Midterm Exam: NR566 NR-566

Midterm Exam: NR566 / NR-566

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

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Monoclonal antibody drug treatment option for Allergic Rhinitis

Answer:

Omalizumab: biologic therapy

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How to treat glaucoma in someone with COPD or asthma

Answer:

Betaxolol (B1 selective beta blocker): does not affect the bronchi

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latanoprost side effects

Answer:

Darkens color of iris (browning)

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Therapeutic action of glucocorticoids for the eyes

Answer:

Inhibit the production of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and thromboxane for relief of eye inflammation, redness, irritation

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MOA for antihistamines

Answer:

block histamine release in the small blood vessels, capillaries and nerves during allergic reactions to relieve itching, sneezing and rhinorrhea

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MOA of cromolyn

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Prevents release of leukotrienes & histamine; Inhibits activity of leukocytes & eosinophils 2 / 3

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MOA of sympathomimetics

Answer:

activate alpha adrenergic receptors on nasal blood vessels---> reduction of nasal congestion

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Therapeutic action of Guafenesin

Answer:

Expectorant: thins secretions to stimulate release of congestion

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Patient education of benzoyl peroxide:

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Continue to use the prescription on irritated or sunburned skin, avoid sunlight and UV light exposure

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Organic sunscreen needs what ingredient to be effective:

Answer:

Avobenzone (to absorb UVA light rays)

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