Final Exam: NR 565 NR565 Latest

Final Exam: NR 565 / NR565 (Latest

Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals | Questions & Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain

Question:

methimazole (Tapazole) Adverse effects (2)

Answer:

agranulocytosis usually in first 2 months of tx, usually accompanied by sore throat and fever

hypothyroidism

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Question:

propylthiouracil MOA

Answer:

inhibits thyroid peroxidase leading to decreased thyroid hormone synthesis and impedes peripheral conversion of T4 to T3, lowering thyroid hormone levels in bloodstream

Question:

propylthiouracil adverse reactions (3)

Answer:

agranulocytosis

hypothyroidism

liver injury

Question:

Asthma Tx Goal

Answer:

decrease symptoms and risks using stepwise approach

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Question:

Albuterol Education (2)

Answer:

overdose can result in tachydysrhythmia, angina, seizures

if used more than 2 times per week, notify provider so adjustments can be made

Question:

Salmeterol Education (2)

Answer:

increased risk for severe asthma and asthma related death if used as monotherapy

should always be taken with glucocorticoid, preferably in a combination inhaler

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Question:

montelukast (Singulair) indications (3)

Answer:

prophylaxis and maintenance for asthma in pt greater than than 1 year old

prevention of exercise induced bronchospasm in patients great than 6 yo

relief of allergic rhinitis

Question:

montelukast (Singulair) side effects

Answer:

neuropsychiatric effects: mood changes, suicidal ideation, hallucinations,

insomnia

liver injury (except montelukast)

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