Midterm Exam
Which weight loss drug is NOT a DEA scheduled drugs?
✓ Liraglutide
At what BMI level should bariatric surgery be considered?
✓ Bariatric surgery to be considered for BMI of 35 or more
What important baseline data should the NP obtain prior to starting a patient on a drug
for weight-loss?
✓ Risk assessment for abuse
✓ BMI and weight
✓ Cardiovascular risk assessment
What baseline data is NOT needed prior to starting a patient on a drug for weight-loss?
✓ Food journal for a month
What are the common adult dose and directions for use of Tetracycline?
✓ Total daily dose 1000-2000mg, doses given in divided doses q6 hours
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What are the common adult dose and directions for use of Amoxicillin?
✓ Total daily dose of 750-1750mg, given in divided doses PO q8hrs
What is the common dose and direction for use of Timolol solution?
✓ 1 drop bid QD
What is the mechanism of action of intranasal Cromolyn?
✓ Suppresses release of histamine and inflammatory mediators from mast
cells
How is otomycosis treated?
✓ Through cleaning and application of 2% acetic acid solution or antifungal
What is the first line of treatment for acute otitis media?
✓ High-dose of amoxicillin
What does Omalizumab treat?
✓ Asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis
How do we treat tinea capitis (ringworm on scalp)?
✓ Griseofulvin oral solution taken for 6-8 weeks
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What is the drug of choice for aspergillosis (fungus in lungs)?
✓ VORICONAZOLE
a. Fungicidal
b. Also effective against:
c. Candida, C. krusei and C. glabrata
*But ineffective against zygomycotic
What Anthelmintic drug puts a patient at risk for falls due to hypotension?
✓ Ivermectin
✓ Moxidectin
Which Anthelmintic drug puts a patient at risk for bone marrow suppression and liver
impairment?
✓ Albendazole
✓ Mebendazole
Besides confirmation of infestation and (-) pregnancy which Anthelmintic is generally
safe to give without baseline data?
✓ Pyrantel Pamoate
What are some SEVERE adverse effects of didanosine?
✓ Lactic acidosis
✓ Severe hepatomegaly w/steatosis
✓ Severe pancreatitis