Pharmacology Quiz Questions (Exam 1) Questions and Answers with complete solutions

b. Constipation c. Drowsiness d. Tonic- clonic seizures - ANS- c. Drowsiness It is important for the nurse to be aware of the four processes of pharmokinetics. What are these processes? a. metabolism, excretion, precipitation, excretion b. absorption, transportation, metabolism, storage c. Biotransformation, protein binding, distribution, excretion d. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion - ANS- d. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion When administering cholinergic blocking drugs, it is important for the nurse to monitor for which possible adverse effect? a. pinpoint pupils b. excessive salivation c. tachycardia d. diarrhea - ANS- c. tachycardia The Tensilon test is useful for diagnosing which condition? a. dementia b. epilepsy c. parkinson's disease d. myasthenia gravis - ANS- d. myasthenia gravis Which of the following drugs is used early in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, but eventually loses affectiveness? a. phenytoin b. L-Dopa c. Selegiline d. amantadine - ANS- L-Dopa First pass metabolism is associated with which of the following routes for drug administration? a. IV b. IM c. PO d. transdermal - ANS- c. PO Which of the following classes of medications are considered first line treatment for Alzheimer's disease? a. anticonvulsants b. Cholinergic blockers c. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors d. Benzodiazepine - ANS- c. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors