Pharmacology Exam

Question 1

What does Acyclovir treat?

Accepted Answer

Severe Genitalia HSV or Herpes labialis, Varicella-zoster virus, Herpes Simplex Virus

Question 2

Why are vaccines not given to post transplant patients?

Accepted Answer

Immunosuppressive medication’s reduced vaccine effectiveness

Question 3

What are the adverse effects of Acyclovir?

Accepted Answer

nephrotoxicity, headache, vertigo

Question 4

What is the diagnosis method for Helminth Infection?

Accepted Answer

stool examination for ova

Question 5

What are the nurse considerations for Anti-fungal medications?

Accepted Answer

obtaining a culture of the infected area, assessing history of allergy to antifungals, evaluating renal and hepatic function tests

Question 6

What are symptoms specific to protozoal infections?

Accepted Answer

CNS effects

Question 7

When do we NOT give a vaccine?

Accepted Answer

When a patient is sick

Question 8

What are the symptoms of Malaria?

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cyclic fever and chills, jaundice, anemia, seizures/meningitis

Question 9

What are the signs and symptoms of Trichinosis?

Accepted Answer

anemia and liver failure

Question 10

Which of the following are NSAIDs?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin, Naproxen, Ibuprofen

Question 11

What does tinidazole treat?

Accepted Answer

Trichomoniasis, Giardiasis, Amebiasis

Question 12

What are the contraindications for Ketoconazole?

Accepted Answer

endocrine or fertility issues

Question 13

What is the treatment success rate of Malaria?

Accepted Answer

98%

Question 14

How are tapeworms most commonly transmitted?

Accepted Answer

Eating undercooked, meat or fish

Question 15

What is the MOA of gentamicin?

Accepted Answer

Inhibits 30s ribosomal subunit

Question 16

What are the available forms of fluconazole?

Accepted Answer

IV and PO

Question 17

What is the percent of malaria caused death occur in Africa?

Accepted Answer

95%

Question 18

What does Albendazole treat and when should it be used cautiously?

Accepted Answer

Active lesions caused by tapeworms, liver involvement

Question 19

What does albendazole do?

Accepted Answer

Treats tapeworm infections

Question 20

What condition should the nurse assess before giving lorazepam ?

Accepted Answer

Known allergies and CBC, Renal and liver/kidney function

Question 21

Which age group should avoid tetracycline use due to the risk of permanent tooth discoloration?

Accepted Answer

Children under eight

Question 22

Which patient teaching is most important for someone taking Tinidazole?

Accepted Answer

Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least three days after

Question 23

What are the adverse effects of Albendazole?

Accepted Answer

headache, dizziness

Question 24

What is a Helminth infection?

Accepted Answer

An infection caused by a parasite worm

Question 25

What is the common symptom of cyclic fever in Malaria?

Accepted Answer

cyclic fever and chills

Question 26

Which of the following medication is be closely monitored or avoided when taking with tinidazole?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin, Disulfiram

Question 27

What is an important nursing assessment patient teaching point for antifungal medication?

Accepted Answer

Monitor liver function, and educated about completing the full course

Question 28

What is the function of Cytotoxic T-cells?

Accepted Answer

destroy foreign cells

Question 29

Where does a primary tumor originate?

Accepted Answer

From a single genetically different cell

Question 30

doxycycline is used to treat all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

UTI

Question 31

What are the nurse considerations for Albendazole?

Accepted Answer

identify causative worm before use

Question 32

What is the function of Cytotoxic T-cells?

Accepted Answer

destroy foreign cells, help augment immune reaction, suppress the immune response

Question 33

What are the nurse considerations for older patients taking medications?

Accepted Answer

Monitor liver function, Check dose for toxic levels

Question 34

What is the most common salicylate medication?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin

Question 35

What is the reason to give T-cell blocker medication to post-transplant patients?

Accepted Answer

Prevent organ rejection

Question 36

Alprazolam takes how long to start working?

Accepted Answer

20-30 minutes

Question 37

What should be monitored in older patients taking medications metabolized in the liver?

Accepted Answer

Liver function

Question 38

What are the side effects of Metronidazole?

Accepted Answer

headache, dizziness, nausea

Question 39

Why do we give a post-transplant patient a medication that blocks t-cell production?

Accepted Answer

To prevent organ rejection

Question 40

What is a salicylate used for and when should it not be used?

Accepted Answer

Used for preventing blood clots, Used for pain, fever, inflammation, not used during pregnancy or lactation

Question 41

What should patients taking anti-malaria medication’s be taught to report immediately?

Accepted Answer

Blurred vision, ringing in the ears or persistent fever

Question 42

A patient is prescribed doxycycline. What information is most important to include in discharge teaching?

Accepted Answer

Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds

Question 43

What is the first line medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate

Question 44

How are pinworms typically spread?

Accepted Answer

By ingesting, inhaling eggs from contaminated objects

Question 45

Which of the following are antifungal medication’s? (multiple select)

Accepted Answer

Fluconazole, Ketoconazole

Question 46

Which of the following drugs should not be taken with milk or antacids ?

Accepted Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Question 47

What is a serious adverse effect of ciprofloxacin?

Accepted Answer

Tendon rupture

Question 48

Ciprofloxacin belongs to which class of antibiotics ?

Accepted Answer

Fluroquinolones

Question 49

What are the side effects of Acyclovir?

Accepted Answer

headache

Question 50

What is the most common worm infection?

Accepted Answer

Pinworm

Question 51

What scheduled controlled substance is Zolpidem (or Ambien) classified as?

Accepted Answer

Schedule IV

Question 52

Of the following is a common side effect of doxycycline?

Accepted Answer

Photosensitivity

Question 53

What is the primary category of the drug acyclovir

Accepted Answer

Antiviral

Question 54

What is the experience of an individual with tapeworms?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal discomfort and weight loss

Question 55

What are the adverse effects of Fluconazole?

Accepted Answer

headache

Question 56

What are the symptoms of Pinworm infection?

Accepted Answer

perianal itching

Question 57

What is common with all Antiprotozoal medications?

Accepted Answer

CNS effects

Question 58

What are the adverse effects of Fluconazole?

Accepted Answer

rash, nausea/vomiting, headache

Question 59

Patient teaching points for acyclovir (Zovirax) include:

Accepted Answer

only be used in pregnancy and lactation if the benefit weighs the risk, Avoid use patient with known allergies to antivirals

Question 60

What should be assessed in patients taking ketoconazole?

Accepted Answer

Liver Function and signs of hepatotoxicity

Question 61

Acyclovir is safe to use during pregnancy and lactation.

Accepted Answer

False

Pharmacology Exam

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Pharmacology Exam

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