MN553 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY|Tests| Bundle Set

What properties affect the distribution of drugs Answer drug size, charge, chemical structure, pH, molecular size, lipid or water solubility first pass metabolism Answer metabolism by the liver following oral administration Phase 1 reactions Answer Oxidation, reduction, hydrolysis or non-synth...

MN 553 unit 1 questions with correct answers

Charlie is a 65-year-old male who has been diagnosed with hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Doxazosin has been chosen to treat his hypertension because it: Answer Increases peripheral vasoconstriction Decreases detrusor muscle contractility Lowers supine blood pressure more than s...

Causes of drug resistance Answer People not completing their antibiotics/inappropriate use, overuse of broad spectrum ABO's Every ABO class has_____________________ Answer resistance organisms Vaccination with pneumococcal vaccine has Answer decreased resistance Inhibits the biosynthesis o...

Up to 21% of Asians are ultra-rapid 2D6 metabolizers, leading to: Question options: A need to monitor drugs metabolized by 2D6 for toxicity Increased dosages needed of drugs metabolized by 2D6, such as the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Decreased conversion of codeine to morphine ...

Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System Answer Antacids Antidiarrheals Cytoprotective drugs Antiemetics Histamine2 receptor antagonists Prokinetics Proton pump inhibitors Laxative Antacids Answer Action: neutralizes acids in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract Metallic cation + ba...

Ray has been diagnosed with hypertension and an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor is determined to be needed. Prior to prescribing this drug, the NP should assess for: Answer Hypokalemia Impotence ******Decreased renal function Inability to concentrate Which of the following cre...

Dehydration Answer For which complication should you remain alert when a patient is taking any type of diuretic? The patient becomes light-headed and dizzy when moving from a sitting to a standing position. Answer Which symptom indicates too much sodium has been lost when a loop diuretic has been...

Elderly patients who are started on levothyroxine for thyroid replacement should be monitored for: Answer Excessive sedation ******Tachycardia and angina Weight gain Cold intolerance Potentially fatal granulocytopenia has been associated with treatment of hyperthyroidism with propylth...