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NSG533|NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Test 1 Week 4 Questions and Answers
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NSG533|NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Test 1 Week4 Questions and Answers
Drug Classifications and Mechanisms (Sample of 50 Questions)
Question 1: Which class of drugs is primarily used to treat hypertension by inhibiting the
conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II?
A) Beta-blockers
B) ACE inhibitors
C) Calcium channel blockers
D) Diuretics
Correct Answer: B
Question 2: Which of the following drugs is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?
A) Diazepam
B) Sertraline
C) Amitriptyline
D) Lorazepam
Correct Answer: B
Question 3: What is the primary action of beta-adrenergic antagonists?
A) Vasodilation
B) Decrease heart rate and blood pressure
C) Increase renal blood flow
D) Enhance bronchodilation
Correct Answer: B
Question 4: Which of the following drugs is a commonly used anticoagulant?
A) Warfarin
B) Metformin
C) Atorvastatin
D) Lisinopril
Correct Answer: A
Question 5: What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?
A) Inhibit the H2 receptors in the stomach
B) Block the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme in the stomach
, C) Neutralize stomach acid
D) Increase gastric mucosal production
Correct Answer: B
Question 6: Which medication is a known antagonist of opioid receptors used to reverse
opioid overdose?
A) Naloxone
B) Methadone
C) Buprenorphine
D) Codeine
Correct Answer: A
Question 7: What class of medication is used to treat type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin
sensitivity?
A) Sulfonylureas
B) Biguanides
C) DPP-4 inhibitors
D) SGLT2 inhibitors
Correct Answer: B
Question 8: Which medication is commonly prescribed for anxiety and belongs to the
benzodiazepine class?
A) Lorazepam
B) Buspirone
C) Fluoxetine
D) Haloperidol
Correct Answer: A
Question 9: The primary action of statins is to:
A) Increase HDL cholesterol levels
B) Decrease LDL cholesterol levels
C) Inhibit platelet aggregation
D) Improve insulin sensitivity
Correct Answer: B
Question 10: Which of the following drugs is used to treat hyperthyroidism by inhibiting
thyroid hormone synthesis?
A) Levothyroxine
B) Methimazole
C) Iodine-131
D) Propylthiouracil
Correct Answer: B
2. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (Sample of 50 Questions)
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