2026 Pharmacology Final Exam
Questions & Answers new Update
Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. -
Answer--Psychosis
A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - Answer--Hypotension (They
work too well)
Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? - Answer--acetaminophen
(Tylenol)
Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? - Answer--A1 Blockers such as
tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar.
Benzos and Antihistamines work to reduce__________. - Answer--Anxiety
What are the signs and symptoms of a cholinergic crisis? - Answer--Circulatory
collapse
Hypotension
Bloody Diarrhea
Bronchoconstriction
Shock
Cardiac Arrest
Clients with asthma or COPD should not receive __________________________. -
Answer--Non-selective Beta Blockers
Hydroxzine hydrochloride (Atarax), Hydroxine pamoate (Vistaril) and
diphenhydramine (Benadryl) are all ______________________ and are used to treat
______________. - Answer--Antihistamines
Anxiety
Three catchecolamines are : - Answer--Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
B1 Beta Adrenergic Receptors are located in________. - Answer--The Heart--When
it comes to Beta Receptors remember: You have ONE heart and TWO lungs. Beta1
works in the heart and Beta2 works in the lungs.
, Cholinergic drugs mimic the ________ response which is __________ or
__________ . - Answer--Parasympathetic
rest
digest
Beta blocker drugs all end in what three letters? - Answer--LOL
Propranololol, atenolol, carvedilol
Non-Benzos like Ambien can have ___________ as an adverse effect. -
Answer--somnabulation (Sleep walking)
The dopaminergic drug for Parkinson's disease is _____________' -
Answer--carbida-levodopa (Sinemet)
Diazepam (Valium), Alaprazolam (Xanax) and Lorazepam (Ativan) are all _________
to treat ____________. - Answer--Benzos
Anxiety
Pam is crazy and drives a Benz!
Migraine headaches and glaucoma can be treated with B1 Blockers because they
___________________. - Answer--decrease pressure
The Adrenergic drugs mimic the _______________ response which is _______ or
____________. - Answer--Sympathetic
Fight
Flight
Cholinergic drug effects are: - Answer--Lower HR
Lower BP (through vasodilation)
Bronchial Constriction
Increased GI secretions and motility
Increased urinary frequency
Increased Salivation
Increased sweating (diphoresis)
Pupils Constric (Miosis)
Bethanechol (Urecholine) is used for ___________. - Answer--Urinary Retention
(URE=urine)
What conditions would cholinergic drugs be useful to treat? - Answer--Glaucoma
Xerostomia (dry mouth)
GI Motility
Questions & Answers new Update
Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. -
Answer--Psychosis
A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - Answer--Hypotension (They
work too well)
Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? - Answer--acetaminophen
(Tylenol)
Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? - Answer--A1 Blockers such as
tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar.
Benzos and Antihistamines work to reduce__________. - Answer--Anxiety
What are the signs and symptoms of a cholinergic crisis? - Answer--Circulatory
collapse
Hypotension
Bloody Diarrhea
Bronchoconstriction
Shock
Cardiac Arrest
Clients with asthma or COPD should not receive __________________________. -
Answer--Non-selective Beta Blockers
Hydroxzine hydrochloride (Atarax), Hydroxine pamoate (Vistaril) and
diphenhydramine (Benadryl) are all ______________________ and are used to treat
______________. - Answer--Antihistamines
Anxiety
Three catchecolamines are : - Answer--Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
B1 Beta Adrenergic Receptors are located in________. - Answer--The Heart--When
it comes to Beta Receptors remember: You have ONE heart and TWO lungs. Beta1
works in the heart and Beta2 works in the lungs.
, Cholinergic drugs mimic the ________ response which is __________ or
__________ . - Answer--Parasympathetic
rest
digest
Beta blocker drugs all end in what three letters? - Answer--LOL
Propranololol, atenolol, carvedilol
Non-Benzos like Ambien can have ___________ as an adverse effect. -
Answer--somnabulation (Sleep walking)
The dopaminergic drug for Parkinson's disease is _____________' -
Answer--carbida-levodopa (Sinemet)
Diazepam (Valium), Alaprazolam (Xanax) and Lorazepam (Ativan) are all _________
to treat ____________. - Answer--Benzos
Anxiety
Pam is crazy and drives a Benz!
Migraine headaches and glaucoma can be treated with B1 Blockers because they
___________________. - Answer--decrease pressure
The Adrenergic drugs mimic the _______________ response which is _______ or
____________. - Answer--Sympathetic
Fight
Flight
Cholinergic drug effects are: - Answer--Lower HR
Lower BP (through vasodilation)
Bronchial Constriction
Increased GI secretions and motility
Increased urinary frequency
Increased Salivation
Increased sweating (diphoresis)
Pupils Constric (Miosis)
Bethanechol (Urecholine) is used for ___________. - Answer--Urinary Retention
(URE=urine)
What conditions would cholinergic drugs be useful to treat? - Answer--Glaucoma
Xerostomia (dry mouth)
GI Motility
