Midterm Exam: NR 566 NR566

Midterm Exam: NR 566 / NR566

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family | Questions & Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain

Question:

What are side effects of benzoyl peroxide?

Answer:

dry skin, photosensitivity, mild erythema

Question:

What patient teaching should be provided for use of benzoyl peroxide?

Answer:

If excessive stinging occurs wash well and resume the next day.May cause severe hypersensitivity reactions in those with asthma

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Question:

What is the risk of budesonide use in children?

Answer:

Impaired growth of bones

Question:

Organic sunscreen needs what ingredient to be effective?

Answer:

Avobenzone (to absorb UVA light rays)

Question:

What is the first line treatment for mild to moderate acne?

Answer:

benzoyl peroxide, topical antibiotic and retinoids

Question:

What is the first line treatment for *severe* acne?

Answer:

Oral doxycycline, oral contraceptives with spironolactone and isotretinoin if very severe 2 / 4

Question:

What patient education is necessary for use of salicylic acid in acne treatment?

Answer:

Salicylate toxicity when large amounts used for prolonged periods. Symptoms include tinnitus, hyperpnea, or and psychological disturbance

Question:

What patient education should be provided for a patient on isotretinoin?

Answer:

Avoid sunlight exposure, discontinue with mood disturbances, or pregnant

Question:

Which weight loss drug(s) are associated with a suicide risk in children, adolescents, and young adults?

Answer:

Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave) & Liraglutide

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Question:

What would happen if a patient taking lorcaserin for weight loss is also taking a CYP2D6 substrate for depression?

Answer:

Serum levels of the substrate may increase

Question:

Which weight loss drugs are DEA scheduled drugs?

Answer:

Lorcaserin, Diethyloprione, Phentermine/Topiramate

Question:

What should be monitored with ongoing use of phentermine?

Answer:

Cardiac function

Question:

At what BMI should bariatric surgery be considered?

Answer:

35 or more

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