NSG 6005 FINAL EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWER
2025 CURRENT TESTING FALL-SPRING SEMESTER
Which of the following is the mechanism of action of oral combined contraceptives that
prevent pregnancy?
A. Estrogen prevents the LH surge necessary for ovulation.
B. Progestins thicken cervical mucous and slow tubal motility.
C. Estrogen thins the endometrium, making implantation difficult.
D. Progestin suppresses FSH release.
B. Progestins thicken cervical mucous and slow tubal motility.
Treatment of a patient with hypothyroidism and cardiovascular disease consists of:
A. Levothyroxine
B. Liothyronine
C. Liotrix
D. Methimazole
A. Levothyroxine
Pharmacokinetics among Asians are universal to all the Asian ethnic groups.
A. True
B. False
B. False
Narcotics are exogenous opiates. They act by ______.
A. inhibiting pain transmission in the spinal cord
B. attaching to receptors in the afferent neuron to inhibit the release of substance P
C. blocking neurotransmitters in the midbrain
D. increasing beta-lipoprotein excretion from the pituitary
B. attaching to receptors in the afferent neuron to inhibit the release of substance P
,Long-term treatment of moderate atopic dermatitis includes:
A. Topical corticosteroids and emollients
B. Topical corticosteroids alone
C. Topical antipruritics
D. Oral corticosteroids for exacerbations of atopic dermatitis
A. Topical corticosteroids and emollients
Hypoglycemia can result from the action of either insulin or an oral hypoglycemic.
Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include:
A. "Fruity" breath odor and rapid respiration
B. Diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and hypertension
C. Dizziness, confusion, diaphoresis, and tachycardia
D. Easy bruising, palpitations, cardiac dysrhythmias, and coma
C. Dizziness, confusion, diaphoresis, and tachycardia
When prescribing any headache therapy, appropriate use of medications needs to be
discussed to prevent medication-overuse headaches. The clinical characteristics of
medication-overuse headaches include ________.
A. headaches increasing in frequency
B. headaches increasing in intensity
C. headaches recurring when medication wears off
D. headaches beginning to "cluster" into a pattern
C. headaches recurring when medication wears off
, Second-generation antihistamines such as loratadine (Claritin) are prescribed for
seasonal allergies because they:
A. Are more effective than first-generation antihistamines
B. Are less sedating than first-generation antihistamines
C. Are prescription products and, therefore, are covered by insurance
D. Can be taken with CNS sedatives, such as alcohol
B. Are less sedating than first-generation antihistamines
Nonadherence is especially common in drugs that treat asymptomatic conditions, such
as hypertension. One way to reduce the likelihood of nonadherence to these drugs is to
prescribe a drug that:
A. Has a short half-life so that missing one dose has limited effect
B. Requires several dosage titrations so that missed doses can be replaced with lower
doses to keep costs down
C. Has a tolerability profile with less of the adverse effects that are considered
"irritating," such as nausea and dizziness
D. Must be taken no more than twice a day
C. Has a tolerability profile with less of the adverse effects that are considered
"irritating," such as nausea and dizziness
Which of the following factors may adversely affect a patient's adherence to a
therapeutic drug regimen?
A. Complexity of the drug regimen
B. Patient's perception of the potential adverse effects of the drugs
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
C. Both A and B
2025 CURRENT TESTING FALL-SPRING SEMESTER
Which of the following is the mechanism of action of oral combined contraceptives that
prevent pregnancy?
A. Estrogen prevents the LH surge necessary for ovulation.
B. Progestins thicken cervical mucous and slow tubal motility.
C. Estrogen thins the endometrium, making implantation difficult.
D. Progestin suppresses FSH release.
B. Progestins thicken cervical mucous and slow tubal motility.
Treatment of a patient with hypothyroidism and cardiovascular disease consists of:
A. Levothyroxine
B. Liothyronine
C. Liotrix
D. Methimazole
A. Levothyroxine
Pharmacokinetics among Asians are universal to all the Asian ethnic groups.
A. True
B. False
B. False
Narcotics are exogenous opiates. They act by ______.
A. inhibiting pain transmission in the spinal cord
B. attaching to receptors in the afferent neuron to inhibit the release of substance P
C. blocking neurotransmitters in the midbrain
D. increasing beta-lipoprotein excretion from the pituitary
B. attaching to receptors in the afferent neuron to inhibit the release of substance P
,Long-term treatment of moderate atopic dermatitis includes:
A. Topical corticosteroids and emollients
B. Topical corticosteroids alone
C. Topical antipruritics
D. Oral corticosteroids for exacerbations of atopic dermatitis
A. Topical corticosteroids and emollients
Hypoglycemia can result from the action of either insulin or an oral hypoglycemic.
Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include:
A. "Fruity" breath odor and rapid respiration
B. Diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and hypertension
C. Dizziness, confusion, diaphoresis, and tachycardia
D. Easy bruising, palpitations, cardiac dysrhythmias, and coma
C. Dizziness, confusion, diaphoresis, and tachycardia
When prescribing any headache therapy, appropriate use of medications needs to be
discussed to prevent medication-overuse headaches. The clinical characteristics of
medication-overuse headaches include ________.
A. headaches increasing in frequency
B. headaches increasing in intensity
C. headaches recurring when medication wears off
D. headaches beginning to "cluster" into a pattern
C. headaches recurring when medication wears off
, Second-generation antihistamines such as loratadine (Claritin) are prescribed for
seasonal allergies because they:
A. Are more effective than first-generation antihistamines
B. Are less sedating than first-generation antihistamines
C. Are prescription products and, therefore, are covered by insurance
D. Can be taken with CNS sedatives, such as alcohol
B. Are less sedating than first-generation antihistamines
Nonadherence is especially common in drugs that treat asymptomatic conditions, such
as hypertension. One way to reduce the likelihood of nonadherence to these drugs is to
prescribe a drug that:
A. Has a short half-life so that missing one dose has limited effect
B. Requires several dosage titrations so that missed doses can be replaced with lower
doses to keep costs down
C. Has a tolerability profile with less of the adverse effects that are considered
"irritating," such as nausea and dizziness
D. Must be taken no more than twice a day
C. Has a tolerability profile with less of the adverse effects that are considered
"irritating," such as nausea and dizziness
Which of the following factors may adversely affect a patient's adherence to a
therapeutic drug regimen?
A. Complexity of the drug regimen
B. Patient's perception of the potential adverse effects of the drugs
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
C. Both A and B
