MARYVILLE PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 FINAL
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ WHO rx guideline 1 Answer: Define the pt's problem . This forms
the basis for choosing and rx-ing the correct treatment.
Consultation should include: complaints, symptoms, diagnosis and
relevant characteristics like co-morbidities, co-medication,
pregnancy, drug allergies
◉ WHO rx guideline 2 Answer: Specify the therapeutic objective.
What needs to be treated?
◉ WHO rx guideline 3 Answer: 3a. select the p-drug (prescribers
personal drug of first choice for the indication.)
3b. Is the p-drug appropriate? checking for contraindications,
interactions, pregnancy, allergies, etc.
◉ WHO rx guideline 4 Answer: Write rx and start the treatment.
◉ WHO rx guideline 5 Answer: Educate and counsel the pt.
Intructions and warnings about the tx.
,◉ WHO rx 6 Answer: Monitor the treatment.
◉ Coreg (Carvedilol) Answer: *beta blocker used to treat mild to
severe CHF, left ventricular dysfunction following MI, HTN.
*works by causing vasodilation to the peripheral vasculature to
decrease the workload on the heart.
*Non selective beta blocker and Alpha-1 blocker
*3rd generation beta blocker
*particularly useful in African Americans
*Dose: 0.625 mg-25mg PO BID with food
*administering with food helps prevent postural hypotension
*Education: don't skip doses, take with food
◉ hypersensitivty reactions: mnemonic ACID Answer: 1. A-allergic
2.C-cytotoxic
3.I- Immune complex deposition
4. D-delayed
◉ Type I hypersensitivity Answer: A-allergic
*IgE mediated- quick onset after exposure
*production of IgE after antigen exposure.
*urticaria, wheezing, rhinitis, anaphylaxis
, ◉ Type II hypersensitivity Answer: C-cytotoxic
*cytotoxic/antibody mediated
* drug binds to RBCs and is recognized by antibody-usually IgG
*complement and cytotoxic T cells are activated
*Rare response
◉ Type III hypersensitivity Answer: I-immune complex/IgG/IgM
mediated
*antibodies are formed against soluble antigens. ANtigen-antibody
complexes are deposited in tissues such as joints and lungs.
*cause serum sickness. Ex: ceclor (antibiotic)
◉ Type IV hypersensitivity Answer: D-delayed- delayed or cell
mediated
*cytotoxic T cells are activated
*poison ivy, latex, etc
*causes contact dermatitis
*cytokine storm if there is repeated exposure
◉ Grapefruit juice Answer: *increases drug toxicity
*don't drink with SSRIs, calcium channel blockers, statins, benzos
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ WHO rx guideline 1 Answer: Define the pt's problem . This forms
the basis for choosing and rx-ing the correct treatment.
Consultation should include: complaints, symptoms, diagnosis and
relevant characteristics like co-morbidities, co-medication,
pregnancy, drug allergies
◉ WHO rx guideline 2 Answer: Specify the therapeutic objective.
What needs to be treated?
◉ WHO rx guideline 3 Answer: 3a. select the p-drug (prescribers
personal drug of first choice for the indication.)
3b. Is the p-drug appropriate? checking for contraindications,
interactions, pregnancy, allergies, etc.
◉ WHO rx guideline 4 Answer: Write rx and start the treatment.
◉ WHO rx guideline 5 Answer: Educate and counsel the pt.
Intructions and warnings about the tx.
,◉ WHO rx 6 Answer: Monitor the treatment.
◉ Coreg (Carvedilol) Answer: *beta blocker used to treat mild to
severe CHF, left ventricular dysfunction following MI, HTN.
*works by causing vasodilation to the peripheral vasculature to
decrease the workload on the heart.
*Non selective beta blocker and Alpha-1 blocker
*3rd generation beta blocker
*particularly useful in African Americans
*Dose: 0.625 mg-25mg PO BID with food
*administering with food helps prevent postural hypotension
*Education: don't skip doses, take with food
◉ hypersensitivty reactions: mnemonic ACID Answer: 1. A-allergic
2.C-cytotoxic
3.I- Immune complex deposition
4. D-delayed
◉ Type I hypersensitivity Answer: A-allergic
*IgE mediated- quick onset after exposure
*production of IgE after antigen exposure.
*urticaria, wheezing, rhinitis, anaphylaxis
, ◉ Type II hypersensitivity Answer: C-cytotoxic
*cytotoxic/antibody mediated
* drug binds to RBCs and is recognized by antibody-usually IgG
*complement and cytotoxic T cells are activated
*Rare response
◉ Type III hypersensitivity Answer: I-immune complex/IgG/IgM
mediated
*antibodies are formed against soluble antigens. ANtigen-antibody
complexes are deposited in tissues such as joints and lungs.
*cause serum sickness. Ex: ceclor (antibiotic)
◉ Type IV hypersensitivity Answer: D-delayed- delayed or cell
mediated
*cytotoxic T cells are activated
*poison ivy, latex, etc
*causes contact dermatitis
*cytokine storm if there is repeated exposure
◉ Grapefruit juice Answer: *increases drug toxicity
*don't drink with SSRIs, calcium channel blockers, statins, benzos
