NURS 251 PHARMACOLOGY 2024 FINAL EXAM-PORTAGE
LEARNING COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1:
Which of the following drugs is a beta-blocker used primarily for managing
cardiovascular conditions? A) Metoprolol B) Lisinopril C) Furosemide D)
Warfarin
Question 2:
What is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors like enalapril? A)
Block beta-adrenergic receptors B) Inhibit the conversion of angiotensin
I to angiotensin II C) Inhibit calcium channels D) Increase renal excretion
of sodium
Question 3:
Which medication is commonly prescribed to reduce cholesterol levels by
inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase? A) Amlodipine B) Metformin C)
Atorvastatin D) Clopidogrel
Question 4:
A patient with asthma is prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid. What is the
primary purpose of this medication? A) Reduce inflammation in the
airways B) Relax bronchial smooth muscles C) Thin the mucus in the
airways D) Block histamine receptors
Question 5:
Which of the following antibiotics is a macrolide commonly used to treat
respiratory tract infections? A) Azithromycin B) Amoxicillin C) Ciprofloxacin
D) Doxycycline
,Question 6:
What is the most common side effect of opioid analgesics like morphine?
A) Hypertension B) Constipation C) Diarrhea D) Hyperactivity
Question 7:
Which antidiabetic drug works by increasing insulin sensitivity in muscle
and adipose tissue? A) Metformin B) Glipizide C) Insulin glargine D)
Sitagliptin
Question 8:
What is the primary therapeutic use of proton pump inhibitors like
omeprazole? A) Relieve symptoms of allergies B) Reduce gastric acid
secretion C) Increase gastrointestinal motility D) Treat constipation
Question 9:
Which medication is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to
treat depression? A) Fluoxetine B) Amitriptyline C) Bupropion D)
Duloxetine
Question 10:
For which condition is the use of nitrates such as nitroglycerin most
appropriate? A) Hypertension B) Angina pectoris C) Asthma D) Epilepsy
Question 11:
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of loop diuretics like
furosemide? A) Hyperkalemia B) Hypokalemia C) Hypertension D)
Hypercalcemia
Question 12:
, Which medication is an anticoagulant that works by inhibiting vitamin K-
dependent clotting factors? A) Warfarin B) Heparin C) Aspirin D)
Clopidogrel
Question 13:
Which drug class does amlodipine belong to? A) Beta-blockers B) ACE
inhibitors C) Calcium channel blockers D) Diuretics
Question 14:
What is the primary action of benzodiazepines like diazepam? A) Increase
norepinephrine release B) Enhance the effect of GABA at the GABA-A
receptor C) Inhibit dopamine receptors D) Block serotonin reuptake
Question 15:
Which medication is often used to treat hypothyroidism? A) Methimazole B)
Levothyroxine C) Propylthiouracil D) Hydrocortisone
Question 16:
Which class of drugs does metformin belong to? A) Sulfonylureas B)
Biguanides C) Thiazolidinediones D) DPP-4 inhibitors
Question 17:
What is a common side effect of the antipsychotic drug haloperidol? A)
Weight loss B) Extrapyramidal symptoms C) Hyperactivity D) Insomnia
Question 18:
Which medication is a glucocorticoid used to reduce inflammation in
various conditions? A) Ibuprofen B) Acetaminophen C) Prednisone D)
Naproxen
Question 19:
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