Medication Module VIII - Nurs 3110

Which of the following is a common classification of insulin? Select all that apply. A. Long acting B. Intermediate onset C. Rapid onset D. Slow onset E. Short onset

A. Long acting B. Intermediate onset C. Rapid onset E. Short onset NOT: Slow onset

Which of the following growth hormone disorders is bromocriptine used to treat? A. Acromegaly B. Dwarfism C. Giantism D. Precocious puberty

A. Acromegaly

Which of the following glands is deficient in hormone production in Addison's disease? A. Adrenal glands B. Parathyroid glands C. Pituitary gland D. Thymus gland

A. Adrenal glands

Which of the following are commonly prescribed corticosteroids? Select all that apply. A. Budesonide B. Prednisone C. Triamcinolone D. Fludrocortisone E. Dexamethasone

A. Budesonide B. Prednisone C. Triamcinolone E. Dexamethasone

Which of the following disorders occurs with long term steroid use? A. Cushing's syndrome B. Cushing's disease C. Addison's disease D. Addison's syndrome

A. Cushing's syndrome

Which of the following medications are used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy? Select all that apply. A. Doxazosin B. Terazosin C. Propranolol D. Finesteride E. Tadalafil

A. Doxazosin B. Terazosin D. Finesteride E. Tadalafil NOT: Propanolol

Which of the following is a classification of steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex? Select all that apply. A. Glucocorticoid B. Gonadocorticoid C. Mineralocorticoid D. Estrogencorticoid E. Testosteronocorticoid

A. Glucocorticoid B. Gonadocorticoid C. Mineralocorticoid

Which of the following are common side effects of sildenafil? Select all that apply. A. Hypotension B. Headache C. Dizziness D. Visual changes E. GI upset

A. Hypotension B. Headache C. Dizziness D. Visual changes

Which of the following are common side effects of combined oral contraceptives? Select all that apply. A. Menstrual irregularities B. Weight gain C. Nausea D. Diarrhea E. Breast tenderness

A. Menstrual irregularities B. Weight gain C. Nausea E. Breast tenderness

Which of the following oral medications for hyperthyroidism has no Black Box warnings? A. Methimazole B. Radioactive iodine C. Potassium iodide D. Propylthyrouracil

A. Methimazole

Which of the following is an FDA approved indication for the use of desmopressin? Select all that apply. A. Nocturnal enuresis B. Cushing's syndrome C. Diabetes insipidus D. Management of bleeding in patients with hemophilia E. Addison's disease

A. Nocturnal enuresis C. Diabetes insipidus D. Management of bleeding in patients with hemophilia

Which of the following enzymes are inhibited by medications commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction? A. Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors B. Phosphodiesterase-2 inhibitors C. Phosphodiesterase-3 inhibitors D. Phosphodiesterase-alpha inhibitors

A. Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors

Which of the following disorders typically indicates a diagnosis of primary Cushing's disease? A. Pituitary tumor B. Hypothalamic tumor C. Pancreatic tumor D. Adrenal tumor

A. Pituitary tumor

Which of the following are typical symptoms of Type 1 diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply. A. Polyuria B. Weight gain C. Weight loss D. Polyphagia E. Polydipsia

A. Polyuria C. Weight loss D. Polyphagia E. Polydipsia

Which of the following hormones are found in hormonal contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy for menopause, and emergency contraception? Select all that apply. A. Progesterone B. Estrogen C. Oxytocin D. Tamoxifen E. Prasterone

A. Progesterone B. Estrogen

Which of the following medications is used to treat a patient with growth hormone deficiency? A. Somatotropin B. Vasopressin C. Oxytocin D. Growth hormone releasing hormone

A. Somatotropin

Which of the following foods is most likely to interact with sildenafil? Select all that apply. A. Steak B. Oranges C. Grilled chicken D. Grapefruit E. Ice cream

A. Steak D. Grapefruit E. Ice cream

Which of the following symptoms are associated with hyperthyroidism? Select all that apply. A. Tachycardia B. Weight loss C. Dry skin D. Menstrual irregularities E. Weight gain

A. Tachycardia B. Weight loss D. Menstrual irregularities

Which of the following does leutenizing hormone produce in the male reproductive system? A. Testosterone B. Sperm C. Secondary sex characteristics D. Libido

A. Testosterone

Which of the following commonly prescribed medications is associated with erectile dysfunction? Select all that apply A. Thiazide diuretics B. Penicillin class antibiotics C. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) D. Beta adrenergic antagonists E. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)

A. Thiazide diuretics C. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) D. Beta adrenergic antagonists E. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)

Name a type of hormonal contraception, aside from oral contraceptives, currently available today. Select all that apply. A. Topical patch B. Topical cream C. Subdermal implant D. Vaginal ring E. Intrauterine device

A. Topical patch C. Subdermal implant D. Vaginal ring E. Intrauterine device

Desmopressin (Nocturna, DDAVP) is a synthetic analog of which of the following hormones? A. Gonadotropin releasing hormone B. Antidiuretic hormone C. Aldosterone D. Parathyroid hormone

B. Antidiuretic hormone

Which of the following is a class of medication used to treat Type II (NIDDM) diabetes? Select all that apply. A. Rapid acting insulin B. Incretin mimetics C. Biguanide D. Long acting insulin E. Sulfonylureas

B. Incretin mimetics C. Biguanide D. Long acting insulin E. Sulfonylureas

Which of the following progestins is used in Plan B, emergency contraception? A. Medroxyprogesterone B. Levonorgestrel C. Etonogestrel D. Norethindrone

B. Levonorgestrel

Which of the following medications are used to treat and halt preterm labor? Select all that apply. A. Pitocin B. Nifedipine C. Hydroxyprogesterone D. Magnesium sulfate E. Terbutaline

B. Nifedipine C. Hydroxyprogesterone D. Magnesium sulfate E. Terbutaline

Which of the following is a potential severe adverse event associated with the use of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy? A. Colon cancer B. Prostate cancer C. Liver cancer D. Thyroid cancer

B. Prostate cancer

In which of the following formulations is testosterone therapy commonly administered? Select all that apply. A. Buccal lozenge B. Topical patch C. Topical gel D. Oral capsule E. Intramuscular injection

B. Topical patch C. Topical gel E. Intramuscular injection

Which of the following are typical symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy? Select all that apply. A. Hematuria B. Urinary frequency C. Urinary hesitancy D. Incomplete bladder emptying E. Nocturia

B. Urinary frequency C. Urinary hesitancy D. Incomplete bladder emptying E. Nocturia

Which pharmacokinetic property should be emphasized in teaching patients about levothyroxine? A. Excretion B. Distribution C. Absorption D. Metabolism

C. Absorption

Which of the following are the most common causes of female infertility? Select all that apply. A. Congenital absence of one ovary B. Pituitary adenoma C. Anovulation D. Fallopian tube obstruction E. Incompetent cervix

C. Anovulation D. Fallopian tube obstruction

Which of the following electrolyte disturbances are a potential severe adverse event associated with desmopressin? A. Hyperkalemia B. Hypokalemia C. Hyponatremia D. Hypernatremia

C. Hyponatremia

Which of the following best describes the role of oxytocin in labor and delivery? A. Production of breast milk B. Prevention of preterm labor C. Induction of labor D. Prevention of postpartum hemorrhage

C. Induction of labor

Which of the following is a Black Box warning for metformin? A. Renal failure B. Hepatotoxicity C. Lactic acidosis D. Bone marrow suppression

C. Lactic acidosis

Which of the following medications are used in medical abortion? Select all that apply A. Warfarin B. Cyclophosphamide C. Misoprostol D. Mifepristone E. Methotrexate

C. Misoprostol D. Mifepristone E. Methotrexate

Which of the following laboratory tests is diagnostic for thyroid disease? A. Free thyroxine B. Thyroid autoantibodies C. Thyroid stimulating hormone D. Thyrotropin releasing hormone

C. Thyroid stimulating hormone

Why do women with an intact uterus need to take combined hormone replacement therapy? A. To reduce hot flashes B. To reduce the risk of osteoporosis C. To reduce the incidence of uterine cancer D. To reduce the incidence of breast cancer

C. To reduce the incidence of uterine cancer

Which of the following explains why prostaglandin drugs are used for medical abortion? A. To stimulate uterine relaxation B. To provide analgesia C. To stimulate uterine contractions D. To inhibit the effects of progesterone

C. To stimulate uterine contractions

Which of the following best represents the range for a normal blood glucose? A. 70-125 mg/dL B. 60-140 mg/dL C. 60-110 mg/dL D. 70-110 mg/dL

D. 70-110 mg/dL

Medications like finasteride are FDA approved for which of the following disorders? Select all that apply A. Male infertility B. Low testosterone C. Prostate cancer D. Benign prostatic hypertrophy E. Male pattern baldness

D. Benign prostatic hypertrophy E. Male pattern baldness

Which type of cancer is an absolute contraindication for the use of post menopausal hormone replacement therapy? A. Lung cancer B. Bladder cancer C. Colon cancer D. Breast cancer

D. Breast cancer

Which of the following is a severe adverse event associated with estrogen use in persons over the age of 35 years who also smoke? A. Infective endocarditis B. Congestive heart failure C. Mitral valve prolapse D. Deep vein thrombosis

D. Deep vein thrombosis

Which of the following is a severe adverse event associated with alpha 1 adrenergic antagonists used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy? A. Hypertensive crisis B. Severe paradoxical reaction C. Stevens-Johnson syndrome D. First dose phenomena

D. First dose phenomena

Which of the following is the most common side effect and the biggest serious adverse event with insulin therapy? A. Injection site reactions B. Hypokalemia C. Anaphylaxis D. Hypoglycemia

D. Hypoglycemia

Which of the following treatments for hyperthyroidism will likely result in hypothyroidism? A. Methimazole B. Levothyroxine C. Propylthiouracil D. Radioactive iodine

D. Radioactive iodine

Alprostadil is another drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. Which of the following properties of this drug has limited its use in clinical practice? A. Cost of the medication B. Side effects of the medication C. Effectiveness of the medication D. Route of administration of the medication

D. Route of administration of the medication