Introduction To Pharmacology Updated Actual Exam Questions And Correct Answers

INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

Question 1.
about how much of the U.S. pop. take 3 or more drugs?

ANSWER
20%


Question 2.
--- % of people 65 yrs of age and older take at least 1 drug

ANSWER
> 80%


Question 3.
Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents may lead to what emergency?

ANSWER
bleeds


Question 4.
Diabetes agents may lead to what emergency

ANSWER
hypo/hyperglycemia


Question 5.
CV agents may lead to what emergency

ANSWER
electrolyte/fluid volume issues, weakness, or orthostasis






,Question 6.
CNS agents may lead to what emergency?

ANSWER
falls, lethargy and dementia


Question 7.
Anti-infective agents may lead to what emergency?

ANSWER
allergic reactions


Question 8.
why is whirlpool treatment not ideal for those in BP lowering medications?

ANSWER
this treatment already lowers BP, which can then lead to an excessive drop in BP


Question 9.
when should you treat patients that take pain medica tions?

ANSWER
- when pain medication is at peak effect


Question 10.
pain medications can causes what 3 things?

ANSWER
sedation, abuse and addiction


Question 11.
pros to sedatives include

ANSWER
improved sleep and decreased anxiety -> improves participation






, Question 12.
cons to sedatives include

ANSWER




Question 13.
pros to muscle relaxants

ANSWER
decrease pain and improve mobilization


Question 14.
cons to muscle relaxants

ANSWER
decrease muscular strength


Question 15.
Pros to L-dopa

ANSWER
improves motor skills in patients with Parkinson's disease


Question 16.
cons to L-dopa

ANSWER
"on-off" phenomenon can occur


Question 17.
what is the study of drugs and their effects on the tissues and organs of the body?

ANSWER
Pharmacology