NR 566 - Week 4 Midterm Exam Questions with Verified Answers
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Question 1: ry mechanism of action of calcimimetics? What effect do cal-
Answer: Inhibition of parathyroid hormone secretion
Question 2: cimimetics have on serum calcium levels? Calcimimetics are
Answer: Decrease serum calcium levels:
- by reducing parathyroid hormone secretion
Question 3: primarily used in the treatment of which condition? What is an example
Answer: secondary hyperparathyroidism
Question 4: of a calcimimetic? What is cinacalcet
Answer: cinacalcet
Question 5: used for? How does cinacalcet
Answer: - Decreases serum PTH in clients with hyperparathyroidism secondary to CKD
- helps manage calcium/phosphate imbalances.
Question 6: indirectly affect hypertension? What is the prima-
Answer: Helps lower hypertension as a side ettect of managing secondary hyperparathyroidism due to
CKD.
Question 7: ry action of bethanepromote chol? What are com-
Answer: Bethanechol stimulates muscarinic receptors to help the bladder contract and urination.
Question 8: mon side effects of bethanechol? What is a contraindi-
Answer: - abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting (common)
- urinary urgency, polyuria
- hypotension, bradycardia
- sweating, salivation, flushing, and bronchoconstriction.
Question 9: What is the mechanism of action of oxybutynin?
Answer: acts primarily at M3 muscarinic receptors on the bladder's detrusor muscle to inhibit
involuntary bladder contractions, reducing the urge to void.
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(Correct Update)
Question 1: ry mechanism of action of calcimimetics? What effect do cal-
Answer: Inhibition of parathyroid hormone secretion
Question 2: cimimetics have on serum calcium levels? Calcimimetics are
Answer: Decrease serum calcium levels:
- by reducing parathyroid hormone secretion
Question 3: primarily used in the treatment of which condition? What is an example
Answer: secondary hyperparathyroidism
Question 4: of a calcimimetic? What is cinacalcet
Answer: cinacalcet
Question 5: used for? How does cinacalcet
Answer: - Decreases serum PTH in clients with hyperparathyroidism secondary to CKD
- helps manage calcium/phosphate imbalances.
Question 6: indirectly affect hypertension? What is the prima-
Answer: Helps lower hypertension as a side ettect of managing secondary hyperparathyroidism due to
CKD.
Question 7: ry action of bethanepromote chol? What are com-
Answer: Bethanechol stimulates muscarinic receptors to help the bladder contract and urination.
Question 8: mon side effects of bethanechol? What is a contraindi-
Answer: - abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting (common)
- urinary urgency, polyuria
- hypotension, bradycardia
- sweating, salivation, flushing, and bronchoconstriction.
Question 9: What is the mechanism of action of oxybutynin?
Answer: acts primarily at M3 muscarinic receptors on the bladder's detrusor muscle to inhibit
involuntary bladder contractions, reducing the urge to void.
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