Pharmacology Quiz Questions (Exam 1) 2025 with Answers

Pharmacology Quiz Questions (Exam 1)
2025 with Answers


The nurse reviews the client's medication regimen, including the interval of drug dosage, which is

related to the following?




a. Receptor Stimulation

b. Half-life

c. Therapeutic Index


d. Biotransformation - ANSWER✔✔-b. HALF LIFE


Which of the following conditions might be a contraindication to the use of anticholinergic drugs?

a. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

b. Osteoporosis

c. Diabetes


d. Bradycardia - ANSWER✔✔-A. BPH


The nurse is administering Phenobarbital and will monitor the patient for which possible adverse

effects?


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, a. Gingival hyperplasia

b. Constipation

c. Drowsiness


d. Tonic- clonic seizures - ANSWER✔✔-c. Drowsiness


It is important for the nurse to be aware of the four processes of pharmokinetics. What are these

processes?

a. metabolism, excretion, precipitation, excretion

b. absorption, transportation, metabolism, storage

c. Biotransformation, protein binding, distribution, excretion


d. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion - ANSWER✔✔-d. Absorption, distribution,

metabolism, excretion

When administering cholinergic blocking drugs, it is important for the nurse to monitor for which

possible adverse effect?

a. pinpoint pupils

b. excessive salivation

c. tachycardia


d. diarrhea - ANSWER✔✔-c. tachycardia


The Tensilon test is useful for diagnosing which condition?

a. dementia



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