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PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 RASMUSSEN LATEST
2024 WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (GRADED A+)
What is the reversal agent for opioids - ANSWER-naloxone
(Narcan)
What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for adults -
ANSWER-3g
Schedule C2 drugs - ANSWER-Need to count in and out of shift-2
nurses required
Schedule C1 drugs - ANSWER-Street drugs
Which drugs are associated with EPS and neuroleptic malignant
syndrome? - ANSWER-Typical antipsychotics
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What kind of drugs are neuroleptics? - ANSWER-antipsychotics
Antipsychotics are also known as - ANSWER-psychotropics
NEUROLEPTICS
Extrapyrimidal symptoms - ANSWER-Movement based
pseudoparkinsonism
tardive dyskinesia acute dystonia akathasia
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome symptoms - ANSWER-Can't be
controlled-autonomic
-sudden high fever
-tachycardia
-blood pressure fluctuations
-altered mental status
-acute renal failure
RARE BUT POTENTIALLY FATAL
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Name two typical antipsychotics - ANSWER-haloperidol (Haldol)
chloropromazine (Thorazine)
Adverse effects typical antipsychotics - ANSWER-orthostatis
hypotension
sedation EPS
Name an atypical antipsychotic - ANSWER-arippiprazole (Abilify)
haloperidol is contraindicated in which patients? - ANSWER-
w/Parkinsons. Why? Because haldol is more likely to have side
effects like EPS
chloropromazine (Thorazine) treats which conditions - ANSWER-
typical antipsychotic (schizophrenia)
chronic hiccups antiemetic
What is the only nonsedating anti-anxiety medication - ANSWER-
buspirone (Buspar)
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What kind of drug is metoclopramide (Reglan) - ANSWER-
cholinergic
Cholinergics do what to the body? (SLUD) - ANSWER-Salivation
Lacrimation
Urination Defecation
Anticholinergics do what to the body - ANSWER-Can't see, Can't
spit, Can't pee, Can't shit
Symptoms of cholinergic crisis - ANSWER-Flushing, Sweating,
Nausea, Abdominal cramps
What drug would you give to treat cholinergic crisis? - ANSWER-
atropine
drugs that produce a response - ANSWER-agonist
drugs that prevent or block a response - ANSWER-antagonist
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 RASMUSSEN LATEST
2024 WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (GRADED A+)
What is the reversal agent for opioids - ANSWER-naloxone
(Narcan)
What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for adults -
ANSWER-3g
Schedule C2 drugs - ANSWER-Need to count in and out of shift-2
nurses required
Schedule C1 drugs - ANSWER-Street drugs
Which drugs are associated with EPS and neuroleptic malignant
syndrome? - ANSWER-Typical antipsychotics
,2|Page
What kind of drugs are neuroleptics? - ANSWER-antipsychotics
Antipsychotics are also known as - ANSWER-psychotropics
NEUROLEPTICS
Extrapyrimidal symptoms - ANSWER-Movement based
pseudoparkinsonism
tardive dyskinesia acute dystonia akathasia
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome symptoms - ANSWER-Can't be
controlled-autonomic
-sudden high fever
-tachycardia
-blood pressure fluctuations
-altered mental status
-acute renal failure
RARE BUT POTENTIALLY FATAL
,3|Page
Name two typical antipsychotics - ANSWER-haloperidol (Haldol)
chloropromazine (Thorazine)
Adverse effects typical antipsychotics - ANSWER-orthostatis
hypotension
sedation EPS
Name an atypical antipsychotic - ANSWER-arippiprazole (Abilify)
haloperidol is contraindicated in which patients? - ANSWER-
w/Parkinsons. Why? Because haldol is more likely to have side
effects like EPS
chloropromazine (Thorazine) treats which conditions - ANSWER-
typical antipsychotic (schizophrenia)
chronic hiccups antiemetic
What is the only nonsedating anti-anxiety medication - ANSWER-
buspirone (Buspar)
, 4|Page
What kind of drug is metoclopramide (Reglan) - ANSWER-
cholinergic
Cholinergics do what to the body? (SLUD) - ANSWER-Salivation
Lacrimation
Urination Defecation
Anticholinergics do what to the body - ANSWER-Can't see, Can't
spit, Can't pee, Can't shit
Symptoms of cholinergic crisis - ANSWER-Flushing, Sweating,
Nausea, Abdominal cramps
What drug would you give to treat cholinergic crisis? - ANSWER-
atropine
drugs that produce a response - ANSWER-agonist
drugs that prevent or block a response - ANSWER-antagonist
