(Latest Update)
Advanced Clinical Pharmacology |
Questions & Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct - Regis
Weeks 1 to 3
This Regis University NU 641 (Advanced Clinical Pharmacology) Exam 1 covers
fundamental pharmacological principles, including pharmacokinetics,
pharmacodynamics, drug safety, and, specifically, autonomic nervous system agents,
and Cardiovascular agents like ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and beta-blockers. The exam
focuses on applying therapeutic knowledge to patient care scenarios, including
adverse drug reactions and drug interactions.
Key Topics for NU 641 Exam 1 Review
Fundamental Principles: Understanding drug effectiveness vs. safety, selectivity, and
pharmacokinetics.
Cardiovascular Pharmacology: Management of Hypertension, Heart Failure, and
Dyslipidemia, including specific drug classes like statins, ACE inhibitors, and beta-
blockers.
General Pharmacology Concepts: Definitions of side effects, toxicity, allergic
reactions, and idiosyncratic reactions.
Prescriptive Authority: Regulations governing Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
(APRN) roles and responsibilities.
Case-Based Application: Utilizing clinical scenarios to select appropriate
pharmacological treatments, such as managing Heart Failure Stages A-D.
For the most up-to-date review, focusing on the Week 1-3 study guides and
understanding the mechanisms of action for Cardiovascular agents is recommended.
1
, Quiz_________________?
When should thiazides NOT be used? -
Answer☑️
if creatinine clearance is less than 30-50 ml/min
Quiz_________________?
True or False
Thiazide diuretics is a first-line hypertensive agent and will also
help to decrease fluid retention. -
Answer☑️
True
Quiz_________________?
Calcium Channel Blockers MOA -
Answer☑️
Cause coronary artery vasodilation
Cause peripheral arterial vasodilation, thus decreasing systemic
vascular resistance
Reduce the workload of the heart
Result: decreased myocardial oxygen demand
(Hypertension, dysrhythmias, angina, and Raynaud's)
2