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Summary NR565 / NR 565 Exam Study Guide (Latest
2025): Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals -
Chamberlain
Psyllium .....ANSWER.....Bulk-forming laxative that softens fecal
mass and increases bulk
Fecal impaction .....ANSWER.....Condition when psyllium doesn't
produce a bowel movement
IBS .....ANSWER.....Diagnosis and treatment aided by keeping a
diary
Tdap vaccine recipients .....ANSWER.....Immunocompromised,
cancer, HIV, high-dose glucocorticoid, pregnancy
Contraindication for DTaP or Tdap vaccine .....ANSWER.....History
of anaphylactic reaction or encephalopathy within 7 days of
vaccine
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Varicella contraindications .....ANSWER.....Pregnancy, leukemia or
lymphoma, hypersensitivity to neomycin or gelatin
Hepatitis B vaccine contraindications .....ANSWER.....Prior
anaphylactic reaction to baker yeasts of Hep B itself
Attenuated vaccine example .....ANSWER.....Measles, mumps, and
rubella (MMR) vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine
Live virus vaccine example .....ANSWER.....Measles, mumps, and
rubella virus vaccine (MMR), varicella virus vaccine
Toxoid vaccine example .....ANSWER.....Dtap, tetanus
Inactive viral antigen vaccine example .....ANSWER.....Poliovirus
vaccine, hepatitis A vaccine (HepA), influenza vaccine
Herd immunity .....ANSWER.....Resistance to an infectious organism
due to a large group of immune individuals
Active immunity .....ANSWER.....Immune system produces
antibodies in response to antigen or vaccine
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Passive immunity .....ANSWER.....Immunity passed on from another
host through antibodies
Vaccine definition .....ANSWER.....Preparation containing
microorganisms to stimulate immune system
Post exposure prophylaxis for rabies bite .....ANSWER.....1 mL
dose IM on days 0, 3, 7, and 14
Attenuated influenza vaccine recipients .....ANSWER.....Individuals
>2 yo and less than 50, non-pregnant, and not
immunocompromised
Prokinetic for gastroparesis .....ANSWER.....Metoclopramide
(Reglan)
Black box warning for Reglan .....ANSWER.....Tardive Dyskinesia,
discontinue at 12 weeks or if movement disorder develops
Patient teaching for metronidazole .....ANSWER.....Avoid alcohol,
not safe during pregnancy
Summary NR565 / NR 565 Exam Study Guide (Latest
2025): Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals -
Chamberlain
Psyllium .....ANSWER.....Bulk-forming laxative that softens fecal
mass and increases bulk
Fecal impaction .....ANSWER.....Condition when psyllium doesn't
produce a bowel movement
IBS .....ANSWER.....Diagnosis and treatment aided by keeping a
diary
Tdap vaccine recipients .....ANSWER.....Immunocompromised,
cancer, HIV, high-dose glucocorticoid, pregnancy
Contraindication for DTaP or Tdap vaccine .....ANSWER.....History
of anaphylactic reaction or encephalopathy within 7 days of
vaccine
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Varicella contraindications .....ANSWER.....Pregnancy, leukemia or
lymphoma, hypersensitivity to neomycin or gelatin
Hepatitis B vaccine contraindications .....ANSWER.....Prior
anaphylactic reaction to baker yeasts of Hep B itself
Attenuated vaccine example .....ANSWER.....Measles, mumps, and
rubella (MMR) vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine
Live virus vaccine example .....ANSWER.....Measles, mumps, and
rubella virus vaccine (MMR), varicella virus vaccine
Toxoid vaccine example .....ANSWER.....Dtap, tetanus
Inactive viral antigen vaccine example .....ANSWER.....Poliovirus
vaccine, hepatitis A vaccine (HepA), influenza vaccine
Herd immunity .....ANSWER.....Resistance to an infectious organism
due to a large group of immune individuals
Active immunity .....ANSWER.....Immune system produces
antibodies in response to antigen or vaccine
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Passive immunity .....ANSWER.....Immunity passed on from another
host through antibodies
Vaccine definition .....ANSWER.....Preparation containing
microorganisms to stimulate immune system
Post exposure prophylaxis for rabies bite .....ANSWER.....1 mL
dose IM on days 0, 3, 7, and 14
Attenuated influenza vaccine recipients .....ANSWER.....Individuals
>2 yo and less than 50, non-pregnant, and not
immunocompromised
Prokinetic for gastroparesis .....ANSWER.....Metoclopramide
(Reglan)
Black box warning for Reglan .....ANSWER.....Tardive Dyskinesia,
discontinue at 12 weeks or if movement disorder develops
Patient teaching for metronidazole .....ANSWER.....Avoid alcohol,
not safe during pregnancy
