Midterm Exam: NR 565 / NR565 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals | Questions with Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Chamberlain

Midterm Exam: NR 565 / NR565
(Latest Update )
Advanced Pharmacology
Fundamentals | Questions with
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A –
Chamberlain


Question:
DM drugs to avoid and why
Answer:
thiazides furosemide and B blockers, T & F promote hyperglycemia and B
blockers can mask signs of hypoglycemia




Question:
Gout drugs to avoid and why
Answer:
Thiazides and furosemide can promote hyperuricemia

,Question:
Hyperkalemia drugs to avoid and why
Answer:
K sparing, ACE, Direct renin inhibitors and aldosterone antagonists because
they cause potassium accumulation




Question:
hypokalemia drugs to avoid and why
Answer:
Thiazides furosemide can cause potassium loss




Question:
Liver disease htn drugs to avoid and why
Answer:
methyldopa is hepatoxic




Question:
preeclampsia drugs to avoid and why
Answer:
ace arbs and direct renin inhibitors cause they can harm the fetus

,Question:
During pregnancy what category is ACE in and CCB requirements
Answer:
ACE is C during first trimester and D during second and third.. CCB requires
considerations during pregnancy and breastfeeding. drug of choice is
methyldopa and labetalol




Question:
MOA of thiazide diuretics
Answer:
increase renal excretion of sodium chloride potassium and water




Question:
MOA of ACE inhibitors
Answer:
1. blocks formation of angiotensin II


2. blocks degradation of bradykinin

, Question:
MOA of ARBs
Answer:
Block angiotensin II receptors. increases renal excretion of sodium and water




Question:
CCB: Dihydropyridines MOA
Answer:
Cause vascular smooth muscle relaxation resulting in decreased SVR and
arterial BP act on the arterioles




Question:
Thiadize diuretics avoided in those who have which allergy?
Answer:
sulfa drugs




Question:
what Statin to avoid in people with Asian heritage?
Answer:
rosuvastatin and carbamazepine