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NSG 6005 Pharm Week 4 Exam with complete solutions 2024_2025.
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NSG 6005 Pharm Week 4 Exam withcomplete solutions 2024/2025
The first-line treatment for cough related to a upper respiratory infection in a five-
year-old is:
A. Fluids and symptomatic care
B. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin syrup (Robitussin DM for kids)
C. Guaifenesin and codeine syrup (Tussin AC)
D. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan syrup (NyQuil for kids) - ANSWER-A.
Fluids and symptomatic care
Pregnant patients with asthma may safely use ____ throughout their pregnancies.
A. oral terbutaline
B. prednisone
C. inhaled corticosteroids (budesonide)
D. montelukast (Singulair) - ANSWER-C. inhaled corticosteroids (budesonide)
A stepwise approach to the pharmacologic management of asthma:
A. Begins with determining the severity of the asthma and assessing asthma
control
B. Is used when the asthma is severe and requires daily steroids
C. Allows for each provider to determine his or her personal approach to the care
of asthmatic patients
, D. Provides a framework for the management of severe asthmatics but is not as
helpful when patients have intermittent asthma - ANSWER-A. Begins with
determining the severity of the asthma and assessing asthma control
Infants with reflux are initially treated with:
A. Histamine 2 receptor antagonist (ranitidine)
B. A PPI (omeprazole)
C. Antireflux maneuvers (elevate the head of the bed)
D. Prokinetic (metoclopramide) - ANSWER-C. Antireflux maneuvers (elevate the
head of the bed)
Many patients self-medicate with antacids. Which patients should be counseled
to not take calcium carbonate antacids without discussing with their providers or
a pharmacist first?
A. Patients with kidney stones
B. Pregnant patients
C. Patients with heartburn
D. Postmenopausal women - ANSWER-A. Patients with kidney stones
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 - ANSWER-B. Are less
sedating than first-generation antihistamines
Decongestants such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed):
A. Are Schedule III drugs in all states
B. Should not be prescribed or recommended for children under four years of age
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