GALEN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 YEAR 2024/2025 NEWEST!!
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED.
What do the Alpha 1 Receptors of
the SNS do? Blood vessels -
Increases blood pressure and
circulation
What do the Alpha 2 Receptors
of the SNS do? Inhibits
Epinephrine - vasodilation and
reduced bp
What do Beta 1 receptors of the
SNS do?
Stimulation - Increased HR and
Myocardial Contractility
What do Beta 2 receptors of the
SNS do? Relaxation -
Bronchodilation
What do adrenergic agonists
do? Stimulate SNS and increase
perfusion
What does epinephrine do?
Stimulates A1, B1, and B2 = increased
bp/hr, bronchodilation
What are the uses of Epinephrine?
,ABC - Anaphylaxis, bronchospasms,
cardiogenic shock/cardiac arres
What are side effects of epinephrine?
N/V, HA, hypo/hyperglycemia
"You don't look so good" -
Sweating, dizziness, pallor
"Amped up" - Agitation,
insomnia, restlessness
What are contraindications of
epinephrine?
Glaucoma, dysrhythmias
What should the nurse know to monitor when administering
epinephrine?
VS, I&O, Glucose
How would the nurse know that the patient correctly
understands how to use their epipen? I will inject it
into my outer thigh then massage the injection site
for 10 seconds
What do adrenergic antagonists do? Block SNS
receptors and decrease perfusion
What is Atenolol used to treat? Hypertension,
angina, tachycardia, MI
What are SE/AR of Atenolol?
Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, n&d, ED,
dyspnea, hypotension, HF
,What conditions contraindicate beta
blockers?
COPD, Asthma, Bradycardia
What should the nurse teach the patient about Atenolol?
Monitor VS, No NSAIDs, taper over 1-2 weeks, prepare
men for potential ED symptoms
What do Cholinergic Agonists do?
Stimulate the PNS by mimicing ACH -
wet, moist, and mucousy
What is Bethanechol used to treat?
Urinary retention
What are side effects of Cholinergic Agonists?
Increased saliva, blurred vision, increased peristalsis
(N&V, diarrhea, abdominal cramps)
What are adverse reactions to cholinergic agonists?
Tachycardia, hypotension
After administering bethanachol, what would the nurse monitor for?
Urine output of >1500mL/day
What is the most important thing a patient can know about taking
bethanochol?
Report bronchospasms
What does Pilocarpine do?
Constricts the pupil, which promotes drainage of aqueous humor.
Used for glaucoma.
What do Cholinergic
Antagonists do?
, Block PNS, dry you out
What is Atropine used for?
Preop med - decrease saliva
What are the SE of Anticholinergics?
HA, drowsiness, DRY- Blurred vision, dry
mouth/skin, decreased sweat, constipation
What is a contraindication of Anticholinergics?
Glaucoma
What is Benzotropine used for?
Parkinson's
What is a contraindication
of Benzotropine?
Tardive Dyskinesia,
Myasthenia Gravis
What is Tolterodine
Tartrate used for?
Decrease urinary
frequency
What is Parkinson's diseas?
A chronic and progressive
dopamine/ach balance
What is Carbidopa and
Levodopa used for? Anti-
Parkinson's dopamine
replacement
