FORTIS COLLEGE PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2
2026 EXAM REVIEW SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which term refers to drugs with mechanism of action that kills
bacteria?
Answer: Bactericidal
◉ What is a pathogen?
Answer: A microorganism that is expected to cause disease.
◉ Individuals who are allergic to penicillins will often be allergic to
________?
Answer: Cephalosporins
◉ What is Flora?
Answer: Organisms that are always on the skin, in the mouth,
intestinal tract, and vagina of a healthy person.
◉ Fluoroquinolones patient teaching
Answer: Pt should be taught to stop drug if they develop joint pain
or inflammation
, ◉ Why should fluid intake be increased with Sulfonamides?
Answer: Because it can cause kidney damage , fluid should be
increase by at lease 1.5L a day
◉ What are some signs and symptoms of a penicillin allergy?
Answer: Hives , Rashes , Swelling , Laryngeal
◉ TB symptoms (tuberculosis)
Answer: Blood septum , Fever , Chills , Poor appetite
◉ What is Empiric
Answer: Prescribing antibiotics without identifying the specific
organism thats causing the infection
◉ Same drug that has a reduced effect overtime?
Answer: Tolerance
◉ What are some common side affects of opioids?
Answer: Sleepiness and Constipation
◉ How long do antidepressants take to work?
2026 EXAM REVIEW SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which term refers to drugs with mechanism of action that kills
bacteria?
Answer: Bactericidal
◉ What is a pathogen?
Answer: A microorganism that is expected to cause disease.
◉ Individuals who are allergic to penicillins will often be allergic to
________?
Answer: Cephalosporins
◉ What is Flora?
Answer: Organisms that are always on the skin, in the mouth,
intestinal tract, and vagina of a healthy person.
◉ Fluoroquinolones patient teaching
Answer: Pt should be taught to stop drug if they develop joint pain
or inflammation
, ◉ Why should fluid intake be increased with Sulfonamides?
Answer: Because it can cause kidney damage , fluid should be
increase by at lease 1.5L a day
◉ What are some signs and symptoms of a penicillin allergy?
Answer: Hives , Rashes , Swelling , Laryngeal
◉ TB symptoms (tuberculosis)
Answer: Blood septum , Fever , Chills , Poor appetite
◉ What is Empiric
Answer: Prescribing antibiotics without identifying the specific
organism thats causing the infection
◉ Same drug that has a reduced effect overtime?
Answer: Tolerance
◉ What are some common side affects of opioids?
Answer: Sleepiness and Constipation
◉ How long do antidepressants take to work?
