NR 565 FINAL ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL ACTUAL
EXAM NEWEST VERSION 2025/2026 QUESTION AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES.. CHAMBERLAIN .
What labs are used to diagnose thyroid disease - ANSWER-TSH
T3 T4
When should you recheck labs after starting levothyroxine -
ANSWER-6-8 weeks until euthyroid state
signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism - ANSWER-Thin, dry
hair
Thick, brittle nails
constipation
bradycardia
Goiter
PeriOrbital edema
cold intolerance
weight gain
What drug is associated with gray/black stool and black tongue
– ANSWER-Pepto-Bismol (Bismouth Subsalicylate)
, constipation lifestyle changes - ANSWER-regular exercise
increase fluids!!!
bowel habit
training
Increase fiber
Risks of laxatives during pregnancy - ANSWER-Gastrointestinal
stimulation can induce labor.
Constipation treatment in pregnancy - ANSWER-Lifestyle
-Try fiber (psyllium, methyl cellulose) with adequate fluids first
-docusate and PEG are used to prevent and treat
Constipation treatment in breastfeeding - ANSWER-Senna
How does psyllium work? - ANSWER-absorbs H2O into GI tract
to increase bulk of stool
What happens when psyllium doesn't produce bowel
movements – ANSWER-Can result in fecal impaction and
obstruction
Abd pain should be assessed with no BM
EXAM NEWEST VERSION 2025/2026 QUESTION AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES.. CHAMBERLAIN .
What labs are used to diagnose thyroid disease - ANSWER-TSH
T3 T4
When should you recheck labs after starting levothyroxine -
ANSWER-6-8 weeks until euthyroid state
signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism - ANSWER-Thin, dry
hair
Thick, brittle nails
constipation
bradycardia
Goiter
PeriOrbital edema
cold intolerance
weight gain
What drug is associated with gray/black stool and black tongue
– ANSWER-Pepto-Bismol (Bismouth Subsalicylate)
, constipation lifestyle changes - ANSWER-regular exercise
increase fluids!!!
bowel habit
training
Increase fiber
Risks of laxatives during pregnancy - ANSWER-Gastrointestinal
stimulation can induce labor.
Constipation treatment in pregnancy - ANSWER-Lifestyle
-Try fiber (psyllium, methyl cellulose) with adequate fluids first
-docusate and PEG are used to prevent and treat
Constipation treatment in breastfeeding - ANSWER-Senna
How does psyllium work? - ANSWER-absorbs H2O into GI tract
to increase bulk of stool
What happens when psyllium doesn't produce bowel
movements – ANSWER-Can result in fecal impaction and
obstruction
Abd pain should be assessed with no BM
