Rasmussen Pharmacology - Exam 01 (module 1 - 3)
questions with verified answers
Acebutolol hydrochloride - B1 selective Ans✓✓✓ Txl HTN, dysrhythmia
do not give is <60 beats/min (apical pulse)
Albuterol (Proventil) acts on which receptor sight Ans✓✓✓ Beta2
Alpha 1 receptor response: Ans✓✓✓ vasodilation
dec. BP
reflex tach (maybe)
mydraisis (constrict pupil)
suppress ejaculation
reduced contraction of smooth muscle (bladdar/prostate)
Amphetamine-like drugs for ADHD Ans✓✓✓ Methylphenidate,
Dexmethylphenidate
Amphetamine-Like Drugs for Narcolepsy Ans✓✓✓ Methylphenidate
,Modafinil
Uses: both increase wakefulness in patients with sleep disorders
Amphetamines Ans✓✓✓ Act on cerebral cortex;
Stimulate release of NPE and Dopamin
Inhibit reuptake of NEP and Dopamine
Analeptics Ans✓✓✓ Caffeine, theophylline (neonatal apnea)
Doxapram (postanesthesia respiratory depression)
S/E: palp. tach. dysrhythmias, insomnia, nervous, restless, tremors, seizures
Analeptics, caffeine Ans✓✓✓ Act on brainstem and medulla
Anorexiants Ans✓✓✓ Act on satiety center in hypothalamic and limbic areas
Anorexiants Ans✓✓✓ Cause stimulant effect on hypothalamic and limbic areas of
brain to suppress appetite
>12 year of age
, S/E: nervousness, irritable, insomnia
Tach. HTN, palp. seizures
Anticholinergic (Methscopolamine bromide) Ans✓✓✓ gastric and duodenal
ulcer. Avoid use in patients with ulcerative colitis, myasthenia gravis, and ileus.
Cautious use with prostatic hypertrophy. May cause confusion, blurred vision,
anhidrosis, dry mouth, ageusia, constipation, palpitations, tachycardia, urinary
retention, and erectile dysfunction
Anticholinergic (Propantheline bromide) Ans✓✓✓ Antispasmodic for duodenal
ulcer. Contraindicated in glaucoma and myasthenia gravis. Use caution with
prostatic hypertrophy. May cause confusion, anhidrosis, dysphagia, constipation,
palpitations, hypotension, blurred vision, urinary retention, and erectile
dysfunction
Anticholinergic: Dicyclomine hydrochloride Ans✓✓✓ treatment of IBS; avoid use
in patients with glaucoma or ulcerative colitis, and use caution in paralytic ileus;
may cause dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, weakness, and
nausea. Pregnancy category: B ∗ ; PB: UK; t½: 9-10 h
Anticholinergic: Glucopyrrolate Ans✓✓✓ duodenal ulcer, aspiration prophylaxis.
Contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, obstructive GI tract, and
ulcerative colitis. May cause flushing, dry mouth, headache, drowsiness, dizziness,
weakness, anhidrosis, seizures, nausea, vomiting, constipation, urinary retention,
and erectile dysfunction
Anticholinergic's MOA: Ans✓✓✓ inhibit action of ACh by occuping their receptors
AKA: parasympatholytics
questions with verified answers
Acebutolol hydrochloride - B1 selective Ans✓✓✓ Txl HTN, dysrhythmia
do not give is <60 beats/min (apical pulse)
Albuterol (Proventil) acts on which receptor sight Ans✓✓✓ Beta2
Alpha 1 receptor response: Ans✓✓✓ vasodilation
dec. BP
reflex tach (maybe)
mydraisis (constrict pupil)
suppress ejaculation
reduced contraction of smooth muscle (bladdar/prostate)
Amphetamine-like drugs for ADHD Ans✓✓✓ Methylphenidate,
Dexmethylphenidate
Amphetamine-Like Drugs for Narcolepsy Ans✓✓✓ Methylphenidate
,Modafinil
Uses: both increase wakefulness in patients with sleep disorders
Amphetamines Ans✓✓✓ Act on cerebral cortex;
Stimulate release of NPE and Dopamin
Inhibit reuptake of NEP and Dopamine
Analeptics Ans✓✓✓ Caffeine, theophylline (neonatal apnea)
Doxapram (postanesthesia respiratory depression)
S/E: palp. tach. dysrhythmias, insomnia, nervous, restless, tremors, seizures
Analeptics, caffeine Ans✓✓✓ Act on brainstem and medulla
Anorexiants Ans✓✓✓ Act on satiety center in hypothalamic and limbic areas
Anorexiants Ans✓✓✓ Cause stimulant effect on hypothalamic and limbic areas of
brain to suppress appetite
>12 year of age
, S/E: nervousness, irritable, insomnia
Tach. HTN, palp. seizures
Anticholinergic (Methscopolamine bromide) Ans✓✓✓ gastric and duodenal
ulcer. Avoid use in patients with ulcerative colitis, myasthenia gravis, and ileus.
Cautious use with prostatic hypertrophy. May cause confusion, blurred vision,
anhidrosis, dry mouth, ageusia, constipation, palpitations, tachycardia, urinary
retention, and erectile dysfunction
Anticholinergic (Propantheline bromide) Ans✓✓✓ Antispasmodic for duodenal
ulcer. Contraindicated in glaucoma and myasthenia gravis. Use caution with
prostatic hypertrophy. May cause confusion, anhidrosis, dysphagia, constipation,
palpitations, hypotension, blurred vision, urinary retention, and erectile
dysfunction
Anticholinergic: Dicyclomine hydrochloride Ans✓✓✓ treatment of IBS; avoid use
in patients with glaucoma or ulcerative colitis, and use caution in paralytic ileus;
may cause dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, weakness, and
nausea. Pregnancy category: B ∗ ; PB: UK; t½: 9-10 h
Anticholinergic: Glucopyrrolate Ans✓✓✓ duodenal ulcer, aspiration prophylaxis.
Contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, obstructive GI tract, and
ulcerative colitis. May cause flushing, dry mouth, headache, drowsiness, dizziness,
weakness, anhidrosis, seizures, nausea, vomiting, constipation, urinary retention,
and erectile dysfunction
Anticholinergic's MOA: Ans✓✓✓ inhibit action of ACh by occuping their receptors
AKA: parasympatholytics
