NURS 5334 Adv. Pharmacotherapeutics, Final Review EXAM 2024-
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100 % PASS A+ GRADE
What is danger of prolonged use of glucocorticoids?
A. Blood dyscrasias
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Hypoparathyroidism
D. Adrenal insufficiency - answer>>D. Adrenal insufficiency
Why are Neonates at greater risk for toxicity with highly protein-bound drugs?
A. Protein binding is decreased in neonates increasing the amount of free drug available.
B. The protein-bound drugs are not eliminated effectively in neonates.
C. Neonates are unable to metabolize these highly protein-bound drugs.
D. Protein binding is increased in neonates, making measurement of serum levels of the drug inaccurate.
- answer>>A. Protein binding is decreased in neonates increasing the amount of free drug available.
Methotrexate can cause fatal toxicities of: - answer>>• Bone marrow, liver, kidneys, lungs
• Hemorrhagic enteritis and GI perforation
Prior to starting antidepressants, patients should have laboratory testing to rule out:
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Anemia
C. Diabetes
D. Low estrogen levels - answer>>A. Hypothyroidism
Jane is on etanercept for RA. The NP knows
A. Jane should be checked for TB yearly
, B. Jane should not receive flu shot.
C. Jane should not receive pneumovax
D. Jane should be checked for mono - answer>>A. Jane should be checked for TB yearly
At what age are adult levels of renal function achieved? •
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 24 months
D. 3 years old - answer>>B. 12 months
Jane is on etanercept for RA. The NP knows:
A. This drug suppresses the immune system
B. This drug boosts the immune system
C. This drug decreases risk for infection
D. This drug decreases risk for cancer - answer>>A. This drug suppresses the immune system
Why do many medications lack pediatric dosing information in their drug labeling?
A. Most medications are not used in pediatric patients.
B. There is a lack of evidence-based literature on the safe and effective use of medications in children.
C. The FDA does not allow pediatric dosing information in product labeling.
D. Only products available as oral liquid formulations are required to contain pediatric dosing
information in their labeling. - answer>>B. There is a lack of evidence-based literature on the safe and
effective use of medications in children.
What is first line treatment for gout?
A. Colchicine
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