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PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2024
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST GUARANTEED A+ with rationales
Question 1
Which of the following drug classes is primarily used to lower blood pressure?
A) Beta-blockers
B) Antidepressants
C) Antihistamines
D) ...
PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2024
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST GUARANTEED A+ with rationales
Question 1
Which of the following drug classes is primarily used to lower blood pressure?
A) Beta-blockers
B) Antidepressants
C) Antihistamines
D) Antibiotics
Answer: A) Beta-blockers
Rationale: Beta-blockers reduce heart rate and lower blood pressure by blocking adrenaline.
Question 2
What is the mechanism of action of aspirin?
A) Inhibition of COX enzymes
B) Blockade of calcium channels
C) Stimulation of GABA receptors
D) Inhibition of serotonin reuptake
Answer: A) Inhibition of COX enzymes
Rationale: Aspirin inhibits cyclooxygenase, reducing prostaglandin synthesis.
Question 3
Which medication is contraindicated in patients with a history of asthma?
A) Ibuprofen
B) Aspirin
C) Acetaminophen
D) Naproxen
Answer: B) Aspirin
Rationale: Aspirin can cause bronchospasm in aspirin-sensitive asthma patients.
Question 4
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Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid analgesics?
A) Hypertension
B) Sedation
C) Tachycardia
D) Hyperglycemia
Answer: B) Sedation
Rationale: Opioids depress the CNS, often causing drowsiness.
Question 5
What class of drugs is used to treat hyperlipidemia?
A) ACE inhibitors
B) Statins
C) Benzodiazepines
D) Antihypertensives
Answer: B) Statins
Rationale: Statins inhibit cholesterol synthesis via HMG-CoA reductase.
Question 6
Which medication is an anticoagulant?
A) Warfarin
B) Aspirin
C) Acetaminophen
D) Ibuprofen
Answer: A) Warfarin
Rationale: Warfarin is used to prevent blood clots by inhibiting vitamin K-dependent clotting
factors.
Question 7
What is the primary use of metformin?
A) To lower blood pressure
B) To manage type 2 diabetes
C) To treat bacterial infections
D) To relieve pain
Answer: B) To manage type 2 diabetes
Rationale: Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity.
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Question 8
Which of the following drugs is a proton pump inhibitor?
A) Ranitidine
B) Omeprazole
C) Sucralfate
D) Metoclopramide
Answer: B) Omeprazole
Rationale: Omeprazole inhibits the proton pump in gastric parietal cells, reducing stomach acid
production.
Question 9
Which drug is used to treat anaphylaxis?
A) Diphenhydramine
B) Epinephrine
C) Prednisone
D) Loratadine
Answer: B) Epinephrine
Rationale: Epinephrine rapidly reverses the symptoms of anaphylaxis by acting as a
bronchodilator and vasoconstrictor.
Question 10
What is the mechanism of action of statins?
A) Inhibit bile acid absorption
B) Block cholesterol absorption in the intestine
C) Inhibit HMG-CoA reductase
D) Increase HDL cholesterol levels
Answer: C) Inhibit HMG-CoA reductase
Rationale: Statins block the enzyme crucial for cholesterol synthesis in the liver.
Question 11
Which of the following is a common side effect of corticosteroids?
A) Weight loss
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Bradycardia
D) Diarrhea
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