NURS 5334 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWE… EXAM
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NURS 5334 Advanced
Pharmacology Comprehensive
Exam Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Complete Verified
Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
397 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 397 verified questions with correct answers addressing advanced pharmacology
topics. Each question is paired with its answer, providing essential knowledge for comprehensive
understanding. It is suitable for study, review, and certification preparation, ensuring students are well-
equipped for their exams in the field of pharmacology.
CONTENTS
• Glaucoma Pharmacology • Ocular Conditions
• Otitis Media and Externa • Allergic Reactions and Treatments
• Asthma and COPD Management • Menstrual Cycle and Hormones
• Hormonal Therapies • Androgens and Their Effects
• Thyroid Disorders • Thyroid Medications
Page 1
, • Insulin and Diabetes Management • Diabetes Medications
• Oral Hypoglycemic Agents • Calcium and Bone Health
• Vitamin D and Related Disorders • Bone Density Medications
• Osteoporosis and Related Conditions
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 397
How do drugs lower IOP?
CORRECT ANSWER
Facilitate aqueous humor outflow
Reduce aqueous humor production
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 397
First-line dx therapy for glaucoma?
CORRECT ANSWER
Beta-adrenergic blocking agents
Alpha2-adrenergic agonists
Prostaglandin analogs
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 397
Second-line dx therapy for glaucoma?
CORRECT ANSWER
Cholinergic agonists
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 397
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,How do Beta blocking drugs work in glaucoma?
CORRECT ANSWER
Reduce IOP by reducing production of AH
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 397
How do Alpha agonists work in glaucoma?
CORRECT ANSWER
Reduce IOP by reducing production of AH and increasing outflow
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 397
How do Prostaglandins work in glaucoma?
CORRECT ANSWER
Reduce IOP by increasing AH outflow
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 397
Beta blocker drugs for glaucoma
CORRECT ANSWER
Betaxolol
Carteolol
Levobunolol
Metipranolol
Timolol
*used for open-angle glaucoma
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 397
Cardioselective beta blockers for asthma patients?
CORRECT ANSWER
Betaxolol
Levobetaxolol
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, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 397
What are the prostaglandin drugs?
CORRECT ANSWER
Latanoprost
Travoprost
Bimatoprost
Tafluprost
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 397
2 approved alpha2-adrenergic agonist drugs for glaucoma?
CORRECT ANSWER
Apraclonidine: for short-term therapy
Brimonidine: First line dx for long-term tx
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 397
How does Pilocarpine work?
CORRECT ANSWER
Direct acting cholinergic agonist that causes:
-Miosis
-Contraction of the ciliary muscle
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 397
Pilocarpine used for?
CORRECT ANSWER
Second-line dx for open-angle glaucoma
Emergency tx of acute angle-closure glaucoma
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 397
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NURS 5334 Advanced
Pharmacology Comprehensive
Exam Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Complete Verified
Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
397 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 397 verified questions with correct answers addressing advanced pharmacology
topics. Each question is paired with its answer, providing essential knowledge for comprehensive
understanding. It is suitable for study, review, and certification preparation, ensuring students are well-
equipped for their exams in the field of pharmacology.
CONTENTS
• Glaucoma Pharmacology • Ocular Conditions
• Otitis Media and Externa • Allergic Reactions and Treatments
• Asthma and COPD Management • Menstrual Cycle and Hormones
• Hormonal Therapies • Androgens and Their Effects
• Thyroid Disorders • Thyroid Medications
Page 1
, • Insulin and Diabetes Management • Diabetes Medications
• Oral Hypoglycemic Agents • Calcium and Bone Health
• Vitamin D and Related Disorders • Bone Density Medications
• Osteoporosis and Related Conditions
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 397
How do drugs lower IOP?
CORRECT ANSWER
Facilitate aqueous humor outflow
Reduce aqueous humor production
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 397
First-line dx therapy for glaucoma?
CORRECT ANSWER
Beta-adrenergic blocking agents
Alpha2-adrenergic agonists
Prostaglandin analogs
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 397
Second-line dx therapy for glaucoma?
CORRECT ANSWER
Cholinergic agonists
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 397
Page 2
,How do Beta blocking drugs work in glaucoma?
CORRECT ANSWER
Reduce IOP by reducing production of AH
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 397
How do Alpha agonists work in glaucoma?
CORRECT ANSWER
Reduce IOP by reducing production of AH and increasing outflow
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 397
How do Prostaglandins work in glaucoma?
CORRECT ANSWER
Reduce IOP by increasing AH outflow
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 397
Beta blocker drugs for glaucoma
CORRECT ANSWER
Betaxolol
Carteolol
Levobunolol
Metipranolol
Timolol
*used for open-angle glaucoma
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 397
Cardioselective beta blockers for asthma patients?
CORRECT ANSWER
Betaxolol
Levobetaxolol
Page 3
, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 397
What are the prostaglandin drugs?
CORRECT ANSWER
Latanoprost
Travoprost
Bimatoprost
Tafluprost
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 397
2 approved alpha2-adrenergic agonist drugs for glaucoma?
CORRECT ANSWER
Apraclonidine: for short-term therapy
Brimonidine: First line dx for long-term tx
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 397
How does Pilocarpine work?
CORRECT ANSWER
Direct acting cholinergic agonist that causes:
-Miosis
-Contraction of the ciliary muscle
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 397
Pilocarpine used for?
CORRECT ANSWER
Second-line dx for open-angle glaucoma
Emergency tx of acute angle-closure glaucoma
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 397
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