Pharmacology Final Exam Questions
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. ANSWER -Psychosis
A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. ANSWER -Hypotension (They work
too well)
Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? ANSWER -acetaminophen
(Tylenol)
Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? ANSWER -A1 Blockers such as
tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar.
Benzos and Antihistamines work to reduce__________. ANSWER -Anxiety
What are the signs and symptoms of a cholinergic crisis? ANSWER -Circulatory collapse
Hypotension
Bloody Diarrhea
Bronchoconstriction
Shock
Cardiac Arrest
Clients with asthma or COPD should not receive __________________________.
ANSWER -Non-selective Beta Blockers
Hydroxzine hydrochloride (Atarax), Hydroxine pamoate (Vistaril) and diphenhydramine
(Benadryl) are all ______________________ and are used to treat ______________.
ANSWER -Antihistamines
Anxiety
Three catchecolamines are : ANSWER -Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
, B1 Beta Adrenergic Receptors are located in________. ANSWER -The 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 __________ .
ANSWER -Parasympathetic
rest
digest
Beta blocker drugs all end in what three letters? ANSWER -LOL
Propranololol, atenolol, carvedilol
Non-Benzos like Ambien can have ___________ as an adverse effect. ANSWER -
somnabulation (Sleep walking)
The dopaminergic drug for Parkinson's disease is _____________' ANSWER -carbida-
levodopa (Sinemet)
Diazepam (Valium), Alaprazolam (Xanax) and Lorazepam (Ativan) are all _________ to
treat ____________. ANSWER -Benzos
Anxiety
Pam is crazy and drives a Benz!
Migraine headaches and glaucoma can be treated with B1 Blockers because they
___________________. ANSWER -decrease pressure
The Adrenergic drugs mimic the _______________ response which is _______ or
____________. ANSWER -Sympathetic
Fight
Flight
Cholinergic drug effects are: ANSWER -Lower 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 ___________. ANSWER -Urinary Retention
(URE=urine)
What conditions would cholinergic drugs be useful to treat? ANSWER -Glaucoma
Xerostomia (dry mouth)
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. ANSWER -Psychosis
A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. ANSWER -Hypotension (They work
too well)
Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? ANSWER -acetaminophen
(Tylenol)
Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? ANSWER -A1 Blockers such as
tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar.
Benzos and Antihistamines work to reduce__________. ANSWER -Anxiety
What are the signs and symptoms of a cholinergic crisis? ANSWER -Circulatory collapse
Hypotension
Bloody Diarrhea
Bronchoconstriction
Shock
Cardiac Arrest
Clients with asthma or COPD should not receive __________________________.
ANSWER -Non-selective Beta Blockers
Hydroxzine hydrochloride (Atarax), Hydroxine pamoate (Vistaril) and diphenhydramine
(Benadryl) are all ______________________ and are used to treat ______________.
ANSWER -Antihistamines
Anxiety
Three catchecolamines are : ANSWER -Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
, B1 Beta Adrenergic Receptors are located in________. ANSWER -The 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 __________ .
ANSWER -Parasympathetic
rest
digest
Beta blocker drugs all end in what three letters? ANSWER -LOL
Propranololol, atenolol, carvedilol
Non-Benzos like Ambien can have ___________ as an adverse effect. ANSWER -
somnabulation (Sleep walking)
The dopaminergic drug for Parkinson's disease is _____________' ANSWER -carbida-
levodopa (Sinemet)
Diazepam (Valium), Alaprazolam (Xanax) and Lorazepam (Ativan) are all _________ to
treat ____________. ANSWER -Benzos
Anxiety
Pam is crazy and drives a Benz!
Migraine headaches and glaucoma can be treated with B1 Blockers because they
___________________. ANSWER -decrease pressure
The Adrenergic drugs mimic the _______________ response which is _______ or
____________. ANSWER -Sympathetic
Fight
Flight
Cholinergic drug effects are: ANSWER -Lower 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 ___________. ANSWER -Urinary Retention
(URE=urine)
What conditions would cholinergic drugs be useful to treat? ANSWER -Glaucoma
Xerostomia (dry mouth)
