NURS 180 MIDTERM pharmacology Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+

NURS 180 MIDTERM pharmacology
Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+

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.

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, 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.




**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




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