MN553 (mn553)

MN553 Unit 9 Quiz / MN 553 Unit 9 Quiz (Latest): Pharmacology: Kaplan University Question 1 1 / 1 point Up to 21% of Asians are ultra-rapid 2D6 metabolizers, leading to: Question options: A need to monitor drugs metabolized by 2D6 for toxicity Increased dosages needed of drugs metabolized by 2D6, such as the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Decreased conversion of codeine to morphine by CYP 2D6 The need for lowered dosages of drugs, such as beta blockers Question 2 1 / 1 point Rifa...

MN553 Unit 8 Quiz / MN 553 Unit 8 Quiz (Latest): Pharmacology: Kaplan University Question 1 1 / 1 point Charlie is a 65-year-old male who has been diagnosed with hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Doxazosin has been chosen to treat his hypertension because it: Question options: Increases peripheral vasoconstriction Decreases detrusor muscle contractility Lowers supine blood pressure more than standing pressure Relaxes smooth muscle in the bladder neck Question 2 1 / 1 point Which...

MN553 Unit 7 Quiz / MN 553 Unit 7 Quiz (Latest): Pharmacology: Kaplan University Question 1. Question : Ray has been diagnosed with hypertension and an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor is determined to be needed. Prior to prescribing this drug, the NP should assess for: Hypokalemia Impotence Decreased renal function Inability to concentrate Question 2. Question : Which of the following create a higher risk for digoxin toxicity? Both the cause and the reason for it must be correct. Older a...

MN553 Unit 6 Quiz/ MN 553 Unit 6 Quiz (Latest): Pharmacology: Kaplan University Question 1 2 / 2 points Pong-tai is a 12-month-old child who is being treated with amoxicillin for acute otitis media. His parents call the clinic and say he has developed diarrhea. The appropriate action would be to: Question options: Advise the parents that some diarrhea is normal with amoxicillin and recommend probiotics daily. Change the antibiotic to one that is less of a gastrointestinal irritant. Order stoo...

MN553 Unit 5 Quiz / MN 553 Unit 5 Quiz (Latest): Pharmacology: Kaplan University Question 1 0 / 1 point Elderly patients who are started on levothyroxine for thyroid replacement should be monitored for: Question options: Excessive sedation Tachycardia and angina Weight gain Cold intolerance Question 2 1 / 1 point Potentially fatal granulocytopenia has been associated with treatment of hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil. Patients should be taught to report: Question options: Tinnitus and ...

MN553 Unit 3 Quiz/ MN 553 Unit 3 Quiz (Latest): Pharmacology: Kaplan University Jim presents with complaints of “heartburn” that is minimally relieved with Tums (calcium carbonate) and is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). An appropriate first-step therapy would be: Question options: Omeprazole (Prilosec) twice a day Ranitidine (Zantac) twice a day Famotidine (Pepcid) once a day Metoclopramide (Reglan) four times a day Question 2 2 / 2 points An elderly person ha...

MN553 Unit 2 Quiz / MN 553 Unit 2 Quiz (Latest): Pharmacology: Kaplan University Question 1 1 / 1 point A tourist presented to a primary care health clinic complaining of malaise, fever, and headache. She has subsequently been diagnosed with Rocky Mountain spotted fever, a pathology caused by Rickettsiaceae. Which of the followed statements best captures a characteristic trait of Rickettsiaceae? Question options: They are eukaryotic. They have both RNA and DNA. They have a distinct spiral...

MN 553 Final Exam / MN553 Final Exam (Latest): Pharmacology: Kaplan University MN553 Unit 10 Final Exam / MN 553 Unit 10 Final Exam (Latest): Pharmacology: Kaplan University Question 1 1 / 1 point Severe contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy or poison oak exposure often requires treatment with: Question options: Topical antipruritics Oral corticosteroids for 2 to 3 weeks Thickly applied topical intermediate-dose corticosteroids Isolation of the patient to prevent spread of the dermatitis Ques...

MN 553 Final Exam / MN553 Final Exam (Latest): Pharmacology: Kaplan University MN553 Unit 10 Final Exam / MN 553 Unit 10 Final Exam (Latest): Pharmacology: Kaplan University Question 1 The Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: Includes a pediatric exclusivity rule which extends the patent on drugs studied in children Establishes a committee that writes guidelines for pediatric prescribing Provides funding for new drug development aimed at children Encourages manufacturers specifically...

MN 553 Final Exam / MN553 Final Exam (Latest): Pharmacology: Kaplan University MN553 Unit 10 Final Exam / MN 553 Unit 10 Final Exam (Latest): Pharmacology: Kaplan University Subsection Question 1 Jim is being treated for hypertension. Because he has a history of heart attack, the drug chosen is atenolol. Beta blockers treat hypertension by: Question options: Increasing heart rate to improve cardiac output Reducing vascular smooth muscle tone Increasing aldosterone-mediated volume activity ...