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Final Exam: NUR635/ NUR 635 (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Advanced Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Grand Canyon
Final Exam: NUR635/ NUR 635 (Latest 2026/
2026 Update) Advanced Pharmacology
Exam| Questions and Verified Answers|
100% Correct| Grade A- Grand Canyon
Q: The NP opts NOT to give a beta agonist to which patient?
Answer:
History of pheochromocytoma.
Q: The NP educates which patient population regarding salmeterol's Black
Box Warning?
Answer:
African Americans
Q: The NP believes the patient needs additional education regarding long-act- ing beta agonist's
Black Box warning when the patient verbalizes?
Answer:
"I take this medication in case of an asthma attack."
Q: A 72-year-old presents to the clinic with the cc of "I can't pee". Which history does the NP
suspect may be causing this symptoms?
Answer:
Taking Benadryl for seasonal allergies. Benadryl can cause urinary retention.
Q: A patient recently diagnosed with pneumonia, is also found to have os- teoporosis, anemia,
and vitamin B12 deficiency. The NP suspects which TX is causing the patient's issues?
Answer:
Long Term PPI therapy
Q: When determining appropriate antimicrobial tx, the NP utilizes which tool to assess local
resistance patterns?
Answer:
Antibiogram
Q: After receiving Flagyl for a diverticulitis flare up, the patient calls the clinic complaining of
nausea, vomiting, and ABD pain. The NP focuses on which part of the SOAP note to rule out a
disulfiram reaction?
Answer:
Social history
Q: Which pt should receive fluoroquinolone therapy for CAP (community-ac- quired
pneumonia) diagnosis?
Answer:
A 44-year-old female with DM.
Q: Sulfonamides should be avoided in patients with a G6PD deficiency
(x-linked in African American) due to risk of
Answer:
hemolytic anemia
Q: A 16YO presents to the clinic for tx of her acne. The NP prescribes which medication?
Answer:
Combination antibiotic and topical.
Q: A teenager comes to the clinic with complaint of headache. The NP sus- pects minocycline
may be causing the symptoms due to its risk of
Answer:
Pseudo- tumor cerbri (increased intracranial pressure)
Q: Which tx is appropriate for a patient with new onset of cluster headaches?-
Answer:
100% oxygen for 15-30 minutes
Q: When should the NP expect to see clinical improvement after starting antibiotic therapy for a
pneumonia patient?
Answer:
2-3 days
Q: A 4YO comes in with ear pain and on exam, the TM is erythematous, bulging, and nonmobile. Vital signs are: BP 112/62, P122, RR16, T is 102.5. The NP decides to proceed with
Answer:
Start the patient on amoxicillin or Augmentin.
Q: A 6YO is seen next, with the same symptoms as your previous 4 YO pt but with no fever,
the NP recommends which tx for this patient?
Answer:
Start the pt on lidocaine drops to help with ear pain.
Q: A pt with new diagnosed open-angle glaucoma was recently prescribed timolol. The NP
expresses concern about this medication based on which hx reported by the patient?
Answer:
Asthma.
Q: First line tx for mild acne include
Answer:
Any of the above (Benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoid, topical combination therapy)
Q: Tx for moderate acne include
Answer:
Any of the above (Benzoyl peroxide and
ABX/retinoid, oral ABX, topical combination therapy)
Q: Which oral abx does the NP choose to prescribe for the pt with moderate acne?
Answer:
Doxycycline, Minocycline, Tetracycline or Erythromycin
Q: A 34 YO female comes to the clinic complaining of dysuria, frequency, and urgency. Which
additional information does the NP need prior to deciding on a tx plan?
Answer:
Is the infection in the upper or lower urinary tract? Does the pt have
any history of predisposing factors? Does the pt have a hx of recent UTIs? Is the pt pregnant?
How long have symptoms been going on?
Q: 34 YO female comes to the clinic complaining of dysuria, frequency, and urgency. She has a
lower UTI, no predisposing factors and a history of UTA approximately 6 mo. ago. The NP
chooses which tx plan for the patient?
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