PHARMACOLOGY D398 WGU STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION BASED ON FINAL EXAM 2024
Question 1:
A 45-year-old male presents with hypertension. Which of the following is a first-line treatment
option for hypertension?
A) Thiazide diuretics
B) Beta-blockers
C) Calcium channel blockers
D) ACE inhibitors
Question 2:
Which medication is used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus?
A) Metformin
B) Insulin
C) Sulfonylureas
D) Thiazolidinediones
Question 3:
What is the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
A) Blocking the action of angiotensin II
B) Inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
C) Increasing the excretion of sodium and water
D) Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors
Question 4:
Which of the following is a common side effect of statin medications?
,A) Hypoglycemia
B) Hypertension
C) Myopathy
D) Bradycardia
Question 5:
A patient with asthma is prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid. What is the primary purpose of this
medication?
A) To act as a bronchodilator
B) To provide quick relief from acute symptoms
C) To reduce inflammation in the airways
D) To increase mucus production
Question 6:
Which drug is considered a loop diuretic?
A) Hydrochlorothiazide
B) Furosemide
C) Spironolactone
D) Amiloride
Question 7:
What is the primary use of albuterol in respiratory therapy?
A) To provide quick relief from bronchospasm
B) To reduce airway inflammation
C) To act as a long-term controller of asthma symptoms
D) To decrease mucus production
,Question 8:
What is a common adverse effect of opioid analgesics?
A) Constipation
B) Diarrhea
C) Hypertension
D) Increased respiratory rate
Question 9:
Which of the following medications is an anticoagulant?
A) Warfarin
B) Aspirin
C) Clopidogrel
D) Acetaminophen
Question 10:
What is the primary therapeutic effect of beta-blockers in treating cardiovascular conditions?
A) Increasing heart rate
B) Decreasing heart rate and blood pressure
C) Increasing cardiac output
D) Reducing blood glucose levels
Question 11:
Which of the following is an antiepileptic drug used to treat generalized tonic-clonic seizures?
A) Diazepam
B) Phenytoin
C) Haloperidol
, D) Lorazepam
Question 12:
What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole?
A) Neutralizing stomach acid
B) Blocking histamine receptors in the stomach
C) Inhibiting the hydrogen-potassium ATPase enzyme in gastric parietal cells
D) Coating the stomach lining to protect against acid
Question 13:
Which of the following is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat
depression?
A) Fluoxetine
B) Amitriptyline
C) Bupropion
D) Duloxetine
Question 14:
A patient is prescribed levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. What is the primary function of this
medication?
A) To replace or supplement thyroid hormone
B) To inhibit thyroid hormone production
C) To block thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
D) To treat hyperthyroidism
Question 15:
Which medication is commonly used as an anticoagulant during surgery?
A) Heparin
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