NURS 6521
Advanced Pharmacology
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Q&S
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,1. Which of the following is a primary effect of beta-1 adrenergic
receptor antagonists?
A) Bronchodilation
B) Decreased heart rate
C) Increased cardiac contractility
D) Vasodilation
ANS: B) Decreased heart rate
2. Which enzyme is primarily responsible for the metabolism of
warfarin?
A) CYP2C9
B) CYP3A4
C) CYP1A2
D) CYP2D6
ANS: A) CYP2C9
3. What is the main therapeutic action of selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
A) Blocking dopamine uptake
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, B) Enhancing GABAergic transmission
C) Inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin into presynaptic neurons
D) Blocking NMDA receptors
ANS: C) Inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin into presynaptic
neurons
4. Which of the following agents is used as a rescue medication
for severe opioid-induced respiratory depression?
A) Methadone
B) Naloxone
C) Naltrexone
D) Buprenorphine
ANS: B) Naloxone
5. Which medication is contraindicated in patients with a history
of sulfonamide allergy?
A) Penicillin
B) Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
C) Erythromycin
D) Metronidazole
ANS: B) Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
©2024/2025
Advanced Pharmacology
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following is a primary effect of beta-1 adrenergic
receptor antagonists?
A) Bronchodilation
B) Decreased heart rate
C) Increased cardiac contractility
D) Vasodilation
ANS: B) Decreased heart rate
2. Which enzyme is primarily responsible for the metabolism of
warfarin?
A) CYP2C9
B) CYP3A4
C) CYP1A2
D) CYP2D6
ANS: A) CYP2C9
3. What is the main therapeutic action of selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
A) Blocking dopamine uptake
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, B) Enhancing GABAergic transmission
C) Inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin into presynaptic neurons
D) Blocking NMDA receptors
ANS: C) Inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin into presynaptic
neurons
4. Which of the following agents is used as a rescue medication
for severe opioid-induced respiratory depression?
A) Methadone
B) Naloxone
C) Naltrexone
D) Buprenorphine
ANS: B) Naloxone
5. Which medication is contraindicated in patients with a history
of sulfonamide allergy?
A) Penicillin
B) Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
C) Erythromycin
D) Metronidazole
ANS: B) Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
©2024/2025