NURS 5334 FINAL EXAM
2024/2025 (ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS)
What are three drugs that can be combined with hydrocodone? (pain
management mod 3)
Aspirin
acetaminophen
ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and cns depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-
hydrocodone,
true or false?
False, this could lead to respiratory depression
Why would you give a paBent buprenorphine for maintenance once they
recovered from opioid abuse?
ParBal opioid agonist that acBvated opioid receptors but produces less degree
of euphoria and physical dependence compared to a full agonist
Why would you give a paBent naltrexone for maintenance once they recovered
from opioid abuse?
Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric and sedaBve effects
of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of hydrocodone?
ConsBpaBon
respiratory depression
addiBon
What's the moa of sumatriptan? (-triptan)
,SelecBve agonist for serotonin 5ht receptors on intracranial blood vessels and
sensory nerves of the trigeminal system, causes vasoconstricBon and reduces
neurogenic inflammaBon
What is the supplement feverfew used for?
Migraine prophylaxis
Which types of drugs cannot be combined with feverfew?
AnBplatlets
anBcoagulants
increased risk of bleeding in paBents taking anBplatelets (aspirin) and
anBcoagulants (wafarin)
How much folic acid need to be given for a folic acid deficiency?
Give 1-2mg/day po for a deficiency
How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take?
400-800 mcg daily
How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women?
400-600 mcg/day
If a paBent comes in using tacrolimus and pimecrlimus cream, what is this for?
Atopic dermaBBs (eczema)
Ace inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. While treatment of heart
failure during during pregnancy is best done by a special, which of the
following drug classes are considered to be safe at least in the later parts of
pregnancy?
A. DiureBcs
b. Arbs
, c. Beta blockers
d. Nitrates
C. Beta blockers
What are the names of two medicaBons that are safe for pregnant women?
Methyldopa and labetalol are the tradiBonal agents of choice for pregnant
women
Why can methyldopa and labetalol be used in pregnant women?
These drugs have limited effects on uteroplacental and fetal
hemodynamics and do not adversing effect the fetus or neonate
AnBcholinergics such as trihexyphenidyl and benztropine can help with
drooling in parkinson's paBents, true or false?
True
A paBent with copd comes in to the hospital for the second Bme for moderate
exacerbaBon. The eosinophils are 312. What medicaBon should this paBent be
on to manage symptoms?
A. Salmeterol
b. Formoteral + albuterol
c. Albuterol + budesonide
d. Salmeterol + aclidinium + budesonide
D. Salmeterol + aclidinium + budesonide
if eosinophils are greater than or equal to 300, then you should consider a
laba+lama+ics
Copd group a
Broncodilator
Copd group b
2024/2025 (ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS)
What are three drugs that can be combined with hydrocodone? (pain
management mod 3)
Aspirin
acetaminophen
ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and cns depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-
hydrocodone,
true or false?
False, this could lead to respiratory depression
Why would you give a paBent buprenorphine for maintenance once they
recovered from opioid abuse?
ParBal opioid agonist that acBvated opioid receptors but produces less degree
of euphoria and physical dependence compared to a full agonist
Why would you give a paBent naltrexone for maintenance once they recovered
from opioid abuse?
Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric and sedaBve effects
of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of hydrocodone?
ConsBpaBon
respiratory depression
addiBon
What's the moa of sumatriptan? (-triptan)
,SelecBve agonist for serotonin 5ht receptors on intracranial blood vessels and
sensory nerves of the trigeminal system, causes vasoconstricBon and reduces
neurogenic inflammaBon
What is the supplement feverfew used for?
Migraine prophylaxis
Which types of drugs cannot be combined with feverfew?
AnBplatlets
anBcoagulants
increased risk of bleeding in paBents taking anBplatelets (aspirin) and
anBcoagulants (wafarin)
How much folic acid need to be given for a folic acid deficiency?
Give 1-2mg/day po for a deficiency
How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take?
400-800 mcg daily
How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women?
400-600 mcg/day
If a paBent comes in using tacrolimus and pimecrlimus cream, what is this for?
Atopic dermaBBs (eczema)
Ace inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. While treatment of heart
failure during during pregnancy is best done by a special, which of the
following drug classes are considered to be safe at least in the later parts of
pregnancy?
A. DiureBcs
b. Arbs
, c. Beta blockers
d. Nitrates
C. Beta blockers
What are the names of two medicaBons that are safe for pregnant women?
Methyldopa and labetalol are the tradiBonal agents of choice for pregnant
women
Why can methyldopa and labetalol be used in pregnant women?
These drugs have limited effects on uteroplacental and fetal
hemodynamics and do not adversing effect the fetus or neonate
AnBcholinergics such as trihexyphenidyl and benztropine can help with
drooling in parkinson's paBents, true or false?
True
A paBent with copd comes in to the hospital for the second Bme for moderate
exacerbaBon. The eosinophils are 312. What medicaBon should this paBent be
on to manage symptoms?
A. Salmeterol
b. Formoteral + albuterol
c. Albuterol + budesonide
d. Salmeterol + aclidinium + budesonide
D. Salmeterol + aclidinium + budesonide
if eosinophils are greater than or equal to 300, then you should consider a
laba+lama+ics
Copd group a
Broncodilator
Copd group b
