. Prolia [Denosumab] 60 mg SQ every 6 months
B. Evista [Raloxifene] 60 mg po daily
C. Actonel [Risedronate] 35 mg po weekly
D. Boniva [Ibandronate] 150 mg po monthly
E. Calcitonin 200 units alternate nares qd
A. Prolia [Denosumab] 60 mg SQ every 6 months
38 y/o woman who is at a health fair. She asks what she can do to
maintain her bone health. Her mum had severe osteoporosis with vertebral
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