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NURS 5334 FINAL EXAM
LATEST UPDATED
What is the MOA of Semaglutide? - ANSWER GLP-1 receptor agonist
Slow digestion and glucose absorption. Often associated with weight loss.
Liraglutide is an oral medication that reduces blood sugar and increases insulin
production, True and False? - ANSWER False, Liraglutide is a injection
How do you distinguish a Cholinergic and Myasthenia crisis? - ANSWER Give the
patient edrophonium
1. If the symptoms are alleviated, the crisis is Myasthenic
2. If the symptoms intensify, the crisis is Cholinergic and needs to be treated with
atropine
Why is Levadopa and Carbidopa combined for Parkinson's Disease? - ANSWER
Very Little Levadopa reaches the brain due to peripheral metabolism if given
alone, Carbidopa decreases the decarboxylation in the periphery so that more of
the drug can enter the system. Caridopa allows less Levadopa to be given
What thyroid medication can be given to a pregnant patient with Hypothyroidism?
- ANSWER Levothyroxine
Synthetic form of T4 which is converted to its active form T3 in the peripheral
tissues.
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At what point is the TDap vaccine given to pregnant women? - ANSWER TDap is
given to pregnant females with every pregnancy between 29 to 46 weeks
A parent is getting the combination Varicella and and MMR vaccine, what do you
need to educate the parent about? - ANSWER This child can still get
breakthrough chickenpox
Who is eligible for the Shingrix Vaccine? - ANSWER Patients 50 years of age and
older
Is the Shingrix Vaccine an Attenuated Vaccine or a Recombinant Vaccine? -
ANSWER Recombinant Vaccine
How is Shingrix Vaccine administered? - ANSWER Two doses six months apart
What is the INITIAL treatment for Asthma for Adults, give and example? - ANSWER
Symptom driven treatment with low-dose inhaled, Corticosteroids and a LABA
Example: Budesonide-Fomoterol
Erenumab is the first monoclonal antibody to be approved for the prevention of
Mirgraines, True or False? - ANSWER True
How do you treat folic deficiency in a Celiac Patient (Sprue)? - ANSWER
Cyanocobolamin (B12) with Folic acid
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What medication is used to treat a fever for a 6 month old? - ANSWER
Acetaminophen
What are three medications that can treat hypertension in Pregnant women? -
ANSWER Methyldopa
Nifedipine (CCB)
Labetalol (BB)
What is the consequence of taking Sildenafil and Nitrates? - ANSWER
Hypotension
What is the first-line treatment for treating poison ivy? - ANSWER Topical
Glucocorticoids are used to relieve inflammation and itching associated with a
variety of hematologic conditions (insect bites, dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema)
A patient using Sidenafil for Erectile Dysfunction can also use nitrate if he has
chest pain, True or False? - ANSWER False, when using Sidenafil avoid Nitrates
What is the side effect of combining Sidenafil and Nitrates? - ANSWER
Hypotension
What drug is given to prevent osteoporosis in men? - ANSWER Alendronate
Which of the following medications can be used to treat BPH and HTN? SATA
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A. Doxazosin
B. Finasteride
C. Terazosin
D. Dutasteride - ANSWER A and C
These medications can help with Hypertension in patients with BPH and HTN
What are some side effects of Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS)? - ANSWER
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
Dysphonia
Osteoporosis (with longterm use)
Why are ASAs (Aspirin) and NSAIDS contraindicated in patients with asthma? -
ANSWER These medications can induce bronchospasm
What medication can a pregnant women with Hyperthyroidism use? - ANSWER
Propylthiouracil
What is the MOA of Propylthiouracil? - ANSWER Inhibits thyroid hormone
synthesis by blocking the oxidation of iodine and the coupling of iodthyronies.
Its also inhibit the conversion of T4 and T3
NURS 5334 FINAL EXAM
LATEST UPDATED
What is the MOA of Semaglutide? - ANSWER GLP-1 receptor agonist
Slow digestion and glucose absorption. Often associated with weight loss.
Liraglutide is an oral medication that reduces blood sugar and increases insulin
production, True and False? - ANSWER False, Liraglutide is a injection
How do you distinguish a Cholinergic and Myasthenia crisis? - ANSWER Give the
patient edrophonium
1. If the symptoms are alleviated, the crisis is Myasthenic
2. If the symptoms intensify, the crisis is Cholinergic and needs to be treated with
atropine
Why is Levadopa and Carbidopa combined for Parkinson's Disease? - ANSWER
Very Little Levadopa reaches the brain due to peripheral metabolism if given
alone, Carbidopa decreases the decarboxylation in the periphery so that more of
the drug can enter the system. Caridopa allows less Levadopa to be given
What thyroid medication can be given to a pregnant patient with Hypothyroidism?
- ANSWER Levothyroxine
Synthetic form of T4 which is converted to its active form T3 in the peripheral
tissues.
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At what point is the TDap vaccine given to pregnant women? - ANSWER TDap is
given to pregnant females with every pregnancy between 29 to 46 weeks
A parent is getting the combination Varicella and and MMR vaccine, what do you
need to educate the parent about? - ANSWER This child can still get
breakthrough chickenpox
Who is eligible for the Shingrix Vaccine? - ANSWER Patients 50 years of age and
older
Is the Shingrix Vaccine an Attenuated Vaccine or a Recombinant Vaccine? -
ANSWER Recombinant Vaccine
How is Shingrix Vaccine administered? - ANSWER Two doses six months apart
What is the INITIAL treatment for Asthma for Adults, give and example? - ANSWER
Symptom driven treatment with low-dose inhaled, Corticosteroids and a LABA
Example: Budesonide-Fomoterol
Erenumab is the first monoclonal antibody to be approved for the prevention of
Mirgraines, True or False? - ANSWER True
How do you treat folic deficiency in a Celiac Patient (Sprue)? - ANSWER
Cyanocobolamin (B12) with Folic acid
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What medication is used to treat a fever for a 6 month old? - ANSWER
Acetaminophen
What are three medications that can treat hypertension in Pregnant women? -
ANSWER Methyldopa
Nifedipine (CCB)
Labetalol (BB)
What is the consequence of taking Sildenafil and Nitrates? - ANSWER
Hypotension
What is the first-line treatment for treating poison ivy? - ANSWER Topical
Glucocorticoids are used to relieve inflammation and itching associated with a
variety of hematologic conditions (insect bites, dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema)
A patient using Sidenafil for Erectile Dysfunction can also use nitrate if he has
chest pain, True or False? - ANSWER False, when using Sidenafil avoid Nitrates
What is the side effect of combining Sidenafil and Nitrates? - ANSWER
Hypotension
What drug is given to prevent osteoporosis in men? - ANSWER Alendronate
Which of the following medications can be used to treat BPH and HTN? SATA
, 4|Page
A. Doxazosin
B. Finasteride
C. Terazosin
D. Dutasteride - ANSWER A and C
These medications can help with Hypertension in patients with BPH and HTN
What are some side effects of Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS)? - ANSWER
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
Dysphonia
Osteoporosis (with longterm use)
Why are ASAs (Aspirin) and NSAIDS contraindicated in patients with asthma? -
ANSWER These medications can induce bronchospasm
What medication can a pregnant women with Hyperthyroidism use? - ANSWER
Propylthiouracil
What is the MOA of Propylthiouracil? - ANSWER Inhibits thyroid hormone
synthesis by blocking the oxidation of iodine and the coupling of iodthyronies.
Its also inhibit the conversion of T4 and T3
