Midterm Exam: NR565 / NR 565
(Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals | Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Which patients would require a lower starting dose of Warfarin?
Answer:
using bile acid sequestrates/other binding medications
Question:
warfarin drug interactions & dosing considerations
Answer:
Bile acids sequestrates and fibric acid derivatives
monitor PT/INR and reverse with Vit K if needed
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Question:
BP meds approved for pregnancy
Answer:
Labetalol and Methyldopa
Question:
Carbamazepine drug interactions & dosing considerations
Answer:
narrow therapeutic dose (toxicity is a risk)
Question:
drug of choice for lowering LDL
Answer:
Statins
Question:
clinical tools for treating hyperlipidemia
Answer:
ASCVD risk category, AHA/ACC, clinical guidelines
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Question:
labs related to blood pressure medications?
Answer:
EKG, UA, CBC, CMP, cholesterol panel, uric acid
Question:
appropriate intervals for medication adjustments
Answer:
4-6 weeks is ideal before adding another drug to the therapy regimen
Question:
Alternative treatment strategies for statin intolerant patients
Answer:
ezetimibe, fibrates, nicotinic acid, bile acid sequestrates
combo therapy with infrequent statin dosing
dietary changes
switching to a different statin
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