Final Exam: NR566/ NR 566 (2023/ 2024 New Update) Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family Exam Review| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers|
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QUESTION
How does carbamazepine impact oral contraceptives and what symptoms may be associated
with that?
Answer:
Induces hepatic CYP450 enzymes and accelerates the metabolism of oral contraceptives
o Accelerates OC metabolism, reducing OC effect
o Can lead to abnormal bleeding, return of menstrual symptoms, and of course pregnancy
QUESTION
How might the affect of carbamazepine with oral contraceptives impact which OCP is
prescribed?
Answer:
o Increase the estrogen dosage of the OC
o Combine the OC with a second form of birth control
o Switch to an alternative form of birth control
QUESTION
Benefits of Etonogestrel subdermal implant [Nexplanon
Answer:
It is one of the most effective forms of contraception, long-term option (contraception up to 5
years), reversible by removing rod
QUESTION
Papaverine plus phentolamine patient education
Answer:
Do not inject more than once in a 24 hr period, notify provider of erection duration and efficacy,
do not take other ED meds with this medication, needle/injection teaching, do not change the
dose yourself, seek medical attention if erection is >3 hrs
QUESTION
Why do men have higher hematocrit levels than women?
Answer:
Men produce more testosterone which results in higher amounts of erythropoietin and
erythrocytes.
QUESTION
Testosterone therapy can be used to treat which of the following symptoms in post-menopausal
women?
Answer:
Fatigue
Reduced libido
QUESTION
What androgen agents has a black box warning?
Answer:
Oxandrolone
QUESTION
High doses of androgens can result in testicular shrinkage, sterility, and gynecomastia due to the
suppression of which of the following two hormones?
Answer:
· Luteinizing hormone (LH)
· Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
QUESTION
Which of the following past medical history issues raises concern for starting Jessica on oral
contraceptive pills (OCPs)?
Answer:
Migraine headaches
QUESTION
Contraindications for combined oral contraceptive use
Answer:
The presence of hypertension, diabetes, thromboembolism, cerebrovascular or cardiovascular
disease, breast cancer, and pregnancy
QUESTION
Which of the following α-1 blockers used in the treatment of BPH is listed on the Beers Criteria
as a potentially inappropriate medication for patients age 65 and older?
Answer:
Terazosin
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