NSG 6005 WEEK 8 ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY (2025-2026)QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ SOUTH UNIVERSITY
Prophylactic use of bisphosphonates is recommended for patients with early
osteopenia related to long-term use of which of the following drugs?
A. Selective estrogen-receptor modulators
B. Aspirin
C. Glucocorticoids
D. Calcium supplements
C. Glucocorticoids
The ongoing monitoring of patients over the age sixty-five years taking
alendronate (Fosamax) or any other bisphosphonate is:
A. Annual dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans
B. Annual vitamin D level
C. Annual renal function evaluation
,D. Electrolytes every three months
C. Annual renal function evaluation
In addition to methimazole, a symptomatic patient with hyperthyroidism may need
a prescription for:
A. A calcium channel blocker
B. A beta blocker
C. Liothyronine
D. An alpha blocker
A. A beta blocker
Inadequate vitamin D intake can contribute to the development of osteoporosis by:
A. Increasing calcitonin production
B. Increasing calcium absorption from the intestine
C. Altering calcium metabolism
D. Stimulating bone formation
B. Increasing calcium absorption from the intestine
Which of the following is transdermal fentanyl indicated for?
,Persistent pain in patients who are already opioid tolerant
Ashley comes to the clinic with a request for oral contraceptives. She has
successfully used oral contraceptives before and has recently started dating a new
boyfriend so would like to restart contraception. She denies recent intercourse and
has a negative urine pregnancy test in the clinic. An appropriate plan of care would
be:
A. Recommending she return to the clinic at the start of her next menses to get a
Depo Provera shot
B. Prescribing oral combined contraceptives and recommending that she start them
at the beginning of her next period and use a back-up method for the first seven
days
C. Prescribing oral contraceptives and having her start them the same day, with a
back-up method used for the first seven days
D. Discussing the advantages of using the topical birth control patch and
recommending she consider using the patch
B. Prescribing oral contraceptives and having her start them the same day, with a
back-up method used for the first seven days
Sallie has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and is asking about the once-a-month
pill to treat her condition. How do bisphosphonates treat osteoporosis?
A. By selectively activating estrogen pathways in the bone
B. By reducing bone resorption by inhibiting PTH
, C. By reducing bone resorption and inhibiting osteoclastic activity
D. By increasing PTH production
B. By reducing bone resorption and inhibiting osteoclastic activity
Shana is receiving her first medroxyprogesterone (Depo Provera) injection. Shana
will need to be monitored for:
A. Depression
B. Hypertension
C. Weight loss
D. Cataracts
A. Depression
Infants with congenital hypothyroidism are treated with:
A. Levothyroxine
B. Liothyronine
C. Liotrix
D. Methimazole
A. Levothyroxine
PHARMACOLOGY (2025-2026)QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ SOUTH UNIVERSITY
Prophylactic use of bisphosphonates is recommended for patients with early
osteopenia related to long-term use of which of the following drugs?
A. Selective estrogen-receptor modulators
B. Aspirin
C. Glucocorticoids
D. Calcium supplements
C. Glucocorticoids
The ongoing monitoring of patients over the age sixty-five years taking
alendronate (Fosamax) or any other bisphosphonate is:
A. Annual dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans
B. Annual vitamin D level
C. Annual renal function evaluation
,D. Electrolytes every three months
C. Annual renal function evaluation
In addition to methimazole, a symptomatic patient with hyperthyroidism may need
a prescription for:
A. A calcium channel blocker
B. A beta blocker
C. Liothyronine
D. An alpha blocker
A. A beta blocker
Inadequate vitamin D intake can contribute to the development of osteoporosis by:
A. Increasing calcitonin production
B. Increasing calcium absorption from the intestine
C. Altering calcium metabolism
D. Stimulating bone formation
B. Increasing calcium absorption from the intestine
Which of the following is transdermal fentanyl indicated for?
,Persistent pain in patients who are already opioid tolerant
Ashley comes to the clinic with a request for oral contraceptives. She has
successfully used oral contraceptives before and has recently started dating a new
boyfriend so would like to restart contraception. She denies recent intercourse and
has a negative urine pregnancy test in the clinic. An appropriate plan of care would
be:
A. Recommending she return to the clinic at the start of her next menses to get a
Depo Provera shot
B. Prescribing oral combined contraceptives and recommending that she start them
at the beginning of her next period and use a back-up method for the first seven
days
C. Prescribing oral contraceptives and having her start them the same day, with a
back-up method used for the first seven days
D. Discussing the advantages of using the topical birth control patch and
recommending she consider using the patch
B. Prescribing oral contraceptives and having her start them the same day, with a
back-up method used for the first seven days
Sallie has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and is asking about the once-a-month
pill to treat her condition. How do bisphosphonates treat osteoporosis?
A. By selectively activating estrogen pathways in the bone
B. By reducing bone resorption by inhibiting PTH
, C. By reducing bone resorption and inhibiting osteoclastic activity
D. By increasing PTH production
B. By reducing bone resorption and inhibiting osteoclastic activity
Shana is receiving her first medroxyprogesterone (Depo Provera) injection. Shana
will need to be monitored for:
A. Depression
B. Hypertension
C. Weight loss
D. Cataracts
A. Depression
Infants with congenital hypothyroidism are treated with:
A. Levothyroxine
B. Liothyronine
C. Liotrix
D. Methimazole
A. Levothyroxine
