Test Bank: Pharmacology for Nurses-A
Pathophysiologic Approach, 6th Edition
(Adams, Holland, Urban) All Chapters
Latest Update Verified Questions and
Approved Answers Key
Abrupt Discontinuation - Correct Answers-Can cause resurgence of symptoms in beta blocker
therapy.
Absence seizures - Correct Answers-A type of seizure characterized by brief, sudden lapses in
attention.
Absence Seizures - Correct Answers-Seizures characterized by brief loss of consciousness.
Absorption of Medications - Correct Answers-Process of drug entering systemic circulation.
Academic Acknowledgments - Correct Answers-Recognition of contributions from peers and experts.
ACE inhibitors - Correct Answers-Block angiotensin II formation, decreasing blood pressure.
Acetaminophen - Correct Answers-First-line OTC medication for mild migraines.
Activated charcoal - Correct Answers-A treatment used to absorb toxins in cases of overdose.
ADHD - Correct Answers-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affecting focus and behavior.
ADHD Stimulants - Correct Answers-Medications used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder.
Adrenergic Drugs - Correct Answers-Medications that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system.
Adrenergic Receptors - Correct Answers-Receptors divided into alpha and beta subtypes.
Adrenergic-Blocking Drugs - Correct Answers-Class of drugs primarily for hypertension treatment.
Adverse effects - Correct Answers-Negative reactions such as tachycardia and hypertension.
Adverse Effects - Correct Answers-Unintended and harmful effects that may occur with medication
use.
Adverse Effects of Beta Blockers - Correct Answers-Can include fatigue, depression, and respiratory
issues.
Adverse Effects of Ketogenic Diet - Correct Answers-Includes vomiting, fatigue, constipation, and
diarrhea.
, Allergic Rhinitis - Correct Answers-Allergic reaction causing nasal inflammation and symptoms.
Alpha1 blockers - Correct Answers-Inhibit sympathetic activation, causing vasodilation.
Alpha2 agonists - Correct Answers-Decrease sympathetic impulses, causing vasodilation.
Anaphylaxis - Correct Answers-Severe allergic reaction requiring immediate treatment.
Angiotensin receptor blockers - Correct Answers-Prevent angiotensin II from causing
vasoconstriction.
Anthrax Binding Receptor - Correct Answers-Allows B. anthracis to bind to human cells.
Anthrax Spores - Correct Answers-Viable for hundreds of years, resistant to harsh conditions.
Antibiotics - Correct Answers-Drugs used to treat bacterial infections.
Anticholinergics - Correct Answers-Drugs that block cholinergic receptors.
Anticoagulants - Correct Answers-Medications that prevent blood clotting.
Antidepressants - Correct Answers-Medications used to treat depressive disorders.
Antiplatelet Drugs - Correct Answers-Medications that inhibit platelet aggregation.
Antipsychotics - Correct Answers-Medications used to manage psychotic disorders.
Antiseizure drug - Correct Answers-A class of drugs used to prevent or treat seizures.
Antiseizure Drugs (AEDs) - Correct Answers-Medications used to control seizure activity.
Anxiety disorders - Correct Answers-Affect 25% of adolescents aged 13-18.
Anxiety Disorders - Correct Answers-Affect approximately 40 million American adults.
Applied Sciences - Correct Answers-Disciplines applying scientific principles to practice.
Atenolol - Correct Answers-Beta blocker used for hypertension treatment.
Aura - Correct Answers-Sensory cue indicating an impending migraine.
Auto-injector - Correct Answers-Device for self-administering epinephrine quickly.
Bacillus anthracis - Correct Answers-Bacterium causing anthrax, affecting animals and humans.
Barrier Methods - Correct Answers-Additional contraceptive methods for women on AEDs.
Behavioral Consequences - Correct Answers-Outcomes resulting from specific actions or behaviors.
Behavioral Strategies - Correct Answers-Techniques to manage and modify behavior.
Beta Blockers - Correct Answers-Medications that reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
Beta-adrenergic antagonists - Correct Answers-Block beta1 or beta2 receptors, reducing heart activity.
Pathophysiologic Approach, 6th Edition
(Adams, Holland, Urban) All Chapters
Latest Update Verified Questions and
Approved Answers Key
Abrupt Discontinuation - Correct Answers-Can cause resurgence of symptoms in beta blocker
therapy.
Absence seizures - Correct Answers-A type of seizure characterized by brief, sudden lapses in
attention.
Absence Seizures - Correct Answers-Seizures characterized by brief loss of consciousness.
Absorption of Medications - Correct Answers-Process of drug entering systemic circulation.
Academic Acknowledgments - Correct Answers-Recognition of contributions from peers and experts.
ACE inhibitors - Correct Answers-Block angiotensin II formation, decreasing blood pressure.
Acetaminophen - Correct Answers-First-line OTC medication for mild migraines.
Activated charcoal - Correct Answers-A treatment used to absorb toxins in cases of overdose.
ADHD - Correct Answers-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affecting focus and behavior.
ADHD Stimulants - Correct Answers-Medications used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder.
Adrenergic Drugs - Correct Answers-Medications that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system.
Adrenergic Receptors - Correct Answers-Receptors divided into alpha and beta subtypes.
Adrenergic-Blocking Drugs - Correct Answers-Class of drugs primarily for hypertension treatment.
Adverse effects - Correct Answers-Negative reactions such as tachycardia and hypertension.
Adverse Effects - Correct Answers-Unintended and harmful effects that may occur with medication
use.
Adverse Effects of Beta Blockers - Correct Answers-Can include fatigue, depression, and respiratory
issues.
Adverse Effects of Ketogenic Diet - Correct Answers-Includes vomiting, fatigue, constipation, and
diarrhea.
, Allergic Rhinitis - Correct Answers-Allergic reaction causing nasal inflammation and symptoms.
Alpha1 blockers - Correct Answers-Inhibit sympathetic activation, causing vasodilation.
Alpha2 agonists - Correct Answers-Decrease sympathetic impulses, causing vasodilation.
Anaphylaxis - Correct Answers-Severe allergic reaction requiring immediate treatment.
Angiotensin receptor blockers - Correct Answers-Prevent angiotensin II from causing
vasoconstriction.
Anthrax Binding Receptor - Correct Answers-Allows B. anthracis to bind to human cells.
Anthrax Spores - Correct Answers-Viable for hundreds of years, resistant to harsh conditions.
Antibiotics - Correct Answers-Drugs used to treat bacterial infections.
Anticholinergics - Correct Answers-Drugs that block cholinergic receptors.
Anticoagulants - Correct Answers-Medications that prevent blood clotting.
Antidepressants - Correct Answers-Medications used to treat depressive disorders.
Antiplatelet Drugs - Correct Answers-Medications that inhibit platelet aggregation.
Antipsychotics - Correct Answers-Medications used to manage psychotic disorders.
Antiseizure drug - Correct Answers-A class of drugs used to prevent or treat seizures.
Antiseizure Drugs (AEDs) - Correct Answers-Medications used to control seizure activity.
Anxiety disorders - Correct Answers-Affect 25% of adolescents aged 13-18.
Anxiety Disorders - Correct Answers-Affect approximately 40 million American adults.
Applied Sciences - Correct Answers-Disciplines applying scientific principles to practice.
Atenolol - Correct Answers-Beta blocker used for hypertension treatment.
Aura - Correct Answers-Sensory cue indicating an impending migraine.
Auto-injector - Correct Answers-Device for self-administering epinephrine quickly.
Bacillus anthracis - Correct Answers-Bacterium causing anthrax, affecting animals and humans.
Barrier Methods - Correct Answers-Additional contraceptive methods for women on AEDs.
Behavioral Consequences - Correct Answers-Outcomes resulting from specific actions or behaviors.
Behavioral Strategies - Correct Answers-Techniques to manage and modify behavior.
Beta Blockers - Correct Answers-Medications that reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
Beta-adrenergic antagonists - Correct Answers-Block beta1 or beta2 receptors, reducing heart activity.
