NU641 ADV CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY QUIZ
2 2026 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Neostigmine. Answer: used to treat myasthenia gravis
◉ Cholinergic agents. Answer: are organ specific
◉ Cholinesterase inhibitors. Answer: are used to treat Alzheimers's
disease & myesthenia gravis
◉ Donepezil (Aricept). Answer: used to treat mild to moderate
dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. improves the function of
nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a
chemical called acetylcholine.
◉ If my patient was on a dopaminergic agent, important labs to
monitor would be. Answer: LFTs & renal function
◉ What is another name for a cholinergic agent?. Answer:
parasympathomimetric
, ◉ myasthenia gravis (MG). Answer: autoimmune neuromuscular
disorder characterized by weakness of voluntary muscles that is not
curable
◉ Donezepil may be chosen over other agents due to. Answer:
longer duration of action and better side effect profile
◉ acetylcholine. Answer: Dopaminergic agents attempt to restore
the balance of dopamine and this neurotransmitter
◉ dopamine. Answer: A major goal of Parkinson's is to restore this
in the brain
◉ amantadine. Answer: A common agent for the treatment of
Parkinson's
◉ N/V, Hallucinations, & confusion. Answer: Common side effects
with dopaminergic are
◉ NSAIDs. Answer: Patient has an early onset migraine this agent
should be tried first
◉ Anticonvulsants. Answer: are not used just to treat seizure
disorders
2 2026 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Neostigmine. Answer: used to treat myasthenia gravis
◉ Cholinergic agents. Answer: are organ specific
◉ Cholinesterase inhibitors. Answer: are used to treat Alzheimers's
disease & myesthenia gravis
◉ Donepezil (Aricept). Answer: used to treat mild to moderate
dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. improves the function of
nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a
chemical called acetylcholine.
◉ If my patient was on a dopaminergic agent, important labs to
monitor would be. Answer: LFTs & renal function
◉ What is another name for a cholinergic agent?. Answer:
parasympathomimetric
, ◉ myasthenia gravis (MG). Answer: autoimmune neuromuscular
disorder characterized by weakness of voluntary muscles that is not
curable
◉ Donezepil may be chosen over other agents due to. Answer:
longer duration of action and better side effect profile
◉ acetylcholine. Answer: Dopaminergic agents attempt to restore
the balance of dopamine and this neurotransmitter
◉ dopamine. Answer: A major goal of Parkinson's is to restore this
in the brain
◉ amantadine. Answer: A common agent for the treatment of
Parkinson's
◉ N/V, Hallucinations, & confusion. Answer: Common side effects
with dopaminergic are
◉ NSAIDs. Answer: Patient has an early onset migraine this agent
should be tried first
◉ Anticonvulsants. Answer: are not used just to treat seizure
disorders
