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Review Test Submission: Final Exam

Review Test Submission: Final Exam

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Marissa Hunt

Course

Pharmacology for Health Profes

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Final Exam

Started

5/8/16 9:54 PM

Submitted

5/8/16 11:29 PM

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Completed

Attempt Score 55 out of 70 points

Time Elapsed 1 hour, 34 minutes out of 2 hours

Question 1

1 out of 1 points

Drugs that bind to a specific receptor and produce a drug action are called:

Question 2

1 out of 1 points

The student have just learned about pharmacokinetics. They should know that pharmacokinetics
is:

Question 3

1 out of 1 points

The patient has been taking a narcotic pain reliever for chronic back pain. He has noticed that, over
time, it is taking more medication to achieve adequate pain relief. What is the patient
experiencing?

Question 4

1 out of 1 points

Use knowledge of the processes of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion to
select the correct statement:

Question 5
Stimulation of sympathetic nerve fibers results in which effect?

1 out of 1 points

Question 6

1 out of 1 points

Use knowledge of pharmacodynamics to select the correct statement about mechanism of action.

Question 7

1 out of 1 points

Use knowledge of the actions of barbiturates and benzodiazepines to select the correct statement:

Question 8

1 out of 1 points

Drugs used in the treatment of psychoses are effective because they block which neurotransmitter?

Question 9

1 out of 1 points

Drugs that are useful in the treatment of depression are those that increase the levels of:

Question 10

0 out of 1 points

The inflammatory response results in symptoms such as redness, edema, and pain. These
symptoms occur as a result of the release of which substances, which are considered the mediators
of the inflammatory response?

Question 11

1 out of 1 points

What is the main pharmacological effect of nitrate drugs, used in the treatment of angina?

Question 12

1 out of 1 points

Activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone (RAA) mechanism results in what physiological

actions?

Question 13
Insulin is released when:

1 out of 1 points

Question 14

1 out of 1 points

The absorption of oral iron within the GI tract is enhanced by the consumption of :

Question 15

1 out of 1 points

The physiological effects of the release of histamine include all EXCEPT:

Question 16

1 out of 1 points

Use knowledge of the results of blocking dopamine receptors to determine the correct statement:

Question 17

1 out of 1 points

The neurotransmitter released by cholinergic nerve endings is:

Question 18

0 out of 1 points

Use knowledge of the actions and adverse effects of NSAIDS to choose the statement that is
INCORRECT:

Question 19

1 out of 1 points

Drugs that block a drug action or cellular functions are called:

Question 20

1 out of 1 points

Which route of drug administration offers the fastest means of drug absorption?

Question 21

1 out of 1 points

Use knowledge of the FDA Pregnancy Categories to select the correct statement:

Question 22

1 out of 1 points

The students have just learned about the pharmacodynamics. They should know that

pharmacodynamics is:

Question 23

1 out of 1 points

Controlled substances are assigned to one of five schedules. Use knowledge of these schedules to
select the correct statement about Schedule V drugs:

Question 24

0 out of 1 points

The neurotransmitter released by adrenergic nerve endings is:

Question 25

1 out of 1 points

Use knowledge of enteric-coated drugs to select the correct statement:

Question 26

1 out of 1 points

Stimulation of parasympathetic nerve fibers results in which effect:

Question 27

0 out of 1 points

What is the therapeutic benefit of blocking the reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine, and/or
epinephrine in the treatment of depression?

Question 28

1 out of 1 points

Drugs such as barbiturates and hydantoins, used in the treatment of seizure disorders, increase
the release and/or effects of the inhibitory neurotransmitter known as:

Question 29

0 out of 1 points

An individual with renal disease is taking several medications. Given this information, what is the
concern for this patient related to drug pharmacokinetics?

Question 30
Which route of drug administration is the safest and most convenient?

1 out of 1 points

Question 31

0 out of 1 points

The adverse effects of antiemetics are related to their anticholinergic effects. These effects include
all of the following EXCEPT:

Question 32

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An important adverse effect of opioid drugs occurs as a result of:

Question 33

1 out of 1 points

Which electrolyte plays a major role in the maintenance of normal fluid balance?

Question 34

1 out of 1 points

What is the mechanism of action of the statin hypolipidemic drugs?

Question 35

1 out of 1 points

Using knowledge of the pharmacological effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)

inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and nitrate drugs, determine the most likely
adverse effect:

Question 36

1 out of 1 points

For many drug regimens it is necessary for individuals to get periodic blood drug levels drawn.
What is the primary purpose of this?

Question 37

1 out of 1 points

Use knowledge of the effects of aging on pharmacokinetics to determine the correct statement:

Question 38

1 out of 1 points

The main therapeutic effect produced by diuretic therapy in the treatment of congestive heart
failure is:

Question 39

1 out of 1 points

An individual experiencing an overdose of narcotic drugs may need to be given an opioid

antagonist. What is the action of this type of drug?

Question 40

1 out of 1 points

There are checks that need to be done each time a medication is given to a patient. The first check
is to check the medication against the medical record. The second check is to re-check the
medication while preparing it (e.g. pouring it in the cup, or filling the syringe). What is the next
check?

Question 41

0 out of 1 points

What is the primary purpose for the administration of hematinic drugs?

Question 42

0 out of 1 points

Use knowledge of the allergic response to determine the correct statement:

Question 43

1 out of 1 points

There are many over the counter drugs available that contain acetaminophen. This increases the
risk that individuals may be unaware that they are taking excessive doses. This is a concern
because it creates the risk for developing:

Question 44

1 out of 1 points

The most common side effects of antihistamines include:

Question 45

1 out of 1 points

Individuals taking the oral anticoagulant Warfarin must be given education about special diet
considerations because:

Question 46

1 out of 1 points

Bronchoconstriction occurs as a result of:

Question 47

1 out of 1 points

Use of steroids may exacerbate all of the following disease processes EXCEPT:

Question 48

1 out of 1 points

Adverse effects associated with thyroid replacement therapy include:

Question 49

0 out of 1 points

What is the action of insulin?

Question 50

1 out of 1 points

The patient has a serious laceration to the arm and receives a local anesthetic mixed with
epinephrine prior to suturing. What is the rationale for the epinephrine?

Question 51

0 out of 1 points

Which adverse effects associated with chemotherapeutic drugs used in the treatment of cancer is
considered most significant?

Question 52

1 out of 1 points

Order: Fentanyl 30mcg IM. Available is a vial with a concentration of 0.05mg/mL. How many mL
will be administered?

Question 53

1 out of 1 points

Which class of antibiotic carries the highest incidence of allergic reaction?

Question 54
What is the mechanism of action of the anticoagulants heparin and warfarin?

0 out of 1 points

Question 55

1 out of 1 points

Which of the following statements regarding medication error rates is ethically accurate?

Question 56

0 out of 1 points

Beta-blockers decrease cardiac workload in patients with congestive heart failure and angina
through what therapeutic action?

Question 57

1 out of 1 points

What will happen the first time a person comes into contact with an allergen (antigen)?

Question 58

1 out of 1 points

Order for Mr. Green: give Diazoxide 300 mg now. What necessary component is missing from this
order?

Question 59

1 out of 1 points

A patient with cirrhosis of the liver exhibits decreased metabolic activity. This will require what
possible change in their drug regimen.

Question 60

1 out of 1 points

Steroids are effective in the treatment of asthma because they:

Question 61

1 out of 1 points

Long-term use of NSAIDs and steroids are associated with the development of ulcers because they:

Question 62

1 out of 1 points

The ordered dose of sodium nitroprusside is 3mcg/kg/min. How many mcg/min will be given to a
patient who weighs 176 pounds?

Question 63

1 out of 1 points

The most significant toxic effect associated with the use of any anticoagulant is:

Question 64

1 out of 1 points

Which statement about the pharmacological actions of anitcholinergic drugs is true?

Question 65

1 out of 1 points

1 g or gm =

Question 66

1 out of 1 points

Which class of antibiotic binds to calcium and is deposited in growing bones and teeth?

Question 67

0 out of 1 points

Order: give 500mL normal saline IV over 2 hours. Drop factor: 10gtt/mL. How many gtt/min will
the be adminstered?

Question 68

1 out of 1 points

What factor will not result in elevated blood pressure?

Question 69

1 out of 1 points

Order: 0.5gm of med X. You have available vials labeled 200mg/mL. How many mL will be given?

Question 70

0 out of 1 points

Using your knowledge of the mechanism of action of digoxin determine what facts should be given
to a patient who is being started on digoxin for the first time.
Sunday, May 8, 2016 11:29:11 PM CDT

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