Question 1
A patient takes an oral medication that causes gastrointestinal upset. The patient asks the primary care NP why the drug information insert
... [Show More] cautions against using antacids while taking the drug. The NP should explain that the antacid may:
A.
alter drug absorption.
B.
alter drug distribution.
C.
lead to drug toxicity.
D.
increase stomach upset.
0.3 points
Question 2
A patient will begin taking two drugs that are both protein-bound. The primary care NP should:
A.
stagger the doses of drugs to be given 1 hour apart.
B.
prescribe increased doses of both drugs.
C.
monitor drug levels, actions, and side effects.
D.
teach the patient to increase intake of protein.
0.3 points
Question 3
The knowledge of how age, race, and gender may affect drug excretion is based on an understanding of:
A.
bioavailability.
B.
pharmacokinetics.
C.
pharmacodynamics.
D.
anatomy and physiology.
0.3 points
Question 4
A patient receives an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma. The patient asks the primary care NP why the drug is given by this route instead of orally. The NP should explain that the inhaled form:
A.
has reduced bioavailability.
B.
provides dosing that is easier to regulate.
C.
is absorbed less quickly.
D.
has fewer systemic side effects.
0.3 points
Question 5
The primary care NP is performing a physical examination on a 6-month-old infant with cerebral palsy who has not had previous immunizations. The NP plans to begin vaccinations and should include:
A.
TD vaccine only.
B.
TdaP vaccine.
C.
tetanus vaccine only.
D.
DTaP vaccine.
0.3 points
Question 6
The primary care NP sees a 4-year-old child who has persistent asthma episodes for a well-child visit in October. The child recently completed a 7-day course of oral steroids. The NP plans to give the child flu vaccine and should:
A.
wait 4 weeks and administer LAIV.
B.
administer LAIV today.
C.
wait 4 weeks and administer 0.5 mg TIV.
D.
administer 0.5 mg TIV today.
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