Midterm Exam: NU 641 NU641

Midterm Exam: NU 641 / NU641

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Clinical Pharmacology | Review Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Regis

Question:

metformin

Answer:

contraindicated with renal disease

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first line drug for strep throat

Answer:

penicillin v potassium PO x10 days if allergic to PCN, give amoxicillin

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Question:

before prescribing antiHTN meds to newly diagnosed pt

Answer:

EKG & blood work

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thiazide diuretics

Answer:

-cause ED -first line of tx for uncomplicated stage I HTN

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PCN allergy

Answer:

use macrolides instead

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amoxicillin

Answer:

avoid in mono patients 2 / 4

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complication of quinolones

Answer:

-Achilles tendon rupture -do not use in children under 18 because of growing cartilage

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Benadryl

Answer:

avoid in elderly use Claritin instead

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spironolactone

Answer:

-potassium sparing diuretic

-caution w/ ACE: watch for hyperkalemia

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Question:

warfarin/coumadin

Answer:

-do not take garlic, st. john's wart -increases bleeding time

Question:

st john's wart

Answer:

-used for depression, menopausal symptoms -decreases effectiveness of digoxin & birth control (causes breakthrough bleeding) -do not use with celexa

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antiplatelet meds

Answer:

-garlic can exaggerate effects & inhibit action of platelets in the body

-ex: indomethacin, dipyridamole, Plavix, aspirin

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