NUR 2060 (Pharmacology) EXAM 1 2025 Latest Update Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+

NUR 2060 (Pharmacology) EXAM 1 2025 Latest
Update 2025-2026 185 Questions and 100%
Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
1 gm = ____gr (grain)? -CORRECT ANSWER: 1 gm = 15 gr


1 kg = ____lbs? -CORRECT ANSWER: 1 kg = 2.2 lbs



1 mg = ____mcg? -CORRECT ANSWER: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg


1 mL = _____ gtts? -CORRECT ANSWER: 1 mL = 15 gtts



1 oz = ____TBSP = ____cc or mL? -CORRECT ANSWER: 1 oz = 2TBSP = 30 cc or mL


1 TBSP = ______mL? -CORRECT ANSWER: 1 TBSP = 15 mL



1 tsp = _____mL? -CORRECT ANSWER: 1 tsp = 5 mL



Are drugs endogenous or exogenous? -CORRECT ANSWER: exogenous


At what pH is pepsin suppressed? -CORRECT ANSWER: pH>5



By what age are most organs approximate to maturity of adults? -CORRECT ANSWER:
1 year old



Describe absorption through IM injection in neonates/infants... -CORRECT ANSWER:
IM absorption is slow and erratic

,Describe effects to blood brain barrier with giving drugs to neonate/infants... -CORRECT
ANSWER: immature CNS which increases susceptibility to drugs in the CNS



Describe fat soluble and water soluble drug distribution in geriatric patients... -
CORRECT ANSWER: -fat soluble drugs= long residual effects(?)



-water soluble drugs= higher concentration due to low total body water



Describe metabolism and excretion of drugs in neonate/infants... -CORRECT ANSWER:
metabolism and excretion is low so dosages are lower



Describe protein binding with giving drugs to neonate/infants... -CORRECT ANSWER:
1. albumin levels are lower in neonates/infants

2. endogenous compounds (i.e. fatty acids, bilirubin) compete with drugs for available
binding sites


(increased free drugs in blood)



Describe transdermal absorption in neonates/infants... -CORRECT ANSWER:
Transdermal is rapid and complete (toxicity risk)



Discuss Antiemetics that help with motion sickness. -CORRECT ANSWER: i.e.

-*scopolamine (Transdermal Scop)

-dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)

-meclizine (Antivert)


-it suppress nerve stimulation in the CNS

-anticholinergic side effects: dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, constipation, and
urinary retention (in older men)

, Discuss GI absorption in neonates/infants... -CORRECT ANSWER: -may be increased
or decreased

-Gastric emptying prolonged and gastric ph is very low which leads to increased
absorption of some (stomach, acid labile) -decreased of others (intestine)



Discuss non amphetamines. -CORRECT ANSWER: -suppress appetite by increasing
norepinephrine in the brain

-ADR's: increased alertness, decreased fatigue, increased nervousness, insomnia,
tachycardia, hypertension, angina


i.e.

-diethylporpion (Adipex-P)

-phentermine (Lonamin)


Discuss orlistat (Xenical, Alli). -CORRECT ANSWER: -facilitates weight loss

-decreases absorption of fat by blocking enzymes used to break down fat

-must use low fat diet and supplement with fat soluble vitamins

-if patient eats fats, will have diarrhea, greasy poop, and increased flatulence



Discuss sibutramine. -CORRECT ANSWER: -sibutramine (Meridia)
-for BMI>=30

-increased serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in brain

-is an appetite suppresant

-withdrawn in 2010 due to cardiovascular, non fatal, risks



Drugs mimic endogenous or exogenous actions? -CORRECT ANSWER: endogenous
actions