TheoryPharmacology Study Guide
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Topics to review
- Safe and effective care environment
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Psychosocial and physiological integrity
- Pharmacology, infection control and patient safety
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Q1Which of the following statements about bisphosphonates is false?
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✓ Correct answer: Clinical effect determined by R1 group
The clinical effect of bisphosphonates is determined by its R2 group. The R1 group is always a hydroxyl group.
Q2The pharmacotherapy of osteoporosis consists of all of the following except?
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✓ Correct answer: Furosemide
The pharmacotherapy of osteoporosis consists of:<br/><br/>Calcitonin<br/><br/>Estrogen modulator drugs<br/><br/>Bisphosphonates.
Q3The characteristic symptoms of osteoarthritis includes all of the following except?
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✓ Correct answer: Nausea/vomiting
The characteristic symptoms of osteoarthritis includes:<br/><br/>Pain with weight bearing<br/><br/>Pain with movement<br/><br/>Morning stiffness.
Q4Which of the following insulin cannot be mixed with any other type of insulin?
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✓ Correct answer: Insulin glargine
Insulin glargine when mixed with any other types of insulin changes its duration of action ( a combination of long-acting and short-acting insulin) so it is advised that it should not be mixed with any other type of insulin.
Q5A patient is prescribed levothyroxine following a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. <br/><br/>Which data would show that the medication is effective?
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✓ Correct answer: The patient’s radial pulse is 90 bpm.
Levothyroxine is effective if the radial pulse is within the normal range of 60-100 bpm. If the patient is cold or constipated they need more medication. If the patient is losing weight, they are taking too much medication.
Q6Which one of the following should not be used during prescribing to minimize errors?
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✓ Correct answer: Grain
Grain—The use of the apothecary system should be minimized.
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