PHARMACOLOGY 1 FINAL EXAM EXAM
SET EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ An example of an alpha blocker is:
Select one:
a. metoprolol (Lopressor)
b. glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
c. chromolyn sodium (Intal)
d. prazosin (Minipress). Answer: d. prazosin (Minipress)
⩥ How should the nurse evaluate the patient\'s response to
pyridostigmine administered to treat myasthenia gravis?
Select one:
a. Monitor heart rate.
b. Test muscle strength.
c. Listen to bowel sounds.
d. Assess mental status.. Answer: b. Test muscle strength.
⩥ What teaching should the nurse provide for Mr. Ford related to his use
of a beta blocker?
,Select one:
a. Teach him to monitor his pulse and blood pressure.
b. Explain the importance of avoiding foods high in fiber.
c. Encourage him to monitor his intake of sugar.
d. Teach him the importance of regular lab work to monitor his
potassium level. Answer: a. Teach him to monitor his pulse and blood
pressure.
⩥ Intravenous atropine may also be given in some emergency situations
to:
Select one:
a. reduce blood pressure.
b. treat narcotic overdose.
c. raise the heart rate.
d. induce vomiting. Answer: c. raise the heart rate.
⩥ Miss M is being prepared for abdominal surgery. Her nurse
administers atropine IM. Atropine is useful before surgery for which of
the following actions?
Select one:
a. It relaxes muscles to make incising easier.
b. It constricts blood vessels and reduces risk of hemorrhage.
c. It produces amnesia and clouds memory of surgery.
,d. It decreases GI secretions and reduces risk of aspiration.. Answer: d. It
decreases GI secretions and reduces risk of aspiration.
⩥ Epinephrine and related drugs should be used with caution in patients
with a history which of the following?
Select one:
a. hypertension
b. depression
c. recent surgery
d. asthma. Answer: a. hypertension
⩥ Which of the following drugs is an example of a beta blocking agent?
Select one:
a. bethanechol (Urecholine)
b. propranolol (Inderal)
c. enalapril (Vasotec)
d. atropine. Answer: b. propranolol (Inderal)
⩥ What effects will albuterol have on Lucy?
Select one:
a. bronchoconstriction, vasodilation, lipolysis
b. bronchodilation, tachycardia, increased blood sugar
, c. bronchodilation, hypoglycemia, diarrhea
d. bronchoconstriction, elevated blood sugar, slowed heart rate. Answer:
b. bronchodilation, tachycardia, increased blood sugar
⩥ Mabel is transferred to the intensive care unit for acute congestive
heart failure. The physician orders a dopamine IV drip. The nurse knows
that dopamine is in which class of drugs?
Select one:
a. adrenergic
b. adrenergic blocker
c. cholinergic
d. cholinergic blocker. Answer: a. adrenergic
⩥ When taking a beta blocker it is also important for Mr. Ford to
understand the importance of:
Select one:
a. taking his medication with an antacid.
b. having monthly kidney function tests.
c. not stopping his drug abruptly.
d. avoid taking his medication with food. Answer: c. not stopping his
drug abruptly
⩥ Mr. Ford has essential hypertension and is started on a beta blocking
agent. Beta blockers reduce blood pressure by:
SET EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ An example of an alpha blocker is:
Select one:
a. metoprolol (Lopressor)
b. glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
c. chromolyn sodium (Intal)
d. prazosin (Minipress). Answer: d. prazosin (Minipress)
⩥ How should the nurse evaluate the patient\'s response to
pyridostigmine administered to treat myasthenia gravis?
Select one:
a. Monitor heart rate.
b. Test muscle strength.
c. Listen to bowel sounds.
d. Assess mental status.. Answer: b. Test muscle strength.
⩥ What teaching should the nurse provide for Mr. Ford related to his use
of a beta blocker?
,Select one:
a. Teach him to monitor his pulse and blood pressure.
b. Explain the importance of avoiding foods high in fiber.
c. Encourage him to monitor his intake of sugar.
d. Teach him the importance of regular lab work to monitor his
potassium level. Answer: a. Teach him to monitor his pulse and blood
pressure.
⩥ Intravenous atropine may also be given in some emergency situations
to:
Select one:
a. reduce blood pressure.
b. treat narcotic overdose.
c. raise the heart rate.
d. induce vomiting. Answer: c. raise the heart rate.
⩥ Miss M is being prepared for abdominal surgery. Her nurse
administers atropine IM. Atropine is useful before surgery for which of
the following actions?
Select one:
a. It relaxes muscles to make incising easier.
b. It constricts blood vessels and reduces risk of hemorrhage.
c. It produces amnesia and clouds memory of surgery.
,d. It decreases GI secretions and reduces risk of aspiration.. Answer: d. It
decreases GI secretions and reduces risk of aspiration.
⩥ Epinephrine and related drugs should be used with caution in patients
with a history which of the following?
Select one:
a. hypertension
b. depression
c. recent surgery
d. asthma. Answer: a. hypertension
⩥ Which of the following drugs is an example of a beta blocking agent?
Select one:
a. bethanechol (Urecholine)
b. propranolol (Inderal)
c. enalapril (Vasotec)
d. atropine. Answer: b. propranolol (Inderal)
⩥ What effects will albuterol have on Lucy?
Select one:
a. bronchoconstriction, vasodilation, lipolysis
b. bronchodilation, tachycardia, increased blood sugar
, c. bronchodilation, hypoglycemia, diarrhea
d. bronchoconstriction, elevated blood sugar, slowed heart rate. Answer:
b. bronchodilation, tachycardia, increased blood sugar
⩥ Mabel is transferred to the intensive care unit for acute congestive
heart failure. The physician orders a dopamine IV drip. The nurse knows
that dopamine is in which class of drugs?
Select one:
a. adrenergic
b. adrenergic blocker
c. cholinergic
d. cholinergic blocker. Answer: a. adrenergic
⩥ When taking a beta blocker it is also important for Mr. Ford to
understand the importance of:
Select one:
a. taking his medication with an antacid.
b. having monthly kidney function tests.
c. not stopping his drug abruptly.
d. avoid taking his medication with food. Answer: c. not stopping his
drug abruptly
⩥ Mr. Ford has essential hypertension and is started on a beta blocking
agent. Beta blockers reduce blood pressure by:
