NUR 2407: Pharmacology Exam 3

1. Acarbose (Precose) is:

A) used in treatment of cushings disease.

B) a medication that requires levels to be monitored.

C) used in conjunction with diet and exercise for reducing blood sugar in patients with

type 2 diabetes.

D) a antibiotic that is used for highly resistant organisms.

- C) used in conjunction with diet and exercise for reducing blood sugar in patients with

type 2 diabetes.

2. A patient is taking trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ). To help the patient

avoid the side effects associated with this drug, the nurse should encourage the patient

to

A) take the medication with food.

B) maintain adequate hydration.

C) avoid the use of Tylenol.

D) limit alcohol intake.

- B) maintain adequate hydration.

3. What is the MBC?

A) The lowest concentration of an antibiotic needed to completely suppress bacterial

growth

B) The lowest concentration of an antibiotic needed to reduce the number of bacterial

colonies by 99.9%

C) The lowest concentration of an antibiotic needed to produce effects

D) The lowest dose of an antibiotic needed to eradicate bacteria

- B) The lowest concentration of an antibiotic needed to reduce the number of bacterial

colonies by 99.9%

4. A nurse is providing education for a patient beginning thyroid replacement therapy for

hypothyroidism. Which information provided by the nurse is most important?

A) Therapy should continue until all symptoms have resolved.

B) Medication should be taken as directed for 3 to 6 months.

C) Most patients require therapy for at least 1 year.

D) In most cases, treatment is likely to be lifelong.

- D) In most cases, treatment is likely to be lifelong