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Final Exam: NR566/ NR 566 (2026/2027 Update) Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family Exam Review Complete Guide with Questions and Answers - Chamberlain
Final Exam: NR566/ NR 566 (2026/2027
Update) Advanced Pharmacology for
Care of the Family Exam Review Complete
Guide with Questions and
Answers - Chamberlain
Q: Dutasteride patient teaching and response to delayed onset of therapeutic effect:
Answer:
Benefits take months to develop, decreased ejaculate volume and libido, FDA Pregnancy Risk
Category X (it can be absorbed through the skin, so pregnant women should not handle the
drug), men should not donate blood while using it or for at least 6 months after stopping it to
avoid transmission to women through an infusion
Q: Terazosin - how to know it's working
Answer:
Improved symptoms of dysuria, urgency, urinary tract infections, and hesitancy.
Q: Oral administration of estrogen therapy and when it is used
Answer:
Most used more than any other, most active
Q: Transdermal use of estrogen therapy and when it is used
Answer:
Total dose of estrogen is greatly reduced because of bypassing liver, less N/V, blood levels of
estrogen fluctuate less, lower risk for DVT, PE, and stroke
Q: Intravaginal use of estrogen therapy and when it is used
Answer:
Local effects to treat vulval and vaginal atrophy, lower risk for systemic effect
Q: Parenteral use of estrogen therapy and when it is used
Answer:
Rare, IV is generally limited to acute control for heavy vaginal bleeding
Q: When is it safe and not safe to prescribe progesterone (AKA: progestin):
Answer:
Safeâ€â€menopausal hormone therapy, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, endometrial
cancer and hyperplasia
Not safeâ€â€arterial disease, breast cancer, depression
Q: Side effects of progestin-only oral contraceptives
Answer:
Irregular/inconsistent bleeding, must be taken at same time every day to be effective.
Q: Benefits of prescribing medroxyprogesterone acetate
Answer:
Protects against pregnancy for 3 months or longer.
Q: Testosterone therapy patient teaching for gels:
Answer:
· Good hand washing is required after application
· Cover application site with clothing after medication has dried
· Females and children may experience negative effects from exposure to testosterone
Q: Testosterone therapy patient teaching for pills:
Answer:
Pose a risk for hepatotoxicity, so do not take long term
Q: Testosterone therapy patient teaching for patch:
Answer:
Principal adverse effect is rash at the site of application
Q: Testosterone therapy patient teaching for IM:
Answer:
Cause variations in libido, energy, mood
Q: When is androgen therapy appropriate vs. not needed related to puberty?
Answer:
Appropriate when the psychological pressures of delayed sexual maturation are causing a boy
significant distress or if delayed puberty is related to true hypogonadism.
Q: Common side effects of androgen therapy
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