SPECIALISTS EXAM
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NURS 5334 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL
STUDY GUIDE LATEST UPDATED
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain Management
Mod 3) - ANS: Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-
hydrocodone,
True or False? - ANS: False, this could lead to respiratory depression
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they recovered
from opioid abuse? - ANS: 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? - ANS: Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the
euphoric and sedative effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? - ANS: Constipation
Respiratory depression
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Addition
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What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) - ANS: 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? - ANS: Migraine Prophylaxis
Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew? - ANS:
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? - ANS:
Give 1-2mg/day PO for a deficiency
How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take? - ANS:
400-800 mcg daily
How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women? - ANS: 400- 600
mcg/day
If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what is this for? -
ANS: Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
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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 - ANS: C. Beta blockers
What are the names of two medications that are safe for pregnant women? - ANS:
Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents of choice for pregnant women
Why can Methyldopa and Labetalol be used in pregnant women? - ANS:
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? - ANS: 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
SPECIALISTS EXAM
1|P a g e
NURS 5334 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL
STUDY GUIDE LATEST UPDATED
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain Management
Mod 3) - ANS: Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-
hydrocodone,
True or False? - ANS: False, this could lead to respiratory depression
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they recovered
from opioid abuse? - ANS: 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? - ANS: Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the
euphoric and sedative effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? - ANS: Constipation
Respiratory depression
SPECIALISTS EXAM
, SPECIALISTS EXAM
Addition
SPECIALISTS EXAM
, SPECIALISTS EXAM
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What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) - ANS: 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? - ANS: Migraine Prophylaxis
Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew? - ANS:
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? - ANS:
Give 1-2mg/day PO for a deficiency
How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take? - ANS:
400-800 mcg daily
How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women? - ANS: 400- 600
mcg/day
If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what is this for? -
ANS: Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
SPECIALISTS EXAM
, SPECIALISTS EXAM
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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 - ANS: C. Beta blockers
What are the names of two medications that are safe for pregnant women? - ANS:
Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents of choice for pregnant women
Why can Methyldopa and Labetalol be used in pregnant women? - ANS:
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? - ANS: 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
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