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1. The parasympathetic nervous system primarily uses which neurotransmitter at effector organs? A. Acetylcholine B. Norepinephrine C. Dopamine D. Serotonin Correct Answer: A. Acetylcholine Rationale: Muscarinic. 2. Glycopyrrolate is used to: A. Increase salivation B. Treat urinary retention C. Treat glaucoma D. Reduce secretions Correct Answer: D. Reduce secretions Rationale: Anticholinergic. 3. Hydralazine may cause: A. Bradycardia B. Hyperkalemia C. Reflex tachycardia, fluid ...

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1. The FDA MedWatch program is used to: A. Order medications B. Set drug prices C. Prescribe controlled substances D. Report serious adverse drug events Correct Answer: D. Report serious adverse drug events Rationale: Safety reporting. 2. Codeine requires conversion by CYP2D6 to: A. Hydrocodone B. Morphine C. Oxycodone D. Tramadol Correct Answer: B. Morphine Rationale: Ultra-rapid metabolizers risk toxicity. 3. The blood-brain barrier limits: A. All lipophilic drugs B. Entry of m...

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Exam (elaborations) UTA NURS 5334 Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Practitioners: Final Exam (Comprehensive) - Questions with Correct Answers 2 Exam (elaborations) UTA NURS 5334 Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Practitioners: Exam 3 - Questions with Correct Answers 3 Exam (elaborations) UTA NURS 5334 Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Practitioners: Mi

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UTA NURS 5334 Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Practitioners: Exam 3 - Questions with Correct Answers 2 Exam (elaborations) UTA NURS 5334 Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Practitioners: Final Exam (Comprehensive) - Questions with Correct Answers

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1. Additive CNS depression is a major risk when combining: A. Acetaminophen with water B. Antacids with food C. Opioids with benzodiazepines or alcohol D. Vitamins Correct Answer: C. Opioids with benzodiazepines or alcohol Rationale: Respiratory depression. 2. The therapeutic index is: A. The drug's half-life B. The ratio of toxic dose to effective dose (TD50/ED50) C. The bioavailability D. The dose per kilogram Correct Answer: B. The ratio of toxic dose to effective dose (TD50/ED...

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1. A drug with a high first-pass effect, such as nitroglycerin, is often given: A. Orally in high doses only B. Rectally only C. Sublingually or transdermally to bypass the liver D. Never Correct Answer: C. Sublingually or transdermally to bypass the liver Rationale: Route. 2. A CYP3A4 inhibitor will generally: A. Increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 B. Decrease levels C. Have no effect D. Increase excretion Correct Answer: A. Increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 ...

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1. Oral semaglutide should be taken: A. With a large meal B. At bedtime with milk C. On an empty stomach with no more than 4 oz water, 30 minutes before food or other meds D. With antacids Correct Answer: C. On an empty stomach with no more than 4 oz water, 30 minutes before food or other meds Rationale: Absorption is limited. 2. The 15-15 rule for conscious hypoglycemia means: A. Give 15 units insulin and wait 15 minutes B. Give glucagon 15 mg C. Fast for 15 hours D. Give 15 g fast ...

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1. Most drugs are excreted primarily by the: A. Lungs B. Skin C. Sweat glands D. Kidneys Correct Answer: D. Kidneys Rationale: Renal. 2. Serotonin syndrome can occur when combining: A. SSRIs with acetaminophen B. ACE inhibitors with diuretics C. Statins with aspirin D. SSRIs with tramadol, triptans, linezolid or MAOIs Correct Answer: D. SSRIs with tramadol, triptans, linezolid or MAOIs Rationale: Serotonergic. 3. Steady state is typically reached after about: A. 1 half-life B. 10...

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1. Trough levels are drawn: A. Immediately after a dose B. Just before the next dose C. At peak D. After 24 hours always Correct Answer: B. Just before the next dose Rationale: Lowest. 2. A CYP inducer added to a regimen may: A. Increase toxicity always B. Have no effect C. Decrease effectiveness of drugs metabolized by that enzyme (e.g., oral contraceptives) D. Increase absorption Correct Answer: C. Decrease effectiveness of drugs metabolized by that enzyme (e.g., oral contraceptiv...

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