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Question 1 of 5

A patient receives an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma. The patient asks the primary care NP why the drug is given by this route instead of orally. The NP should explain that the inhaled form:

A. is absorbed less quickly.

B. has reduced bioavailability.

C. has fewer systemic side effects.

D. provides dosing that is easier to regulate.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: has fewer systemic side effects.

Question 2 of 5

Drugs that may increase the risk of falls in the elderly include:

A. Acetaminophen

B. Benzodiazepines

C. Amoxicillin

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Benzodiazepines

Question 3 of 5

Drugs that should be avoided in transgender women receiving estrogen therapy include:

A. Testosterone

B. Progestins

C. Anticholinergics

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Testosterone

Question 4 of 5

James has hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression from chronic prednisone (a corticosteroid) use. He is at risk for what type of adverse drug reaction?

A. Type B

B. Type C

C. Type E

D. Type F

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Type C

Question 5 of 5

Men may experience decreased effectiveness of which drug class due to higher lean body mass?

A. Lipid-soluble drugs

B. Water-soluble drugs

C. Drugs that are highly protein bound

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Water-soluble drugs

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