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NURS 530 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

2 goals of antiseizure treatment? Correct Answers 1. Control or
prevent seizures
2. Minimize drug side effects or drug toxicity

2 uses of glucocorticoids? Correct Answers 1. Most important-
reduce inflammation or block immunologic and allergic
responses.
2. Replacement therapy in patients with a malfunctioning
adrenal gland.

2 ways that drugs are transported from the GI tract across cell
membranes? Correct Answers Passive diffusion and active
transport

2nd generation of sulonylureas have a? Correct Answers
Increased DOA

A LABA should never be used without a? Correct Answers
Inhaled corticosteroid

A preferred controller med for asthma or COPD is? Correct
Answers an inhaled corticosteroid (a LABA or a mast cell
stabilizer can be used in conjunction with)

Absorption Correct Answers Describes how the drug leaves its
site of administration.

,Acetaminophen is a __________-acting drug,while NSAIDS are
_________-acting drugs. Correct Answers -centrally (like
narcotics)
-peipherally

Acid related diseases include... Correct Answers Peptic ulcer
disease
GERD
H. pylori infection

Active transport Correct Answers The movement of
moderately-sized molecules across cell membranes on transport
carriers.

Adrenergic Agonists Correct Answers stimulate
SYMPATHETIC nervous system. Norepi and Epi. BEAR IN
THE WOODS
Directly act on alpha1 or beta adrenergic receptors.
Release of stored norepi or inhibit its re-uptake.

Adrenergic ANTAGONISTS (Blockers) block what? Correct
Answers stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (block
the BEAR IN THE WOODS).
Also called Adrenergic antagonists. sympatholytics.
Inhibit, or LYSE, sympathetic neurotransmitters like epi and
norepi

Adrenergic medications are contraindicated in... Correct
Answers cardiac dysrhythmias, HTN, Hyperthyriod, narrow-
angle glaucoma
caution in: anxiety, insomnia, and psych disorders

,Advantage of mixed opioids? Correct Answers Not usually
addictive.

Adverse affects of glitazones? Correct Answers -Cardiac
-Fluid retention (edema, worsen CHF)
-Increase LDLs -Hepatotoxicity (need LFT's to start)

Adverse effects of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors? Correct
Answers -related to the carb breakdown in the intestine and
increased osmosis r/t the increased disaccharides in the colon.
-Abdominal distention, cramping, hyperactive bowel sounds
-Flatulence
-Diarrhea
-Risk for anemia d/t decreased iron absorption
-Hepatotoxicity with long-term use

Adverse Effects of Beta 2 agonists? Correct Answers -Inhaled:
Minimal adverse effects
-Oral: Tachycardia/angina d/t β1 in ♥ / tremors d/t β2 in skeletal
muscle

Adverse effects of dopamine agonists? Correct Answers
Orthostatic hypotension Psychosis
Sleep attacks
Daytime sleepiness Dyskinesias
Nausea

Adverse effects of dopaminergics? Correct Answers
Dyskinesias
Discoloration of sweat & urine

, Nausea
drowsiness
Orthostatic hypotension
Psychosis
Activation of malignant melanoma

Adverse effects of GLP1? Correct Answers -Pancreatitis
(check pancreatic enzymes if abdominal pain present)
-GI disturbances
-Does not cause hypoglycemia

Adverse effects of inhaled corticosteroids? Correct Answers
Dysphasia, candidiasis, bone loss

Adverse effects of thyroid supplements? Correct Answers -
Hyperthyroidism (anxiety, tachycardia, palpitations, increased
appetite, heat intolerance, fever, diaphoresis, and weight loss)

Adverse effects of xanthene derivitives? Correct Answers -
Cp450 metabolism
-GI side effects
-Need to monitor drug levels for toxicity
-cardiac arrhythmia-VT

Adverse effects with Lithium are related to? Correct Answers
Low therapeutic index and the severity and frequency of adverse
reactions are directly related to the serum levels. Must check
lithium levels frequently, along with sodium levels (Lithium is a
salt and affects salt absorption) and thyroid (can cause
hypothyroid) T4 and TSH.

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