Mn 553 Unit 10 Final Exam (Verion-1, 100 Q & A) / Mn553 Unit 10 Final Exam: Pharmacology: Purdue University |latest-2024, 100% Correct Answers|

Patrick is a 10-year-old patient who presents with uncomfortable constipation. Along with diet changes, a laxative is ordered to provide more rapid relief of constipation. An appropriate choice of medication for a 10-year-old child would be: Question options: A. PEG 3350 (Miralax) B. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) suppository C. Docusate (Colace) suppository D. Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution {Ans: B. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) suppository}hypertension. One way to reduce the likelihood of nonadherence to these drugs is to prescribe a drug that: Question options: A. Has a short half-life so that missing one dose has limited effect B. Requires several dosage titrations so that missed doses can be replaced with lower doses to keep costs down C. Has a tolerability profile with fewer of the adverse effects that are considered "irritating," such as nausea and dizziness D. Must be taken no more than twice a day {Ans: C. Has a tolerability profile with fewer of the adverse effects that are considered "irritating," such as nausea and dizziness}While on testosterone replacement, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels should be monitored. Levels suggestive of excessive erythrocytosis or abuse are: Question options: A. Hemoglobin 14 g/dl or hematocrit 39% B. Hemoglobin 11.5 g/dl or hematocrit 31% C. Hemoglobin