Pharmacology Test 3 Practice

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Pharmacology Mastery Quiz

Test your knowledge of pharmacology concepts with our comprehensive quiz. Designed for students and professionals alike, this quiz covers a wide range of topics in adrenergics and cholinergics.

With 27 multiple choice and checkbox questions, you'll enhance your understanding of key pharmacological agents and their effects.
Key Features:
- 27 engaging questions
- Focus on adrenergic and cholinergic drugs
- Score tracking to measure your progress

29 Questions7 MinutesCreated by LearningLeaf102

Adrenergics stimulate the _________________.

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Sympathetic Nervous System

What are some examples of adrenergic agonist drugs? (select all that apply)

Epinephrine

Albuterol

Epinephrine

Bethanechol Chloride

Epinephrine is an inotropic agent (True or False)

True

False

Abuterol is a _________ adrenergic agonist.

Beta 1

Beta 2

Alpha 1

Alpha 2

What are the side effects of Albuterol? (select all that apply)

Tremors

Restlessness

Palpitations

Nervousness

What is a contraindication for Epinephrine?

Hypotension

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperglycemia

BPH

Adrenergics respond in the body by ___________. (select all that apply)

Alpha 1 adrenergic agonists are responsible for increasing force of contractions, vasoconstriction and ______.

Decrease blood pressure

Increase bladder relaxation

Pupil constriction

Decrease heart rate

Alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonist are responsible for inhibiting the release of _________.

Epinephrine

Norepinephrine

Renin

Aldosterone

Adrenergic agonists are contraindicated in _________.

Glaucoma

BPH

Cardiac arrhythmias

Hyperglycemia

What is an important nursing intervention for a patient taking an adrenergic agonist drug?

Monitor I&O

Monitor for insomnia

Monitor glucose

Have patient take with food

Alpha blockers can cause __________. (select all that apply)

Orthostatic hypotension

N/V

Bradycardia

Reflux tachycardia

Cholinergic agonist stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. (True or False)

True

False

What affects do cholinergic agonists have on the body? (select all that apply)

Increase peristalsis and secretions

Contract bladder

Dilate pupils

Increase HR and BP

Bethanechol Chloride (Urecholine) is contraindicated in _________.

Asthma

Pregnancy

BPH

Neurogenic bladder

What should you tell the patient about Bethanechol Chloride?

Take with meals

Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals

Do not take with grapefruit juice

Take 30 min before meals

What is the antidote for cholinergic overdose?

Atropine Sulfate

What is the antidote to reverse organophosphate?

Atropine Sulfate

Atropine is used for ______ (select all that apply)

Decrease salivation prior to surgery

Decrease heart rate to treat tachycardia

Dilate pupils for eye exam

Emergency med for anaphylaxis

Tolterodine Tartrate (Detrol) is used to ______.

Treat extrapyramidial syndrome

Decrease blood pressure

Decrease urinary frequency

Antiparkinson drug to help with tremors

Inotropic

Affects contractility of the heart

Chronotropic

Affects contractility of the heart

Dromotropic

Affects contractility of the heart

Morphine Sulfate should be administered slowly. (True or False)

True

False

What signs would you might observe in a patient with suspected lidocaine toxicity? (select all that apply)

Extreme hypertension

Confusion

Hearing impairment

Torsades de Pointes

Epinephrine is a __________. (select all that apply)

Negative chronotropic

Positive inotropic

Negative dromotropic

Positive dromotropic

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