ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
AUPDATED ON 2025/2026
_____________ dilate all blood vessels and relax smooth muscle. - --CORRECT ANSWER----
Nitrates
A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Hypotension (They
work too well)
After using an inhaled steroid, what should the patient do? - --CORRECT ANSWER----Rinse their
mouth with water to prevent fungal infection.
All antiplatelet, antifibrinolytic, thrombolytic and anticoagulants have the same adverse effect
that the nurse should monitor for. What is it and what should be done? - --CORRECT ANSWER---
-Bleeding
Implement bleeding precautions such as use of an electric razor, minimize dangers, etc.
Any stimulating growth factor, like Filgrastim (Neupogen), should not be administered within 24
hours of __________________. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Antineoplastics (Chemotherapy)
B1 Beta Adrenergic Receptors are located in________. - --CORRECT 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.
Benzos and Antihistamines work to reduce__________. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Anxiety
Beta blocker drugs all end in what three letters? - --CORRECT ANSWER----LOL
Propranololol, atenolol, carvedilol
,Bethanechol (Urecholine) is used for ___________. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Urinary Retention
(URE=urine)
Cholinergic drug effects are: - --CORRECT 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)
Cholinergic drugs mimic the ________ response which is __________ or __________ . - --
CORRECT ANSWER----Parasympathetic
rest
digest
Clients with asthma or COPD should not receive __________________________. - --CORRECT
ANSWER----Non-selective Beta Blockers
Crazy Pam Drives a Benz means what? - --CORRECT ANSWER----Benzodiazepams are used to
treat psychosis and anxiety.
Diazepam (Valium), Alaprazolam (Xanax) and Lorazepam (Ativan) are all _________ to treat
____________. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Benzos
Anxiety
Pam is crazy and drives a Benz!
, Dilantin mixed with dextrose will create a ___________. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Precipitate.
Mix with NS only
Diuretics, like the Loop Diuretic furosemide (Lasix), should be administered ___________. - --
CORRECT ANSWER----Early in the day
Dobutamine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Phenylphrine, epinephring and midodrine are all
____________. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Adrenergics
During the implementation phase of the nursing process, which action will the nurse perform
when administering medications?
a.Switch the route of administration based on drug availability.
b. Call the patient by name when entering the room to verify the drug is for the right person.
c.Check the patient's armband before administering the medication.
d.Prepare medications for all patients first, then administer by room to manage time
appropriately. - --CORRECT ANSWER----c.Check the patient's armband before administering the
medication.
Checking the patient's armband is the most accurate method of determining identity. All the
other answers leave room for error.
Epoetin Alfa (Epogen) will not create RBC's without ___________________________ in the
body. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Adequate stores of iron
Explain a schedule C-1 Drug - --CORRECT ANSWER----Most addictive, high potential for abuse,
no medical use
Filgrastim (Neupogen) stimulates the productions of _____________________. - --CORRECT
ANSWER----WBC's
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
AUPDATED ON 2025/2026
_____________ dilate all blood vessels and relax smooth muscle. - --CORRECT ANSWER----
Nitrates
A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Hypotension (They
work too well)
After using an inhaled steroid, what should the patient do? - --CORRECT ANSWER----Rinse their
mouth with water to prevent fungal infection.
All antiplatelet, antifibrinolytic, thrombolytic and anticoagulants have the same adverse effect
that the nurse should monitor for. What is it and what should be done? - --CORRECT ANSWER---
-Bleeding
Implement bleeding precautions such as use of an electric razor, minimize dangers, etc.
Any stimulating growth factor, like Filgrastim (Neupogen), should not be administered within 24
hours of __________________. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Antineoplastics (Chemotherapy)
B1 Beta Adrenergic Receptors are located in________. - --CORRECT 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.
Benzos and Antihistamines work to reduce__________. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Anxiety
Beta blocker drugs all end in what three letters? - --CORRECT ANSWER----LOL
Propranololol, atenolol, carvedilol
,Bethanechol (Urecholine) is used for ___________. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Urinary Retention
(URE=urine)
Cholinergic drug effects are: - --CORRECT 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)
Cholinergic drugs mimic the ________ response which is __________ or __________ . - --
CORRECT ANSWER----Parasympathetic
rest
digest
Clients with asthma or COPD should not receive __________________________. - --CORRECT
ANSWER----Non-selective Beta Blockers
Crazy Pam Drives a Benz means what? - --CORRECT ANSWER----Benzodiazepams are used to
treat psychosis and anxiety.
Diazepam (Valium), Alaprazolam (Xanax) and Lorazepam (Ativan) are all _________ to treat
____________. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Benzos
Anxiety
Pam is crazy and drives a Benz!
, Dilantin mixed with dextrose will create a ___________. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Precipitate.
Mix with NS only
Diuretics, like the Loop Diuretic furosemide (Lasix), should be administered ___________. - --
CORRECT ANSWER----Early in the day
Dobutamine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Phenylphrine, epinephring and midodrine are all
____________. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Adrenergics
During the implementation phase of the nursing process, which action will the nurse perform
when administering medications?
a.Switch the route of administration based on drug availability.
b. Call the patient by name when entering the room to verify the drug is for the right person.
c.Check the patient's armband before administering the medication.
d.Prepare medications for all patients first, then administer by room to manage time
appropriately. - --CORRECT ANSWER----c.Check the patient's armband before administering the
medication.
Checking the patient's armband is the most accurate method of determining identity. All the
other answers leave room for error.
Epoetin Alfa (Epogen) will not create RBC's without ___________________________ in the
body. - --CORRECT ANSWER----Adequate stores of iron
Explain a schedule C-1 Drug - --CORRECT ANSWER----Most addictive, high potential for abuse,
no medical use
Filgrastim (Neupogen) stimulates the productions of _____________________. - --CORRECT
ANSWER----WBC's
