Pharmacology Final Exam Questions
With Correct Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 GRADED A+
Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. - correct
answerPsychosis
A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - correct answerHypotension
(They work too well)
Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? - correct
answeracetaminophen (Tylenol)
Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? - correct answerA1 Blockers such as
tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar.
Benzos and Antihistamines work to reduce__________. - correct answerAnxiety
What are the signs and symptoms of a cholinergic crisis? - correct answerCirculatory
collapse
Hypotension
Bloody Diarrhea
Bronchoconstriction
Shock
Cardiac Arrest
Clients with asthma or COPD should not receive __________________________. -
correct answerNon-selective Beta Blockers
Hydroxzine hydrochloride (Atarax), Hydroxine pamoate (Vistaril) and diphenhydramine
(Benadryl) are all ______________________ and are used to treat ______________. -
correct answerAntihistamines
Anxiety
Three catchecolamines are : - correct answerEpinephrine
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
, B1 Beta Adrenergic Receptors are located in________. - correct answerThe Heart--
When it comes to Beta Receptors remember: You have ONE heart and TWO lungs.
Beta1 works in the heart and Beta2 works in the lungs.
Cholinergic drugs mimic the ________ response which is __________ or __________ .
- correct answerParasympathetic
rest
digest
Beta blocker drugs all end in what three letters? - correct answerLOL
Propranololol, atenolol, carvedilol
Non-Benzos like Ambien can have ___________ as an adverse effect. - correct
answersomnabulation (Sleep walking)
The dopaminergic drug for Parkinson's disease is _____________' - correct
answercarbida-levodopa (Sinemet)
Diazepam (Valium), Alaprazolam (Xanax) and Lorazepam (Ativan) are all _________ to
treat ____________. - correct answerBenzos
Anxiety
Pam is crazy and drives a Benz!
Migraine headaches and glaucoma can be treated with B1 Blockers because they
___________________. - correct answerdecrease pressure
The Adrenergic drugs mimic the _______________ response which is _______ or
____________. - correct answerSympathetic
Fight
Flight
Cholinergic drug effects are: - correct answerLower HR
Lower BP (through vasodilation)
Bronchial Constriction
Increased GI secretions and motility
Increased urinary frequency
Increased Salivation
Increased sweating (diphoresis)
Pupils Constric (Miosis)
Bethanechol (Urecholine) is used for ___________. - correct answerUrinary Retention
(URE=urine)
What conditions would cholinergic drugs be useful to treat? - correct answerGlaucoma
Xerostomia (dry mouth)
With Correct Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 GRADED A+
Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. - correct
answerPsychosis
A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - correct answerHypotension
(They work too well)
Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? - correct
answeracetaminophen (Tylenol)
Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? - correct answerA1 Blockers such as
tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar.
Benzos and Antihistamines work to reduce__________. - correct answerAnxiety
What are the signs and symptoms of a cholinergic crisis? - correct answerCirculatory
collapse
Hypotension
Bloody Diarrhea
Bronchoconstriction
Shock
Cardiac Arrest
Clients with asthma or COPD should not receive __________________________. -
correct answerNon-selective Beta Blockers
Hydroxzine hydrochloride (Atarax), Hydroxine pamoate (Vistaril) and diphenhydramine
(Benadryl) are all ______________________ and are used to treat ______________. -
correct answerAntihistamines
Anxiety
Three catchecolamines are : - correct answerEpinephrine
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
, B1 Beta Adrenergic Receptors are located in________. - correct answerThe Heart--
When it comes to Beta Receptors remember: You have ONE heart and TWO lungs.
Beta1 works in the heart and Beta2 works in the lungs.
Cholinergic drugs mimic the ________ response which is __________ or __________ .
- correct answerParasympathetic
rest
digest
Beta blocker drugs all end in what three letters? - correct answerLOL
Propranololol, atenolol, carvedilol
Non-Benzos like Ambien can have ___________ as an adverse effect. - correct
answersomnabulation (Sleep walking)
The dopaminergic drug for Parkinson's disease is _____________' - correct
answercarbida-levodopa (Sinemet)
Diazepam (Valium), Alaprazolam (Xanax) and Lorazepam (Ativan) are all _________ to
treat ____________. - correct answerBenzos
Anxiety
Pam is crazy and drives a Benz!
Migraine headaches and glaucoma can be treated with B1 Blockers because they
___________________. - correct answerdecrease pressure
The Adrenergic drugs mimic the _______________ response which is _______ or
____________. - correct answerSympathetic
Fight
Flight
Cholinergic drug effects are: - correct answerLower HR
Lower BP (through vasodilation)
Bronchial Constriction
Increased GI secretions and motility
Increased urinary frequency
Increased Salivation
Increased sweating (diphoresis)
Pupils Constric (Miosis)
Bethanechol (Urecholine) is used for ___________. - correct answerUrinary Retention
(URE=urine)
What conditions would cholinergic drugs be useful to treat? - correct answerGlaucoma
Xerostomia (dry mouth)
