Midterm Exam: NR566/ NR 566 Advanced Pharmacology Care of the Family Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update)- Chamberlain 1. Antifungals to use in immunocompromised patients: ~ Answer: Fluconazole or ketoconazole, azole drugs-Posaconazole (Noxafil) 2. How to treat systemic fungal infections: ~ Answer: Amphotericin B & azoles 3. Amphotericin B ~ Answer: Broad-spectrum antifungal, highly toxic, life-threatening infections only, IV only, dai...

NR566 / NR 566 Final EXAM (Advanced Pharmacology) (2024/2025) Newest Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)

NR566 / NR 566 Final EXAM (Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family) (2024/2025) Newest Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)

NR 566 Final Exam Study Guide 2021/2022 Exam (elaborations) Week 5 Prevention of osteoporosis with hormone replacement therapy (p. 433) Hormone therapy (HT) reduces postmenopausal bone loss & thereby decreases the risk for osteoporosis & related fractures. Unfortunately, when HT is stopped, bone mass rapidly decreases by approximately 12%. Hence to maintain bone health, HT must continue lifelong. As a result, the risk for harm is increased. Accordingly, alternative treatments are preferred. Effe...

-Things to know about each of the major antibiotic drug classes • Contraindications and high-risk patients • Know examples of each of the major antibiotic drug classes • Monitoring needs • Which ones require renal dosing adjustments and how much (i.e., 25%, 50%, etc.) • Patient education • Lifespan considerations including pregnancy • Indications for use Penicillins • caution with patients allergic reactions to penicillins, cephalosporins, or carbapenems • Treats in...