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NUR 354 PHARMACOLOGY II EXAM 1 EXAM WITH
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS ALL WITH RATIONALES LATEST THIS YEAR
2026-2027
NUR 354 Pharmacology II Exam 1 — Comprehensive Review
Exam Coverage Summary
This exam covers autonomic nervous system pharmacology (cholinergic and adrenergic
agents), central nervous system medications (antiepileptics, antiparkinson agents, muscle
relaxants), hematologic agents (erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, colony-stimulating factors,
iron supplements), shock management (vasopressors and inotropes), oncology medications,
and pharmacokinetic principles (absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination).
Section 1: Autonomic Nervous System Foundations (Questions 1–40)
1. The two major divisions of the nervous system are:
A. Somatic and autonomic
B. Central and peripheral
C. Sympathetic and parasympathetic
D. Brain and spinal cord
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral
nervous system (PNS).
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2. The two primary components of the central nervous system are:
A. Brain and spinal cord
B. Somatic and autonomic nerves
C. Sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
D. Sensory and motor neurons
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord.
3. The peripheral nervous system is subdivided into:
A. Central and peripheral components
B. Somatic and autonomic nervous systems
C. Sympathetic and parasympathetic systems
D. Brain and spinal cord
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The PNS divides into the somatic nervous system (voluntary movements) and the
autonomic nervous system (involuntary responses).
4. The autonomic nervous system has two subdivisions:
A. Somatic and visceral
B. Sympathetic and parasympathetic
C. Central and peripheral
D. Sensory and motor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The ANS consists of the sympathetic division (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic
division (rest-and-digest).
5. Activation of the sympathetic nervous system produces:
A. Rest-and-digest response
B. Fight-or-flight response
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C. Sleep response
D. Digestive response
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sympathetic nervous system mediates the fight-or-flight response, preparing the
body for stress.
6. Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system produces:
A. Fight-or-flight response
B. Rest-and-digest response
C. Stress response
D. Emergency response
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The parasympathetic nervous system mediates the rest-and-digest response,
promoting restoration and digestion.
7. Which of the following is an effect of sympathetic nervous system activation?
NUR 354 PHARMACOLOGY II EXAM 1 EXAM WITH
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS ALL WITH RATIONALES LATEST THIS YEAR
2026-2027
NUR 354 Pharmacology II Exam 1 — Comprehensive Review
Exam Coverage Summary
This exam covers autonomic nervous system pharmacology (cholinergic and adrenergic
agents), central nervous system medications (antiepileptics, antiparkinson agents, muscle
relaxants), hematologic agents (erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, colony-stimulating factors,
iron supplements), shock management (vasopressors and inotropes), oncology medications,
and pharmacokinetic principles (absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination).
Section 1: Autonomic Nervous System Foundations (Questions 1–40)
1. The two major divisions of the nervous system are:
A. Somatic and autonomic
B. Central and peripheral
C. Sympathetic and parasympathetic
D. Brain and spinal cord
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral
nervous system (PNS).
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2. The two primary components of the central nervous system are:
A. Brain and spinal cord
B. Somatic and autonomic nerves
C. Sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
D. Sensory and motor neurons
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord.
3. The peripheral nervous system is subdivided into:
A. Central and peripheral components
B. Somatic and autonomic nervous systems
C. Sympathetic and parasympathetic systems
D. Brain and spinal cord
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The PNS divides into the somatic nervous system (voluntary movements) and the
autonomic nervous system (involuntary responses).
4. The autonomic nervous system has two subdivisions:
A. Somatic and visceral
B. Sympathetic and parasympathetic
C. Central and peripheral
D. Sensory and motor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The ANS consists of the sympathetic division (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic
division (rest-and-digest).
5. Activation of the sympathetic nervous system produces:
A. Rest-and-digest response
B. Fight-or-flight response
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C. Sleep response
D. Digestive response
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sympathetic nervous system mediates the fight-or-flight response, preparing the
body for stress.
6. Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system produces:
A. Fight-or-flight response
B. Rest-and-digest response
C. Stress response
D. Emergency response
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The parasympathetic nervous system mediates the rest-and-digest response,
promoting restoration and digestion.
7. Which of the following is an effect of sympathetic nervous system activation?
