NURS 5334 ANTIMICROBIALS ACTUAL TEST
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with
acetaminophen-hydrocodone,
True or False?.
Answer: False, this could lead to respiratory depression
●● Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once
they recovered from opioid abuse?.
Answer: Partial opioid agonist that activated opioid receptors but
produces less degree of euphoria and physical dependence compared to
a full agonist
●● Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once they
recovered from opioid abuse?.
Answer: Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric and
sedative effects of opioids.
●● What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone?.
Answer: Constipation
Respiratory depression
,Addition
●● What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan).
Answer: Selective agonist for serotonin 5HT receptors on intracranial
blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal system, causes
VASOCONSTRICTION and reduces neurogenic inflammation
●● What is the supplement Feverfew used for?.
Answer: Migraine Prophylaxis
●● Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew?.
Answer: Antiplatlets
Anticoagulants
Increased risk of bleeding in patients taking antiplatelets (Aspirin) and
anticoagulants (Wafarin)
●● How much Folic acid need to be given for a Folic Acid Deficiency?.
Answer: Give 1-2mg/day PO for a deficiency
●● How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take?.
Answer: 400-800 mcg daily
,●● How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women?.
Answer: 400-600 mcg/day
●● If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what
is this for?.
Answer: Atopic Dermatitis (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. Diuretics
B. ARBS
C. Beta blockers
D. Nitrates.
Answer: C. Beta blockers
●● What are the names of two medications that are safe for pregnant
women?.
Answer: Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents of choice
for pregnant women
●● Why can Methyldopa and Labetalol be used in pregnant women?.
, Answer: These drugs have limited effects on uteroplacental and fetal
Hemodynamics and do not adversing effect the fetus or neonate
●● Anticholinergics such as Trihexyphenidyl and Benztropine can help
with drooling in Parkinson's patients, True or False?.
Answer: True
●● A patient with COPD comes in to the hospital for the second time for
moderate exacerbation. The eosinophils are 312. What medication
should this patient be on to manage symptoms?
A. Salmeterol
B. Formoteral + Albuterol
C. Albuterol + Budesonide
D. Salmeterol + aclidinium + Budesonide.
Answer: D. Salmeterol + aclidinium + Budesonide
If Eosinophils are greater than or equal to 300, then you should consider
a LABA+LAMA+ICS
●● COPD Group A.
Answer: Broncodilator
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with
acetaminophen-hydrocodone,
True or False?.
Answer: False, this could lead to respiratory depression
●● Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once
they recovered from opioid abuse?.
Answer: Partial opioid agonist that activated opioid receptors but
produces less degree of euphoria and physical dependence compared to
a full agonist
●● Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once they
recovered from opioid abuse?.
Answer: Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric and
sedative effects of opioids.
●● What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone?.
Answer: Constipation
Respiratory depression
,Addition
●● What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan).
Answer: Selective agonist for serotonin 5HT receptors on intracranial
blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal system, causes
VASOCONSTRICTION and reduces neurogenic inflammation
●● What is the supplement Feverfew used for?.
Answer: Migraine Prophylaxis
●● Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew?.
Answer: Antiplatlets
Anticoagulants
Increased risk of bleeding in patients taking antiplatelets (Aspirin) and
anticoagulants (Wafarin)
●● How much Folic acid need to be given for a Folic Acid Deficiency?.
Answer: Give 1-2mg/day PO for a deficiency
●● How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take?.
Answer: 400-800 mcg daily
,●● How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women?.
Answer: 400-600 mcg/day
●● If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what
is this for?.
Answer: Atopic Dermatitis (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. Diuretics
B. ARBS
C. Beta blockers
D. Nitrates.
Answer: C. Beta blockers
●● What are the names of two medications that are safe for pregnant
women?.
Answer: Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents of choice
for pregnant women
●● Why can Methyldopa and Labetalol be used in pregnant women?.
, Answer: These drugs have limited effects on uteroplacental and fetal
Hemodynamics and do not adversing effect the fetus or neonate
●● Anticholinergics such as Trihexyphenidyl and Benztropine can help
with drooling in Parkinson's patients, True or False?.
Answer: True
●● A patient with COPD comes in to the hospital for the second time for
moderate exacerbation. The eosinophils are 312. What medication
should this patient be on to manage symptoms?
A. Salmeterol
B. Formoteral + Albuterol
C. Albuterol + Budesonide
D. Salmeterol + aclidinium + Budesonide.
Answer: D. Salmeterol + aclidinium + Budesonide
If Eosinophils are greater than or equal to 300, then you should consider
a LABA+LAMA+ICS
●● COPD Group A.
Answer: Broncodilator
