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NURS 5334 Advanced Pharmacology
Module 2 Exam Questions & Answers,
Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
142 Questions 11 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 142 verified questions with correct answers and detailed rationales covering
advanced pharmacology concepts. Each question is designed to enhance understanding of drug mechanisms,
pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic applications, making it suitable for exam preparation, course review, and
certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Examines how drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
Pharmacokinetics in Special excretion differ in special populations like pregnant
Populations individuals, infants, and older adults. 15 Qs 10.6%
Focuses on the mechanisms by which various antibiotics
Antibiotic Mechanisms of Action exert their effects on bacterial cells. 13 Qs 9.2%
Explores the mechanisms behind bacterial resistance to
Antibiotic Resistance antibiotics and the factors contributing to this phenomenon. 13 Qs 9.2%
Covers the classification, uses, and properties of penicillins
Cephalosporins and Penicillins and cephalosporins, including their clinical applications. 13 Qs 9.2%
Antimicrobial Therapy and Discusses the principles of prescribing and administering
Administration antimicrobial agents effectively. 13 Qs 9.2%
Identifies potential adverse effects of various drugs, especially
Adverse Drug Reactions in vulnerable populations. 13 Qs 9.2%
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Specific Infections and Focuses on the treatment of various specific infections,
Treatments including urinary tract infections and mycobacterial diseases. 13 Qs 9.2%
Drug Interactions and Examines how drugs interact with each other and the
Pharmacodynamics resulting pharmacodynamic consequences. 13 Qs 9.2%
Viral Infections and Antiviral Covers antiviral drug mechanisms and the treatment of viral
Drugs infections. 12 Qs 8.5%
Fungal Infections and Discusses antifungal agents, their mechanisms of action, and
Treatments clinical applications. 12 Qs 8.5%
Focuses on the importance of monitoring therapeutic
Therapeutic Monitoring and outcomes and adjusting treatment based on patient
Outcomes responses. 12 Qs 8.5%
Total Exam Coverage 11 Integrated Topic Modules 142 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: PHARMACOKINETICS IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS
15 Questions • 10.6% of Exam • Examines how drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion differ in special populations
like pregnant individuals, infants, and older adults.
QUESTION 1
Physiologic changes during pregnancy & drug impact
Correct Answer: 3Rd trimester = renal blood doubles, renal excretion accelerated
- tone and mobility of bowel decreases -> prolongation of drug effects.
QUESTION 2
Placental drug transfer
Correct Answer: All drugs can cross the placenta, some cross more easily than others.
QUESTION 3
Teratogenesis birth defects
Correct Answer: Gross malformations = cleft palate, clubfoot, hydrocephalus neurobehavioral & metabolic
anomalies.
QUESTION 4
Identification of teratogens
Correct Answer: Difficult to identify, 3 criteria must be met:
1. The agent must be present during the critical stage of development
2. The agent produces a particular pattern of birth defects in animal studies.
3. The agent crosses the placenta and there is a dose-response relationship.
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QUESTION 5
How to decrease risk of drug effects during breastfeeding
Correct Answer: Take drugs immediately after breastfeeding
- avoid drugs w/ long half-lives
- choose drugs that tend to be excluded from milk, least likely to affect infant
- avoid hazardous drugs.
QUESTION 6
Pediatric response to drugs
Correct Answer: More sensitive to drugs
- greater individual variation
- sensitivity d/t organ system immaturity
- increased risk for adverse rxns.
QUESTION 7
Increased sensitivity in infants caused by immature state of...
Correct Answer: Absorption, protein binding of drugs, BBB, hepatic metabolism, renal drug excretion.
QUESTION 8
Infant absorption: gastric acidity
Correct Answer: Very low 24 hours after birth
- does not reach adult values for 2 years
- low acidity = absorption of acid-labile drugs is increased.
QUESTION 9
Infant absorption: transdermal
Correct Answer: More rapid & complete for infants than older children & adults
- stratum corneum of infant's skin is thin
- blood flow to skin is greater in infants than older patients
- infants increased risk for toxicity from topical drugs.
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NURS 5334 Advanced Pharmacology
Module 2 Exam Questions & Answers,
Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
142 Questions 11 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 142 verified questions with correct answers and detailed rationales covering
advanced pharmacology concepts. Each question is designed to enhance understanding of drug mechanisms,
pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic applications, making it suitable for exam preparation, course review, and
certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Examines how drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
Pharmacokinetics in Special excretion differ in special populations like pregnant
Populations individuals, infants, and older adults. 15 Qs 10.6%
Focuses on the mechanisms by which various antibiotics
Antibiotic Mechanisms of Action exert their effects on bacterial cells. 13 Qs 9.2%
Explores the mechanisms behind bacterial resistance to
Antibiotic Resistance antibiotics and the factors contributing to this phenomenon. 13 Qs 9.2%
Covers the classification, uses, and properties of penicillins
Cephalosporins and Penicillins and cephalosporins, including their clinical applications. 13 Qs 9.2%
Antimicrobial Therapy and Discusses the principles of prescribing and administering
Administration antimicrobial agents effectively. 13 Qs 9.2%
Identifies potential adverse effects of various drugs, especially
Adverse Drug Reactions in vulnerable populations. 13 Qs 9.2%
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Specific Infections and Focuses on the treatment of various specific infections,
Treatments including urinary tract infections and mycobacterial diseases. 13 Qs 9.2%
Drug Interactions and Examines how drugs interact with each other and the
Pharmacodynamics resulting pharmacodynamic consequences. 13 Qs 9.2%
Viral Infections and Antiviral Covers antiviral drug mechanisms and the treatment of viral
Drugs infections. 12 Qs 8.5%
Fungal Infections and Discusses antifungal agents, their mechanisms of action, and
Treatments clinical applications. 12 Qs 8.5%
Focuses on the importance of monitoring therapeutic
Therapeutic Monitoring and outcomes and adjusting treatment based on patient
Outcomes responses. 12 Qs 8.5%
Total Exam Coverage 11 Integrated Topic Modules 142 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: PHARMACOKINETICS IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS
15 Questions • 10.6% of Exam • Examines how drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion differ in special populations
like pregnant individuals, infants, and older adults.
QUESTION 1
Physiologic changes during pregnancy & drug impact
Correct Answer: 3Rd trimester = renal blood doubles, renal excretion accelerated
- tone and mobility of bowel decreases -> prolongation of drug effects.
QUESTION 2
Placental drug transfer
Correct Answer: All drugs can cross the placenta, some cross more easily than others.
QUESTION 3
Teratogenesis birth defects
Correct Answer: Gross malformations = cleft palate, clubfoot, hydrocephalus neurobehavioral & metabolic
anomalies.
QUESTION 4
Identification of teratogens
Correct Answer: Difficult to identify, 3 criteria must be met:
1. The agent must be present during the critical stage of development
2. The agent produces a particular pattern of birth defects in animal studies.
3. The agent crosses the placenta and there is a dose-response relationship.
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QUESTION 5
How to decrease risk of drug effects during breastfeeding
Correct Answer: Take drugs immediately after breastfeeding
- avoid drugs w/ long half-lives
- choose drugs that tend to be excluded from milk, least likely to affect infant
- avoid hazardous drugs.
QUESTION 6
Pediatric response to drugs
Correct Answer: More sensitive to drugs
- greater individual variation
- sensitivity d/t organ system immaturity
- increased risk for adverse rxns.
QUESTION 7
Increased sensitivity in infants caused by immature state of...
Correct Answer: Absorption, protein binding of drugs, BBB, hepatic metabolism, renal drug excretion.
QUESTION 8
Infant absorption: gastric acidity
Correct Answer: Very low 24 hours after birth
- does not reach adult values for 2 years
- low acidity = absorption of acid-labile drugs is increased.
QUESTION 9
Infant absorption: transdermal
Correct Answer: More rapid & complete for infants than older children & adults
- stratum corneum of infant's skin is thin
- blood flow to skin is greater in infants than older patients
- infants increased risk for toxicity from topical drugs.
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