NUR506 Advanced Pharmacology MIDTERMS REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

NUR506 Advanced Pharmacology MIDTERMS REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. A patient with atrial fibrillation is prescribed Warfarin. Which
lab test should be used to monitor the effectiveness of this
medication?
 - A) Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
 - B) International normalized ratio (INR)
 - C) Serum potassium level
 - D) Prothrombin time (PT)
 Correct ANS: B) International normalized ratio (INR)

 Rationale: INR is specifically used to monitor
anticoagulation levels in patients on Warfarin therapy, as it
standardizes PT values across different labs.
2. Which of the following antibiotics is classified as a
macrolide?
 - A) Ciprofloxacin
 - B) Amoxicillin
 - C) Azithromycin
 - D) Ceftriaxone