NR565 Week 4: Midterm Exam

NR565 Week 4: Midterm Exam (Sept-2025)

Question 1
What is the primary mechanism underlying the reduction of blood pressure by ACE inhibitors in patients with essential hypertension?

a) Increased glomerular filtration rate
b) Enhanced production of aldosterone
c) Reduced formation of angiotensin II ✅
d) Direct vasodilation of blood vessels

Question 2
Why is possessing full prescriptive authority considered a somber responsibility?

a) Full prescriptive authority leads to increased liability
b) Limited prescriptive authority is less demanding
c) Prescriptive authority is not a significant responsibility
d) The safe and competent practice of prescribing requires a sound understanding of drugs and their management ✅

Question 3
A patient is taking ezetimibe and a bile acid sequestrant. What administration schedule should be recommended to minimize the interaction between these drugs?

a) Administer sequestrant 1 hour before ezetimibe
b) Administer both drugs separately at bedtime
c) Administer ezetimibe 4 hours after the sequestrant ✅
d) Administer ezetimibe and sequestrant simultaneously

Question 99
What is the relationship between drug selectivity and side effects?

a) Inverse relationship; the less selective the drug, the fewer the side effects
b) Inverse relationship; the more selective the drug, the fewer side effects ✅
c) Positive correlation between drug selectivity and side effects
d) No relationship between drug selectivity and side effects

Question 100
What is the primary therapeutic role of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

a) Delaying the onset of symptoms
b) Providing only symptomatic relief ✅
c) Preventing joint deterioration
d) Slowing disease progression………………….add to cart and check out to purchase this exam at $50 only