NURS 180 midterm (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) – Pharmacology Questions &
Answers 100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
Glucocorticoids have the ability to __________ - correct answer suppress inflammation.
It can mask symptoms of infection and should not be given to patients with an actual
infection.
**Cushing syndrome will only occur with long term therapy.
Levothyroxine is a ______ thyroid hormone and is _______ identical to ______. - correct
answer synthetic
chemically
T4
**Used to treat hypothyroidism.
Reglan is a ______________ ____________ used to relieve what? - correct answer
gastrointestinal stimulant
n/v, heartburn, stomach pain, bloating, and a persistent feeling of fullness after
meals.
, NURS 180 midterm (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) – Pharmacology Questions &
Answers 100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
**prokinetic drug. works by promoting gastric emptying.
Loop Diuretics inhibit what ions to be absorbed? - correct answer sodium and
chloride (in the loop of Henle)
**This increases urine output and excretes potassium.
Thiazide diuretics blocks ______ and ______. - correct answer sodium and potassium (in
the distal tubule and nephron).
Potassium-sparing diuretics block _________. - correct answer aldosterone
**Does not allow for excretion of potassium (so patients should stay away from high
K+ containing foods)
Fosamazx (alendronate) directions - correct answer Take on an empty stomach 30
minutes before breakfast with a full glass of water. Patient needs to sit upright for at
least 30 minutes after.
Prioritizing Care - correct answer Safety
ABC
Pain
Update) – Pharmacology Questions &
Answers 100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
Glucocorticoids have the ability to __________ - correct answer suppress inflammation.
It can mask symptoms of infection and should not be given to patients with an actual
infection.
**Cushing syndrome will only occur with long term therapy.
Levothyroxine is a ______ thyroid hormone and is _______ identical to ______. - correct
answer synthetic
chemically
T4
**Used to treat hypothyroidism.
Reglan is a ______________ ____________ used to relieve what? - correct answer
gastrointestinal stimulant
n/v, heartburn, stomach pain, bloating, and a persistent feeling of fullness after
meals.
, NURS 180 midterm (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) – Pharmacology Questions &
Answers 100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
**prokinetic drug. works by promoting gastric emptying.
Loop Diuretics inhibit what ions to be absorbed? - correct answer sodium and
chloride (in the loop of Henle)
**This increases urine output and excretes potassium.
Thiazide diuretics blocks ______ and ______. - correct answer sodium and potassium (in
the distal tubule and nephron).
Potassium-sparing diuretics block _________. - correct answer aldosterone
**Does not allow for excretion of potassium (so patients should stay away from high
K+ containing foods)
Fosamazx (alendronate) directions - correct answer Take on an empty stomach 30
minutes before breakfast with a full glass of water. Patient needs to sit upright for at
least 30 minutes after.
Prioritizing Care - correct answer Safety
ABC
Pain
