NURS 5334 Advanced Pharm Exam 3
Questions and Answers Latest update 2025
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Jane has type 1 diabetes and is taking a beta blocker. What does she need to be
aware of?
a.) Non cardioselective beta blockers increase glycogenolysis and help the body
counteract a fall in glucose.
b.) Non cardioselective beta blockers can make a patient more aware of
hypoglycemia
c.) Non cardioselective beta blockers have no effect on glycogenolysis
d.) Non cardioselective beta blockers impair glycogenolysis and glycogenolysis is a
means which the body can respond to and counteract a fall in blood glucose
**Answer**>>D.) Non cardioselective beta blockers impair glycogenolysis and
glycogenolysis is a means which the body can respond to and counteract a fall in
blood glucose
Gina is taking Canagliflozin for her diabetes. The NP tells her this may increase her
risk for:
a.) Hypothyroidism
b.) UTIs
c.) Hypoglycemia
,d.) Decreased urination **Answer**>>B.) UTIs
Optimally at what interval should the TSH be reassessed after a Levothyroxine dosage
is adjusted?
a.) 2-4 weeks
b.) 4-6 weeks
c.) 6-8 weeks
d.) 1-2 weeks **Answer**>>C.) 6-8 weeks
Which of the following can induce thyroid dysfunction?
a.) Amiodarone
b.) Carvedilol
c.) Fluoxetine
d.) Sertraline **Answer**>>A.) Amiodarone
Irma is an 80 year old with CAD. She has an elevated TSH with a low free T4. she
weighs 80 kg. What dosage of levothyroxine are you going to initiate?
a.) 75-100 mcg
b.) 12.5-25 mcg
c.) 25-50 mcg
d.) 50-75 mcg **Answer**>>B.) 12.5-25 mcg
,Stacy is a 30 year old that has elevated TSH and low Free T4. Her weight is 100 lbs.
What dose of levothyroxine will you give?
a.) 25 mcg
b.) 50 mcg
c.) 75 mcg
d.) 88 mcg **Answer**>>C.) 75 mcg
Jane is in her first trimester of pregnancy and has symptomatic hyperthyroidism.
What is the endocrinologist going to prescribe?
a.) radioactive iodine
b.) Propylthiouracil
c.) Methimazole
d.) Liotrix **Answer**>>B.) Propylthiouracil
Mary is postmenopausal is having severe vasomotor symptoms. She has a uterus. She
would like to start on hormones. The NP:
a.) Will start her on Tamoxifen
b.) Will start her on estrogen and progesterone
c.) Will start her on estrogen alone **Answer**>>B.) Will start her on estrogen and
progesterone
, Julie is wanting to start OCPs but would like to discontinue in 1 year to try for
pregnancy. The NP will prescribe:
a.) Beyaz
b.) Nuvaring
c.) Depo provera injections **Answer**>>A.) Beyaz
A patient just call you and she missed a pill. She is on a 28 day cycle. You tell her:
a.) Take the pill as soon as possible and continue the pack. Use another form of
contraception for 7 days
b.) Take only the active pills and skip the inactive pills
c.) Take an extra pill
d.) Nothing. One pill won't effect anything **Answer**>>A.) Take the pill as soon
as possible and continue the pack. Use another form of contraception for 7 days
Lisa has migraines with Aura. You are discussing contraception. You recommend:
a.) combination oral contraceptives
b.) Low estrogen pills
c.) Mirena IUD
d.) Nothing. She should not use any contraception **Answer**>>C.) Mirena IUD
Questions and Answers Latest update 2025
100% Correct – UTA.
Jane has type 1 diabetes and is taking a beta blocker. What does she need to be
aware of?
a.) Non cardioselective beta blockers increase glycogenolysis and help the body
counteract a fall in glucose.
b.) Non cardioselective beta blockers can make a patient more aware of
hypoglycemia
c.) Non cardioselective beta blockers have no effect on glycogenolysis
d.) Non cardioselective beta blockers impair glycogenolysis and glycogenolysis is a
means which the body can respond to and counteract a fall in blood glucose
**Answer**>>D.) Non cardioselective beta blockers impair glycogenolysis and
glycogenolysis is a means which the body can respond to and counteract a fall in
blood glucose
Gina is taking Canagliflozin for her diabetes. The NP tells her this may increase her
risk for:
a.) Hypothyroidism
b.) UTIs
c.) Hypoglycemia
,d.) Decreased urination **Answer**>>B.) UTIs
Optimally at what interval should the TSH be reassessed after a Levothyroxine dosage
is adjusted?
a.) 2-4 weeks
b.) 4-6 weeks
c.) 6-8 weeks
d.) 1-2 weeks **Answer**>>C.) 6-8 weeks
Which of the following can induce thyroid dysfunction?
a.) Amiodarone
b.) Carvedilol
c.) Fluoxetine
d.) Sertraline **Answer**>>A.) Amiodarone
Irma is an 80 year old with CAD. She has an elevated TSH with a low free T4. she
weighs 80 kg. What dosage of levothyroxine are you going to initiate?
a.) 75-100 mcg
b.) 12.5-25 mcg
c.) 25-50 mcg
d.) 50-75 mcg **Answer**>>B.) 12.5-25 mcg
,Stacy is a 30 year old that has elevated TSH and low Free T4. Her weight is 100 lbs.
What dose of levothyroxine will you give?
a.) 25 mcg
b.) 50 mcg
c.) 75 mcg
d.) 88 mcg **Answer**>>C.) 75 mcg
Jane is in her first trimester of pregnancy and has symptomatic hyperthyroidism.
What is the endocrinologist going to prescribe?
a.) radioactive iodine
b.) Propylthiouracil
c.) Methimazole
d.) Liotrix **Answer**>>B.) Propylthiouracil
Mary is postmenopausal is having severe vasomotor symptoms. She has a uterus. She
would like to start on hormones. The NP:
a.) Will start her on Tamoxifen
b.) Will start her on estrogen and progesterone
c.) Will start her on estrogen alone **Answer**>>B.) Will start her on estrogen and
progesterone
, Julie is wanting to start OCPs but would like to discontinue in 1 year to try for
pregnancy. The NP will prescribe:
a.) Beyaz
b.) Nuvaring
c.) Depo provera injections **Answer**>>A.) Beyaz
A patient just call you and she missed a pill. She is on a 28 day cycle. You tell her:
a.) Take the pill as soon as possible and continue the pack. Use another form of
contraception for 7 days
b.) Take only the active pills and skip the inactive pills
c.) Take an extra pill
d.) Nothing. One pill won't effect anything **Answer**>>A.) Take the pill as soon
as possible and continue the pack. Use another form of contraception for 7 days
Lisa has migraines with Aura. You are discussing contraception. You recommend:
a.) combination oral contraceptives
b.) Low estrogen pills
c.) Mirena IUD
d.) Nothing. She should not use any contraception **Answer**>>C.) Mirena IUD
