100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
(GCU) BIO-330 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology - Final Exam Review $12.49   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

(GCU) BIO-330 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology - Final Exam Review

 10 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • NURSING PROGRAM
  • Institution
  • NURSING PROGRAM

(GCU) BIO-330 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology - Final Exam Review (GCU) BIO-330 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology - Final Exam Review (GCU) BIO-330 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology - Final Exam Review

Preview 3 out of 23  pages

  • August 29, 2024
  • 23
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Unknown
  • NURSING PROGRAM
  • NURSING PROGRAM
avatar-seller
rocky11
BIO-330




Pathophysiology & Pharmacology




FINAL EXAM REVIEW




©GCU 2024/2025

,1. Question: Which of the following is the primary
mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors in hypertension
management?
- A) Inhibition of aldosterone secretion
- B) Inhibition of angiotensin II formation
- C) Dilation of blood vessels
- D) Increase in myocardial contractility

Answer: B) Inhibition of angiotensin II formation
Rationale: ACE inhibitors block the conversion of
angiotensin I to angiotensin II, leading to vasodilation and reduced
blood pressure.


2. Question: A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) is prescribed a long-acting beta-agonist. Which of
the following medications would likely be given?
- A) Albuterol
- B) Salmeterol
- C) Ipratropium
- D) Montelukast

Answer: B) Salmeterol

©GCU 2024/2025

, Rationale: Salmeterol is a long-acting beta-agonist used for
the management of COPD.


3. Question: Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in
the development of the "fight or flight" response?
- A) Acetylcholine
- B) Serotonin
- C) Norepinephrine
- D) Dopamine

Answer: C) Norepinephrine
Rationale: Norepinephrine is a key neurotransmitter that
mediates the sympathetic nervous system's response to stress.


4. Question: In diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which electrolyte
imbalance is commonly observed?
- A) Hyperkalemia
- B) Hypokalemia
- C) Hypernatremia
- D) Hypomagnesemia

Answer: A) Hyperkalemia



©GCU 2024/2025

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller rocky11. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

80202 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$12.49
  • (0)
  Add to cart