Pharmacology 3 Final Exam

Which domain of learning deals with thought and decision making?

• Affective

• Cognitive

• Psychomotor

• Auditory

Which medication is a cholinesterase inhibitor given for dementia?

• Donepezil
• Modafinil

• Memantine
• Theophylline

What is midodrine given for?

• Dementia

• Asthma
• Hypertension
• Orthostatic hypotension

Select all that apply: Which of the following is a symptom of shock?

• Change in level of consciousness

• Pale, cool, clammy skin
• Red, warm, dry skin
• Increased blood pressure

What are adrenergic drugs used for?

• To suppress the parasympathetic nervous system
• To improve memory and cognitive function
• To stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and treat conditions like asthma, hypotension, and cardiac arrest.
• To treat pheochromocytoma

A nurse is planning to give the drug labetalol. Which of the following findings would cause her to hold the medication?

• Presence of a headache

• BP 190/87

• HR of 55

• Blood sugar 140

How do drugs that block beta adrenergic receptors work?

• Decrease cardiac workload, heart rate, and oxygen consumption

• Cause vasoconstriction of peripheral blood vessels

• Regulate the release of acetylcholine

• Inhibit the reuptake of serotonin

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a cholinergic crisis?

• Urinary retention

• Excessive salivation
• Vomiting

• Blurred vision

Which class of medications interact with cholinergic drugs?

• Aminoglycoside antibiotics like neomycin and tobramycin

• Diuretics

• NSAIDs like aspirin

• Penicillins

What class of medication is dicyclomine (Bentyl)?

• Antacid

• H2 blocker

• Proton pump inhibitor

• Anticholinergic