NURS 6903 Advanced pharm - quiz 1 (Actual Exam 2025) |
Complete Questions and Correct Answers with Rationales
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What is an effect of adrenergic A. Inhibits norepinephrine release and
alpha-2 receptor site promotes vasodilation
stimulation?
A. Inhibits norepinephrine
release and promotes
vasodilation
B. Causes
vasoconstriction
promoting increased
blood
pressure
C. Increases in GI motility and
tone
D. Increases urinary
sphincter contraction but
relaxes
bladder neck
Cholinergic receptor A. Muscarinic
sites, primarily localized
at smooth muscle
neuromuscular junctions are called
__________ receptors.
A. Muscarinic
B. Nicotinic
C. Alpha
D. Beta
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Anticholinergic Side Effects A. dry mouth
Include:
A. Dry mouth
B. Hypotension
C. Glaucoma
D. Increased bowel sounds
A patient who has C. Ask the patient to keep a headache
infrequent migraine diary to help determine possible
headaches wants to triggers.
prevent
them from occurring. What
intervention will the provider
take?
A. Prescribe prochlorperazine.
B. Prescribe amitriptyline.
C. Ask the patient to keep a
headache diary to help
determine possible triggers.
D. Schedule the abortive
medication to be taken
regularly
instead of PRN.
An infant is prescribed a C. Evidence of drug toxicity
medication that has a
narrow therapeutic
range and is excreted by
the kidneys. The provider
will monitor closely
for which effect?
A. Decreased drug
effectiveness
B. Tachyphylaxis
C. Evidence of drug toxicity
D. Unusual CNS effects
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8. An infant developed a B. Applying an antihistamine to the skin can cause toxicity
pruritic rash following
exposure to an
allergen.
The infant's parents ask the
provider about using a
topical
antihistamine. What information
should the provider use to
address the
parents' question?
A. Antihistamines given by
this route are not
absorbed as
well in children.
B. Applying an antihistamine
to the skin can cause
toxicity
in this age group.
C. The child will also need
oral medication to achieve
effective results.
D. Topical medications
have fewer side effects
than those
given by other routes
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A patient has taken a narcotic C. This patient has developed
analgesic for chronic pain for pharmacodynamic tolerance, which
several has increased the minimal effective
months. At a follow-up concentration (MEC) needed for
appointment, the analgesic effect.
provider notes that the
patient has been taking more
than the prescribed dosage.
The patient
has normal vital signs, is
awake and alert, and reports
mild pain. What
does the provider suspect
is responsible for the
patient's response?
A. This patient exhibits a
negative placebo effect
with a
reduced response to
the drug. 2
B. This patient has developed
tachyphylaxis because of
repeated exposure to the
drug.
C. This patient has
developed
pharmacodynamic
tolerance,
which has increased the
minimal effective
concentration
(MEC) needed for analgesic
effect.
D. This patient has
increased hepatic
enzyme production
as
a result of prolonged
exposure to the drug.
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