PHARMACOLOGY NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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What are the major functions of the β2 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Vasodilation,
bronchodilation, increase lipolysis, increase insulin release, decrease uterine tone (tocolysis), ciliary
muscle relaxation, increase aqueous humor production
What are the major functions of the M1 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS CNS, enteric nervous
system
What are the major functions of the M2 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Decrease heart rate and
contractility of atria
What are the major functions of the M3 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase exocrine gland
secretions (e.g., lacrimal, salivary, gastric acid), increase gut peristalsis, increase bladder contraction,
increase bronchoconstriction, pupillary sphincter muscle contraction (miosis), ciliary muscle
contraction (accommodation)
What are the major functions of the D1 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Relaxes renal vascular
smooth muscle
What are the major functions of the D2 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Modulates transmitter
release, especially in the brain
What are the major functions of the H1 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase nasal and bronchial
mucus production, increase vascular permeability, contraction of bronchioles, pruritis, pain
What are the major functions of the H2 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase gastric acid
secretion
What are the major functions of the V1 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase vascular smooth
muscle contraction
What are the major functions of the V2 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase H2O permeability
and reabsorption in collecting tubules of kidney (V2 is found in the "2" kidneys)
What receptors are associate with Gq? - CORRECT ANSWERS H1, α1, V1, M1, and M3
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What are the major functions of the α1 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase vascular smooth
muscle contraction, increase pupillary dilator muscle contraction (mydriasis), increase intestinal and
bladder sphincter muscle contraction
What are the major functions of the α2 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Decrease sympathetic
outflow, decrease insulin release, decrease lipolysis, increase platelet aggregation, decrease aqueous
humor production
What are the major functions of the β1 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase heart rate, increase
contractility, increase renin release, increase lipolysis
What receptors are associated with Gs? - CORRECT ANSWERS H2, B1, B2, V2, D1
What receptors are associated with Gi? - CORRECT ANSWERS M2, α2, D2
Bethanechol - CORRECT ANSWERS -Direct cholinergic agonist
-Activates bowel and bladder smooth muscle
-Used in postoperative and neurogenic ileus
-Resistant to AChE
Carbachol - CORRECT ANSWERS -Direct cholinergic agonist
-Carbon copy of acetylcholine
-Constricts pupils and relieves intraocular pressure in glaucoma
Methacholine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Direct cholinergic agonist
-Stimulates muscarinic receptors in airways when inhaled
-Used as a challenge test for diagnosis of asthma
Pilocarpine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Direct cholinergic agonist
-Contracts ciliary muscle of eye (open angle glaucoma), contracts pupillary sphincter (closed angle
glaucoma)
-Potent stimulator of sweat, tears and saliva
-AChE resistant
,PHARMACOLOGY NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Donepezil - CORRECT ANSWERS -Anticholinesterse - increases ACh
-Alzheimer disease
Galantamine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Anticholinesterse - increases ACh
-Alzheimer disease
Rivastigmine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Anticholinesterse - increases ACh
-Alzheimer disease
Edrophonium - CORRECT ANSWERS -Anticholinesterse - increases ACh
-Historically used to diagnose myasthenia gravis (MG is now diagnosed by anti-AChR Ab test.
Neostigmine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Anticholinesterse - increases ACh
-Used in postoperative and neurogenic ileus and urinary retention, myasthenia gravis, and
postoperative reversal of neuromuscular junction blockade
Physostigmine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Anticholinesterse - increases ACh
-Used in anticholinergic toxicity
-Crosses the blood-brain barrier (CNS)
Pyridostigmine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Anticholinesterse - increases ACh
-Increases muscle strength
-Used in myasthenia gravis (long acting)
-Does not penetrate CNS
Atropine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Used in bradycardia and for ophthalmic applications
-Also used as antidote for cholinesterase inhibitor poisoning
-Actions include increase pupil dilation, cycloplegia, decreased airway secretions, decreased acid
secretions, decreased gut motility, decreased bladder urgency in cystitis
-Toxicity: increased body temp (due to decreased sweating), rapid pulse, dry mouth, dry and flushed
skin, cycloplegia, constipation, disorientation;
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-Can cause acute angle-closure glaucoma in elderly (due to mydriasis), urinary retention in men with
prostatic hyperplasia, and hyperthermia in infants
-See also homatropine and tropicamide
Benztropine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Works in CNS
-Used in Parkinson disease and acute dystonia
Glycopyrrolate - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Parental use: preoperative use to reduce airway secretions
-Oral use: drooling, peptic ulcer
Hyoscyamine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Antispasmodics for IBS
Dicyclomide - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Antispasmodics for IBS
Ipratropium - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Used in COPD and asthma
Tiotropium - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Used in COPD and asthma
Oxybutynin - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Reduced bladder spasms and urge urinary incontinence
Solifenacin - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Reduced bladder spasms and urge urinary incontinence
Tolterodine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Reduced bladder spasms and urge urinary incontinence
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What are the major functions of the β2 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Vasodilation,
bronchodilation, increase lipolysis, increase insulin release, decrease uterine tone (tocolysis), ciliary
muscle relaxation, increase aqueous humor production
What are the major functions of the M1 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS CNS, enteric nervous
system
What are the major functions of the M2 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Decrease heart rate and
contractility of atria
What are the major functions of the M3 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase exocrine gland
secretions (e.g., lacrimal, salivary, gastric acid), increase gut peristalsis, increase bladder contraction,
increase bronchoconstriction, pupillary sphincter muscle contraction (miosis), ciliary muscle
contraction (accommodation)
What are the major functions of the D1 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Relaxes renal vascular
smooth muscle
What are the major functions of the D2 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Modulates transmitter
release, especially in the brain
What are the major functions of the H1 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase nasal and bronchial
mucus production, increase vascular permeability, contraction of bronchioles, pruritis, pain
What are the major functions of the H2 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase gastric acid
secretion
What are the major functions of the V1 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase vascular smooth
muscle contraction
What are the major functions of the V2 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase H2O permeability
and reabsorption in collecting tubules of kidney (V2 is found in the "2" kidneys)
What receptors are associate with Gq? - CORRECT ANSWERS H1, α1, V1, M1, and M3
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What are the major functions of the α1 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase vascular smooth
muscle contraction, increase pupillary dilator muscle contraction (mydriasis), increase intestinal and
bladder sphincter muscle contraction
What are the major functions of the α2 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Decrease sympathetic
outflow, decrease insulin release, decrease lipolysis, increase platelet aggregation, decrease aqueous
humor production
What are the major functions of the β1 receptor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase heart rate, increase
contractility, increase renin release, increase lipolysis
What receptors are associated with Gs? - CORRECT ANSWERS H2, B1, B2, V2, D1
What receptors are associated with Gi? - CORRECT ANSWERS M2, α2, D2
Bethanechol - CORRECT ANSWERS -Direct cholinergic agonist
-Activates bowel and bladder smooth muscle
-Used in postoperative and neurogenic ileus
-Resistant to AChE
Carbachol - CORRECT ANSWERS -Direct cholinergic agonist
-Carbon copy of acetylcholine
-Constricts pupils and relieves intraocular pressure in glaucoma
Methacholine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Direct cholinergic agonist
-Stimulates muscarinic receptors in airways when inhaled
-Used as a challenge test for diagnosis of asthma
Pilocarpine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Direct cholinergic agonist
-Contracts ciliary muscle of eye (open angle glaucoma), contracts pupillary sphincter (closed angle
glaucoma)
-Potent stimulator of sweat, tears and saliva
-AChE resistant
,PHARMACOLOGY NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOAD 2024/2025 BEST COMPLETE
SOLUTION GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
Donepezil - CORRECT ANSWERS -Anticholinesterse - increases ACh
-Alzheimer disease
Galantamine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Anticholinesterse - increases ACh
-Alzheimer disease
Rivastigmine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Anticholinesterse - increases ACh
-Alzheimer disease
Edrophonium - CORRECT ANSWERS -Anticholinesterse - increases ACh
-Historically used to diagnose myasthenia gravis (MG is now diagnosed by anti-AChR Ab test.
Neostigmine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Anticholinesterse - increases ACh
-Used in postoperative and neurogenic ileus and urinary retention, myasthenia gravis, and
postoperative reversal of neuromuscular junction blockade
Physostigmine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Anticholinesterse - increases ACh
-Used in anticholinergic toxicity
-Crosses the blood-brain barrier (CNS)
Pyridostigmine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Anticholinesterse - increases ACh
-Increases muscle strength
-Used in myasthenia gravis (long acting)
-Does not penetrate CNS
Atropine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Used in bradycardia and for ophthalmic applications
-Also used as antidote for cholinesterase inhibitor poisoning
-Actions include increase pupil dilation, cycloplegia, decreased airway secretions, decreased acid
secretions, decreased gut motility, decreased bladder urgency in cystitis
-Toxicity: increased body temp (due to decreased sweating), rapid pulse, dry mouth, dry and flushed
skin, cycloplegia, constipation, disorientation;
, PHARMACOLOGY NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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-Can cause acute angle-closure glaucoma in elderly (due to mydriasis), urinary retention in men with
prostatic hyperplasia, and hyperthermia in infants
-See also homatropine and tropicamide
Benztropine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Works in CNS
-Used in Parkinson disease and acute dystonia
Glycopyrrolate - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Parental use: preoperative use to reduce airway secretions
-Oral use: drooling, peptic ulcer
Hyoscyamine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Antispasmodics for IBS
Dicyclomide - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Antispasmodics for IBS
Ipratropium - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Used in COPD and asthma
Tiotropium - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Used in COPD and asthma
Oxybutynin - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Reduced bladder spasms and urge urinary incontinence
Solifenacin - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Reduced bladder spasms and urge urinary incontinence
Tolterodine - CORRECT ANSWERS -Muscarinic antagonist
-Reduced bladder spasms and urge urinary incontinence
