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REGIS NU641 CLINICAL ADV
PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM: COVERING
WEEKS 9 – 15 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
1. signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia - correct answer -
reduced cognition, tremors, diaphoresis, weakness, hunger,
headache, irritability, seizure
2. Two categories of monitoring that are needed for patients with
DM - correct answer -Blood glucose in target range and signs
of complications such as DKA in Type I (acute) and chronic
ones like nephropathy, retinopathy, peripheral and
gastrointestinal neuropathies, HTN, CV disease and
dyslipidemia.
3. ACEIs are beneficial in DM patients - correct answer -They
increase the renal function by regulating the patient's blood
pressure
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4. Glucophage (metformin) - correct answer -First-line oral
diabetic agent
5. Glucophage (metformin) side effects - correct answer -
abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and an
unpleasant metallic taste; vitamin B 12 deficiency; headache
6. the utility of protein restriction in ESRD patients - correct
answer -A modest benefit of slowing disease progression has
been demonstrated by reducing the urinary protein excretion
7. Gabapentin (Neurontin) - correct answer -used for neuropathic
pain
8. ACE inhibitors ("PRIL" Captopril, Enalapril, Afosiopril) - correct
answer -cardiovascular drugs that should be prescribed in
diabetic patients (Type II)
9. Interactions with cholinergic blockers - correct answer -Drugs
with a narrow therapeutic range given orally may not stay in the
GI tract long enough to produce an action
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10. Pt is dx with depression and has been taking paroxetine
(Paxil) PO daily x 2 weeks with no relief what should be done -
correct answer -Continue therapy
11. Pt on dx with depression is on SSRI sertraline (Zoloft)
100mg PO daily for 2 years and want to stop taking it; what
should be done - correct answer -Slowly taper down the dose
until off
12. This is considered true after reexamination of the women's
health study which has modified guidelines for the use of
estrogen in menopause. - correct answer -Supplemental for the
first 5 years is considered to have a reasonable risk/benefit
profile for selected groups of women.
13. 17 yr old competitive runner presents with hip pain that
began after falling which vary. Their only medical problem is
severe acne for which they take isotretinoin (Accutane). What
should the provider be concerned about? - correct answer -
They are at risk for bone injuries and need to be evaluated for
fracture
REGIS NU641 CLINICAL ADV
PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM: COVERING
WEEKS 9 – 15 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
1. signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia - correct answer -
reduced cognition, tremors, diaphoresis, weakness, hunger,
headache, irritability, seizure
2. Two categories of monitoring that are needed for patients with
DM - correct answer -Blood glucose in target range and signs
of complications such as DKA in Type I (acute) and chronic
ones like nephropathy, retinopathy, peripheral and
gastrointestinal neuropathies, HTN, CV disease and
dyslipidemia.
3. ACEIs are beneficial in DM patients - correct answer -They
increase the renal function by regulating the patient's blood
pressure
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4. Glucophage (metformin) - correct answer -First-line oral
diabetic agent
5. Glucophage (metformin) side effects - correct answer -
abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and an
unpleasant metallic taste; vitamin B 12 deficiency; headache
6. the utility of protein restriction in ESRD patients - correct
answer -A modest benefit of slowing disease progression has
been demonstrated by reducing the urinary protein excretion
7. Gabapentin (Neurontin) - correct answer -used for neuropathic
pain
8. ACE inhibitors ("PRIL" Captopril, Enalapril, Afosiopril) - correct
answer -cardiovascular drugs that should be prescribed in
diabetic patients (Type II)
9. Interactions with cholinergic blockers - correct answer -Drugs
with a narrow therapeutic range given orally may not stay in the
GI tract long enough to produce an action
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10. Pt is dx with depression and has been taking paroxetine
(Paxil) PO daily x 2 weeks with no relief what should be done -
correct answer -Continue therapy
11. Pt on dx with depression is on SSRI sertraline (Zoloft)
100mg PO daily for 2 years and want to stop taking it; what
should be done - correct answer -Slowly taper down the dose
until off
12. This is considered true after reexamination of the women's
health study which has modified guidelines for the use of
estrogen in menopause. - correct answer -Supplemental for the
first 5 years is considered to have a reasonable risk/benefit
profile for selected groups of women.
13. 17 yr old competitive runner presents with hip pain that
began after falling which vary. Their only medical problem is
severe acne for which they take isotretinoin (Accutane). What
should the provider be concerned about? - correct answer -
They are at risk for bone injuries and need to be evaluated for
fracture
