GALEN PHARM EXAM 3 COMPREHENSIVE
PHARMACOLOGY ASSESSMENT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Fluticasone (Flonase)
Answer: Glucocorticoid Intranasal Spray used for allergic rhinitis
Antiinflammatory action which decreases the allergic symptoms of
rhinorrhea, sneezing, and congestion.
◉ Oxymetazoline HCL (Afrin)
Answer: Systemic Decongestant/Alpha Adrenergic Agonist used for
allergic rhinitis and nasal discharge
Vasoconstricts capillaries within the nasal mucosa which reduces
fluid secretions.
◉ Pseudophedrine (Sudafed)
Answer: Alpha Adrenergic Agonist used for rhinitis, nasal
congestion, and common cold
, Vasoconstricts capillaries within nasal mucosa which reduces fluid
secretions.
◉ Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (Dayquil)
Answer: Expectorant/Antitussive used for easing secretions from
the lower respiratory tract and to produce a productive, less
frequent cough
Suppresses medulla to ease cough reflex.
Adverse Reactions: psychosis, respiratory depression
◉ Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
Answer: Expectorant/Antitussive used for common cold and cough.
Suppresses the medulla's cough reflex.
◉ Albuterol (Proventil)
Answer: Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonist/Bronchdilator used to treat
bronchospasm, asthma, COPD, bronchitis
Beta 2 agonist dilates bronchioles.
PHARMACOLOGY ASSESSMENT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Fluticasone (Flonase)
Answer: Glucocorticoid Intranasal Spray used for allergic rhinitis
Antiinflammatory action which decreases the allergic symptoms of
rhinorrhea, sneezing, and congestion.
◉ Oxymetazoline HCL (Afrin)
Answer: Systemic Decongestant/Alpha Adrenergic Agonist used for
allergic rhinitis and nasal discharge
Vasoconstricts capillaries within the nasal mucosa which reduces
fluid secretions.
◉ Pseudophedrine (Sudafed)
Answer: Alpha Adrenergic Agonist used for rhinitis, nasal
congestion, and common cold
, Vasoconstricts capillaries within nasal mucosa which reduces fluid
secretions.
◉ Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (Dayquil)
Answer: Expectorant/Antitussive used for easing secretions from
the lower respiratory tract and to produce a productive, less
frequent cough
Suppresses medulla to ease cough reflex.
Adverse Reactions: psychosis, respiratory depression
◉ Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
Answer: Expectorant/Antitussive used for common cold and cough.
Suppresses the medulla's cough reflex.
◉ Albuterol (Proventil)
Answer: Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonist/Bronchdilator used to treat
bronchospasm, asthma, COPD, bronchitis
Beta 2 agonist dilates bronchioles.
