NR 566 Week 7 Quiz
(Feb 2021)
(100% Correct Solutions)
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LATEST Attempt 1 15 minutes 10 out of 10
Score for this quiz: 10 out of 10
Submitted Feb 20 at 9:58am
This attempt took 15 minutes.
Question 1
pts
Men who are prescribed phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors for erectile dysfunction should
be educated regarding the adverse effects of the drug which includes the following:
delayed ejaculation
Correct!
hearing loss
hair loss
hypertension
Question 2
pts
Which of the following factors influence medication adherence in pediatric patients?
, be the least concentrated form of the medication
be administered 3 or 4 times a day have
a short half-life
Correct!
be the best tasting of the effective drugs
Question 3
pts
In geriatric patients, the percentage of body fat is increased. What are the pharmacologic implications
of this physiologic change?
There are no pharmacological implications of this physiologic change.
Correct!
A lipid-soluble medication will accumulate in fat tissue and its duration of action may be prolonged.
A lipid-soluble medication will be eliminated more quickly and not work as well.
The bioavailability of the lipid-soluble drug will be increased in older adults.
Question 4
pts
Which of the following accurately describes the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic changes that
occur in older patients?
Decreased CYP450 system function results in increased metabolic clearance of a drug.
Decreased hepatic blood flow results in increased first-pass effect.
Decrease renal mass results in increased renal clearance of a drug.
Correct!
Reduced thermoregulatory ability leads to an increased hypothermia risk.
Question 5
pts
Topical corticosteroids are prescribed cautiously in young children due to which of the
(Feb 2021)
(100% Correct Solutions)
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 15 minutes 10 out of 10
Score for this quiz: 10 out of 10
Submitted Feb 20 at 9:58am
This attempt took 15 minutes.
Question 1
pts
Men who are prescribed phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors for erectile dysfunction should
be educated regarding the adverse effects of the drug which includes the following:
delayed ejaculation
Correct!
hearing loss
hair loss
hypertension
Question 2
pts
Which of the following factors influence medication adherence in pediatric patients?
, be the least concentrated form of the medication
be administered 3 or 4 times a day have
a short half-life
Correct!
be the best tasting of the effective drugs
Question 3
pts
In geriatric patients, the percentage of body fat is increased. What are the pharmacologic implications
of this physiologic change?
There are no pharmacological implications of this physiologic change.
Correct!
A lipid-soluble medication will accumulate in fat tissue and its duration of action may be prolonged.
A lipid-soluble medication will be eliminated more quickly and not work as well.
The bioavailability of the lipid-soluble drug will be increased in older adults.
Question 4
pts
Which of the following accurately describes the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic changes that
occur in older patients?
Decreased CYP450 system function results in increased metabolic clearance of a drug.
Decreased hepatic blood flow results in increased first-pass effect.
Decrease renal mass results in increased renal clearance of a drug.
Correct!
Reduced thermoregulatory ability leads to an increased hypothermia risk.
Question 5
pts
Topical corticosteroids are prescribed cautiously in young children due to which of the
