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Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following medications is associated with rapid acting insulin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Insulin glulisine (Apidra). This is a rapid-acting insulin because it has a quick onset of action, typically within 15 minutes. It is designed to be taken just before or after a meal to help control blood sugar spikes. Insulin detemir (Levemir) is a long-acting insulin, Regular insulin (Humulin R) is a short-acting insulin, and Insulin glargine is an intermediate-acting insulin. Therefore, based on the onset of action and timing of administration, insulin glulisine is the correct choice for rapid-acting insulin.
Question 2 of 5
You examine a male patient and find an enlarged prostate on a digital rectal examination. He complained of having difficulty with erectile dysfunction and urine flow. What appropriate treatment would be prescribed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: A daily low dose of oral tadalafil. This is the appropriate treatment because tadalafil is a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor that is commonly used for both erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). A low daily dose of tadalafil can help improve both erectile function and urine flow in patients with an enlarged prostate. A: Oral tadalafil as needed may not provide consistent relief for urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate. C: Sildenafil is another phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor but is not as effective for treating an enlarged prostate compared to tadalafil. D: Topical minoxidil is used for hair loss and is not indicated for the symptoms described in the patient scenario.
Question 3 of 5
Which are routes of drug excretion? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: 1. Drug excretion via the GI tract occurs when drugs are not absorbed and are eliminated through feces. 2. The respiratory tract does not play a significant role in drug excretion. 3. The lymphatic system primarily transports immune cells and fats, not drugs. 4. The circulatory system transports drugs to tissues but not for direct excretion.
Question 4 of 5
What do drug blood levels indicate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because drug blood levels indicate if the amount of drug in the body is within a therapeutic range, ensuring the drug is effective and safe. Choice A is incorrect because blood levels do not confirm the drug's specific form. Choice B is incorrect as body fat does not directly relate to drug metabolism. Choice C is incorrect as blood levels do not verify medication ownership.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following drugs was most likely given?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Flucytosine. Flucytosine is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections like cryptococcal meningitis. The other options, Fluorouracil and Cytarabine, are chemotherapy drugs used for cancer treatment. Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal skin infections. Flucytosine is the most likely drug given in this scenario due to its specific indication for fungal infections, which aligns with the patient's symptoms.