pharmacology revision exam (questions and answers).

Question 1: When administering sublingual nitroglycerin for emergency treatment of angina or chest pain, the nurse monitors for which common adverse effect? A. Nausea. B. Bradycardia. C. Hypertension. D. Headache. Question 2: The drug URECHOLINE for the management of urinary retention belongs to what class of drugs? A. Adrenergic. B. Anticholinergic. C. Cholinergic. D. Adrenergic Blocker. Question 3: Which of the following Alpha adrenergic class has a vasodilating effect and can be used for the management of hypertension? A. Alpha 3 adrenergic blocker. B. Alpha 2 adrenergic antagonist. C. Alpha 1 adrenergic agonist. D. Alpha 1 Adrenergic Blocking Agents. Question 4: Which laboratory test measures the effectiveness of warfarin? A. PTT. B. PT/INR. C. aPTT. D. ACT. Question 5: Which drug class is capable of dissolving blood clots? A. Salicylates. B. Antiplatelets. C. Anticoagulants. D. Thrombolytic agents.