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NSG 6005 WEEK 6 Pharmacology Mock Exam Question and Answers [100% Correct] UPDATED!! What is the primary reason for monitoring blood glucose levels when prescribing a thiazide diuretic? a) Thiazides can cause hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance. b) Thiazides decrease blood glucose l...

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NSG 6005 WEEK 6 Pharmacology Mock
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What is the primary reason for monitoring blood glucose levels when prescribing a thiazide diuretic?

a) Thiazides can cause hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance.

b) Thiazides decrease blood glucose levels.

c) Thiazides can elevate glucose levels due to reduced insulin sensitivity.

d) Thiazides improve insulin secretion.



Which of the following is the best reason for avoiding beta-blockers in asthmatic patients?

a) Beta-blockers can cause bronchoconstriction by blocking beta-2 receptors.

b) Beta-blockers cause excessive vasodilation.

c) Beta-blockers increase airway inflammation.

d) Beta-blockers stimulate beta-2 receptors, worsening asthma.



What is the primary mechanism of action for angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?

a) ACE inhibitors increase bradykinin levels to lower blood pressure.

b) ACE inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin II to angiotensin I.

c) ACE inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, reducing
vasoconstriction.

d) ACE inhibitors enhance sodium reabsorption in the kidneys.



When prescribing digoxin, which of the following lab tests should be monitored to prevent toxicity?

a) Serum potassium levels.

b) Serum sodium levels.

c) Creatinine clearance levels.

d) Serum calcium levels.


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, What is the common side effect associated with calcium channel blockers?

a) Dry mouth.

b) Peripheral edema.

c) Constipation.

d) Bradycardia.



Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of warfarin?

A) Warfarin inhibits platelet aggregation.

B) Warfarin enhances fibrinolysis.

C) Warfarin activates antithrombin III.

D) Warfarin inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting factors.



In which patient population should the use of NSAIDs be limited?

a) Patients with diabetes.

b) Patients with a history of peptic ulcers.

c) Patients with hypertension.

d) Patients with hyperlipidemia.



What is the reason for combining levodopa with carbidopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease?

a) To increase dopamine production in the brain.

b) To decrease levodopa absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.

c) To reduce the adverse effects of dopamine in the brain.

d) To prevent peripheral conversion of levodopa to dopamine.



Which class of medication is commonly prescribed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

a) Alpha-1 adrenergic blockers.

b) Beta-blockers.


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