NURS 251
PHARMACOLOGYMODULE 4 EXAM
PORTAGE LEARNING NEWEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2025)
100% VERIFIED
1 "bound drug" <answer>part of the drug bound to
the albumin - inactive
2 "free drug" <answer>active - unbound portion of a
drug bound to albumin
3 10 rights of medication administration <answer>1.
Right Medication
,2. Right Dose
3. Right Time
4. Right Route
5. Right Client
6. Right Client Education
7. Right Documentation
8. Right to Refuse
9. Right Reason
10. Right Evaluation
4 3 subtypes of B-agonists <answer>-selective B2
drugs
-nonselective Beta adrenergic drugs
-nonselective alpha and beta adrenergic drugs
5 3 types of bronchodilators <answer>Beta agonists
Xanthine Derivatives
Anticholinergics
6 3 Types of Decongestants <answer> adrenergic,
anticholinergics, corticosteroids
7 3 types of drug names <answer>chemical,
generic, trade
8 7 main categories of antihypertensives
<answer>Diuretics, Adrenergic drugs, ACE
,inhibitors, ARBs, CCBs, Vasodilators, Direct renin
inhibitors
9 A1C test <answer>for diabetes by checking sugar
on red blood cells to get an average glucose level
over several months- check compliance with
treatment
hemoglobin life of 30 days
10 Absorption <answer>the movement of a drug
from its site of administration into the bloodstream
for distribution to tissues
11 Acetylcholine vs dopamine <answer>Contraction
of smooth muscle
inhibits movement
12 Acute therapy <answer>used for acute illness
13 vs Chronic Diarrhea <answer>A: sudden change
for a healthy person, 3-21 days, self limiting,
resolves without sequelae
ex: bacteria, viruses, fungi (protozoa), nutrition, drug
induced
15 C: reoccurring, more than 3-4 weeks (min), fever,
loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weight loss,
chronic weakness
, ex: tumors, diabetes, Addison’s, hyperthyroidism,
acquired immunity (AIDS)
Additive effects <answer>2 medications are taken
together and respond better together than on their
own - total effect of both
16 ADME <answer>absorption, distribution,
metabolism, excretion
17 Adrenergic decongestants MOA <answer>Shrink
engorged nasal mucous membranes and release
nasal stuffiness. Accomplish this by constricting
small arterioles in upper respiratory tract allowing
swollen mucous membranes to drain.
18 Adverse drug reaction <answer>any unexpected,
unintended, undesired, or excessive response to a
medication given at therapeutic dosages
19 Adverse drug withdrawal event
<answer>withdrawal when we suddenly stop a
medication
20 Adverse effects <answer>predictable undesirable
effects - usually negative
PHARMACOLOGYMODULE 4 EXAM
PORTAGE LEARNING NEWEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2025)
100% VERIFIED
1 "bound drug" <answer>part of the drug bound to
the albumin - inactive
2 "free drug" <answer>active - unbound portion of a
drug bound to albumin
3 10 rights of medication administration <answer>1.
Right Medication
,2. Right Dose
3. Right Time
4. Right Route
5. Right Client
6. Right Client Education
7. Right Documentation
8. Right to Refuse
9. Right Reason
10. Right Evaluation
4 3 subtypes of B-agonists <answer>-selective B2
drugs
-nonselective Beta adrenergic drugs
-nonselective alpha and beta adrenergic drugs
5 3 types of bronchodilators <answer>Beta agonists
Xanthine Derivatives
Anticholinergics
6 3 Types of Decongestants <answer> adrenergic,
anticholinergics, corticosteroids
7 3 types of drug names <answer>chemical,
generic, trade
8 7 main categories of antihypertensives
<answer>Diuretics, Adrenergic drugs, ACE
,inhibitors, ARBs, CCBs, Vasodilators, Direct renin
inhibitors
9 A1C test <answer>for diabetes by checking sugar
on red blood cells to get an average glucose level
over several months- check compliance with
treatment
hemoglobin life of 30 days
10 Absorption <answer>the movement of a drug
from its site of administration into the bloodstream
for distribution to tissues
11 Acetylcholine vs dopamine <answer>Contraction
of smooth muscle
inhibits movement
12 Acute therapy <answer>used for acute illness
13 vs Chronic Diarrhea <answer>A: sudden change
for a healthy person, 3-21 days, self limiting,
resolves without sequelae
ex: bacteria, viruses, fungi (protozoa), nutrition, drug
induced
15 C: reoccurring, more than 3-4 weeks (min), fever,
loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weight loss,
chronic weakness
, ex: tumors, diabetes, Addison’s, hyperthyroidism,
acquired immunity (AIDS)
Additive effects <answer>2 medications are taken
together and respond better together than on their
own - total effect of both
16 ADME <answer>absorption, distribution,
metabolism, excretion
17 Adrenergic decongestants MOA <answer>Shrink
engorged nasal mucous membranes and release
nasal stuffiness. Accomplish this by constricting
small arterioles in upper respiratory tract allowing
swollen mucous membranes to drain.
18 Adverse drug reaction <answer>any unexpected,
unintended, undesired, or excessive response to a
medication given at therapeutic dosages
19 Adverse drug withdrawal event
<answer>withdrawal when we suddenly stop a
medication
20 Adverse effects <answer>predictable undesirable
effects - usually negative
