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NSG 318 Exam 2 Pharmacology Exam ALL 500
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Which drug class is used to treat neuropathic pain?
A) Anticonvulsants
B) Antihistamines
C) Antibiotics
D) Beta-blockers - ANSWER-A) Anticonvulsants
QUESTION: Which of the following is a therapeutic effect of bethanechol?
A) Induces sleep
B) Increases blood pressure
C) Stimulates bladder contraction
D) Reduces heart rate - ANSWER-C) Stimulates bladder contraction
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QUESTION: Cultural beliefs can influence a client's willingness to take medication.
True or False? - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: What is the main therapeutic use of atenolol, a Betal adrenergic antagonist?
A) Increases heart rate
B) Lowers blood pressure
C) Treats asthma
D) Induces sleep - ANSWER-B) Lowers blood pressure
What is a major consideration when administering cholinergic drugs to elderly clients?
A) Increased sensitivity to side effects
B) Decreased drug clearance
C) Enhanced drug absorption
D) Increased metabolism - ANSWER-A) Increased sensitivity to side effects
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QUESTION: Which of the following is a primary use of epinephrine?
A) Reducing fever
B) Lowering blood pressure
C) Inducing sleep
D) Treating anaphylaxis - ANSWER-D) Treating anaphylaxis
QUESTION: What is the primary action of epinephrine as an adrenergic agonist?
A) Activates muscarinic receptors
B) Blocks beta receptors
C) Stimulates alpha and beta receptors
D) Inhibits acetylcholine release - ANSWER-C) Stimulates alpha and beta receptors
QUESTION: Geriatric clients often require lower doses of medications due to decreased renal
function.
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True or False? - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: What is the primary action of zolpidem?
A) Induces sleep
B) Reduces anxiety
C) Treats asthma
D) Increases heart rate - ANSWER-A) Induces sleep
QUESTION: Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety and sedation.
True or False? - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: Which condition is albuterol primarily used to treat?
A) Hypertension
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NSG 318 Exam 2 Pharmacology Exam ALL 500
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Which drug class is used to treat neuropathic pain?
A) Anticonvulsants
B) Antihistamines
C) Antibiotics
D) Beta-blockers - ANSWER-A) Anticonvulsants
QUESTION: Which of the following is a therapeutic effect of bethanechol?
A) Induces sleep
B) Increases blood pressure
C) Stimulates bladder contraction
D) Reduces heart rate - ANSWER-C) Stimulates bladder contraction
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QUESTION: Cultural beliefs can influence a client's willingness to take medication.
True or False? - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: What is the main therapeutic use of atenolol, a Betal adrenergic antagonist?
A) Increases heart rate
B) Lowers blood pressure
C) Treats asthma
D) Induces sleep - ANSWER-B) Lowers blood pressure
What is a major consideration when administering cholinergic drugs to elderly clients?
A) Increased sensitivity to side effects
B) Decreased drug clearance
C) Enhanced drug absorption
D) Increased metabolism - ANSWER-A) Increased sensitivity to side effects
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QUESTION: Which of the following is a primary use of epinephrine?
A) Reducing fever
B) Lowering blood pressure
C) Inducing sleep
D) Treating anaphylaxis - ANSWER-D) Treating anaphylaxis
QUESTION: What is the primary action of epinephrine as an adrenergic agonist?
A) Activates muscarinic receptors
B) Blocks beta receptors
C) Stimulates alpha and beta receptors
D) Inhibits acetylcholine release - ANSWER-C) Stimulates alpha and beta receptors
QUESTION: Geriatric clients often require lower doses of medications due to decreased renal
function.
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True or False? - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: What is the primary action of zolpidem?
A) Induces sleep
B) Reduces anxiety
C) Treats asthma
D) Increases heart rate - ANSWER-A) Induces sleep
QUESTION: Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety and sedation.
True or False? - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: Which condition is albuterol primarily used to treat?
A) Hypertension
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