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Ace your first Pharmacology exam with this comprehensive study guide. Covers drug classifications, mechanisms of action, side effects, and nursing implications for major medication classes. Essential for nursing, medical, and pharmacy students.

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PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026

COMPLETE QUESTIONS BANK AND CORRECT

DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100%

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Medicinal nitrates dilate all blood vessels.

......ANSWER........Medicinal nitrates cause generalized vascular

and coronary vasodilation, which increases blood flow through

the coronary arteries to the myocardial cells.


Which information would the nurse provide to a patient with

atrial fibrillation regarding the possible adverse effects of

diltiazem? ......ANSWER........instruct that diltiazem can cause fluid

retention that manifests as peripheral edema.


Which patient assessment would assist a nurse in evaluating

therapeutic effects of a calcium channel blocker for angina?

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......ANSWER........Absence of chest pain. The workload in the

heart should be decreased with the vasodilation from the

calcium channel blocker. With less strain, the patient should have

fewer incidences of angina as afterload is decreased.


What is the goal of all drugs used to treat heart failure?

......ANSWER........To increase cardiac output


Adverse effect of ACE Inhibitors? ......ANSWER........Too much

vasodilation, GI upset


Name the drug:


Is a postivie inotrope.


Low Margin of Safety, adverse effects include vomiting,

diarrhea, anorexia, and cardiac arrhythmia.

......ANSWER........Digoxin

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Name the drug:


Adrenalin drug.Is a positive inotrope and chornotrope

......ANSWER........Epinephrine


Inotrope ......ANSWER........a drug or substance that effects the

contracile force of the heart


Chronotrope ......ANSWER........Can be positive or negative,

changes speed of heart


Which caridac drug is used in emergencies?

......ANSWER........Epinephrine


What is a diuretic? ......ANSWER........A drug or substances that

increases urine production. Often given to reduce blood volume.


Name the drug:

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Loop diuretic. Increases salt excretion through kidneys.

Commonly used with ACE inhibitors


Adverse effects: Hyponatremia, Risk of dehydration

......ANSWER........Furosemide


What should you remember to make clear to a client who's dog

is being put on Furosemide? ......ANSWER........WATER MUST

ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE. And try to give early in the morning so

the dog can urinate before you leave the house.


Name the drug:


Local anesthetic - slows nerve conduction to provide

antiarrhythmic action.


Adverse effects: Arrhythmia ......ANSWER........Lidocaine


Name the drug:

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Henry Hitner Pharmacology
Publisher: 2005 ISBN: 9780078600340 Edition: Unknown

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