VTNE – Pharmacology Exam 2024

VTNE – Pharmacology Exam 2024 Which of the following medications would be beneficial to a patient who is being treated for an NSAID overdose? - Misoprostol - Lactulose - Potassium - Cortisone - Answer ️️ -Misoprostol - a protective prostaglandin used to treat overdoses of NSAIDs, and helps to provide protection to the gastric mucosa What are nutraceuticals? - Phytochemicals - Minerals - Herbs - Vitamins - Answer ️️ -Phytochemicals - chemicals or foodstuffs derived from plants in the form of a supplement. These are not regulated by the government What effect will the drug "propanolol" have on the heart? - Stops ventricular premature contractions - Increases the heart rate - Increases contractility - Slows the heart rate - Answer ️️ -Slows the heart rate - Propanolol is a Beta-1 and Beta-2 blocker (blocks sympathetic nervous system so parasympathetic takes over) An anthelmintic is used for treating which of the following? - Mange - Fleas - Intestinal Parasites - Ticks - Answer ️️ -Intestinal parasites - ex: Ivermectin, praziquantel, fenbendazole, pyrantel Which of the following over-the-counter medications is sometimes given for diarrhea? - Diphenhydramine - Famotidine - Simethicone - Bismuth subsalicylate - Answer ️️ -Bismuth subsalicylate - an anti-diarrheal medication which is found in Pepto-Bismol and Kaopectate. It also has some antacid properties Which of the following drugs is effective against tapeworm? - Pyrantel (Strongid) - Fenbendazole (Panacur) - Fipronil (Frontline) - Praziquantel (Droncit) - Selamectin (Revolution) - Answer ️️ -Praziquantel (Droncit) What does a beta-2-adrenergic agonist