NURS 5334 PHARM FINAL EXAM LATEST UPDATES 2025-2026 NEWEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
How does an increase percentage of body at effect the plasma level of
lipid soluble drugs in an elderly individual? - ANSWER-The higher the
body fat percentage the more the plasma levels of lipid soluble drugs
will be reduced
A decrease in lean mass causes concentration of water soluble drugs to
be (inc/dec) in elderly patients? - ANSWER-Increased
For elderly patients that are malnourished (low albumin level) free drug
levels of protein binding drugs will (inc/dec)? - ANSWER-Increase
A child is about to get the Proquad Vaccine, which is a mix of the
Varicella and MMR vaccine. What education would you need to give to
the parents? - ANSWER-Deposited getting the vaccine there is still a
chance your child could get breakthrough chickenpox
What is the starting dosage of thyroid medication for a in elderly
patient that is 51 with no comorbidities? - ANSWER-50 mcg
,What is the starting dosage of thyroid medication for an elderly patient
that is 68 years with no comorbidities? - ANSWER-25 mcg
What is the dosage range for thyroid medication for a person with
CAD? - ANSWER-12-25 mcg
What is an attenuated vaccine? - ANSWER-Live Virus, but weakened
Immunocompromised patients are able to receive Attenuated Vaccines,
True or False? - ANSWER-False, live vaccines can be dangerous in
recipients who are immunocompromised because these people are
unable to mount and effective immune response, even against an
virulent organism
What is the range in weeks where a pregnant women can receive the
TDap vaccine? - ANSWER-29 - 36 weeks (Module 10 Transcripts)
What does Gardasil protect against in Females? (4) - ANSWER-HPV 6,
11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58
Cervical Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Vulvar Cancer
,Genital Warts
What does Gardasil protect against in Males? (1) - ANSWER-HPV 6, 11,
16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58
Genitals Warts
What is the MOA of Haloperidol? - ANSWER-Blocking the dopamine D2
receptors in the brain, inhibiting the dopamine receptors help reduce
the symptoms of psychosis such as hallucinations
What are the adverse effects of Haloperidol? - ANSWER-Extrapyramidal
Side Effects
What is the MOA of Chlorpromazine? - ANSWER-Blocking dopamine D2
receptors in the brain
What are extrapyramidal symptoms? - ANSWER-Dystonia
Tardive dyskinesia
Akathisia
Pseudoparkinsonism
, What is the MOA of Second Generation antipsychotics? - ANSWER-
Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist and Serotonin 5-HT2A Receptor
antagonist
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain
Management Mod 3) - ANSWER-Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
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 an opioid
antagonist that blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? - ANSWER-Constipation
Respiratory depression
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
How does an increase percentage of body at effect the plasma level of
lipid soluble drugs in an elderly individual? - ANSWER-The higher the
body fat percentage the more the plasma levels of lipid soluble drugs
will be reduced
A decrease in lean mass causes concentration of water soluble drugs to
be (inc/dec) in elderly patients? - ANSWER-Increased
For elderly patients that are malnourished (low albumin level) free drug
levels of protein binding drugs will (inc/dec)? - ANSWER-Increase
A child is about to get the Proquad Vaccine, which is a mix of the
Varicella and MMR vaccine. What education would you need to give to
the parents? - ANSWER-Deposited getting the vaccine there is still a
chance your child could get breakthrough chickenpox
What is the starting dosage of thyroid medication for a in elderly
patient that is 51 with no comorbidities? - ANSWER-50 mcg
,What is the starting dosage of thyroid medication for an elderly patient
that is 68 years with no comorbidities? - ANSWER-25 mcg
What is the dosage range for thyroid medication for a person with
CAD? - ANSWER-12-25 mcg
What is an attenuated vaccine? - ANSWER-Live Virus, but weakened
Immunocompromised patients are able to receive Attenuated Vaccines,
True or False? - ANSWER-False, live vaccines can be dangerous in
recipients who are immunocompromised because these people are
unable to mount and effective immune response, even against an
virulent organism
What is the range in weeks where a pregnant women can receive the
TDap vaccine? - ANSWER-29 - 36 weeks (Module 10 Transcripts)
What does Gardasil protect against in Females? (4) - ANSWER-HPV 6,
11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58
Cervical Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Vulvar Cancer
,Genital Warts
What does Gardasil protect against in Males? (1) - ANSWER-HPV 6, 11,
16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58
Genitals Warts
What is the MOA of Haloperidol? - ANSWER-Blocking the dopamine D2
receptors in the brain, inhibiting the dopamine receptors help reduce
the symptoms of psychosis such as hallucinations
What are the adverse effects of Haloperidol? - ANSWER-Extrapyramidal
Side Effects
What is the MOA of Chlorpromazine? - ANSWER-Blocking dopamine D2
receptors in the brain
What are extrapyramidal symptoms? - ANSWER-Dystonia
Tardive dyskinesia
Akathisia
Pseudoparkinsonism
, What is the MOA of Second Generation antipsychotics? - ANSWER-
Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist and Serotonin 5-HT2A Receptor
antagonist
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain
Management Mod 3) - ANSWER-Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
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 an opioid
antagonist that blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? - ANSWER-Constipation
Respiratory depression
