NR 293
Pharmacology for NP
Final Exams Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of
beta-blockers?
- A. Inhibition of calcium channels
- B. Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors
- C. Increasing norepinephrine release
- D. Enhancing acetylcholine action
- ANS: B. Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors
- Rationale: Beta-blockers work by blocking beta-adrenergic
receptors, leading to a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure.
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,2. Which medication is commonly used as an anticoagulant for
patients at risk of thromboembolism?
- A. Aspirin
- B. Warfarin
- C. Atorvastatin
- D. Metformin
- ANS: B. Warfarin
- Rationale: Warfarin is an anticoagulant used to prevent
blood clots in patients at risk of thromboembolism.
3. Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of ACE
inhibitors?
- A. Hyperkalemia
- B. Hypokalemia
- C. Tachycardia
- D. Hyperglycemia
- ANS: A. Hyperkalemia
- Rationale: ACE inhibitors can cause hyperkalemia due to
decreased aldosterone secretion, which leads to potassium
retention.
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, 4. Which class of medications is most commonly used to
manage asthma by reducing inflammation?
- A. Beta-agonists
- B. Corticosteroids
- C. Anticholinergics
- D. Leukotriene inhibitors
- ANS: B. Corticosteroids
- Rationale: Corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation
in the airways and manage asthma symptoms.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
5. Fill in the blank: The therapeutic range of digoxin is
____________.
- ANS: 0.5-2.0 ng/mL
- Rationale: The therapeutic range of digoxin is 0.5-2.0
ng/mL, and levels outside this range can lead to toxicity or
ineffective treatment.
6. Fill in the blank: The primary action of loop diuretics is to
inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption in the ____________.
- ANS: Loop of Henle
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Pharmacology for NP
Final Exams Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of
beta-blockers?
- A. Inhibition of calcium channels
- B. Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors
- C. Increasing norepinephrine release
- D. Enhancing acetylcholine action
- ANS: B. Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors
- Rationale: Beta-blockers work by blocking beta-adrenergic
receptors, leading to a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure.
©2025
,2. Which medication is commonly used as an anticoagulant for
patients at risk of thromboembolism?
- A. Aspirin
- B. Warfarin
- C. Atorvastatin
- D. Metformin
- ANS: B. Warfarin
- Rationale: Warfarin is an anticoagulant used to prevent
blood clots in patients at risk of thromboembolism.
3. Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of ACE
inhibitors?
- A. Hyperkalemia
- B. Hypokalemia
- C. Tachycardia
- D. Hyperglycemia
- ANS: A. Hyperkalemia
- Rationale: ACE inhibitors can cause hyperkalemia due to
decreased aldosterone secretion, which leads to potassium
retention.
©2025
, 4. Which class of medications is most commonly used to
manage asthma by reducing inflammation?
- A. Beta-agonists
- B. Corticosteroids
- C. Anticholinergics
- D. Leukotriene inhibitors
- ANS: B. Corticosteroids
- Rationale: Corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation
in the airways and manage asthma symptoms.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
5. Fill in the blank: The therapeutic range of digoxin is
____________.
- ANS: 0.5-2.0 ng/mL
- Rationale: The therapeutic range of digoxin is 0.5-2.0
ng/mL, and levels outside this range can lead to toxicity or
ineffective treatment.
6. Fill in the blank: The primary action of loop diuretics is to
inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption in the ____________.
- ANS: Loop of Henle
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