Pharmacology exam 2 practice from school power points Updated
Actual Questions and Correct Answers (2026-2027)
Question 1.
Heparin
Correct Answer: Prevents new clots and stops existing clots from getting bigger
Question 2.
Heparin lab test
Correct Answer: aPTT
Question 3.
Heparin antidote
Correct Answer: Protamine sulfate
Question 4.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Correct Answer: Long-term anticoagulant
Question 5.
Warfarin lab test
Correct Answer: INR
Question 6.
Warfarin antidote
Correct Answer: Vitamin K
,Question 7.
Aspirin
Correct Answer: Prevents platelet aggregation and prevents arterial clots
Question 8.
Clopidogrel
Correct Answer: Prevents platelets from sticking
Question 9.
Alteplase (tPA)
Correct Answer: BREAKS DOWN clots
Question 10.
Anticoagulants
Correct Answer: Prevent clots
Question 11.
Antiplatelets
Correct Answer: Stop platelets
Question 12.
Thrombolytics
Correct Answer: BREAK clots
Question 13.
Common risk for all coagulation drugs
Correct Answer: Risk of bleeding
Question 14.
Heparin administration route
Correct Answer: IV
Question 15.
Major risks of Heparin
Correct Answer: Bleeding and HIT (induced thrombocytopenia)
, Question 16.
Clinical uses for Alteplase (tPA)
Correct Answer: Stroke, MI, PE
Question 17.
Patient teaching for coagulation therapy
Correct Answer: Use soft toothbrush, avoid injury, report bleeding immediately
Question 18.
Labs to check before Thrombolytic therapy
Correct Answer: INR, aPTT, Platelets
Question 19.
Goal of hematopoietic drugs
Correct Answer: Stimulate blood cell production, improve immune response, and
treat anemia, infection risk, and immune dysfunction
Question 20.
Epoetin alfa
Correct Answer: Mimics erythropoietin and stimulates RBC production
Question 21.
Epoetin alfa clinical uses
Correct Answer: Anemia (especially CKD, chemo)
Question 22.
Epoetin alfa risks
Correct Answer: Risk of hypertension and risk of blood clots
Question 23.
Filgrastim
Correct Answer: Stimulates WBC production (neutrophils)
Actual Questions and Correct Answers (2026-2027)
Question 1.
Heparin
Correct Answer: Prevents new clots and stops existing clots from getting bigger
Question 2.
Heparin lab test
Correct Answer: aPTT
Question 3.
Heparin antidote
Correct Answer: Protamine sulfate
Question 4.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Correct Answer: Long-term anticoagulant
Question 5.
Warfarin lab test
Correct Answer: INR
Question 6.
Warfarin antidote
Correct Answer: Vitamin K
,Question 7.
Aspirin
Correct Answer: Prevents platelet aggregation and prevents arterial clots
Question 8.
Clopidogrel
Correct Answer: Prevents platelets from sticking
Question 9.
Alteplase (tPA)
Correct Answer: BREAKS DOWN clots
Question 10.
Anticoagulants
Correct Answer: Prevent clots
Question 11.
Antiplatelets
Correct Answer: Stop platelets
Question 12.
Thrombolytics
Correct Answer: BREAK clots
Question 13.
Common risk for all coagulation drugs
Correct Answer: Risk of bleeding
Question 14.
Heparin administration route
Correct Answer: IV
Question 15.
Major risks of Heparin
Correct Answer: Bleeding and HIT (induced thrombocytopenia)
, Question 16.
Clinical uses for Alteplase (tPA)
Correct Answer: Stroke, MI, PE
Question 17.
Patient teaching for coagulation therapy
Correct Answer: Use soft toothbrush, avoid injury, report bleeding immediately
Question 18.
Labs to check before Thrombolytic therapy
Correct Answer: INR, aPTT, Platelets
Question 19.
Goal of hematopoietic drugs
Correct Answer: Stimulate blood cell production, improve immune response, and
treat anemia, infection risk, and immune dysfunction
Question 20.
Epoetin alfa
Correct Answer: Mimics erythropoietin and stimulates RBC production
Question 21.
Epoetin alfa clinical uses
Correct Answer: Anemia (especially CKD, chemo)
Question 22.
Epoetin alfa risks
Correct Answer: Risk of hypertension and risk of blood clots
Question 23.
Filgrastim
Correct Answer: Stimulates WBC production (neutrophils)
