Pharm Quiz 1 Qs

Question 1

Does a patient need to taper down the dose of prednisone after a seven-day treatment for COPD exacerbation?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

Is osteoarthritis an indication for glucocorticosteroid use?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What are some examples of conditions in which glucocorticosteroids would be prescribed?

Answer 3

RA, Asthma, Lupus, Chron disease

Question 4

In a geriatric patient with chronic pain, which agent should be considered a ‘last resort’ for pain management?

Answer 4

Celecoxib

Question 5

Which agent is NOT associated with gastric ulceration, renal impairment, bleeding, or heart attack and stroke?

Answer 5

Acetaminophen

Question 6

Which agent can be used for anti-inflammation, pain relief, treatment of fever, and prevention of heart attack and stroke?

Answer 6

Aspirin

Question 7

What are some physiological consequences of supraphysiologic glucocorticoid levels?

Answer 7

Growth reduction in children, Weakness, Osteoporosis in Cushing’s disease, Decreased muscle mass

Question 8

What is an example of an intermediate-acting glucocorticoid?

Answer 8

Triamcinolone

Question 9

What is an example of a short-acting glucocorticoid?

Answer 9

Hydrocortisone

Question 10

What is an example of a long-acting glucocorticoid?

Answer 10

Dexamethasone

Question 11

Which of the following is a highly selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase II?

Answer 11

Celecoxib

Question 12

In a case of a sprained ankle treated with an NSAID, which substance would be decreased?

Answer 12

Prostacyclin

Question 13

What are the pharmacologic effects of acetylsalicylic acid?

Answer 13

Reduction in elevated body temperature