Scottsdale Community College NUR 172 Pharmacology
Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
Account for all controlled drugs
keep a special record
countersign all wasted/discarded meds
ensure that all documentation matches
keep all controlled drugs in a locked place (pixis)
be certain that only authorized persons have the key Correct
Answer What are some special considerations for controlled
substances?
Additive effects Correct Answer sum of the effects of two
drugs when mixed; can be desirable or undesirable
ADHD, narcolepsy, reversal of respiratory distress Correct
Answer what are the medically approved uses for CNS
stimulants?
Adrenergic Correct Answer What type of receptors are only
activated by dopamine?
adverse reactions Correct Answer always undesirable - must
always be documented and reported
agonist Correct Answer drugs the produce a response
Alpha 1 Correct Answer This adrenergic receptor increases
the heart rate, increases BP (vasoconstrictions), dilates the pupils
and decreases stimulation of salivary glands.
, Alpha 1 increases BP
Beta 1 increases HR
Beta 2 promotes bronchodilation
it is inotropic: strengthens myocardial contractions
vasoconstrictor
bronchodilator Correct Answer What is the action of
nonselective Epinephrine (Adrenaline)?
Alpha 2 Correct Answer This adrenergic receptor inhibits the
release of norepinephrine, lowers BP, promotes vasodilation,
decreases GI motility and tone.
Amphetamines, analeptics, caffeine, and anorexiants Correct
Answer What are the categories of CNS stimulants?
analgesia in limited areas Correct Answer What is the purpose
of local anesthesia?
analgesia, muscle relaxation, loss of consciousness, amnesia
Correct Answer What is the purpose of general anesthesia?
angina, cardiac dysrhythmias, hypertension, heart failure
Correct Answer What are some things Propranolol is used to
treat?
antagonist Correct Answer drugs that block a response
anticholinergics Correct Answer This agent inhibits the action
of acetylcholine by blocking acetylcholine receptors.
Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
Account for all controlled drugs
keep a special record
countersign all wasted/discarded meds
ensure that all documentation matches
keep all controlled drugs in a locked place (pixis)
be certain that only authorized persons have the key Correct
Answer What are some special considerations for controlled
substances?
Additive effects Correct Answer sum of the effects of two
drugs when mixed; can be desirable or undesirable
ADHD, narcolepsy, reversal of respiratory distress Correct
Answer what are the medically approved uses for CNS
stimulants?
Adrenergic Correct Answer What type of receptors are only
activated by dopamine?
adverse reactions Correct Answer always undesirable - must
always be documented and reported
agonist Correct Answer drugs the produce a response
Alpha 1 Correct Answer This adrenergic receptor increases
the heart rate, increases BP (vasoconstrictions), dilates the pupils
and decreases stimulation of salivary glands.
, Alpha 1 increases BP
Beta 1 increases HR
Beta 2 promotes bronchodilation
it is inotropic: strengthens myocardial contractions
vasoconstrictor
bronchodilator Correct Answer What is the action of
nonselective Epinephrine (Adrenaline)?
Alpha 2 Correct Answer This adrenergic receptor inhibits the
release of norepinephrine, lowers BP, promotes vasodilation,
decreases GI motility and tone.
Amphetamines, analeptics, caffeine, and anorexiants Correct
Answer What are the categories of CNS stimulants?
analgesia in limited areas Correct Answer What is the purpose
of local anesthesia?
analgesia, muscle relaxation, loss of consciousness, amnesia
Correct Answer What is the purpose of general anesthesia?
angina, cardiac dysrhythmias, hypertension, heart failure
Correct Answer What are some things Propranolol is used to
treat?
antagonist Correct Answer drugs that block a response
anticholinergics Correct Answer This agent inhibits the action
of acetylcholine by blocking acetylcholine receptors.
