Pharmacology Exam 2
Which central nervous system (CNS) stimulant drugs affect the brain stem and
medulla? correct answers Analeptics
Analeptics stimulate which occurrence by affecting the brain stem, spinal cord, and
cerebral cortex? correct answers Respiration
Which central nervous system (CNS) stimulant drug affects the cerebral cortex of the
brain? correct answers Amphetamines
Which specific part of the brain is sensitive to amphetamines? correct answers
Cerebral cortex
What is the half-life of caffeine? correct answers 5 hours
Which drug mainly acts by stimulating the satiety center in the hypothalamic and limbic
areas of the brain? correct answers Diethylpropion
Which stimulant is classified as a Controlled Substance Schedule (CSS) II drug?
correct answers Methylphenidate — is a stimulant with high potential for abuse
Which disorder commonly seen in children under 7 years of age is often treated with
amphetamine-like drugs? correct answers Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Which outcome would the nurse assess for in a patient prescribed an anorexiant agent?
correct answers Suppression of the appetite
Which statement by the patient is a characteristic finding in narcolepsy? correct
answers "My spouse tells me I walk in my sleep"
Which characteristic behavior would the nurse assess for in a child diagnosed with
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? correct answers Impulsivity
Restlessness
Inattentiveness
Purposeless activity
Inability to concentrate
Which drug is used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? correct
answers dextroamphetamine
, Which statement correctly identifies the pharmacodynamics of central nervous system
(CNS) stimulants? correct answers CNS stimulants increase release of and block
reuptake of neurotransmitters
Amphetamines stimulate the release and inhibit the reuptake of which
neurotransmitters? correct answers Norepinephrine and dopamine
Which medication is responsible for increasing suicidal risk in patient who are under
treatment for weight management? correct answers Lorcaserin
Which disorder is treated by the drug modafinil? correct answers Narcolepsy
Which patient parameters will a nurse monitor in a patient receiving foscarnet? correct
answers Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
Which herpesvirus is commonly known as chickenpox? correct answers Varicella-
zoster virus
Which drug is effective in treating tines infections? correct answers Griseofulvin
Which microorganism is directly affected by acyclovir? correct answers Herpes zoster
Which component of the integumentary system is involved in local fungal infections
caused by dermatophytes? correct answers Hair
Nails
Moist skin areas
Mucous membranes
Which assessment does the nurse perform before administering any antiviral
medication? correct answers Obtain baseline vital signs
Take history of medication use
Perform head-to-toe physical assessment
Document known allergies
Which site is most commonly infected by mycobacterium tuberculosis? correct answers
Lung
Which laboratory result determines the dose-limiting toxicity of ganciclovir antiviral
treatment? correct answers Complete blood count
Which virus causes cold sores around the mouth? correct answers Herpes simplex
type 1
For which side effect would the nurse inform the patient to monitor after being
prescribed nystatin antifungal cream? correct answers Rash
Hives
Which central nervous system (CNS) stimulant drugs affect the brain stem and
medulla? correct answers Analeptics
Analeptics stimulate which occurrence by affecting the brain stem, spinal cord, and
cerebral cortex? correct answers Respiration
Which central nervous system (CNS) stimulant drug affects the cerebral cortex of the
brain? correct answers Amphetamines
Which specific part of the brain is sensitive to amphetamines? correct answers
Cerebral cortex
What is the half-life of caffeine? correct answers 5 hours
Which drug mainly acts by stimulating the satiety center in the hypothalamic and limbic
areas of the brain? correct answers Diethylpropion
Which stimulant is classified as a Controlled Substance Schedule (CSS) II drug?
correct answers Methylphenidate — is a stimulant with high potential for abuse
Which disorder commonly seen in children under 7 years of age is often treated with
amphetamine-like drugs? correct answers Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Which outcome would the nurse assess for in a patient prescribed an anorexiant agent?
correct answers Suppression of the appetite
Which statement by the patient is a characteristic finding in narcolepsy? correct
answers "My spouse tells me I walk in my sleep"
Which characteristic behavior would the nurse assess for in a child diagnosed with
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? correct answers Impulsivity
Restlessness
Inattentiveness
Purposeless activity
Inability to concentrate
Which drug is used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? correct
answers dextroamphetamine
, Which statement correctly identifies the pharmacodynamics of central nervous system
(CNS) stimulants? correct answers CNS stimulants increase release of and block
reuptake of neurotransmitters
Amphetamines stimulate the release and inhibit the reuptake of which
neurotransmitters? correct answers Norepinephrine and dopamine
Which medication is responsible for increasing suicidal risk in patient who are under
treatment for weight management? correct answers Lorcaserin
Which disorder is treated by the drug modafinil? correct answers Narcolepsy
Which patient parameters will a nurse monitor in a patient receiving foscarnet? correct
answers Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
Which herpesvirus is commonly known as chickenpox? correct answers Varicella-
zoster virus
Which drug is effective in treating tines infections? correct answers Griseofulvin
Which microorganism is directly affected by acyclovir? correct answers Herpes zoster
Which component of the integumentary system is involved in local fungal infections
caused by dermatophytes? correct answers Hair
Nails
Moist skin areas
Mucous membranes
Which assessment does the nurse perform before administering any antiviral
medication? correct answers Obtain baseline vital signs
Take history of medication use
Perform head-to-toe physical assessment
Document known allergies
Which site is most commonly infected by mycobacterium tuberculosis? correct answers
Lung
Which laboratory result determines the dose-limiting toxicity of ganciclovir antiviral
treatment? correct answers Complete blood count
Which virus causes cold sores around the mouth? correct answers Herpes simplex
type 1
For which side effect would the nurse inform the patient to monitor after being
prescribed nystatin antifungal cream? correct answers Rash
Hives
