Exam 2: PRN 1381/ PRN1381 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates) Principles of Pharmacology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen

Exam 2: PRN 1381/ PRN1381 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates) Principles of Pharmacology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Asthma is treated with two Medications Answer: Beta 2 Receptors Inhaled corticosteroids Q: COPD Answer: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, lung Dz commonly seen in smokers Medications are the same as Asthma, but with mucolytics Q: bronchodilator Answer: a medication that relaxes and expands the bronchial passages into the lungs SABA/LABA Cholinergic Antagonist Q: SABA/LABAs Answer: MOA- rapid bronchodilations of the smooth muscle S - albuterol (ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA), levalbuterol (Xopenex). L - salmeterol (Serevent), formoterol (Foradil). Q: Cholinergic Antagonists Answer: MOA - bronchodilation by inhibiting the parasympathetic nervous system; Ipratropium (Atrovent) tiotropium (Spiriva) Q: Mucolytics Answer: MOA - agents that destroy or dissolve mucus Med - guaifenesin (Mucinex) Q: Antitussives Answer: MOA - Suppress coughing by CNS, reducing transmission of impulse to stretchy receptors. Med - benzonatate (Tessalon Perles), dextromethorphan (Robitussin, Delsym). Q: Anticholinergics (Antidiarrheal) Answer: MOA - Reduces gastric motility and gastric emptying time Med- Dicyclomine (Bentyl) Q: Antispasmodic (Antidiarrheal) Answer: MOA - inhibit muscles of the GI track reducing cramping, bloating and diarrhea Med - Atropine, hyoscyamine, phenobarbital, scopolamine (Donnatal) Q: Opioid Agonists (antidiarrheal) Answer: MOA- Reduce gastric motility and improve absorption of water Med - loperamide (Imodium) Q: antidiarrheal side effects Answer: Minimal constipation, nausea, dry mouth, abdominal pain Q: Bulk forming laxatives Answer: Moa - increase stool by absorption of water and stimulating peristalsis Psyllium (Metamucil) Methylcellulose (Citrucel) Q: Emollients/SS Answer: MOA - water and lipids permeate stook make it easier to pass Med - docusate (Colace) Q: Stimulant laxatives MOA - irritate the intestinal lining, sim peristalsis and increase water absorption Med - Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Senna