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WorksheetsPharmacology 2 Exam 3
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following is not a physiologic function of the endocrine system
Travels in the blood stream
Utilizes hormones
Fast onset
Duration is long
Which is an example of positive feedback system at work
Uterus contraction with Oxytocin during pregnancy
Insulin release from the pancreas after eating a meal
Luteinizing hormone releasing hormone during menstruation
Thyrotropin releasing hormone stimulating the thyroid
Select all the hormones that have the appropriate response associated with them
Luteinizing hormone- testosterone production in males
Thyroid stimulating hormone- Thyroid hormone release
Antidiuretic hormone- Water retention
Adrenocorticotropic hormone- Water retention
Follicle -stimulating hormone- Ovulation in females
Which medication is associated with the treatment of Diabetes Insipidus
DDAVP or vasopressin
Fluid Restriction
Regular Insulin IV
Clonidine
Which is the 1st SCIP
Prophylactic antibiotic received within one hour prior to surgical incision
Appropriate prophylactic antibiotic selected for surgical patients consistent with current guidelines
Surgery patients with appropriate hair removal
colorectal surgery patients with appropriate hair removal
What is SCIP 4?
Cardiac surgery patients with controlled 6 AM postoperative blood glucose < 200mg/dL on Post op Day 1 and Post op Day 2
Surgery patients with appropriate hair removal
Prophylactic antibiotic discontinued within 24 hours after the end of surgery
Prophylactic antibiotic received within one hour prior to surgical incision
Which of the following is not a hormone that is excreted by the anterior pituitary
Human Growth Hormone
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Oxytocin
Luteinizing Hormone
Which tissue does thyroid hormone not increase oxygen consumption in
Brain
Heart
Kidneys
Intestinal tract
What is the precursor of all corticosteroids
Mineralocorticoids
Glucocorticoids
Adrogens
Cholesterol
Select all the normal endocrine functions with appropriate tissue
Zona fasciculata- Glucocorticoids
Zona Reticularis- Androgens and Estrogens
Zona Glomerulosa- Androgens and Estrogens
Parathyroid- Parathyroid hormone
Anterior Pituitary- Arginine Vasopressin
What is the onset of Regular insulin? Why does insulin last so long?
30 minutes; It is tightly bound to tissue receptors
1 hour; It has a slow release within the body
30 minutes; It has a slow release within the body
2 hours; It is tightly bound to tissue receptors
What is the intra-operative glucose control level needed to be maintained? Does general anesthesia mask Hypoglycemia?
140-150 mg/dl; No
180-200 mg/dl; No
180-200 mg/dl; Yes
150- 160 mg/dl; Yes
Which of the following is a common side effect of SGLT2 inhibitors
Decrease in blood glucose
UTI risk
Liver failure
Pancreatic necrosis
Which of the following oral hypoglycemic agents does not cause hypoglycemia
Glyburide
Metformin
Repaglinide
Exenatide
Which is an associated complication with Type 1 diabetes more than type 2 diabetes
Ketoacidosis
Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome
Obesity
High, resistant to suppression of glucagon
Mrs. Smith is 82 year old, that has been living with Diabetes type 2 for 20 years; she is insulin dependent and requires Lantus and Novolog injection. She also has neuropathy bilaterally in the lower extremities. What time should she be scheduled for a Cholecystectomy? What type of Anesthetic would you perform
Any time is good; General Anesthesia with an ETT
First case in the morning; LMA general Anesthesia
Afternoon case; Regional Anesthesia with General ETT
First case in the Morning; General anesthesia ETT
How far in advance should Metformin be stopped prior to surgery?
24 hours prior
Day of surgery prior
48 hours prior
7 days prior
Select all the true statements regarding hyperparathyroidism and Anesthesia requirements
Lower the MAC requirements
Administer Lasix 40 to 80mg IV Q 2-4 hours
Administer Thiazide diuretics 10 mg to 15 mg Q 8 hours
Administer isotonic fluids
Prepare for hypotension
Increase in thyroid hormone all of the following occur with in the body except
Basal Metabolic Rate
Increase Oxygen consumption
Increase Carbon Dioxide production
Decrease Carbon Dioxide production
How much hydrocortisone is given for exogenous steroids stress dose? When do you re-dose?
100 mg IM; Q 5 hours
100 mg IV; Q 8 hours
50 mg IV; Q 8 hours
100 mg IM; Q 5 hours
What is important to monitor in patients with Cushing Syndrome select all that apply
Body position
Tears and tissue breakdown
A stress response intra-operatively
Monitor metabolic acidosis
Select all that apply as management of thyroid storm
Administration of Fluids
Propranolol 10 to 40 mg
Esmolol infusion
Meperidine (25mg-50mg)
Levothyroxine 200 to 300 mcgs IV over 5 to
Major complication of myxedema coma are all of the following except
Hypoventilation
Hypothermia
Hypotension
Hypernatremia
Which of the following medications is the equivalent dose of 100 mg Hydrocortisone
Cortisone 50 mg
Prednisone 75 mg
Methylprednisolone 40 mg
Dexamethasone 4 mg
Mr. Williams has been in the ICU for 3 weeks and has developed SIADH; he is heading to the OR for an IND of a lower extremity. His sodium level is 130 meQ/L and his potassium is 4.8 meQ/L. Which is NOT an appropriate treatment?
Loop Diuretics
Demeclocycline
Loop Diuretics
IV hypertonic fluid administered over 20 minutes
What is the definition of a seizure
Finite episode of brain dysfunction resulting from abnormal discharge of cerebral neurons
Single or multiple myoclonic muscle jerks
A series of tonic-clonic without recovery of consciousness between attacks
Impaired consciousness, sometimes with automatisms, loss of postural tone
What is the percentage of patients that will be free of seizures on one medication therapy
70%
60%
50%
40%
A majority of the antiepileptic's are enzyme inducers except which medication
Valproic Acid
Gabapentin
Phenytoin
Carbamazepine
Which of the following medications follows zero order kinetics, and has ADH secretion as a side effect
Phenytoin
Carbamazepine
Valproic acid
Lamotrigine
True or False: Valproic acid is a enzyme inhibitor-metabolism of phenytoin is slowed, causes Phenobarbital plasma concentration increase by 50%
True
False
Mr. Rodriguez has been on phenytoin for 13 years following a car accident that has left with increase partial seizures. What does the SRNA expect with anesthetic medications requirements?
Increase requirement because phenytoin is a potent enzyme inducer
Decrease requirements because phenytoin is a potent enzyme inhibitor
No change in medication requirements
Increase in non-depolarizing medication only because they have CYP enzymatic properties
Which statement regarding Parkinson's treatment is true
All medications are palliative
Dopamine medication crosses the blood brain barrier
Dopamine acts as the principal excitation neurotransmitter
Parkinson's medication have very little neurological side effects
Which is not a side effect of Levodopa
Nausea/ Vomiting
Dyskinesia
Urinary Metabolites
Hypertension
Which enzymes are responsible for breaking down Levodopa
Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT)
Peripheral Decarboxylase
CYP 3A4
Ester Hydrolysis
Select all that apply utilized to treat status epilepticus
IV glucose
Lorazepam IV
Continuous infusion of Levetiracetam
Propofol Infusion if severe
Phyentoin infusion if severe
Which of the following is not a side effect of doxapram
Hypertension
Tachycarida
Cardiac dysrhythmia
Decrease in body temperature
What is the dose of Caffeine for a Post dural puncture headache?
75-300 mg
25 mg/kg
2.5-5.0 mg/kg IV
200-450 mg
Which statement regarding Amphetamine is false
Amphetamine is a powerful CNS stimulant
It acts as sympathomimetic peripherally
Indirect acting agent similar to ephedrine
Increase the release of dopamine and increase stimulatory neurotransmitters via inducing re-uptake via MAO.
Cocaine has which cellular property
Hell of a drug
Inhibition of Serotonin re-uptake
Inhibition of NE re-uptake
Inhibition of Dopamine re-uptake
Select all that apply regarding Ethanol
Aspirin inhibits gastric ADH increasing levels of ethanol in blood
Ethanol follows zero order kinetics about 120 mg/hour
Ethanol follows zero order kinetics about 60 mg/hour
Acute ingestion decreases MAC requirements
Chronic ingestion causes enzyme induction
Baclofen is an agonist of what receptor? What should not be used in conjunction with Baclofen?
GABA-B; Neuromuscular blocking agents
GABA-B; There is not limitation, less Neuromuscular blocking agent should be used
NMDA; Neuromuscular blocking agents
NMDA; There is not limitation, less Neuromuscular blocking agent should be used
Cyclobenzaprine is similar to what class of medication
Tricyclic acids
SSRI's
Anti Parkinson's medication
Benzodiazepines
What is the elimination half time of Dantrolene
5-8 hours
4-7 hours
8 to 10 hours
2 hours
Which statement regarding Statins is false
Liver toxicity in a dose related fashion
Several factors can inhibit statin catabolism: age, hepatic dysfunction
Increase HDL by 10 %
Statins are major function is within the liver, but are not metabolized in the liver
Which class of medication has the highest incidences of orthostatic hypotension
Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors
Which enzyme that naturally occurs is required to breakdown free norepinephrine and serotonin
Monoamine Oxidase (MAO)
COMT
CYP 3A5
Transferase COMT
Which of the following Serotonin receptors is a ligand-gated Na and K cation channel? What is the major secondary cellular messenger of serotonin receptors
5-HT1; cAMP
5-HT3; cAMP
5-HT5; DAG, IP3
5-HT6; DAG, IP3
Which two serotonin receptors are inhibitory
5-HT1
5-HT2
5-HT6
5-HT5
Which of the following SSRI's when combined with another antidepressant with most likely cause serotonin syndrome
Fluoxetine
Sertraline
Paroxetine
Fluvoxamine
Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of Serotonin syndrome
Altered mental status
Clonus
Hypothermia
Hyperthermia
Which statement regarding Tricyclic antidepressants is false
Cardiovascular and CNA side effects limit their use
Narrow therapeutic level
Taper off over 4 weeks to avoid withdrawal symptoms
Takes 4 to 5 weeks to become effective
Select the appropriate symptom of TCA (Tricyclic Antidepressant) overdose with the appropriate treatment
Seizures- Phenytoin
Ventricular cardiac dysrhytmias- Lidocaine
Heart block- Isoproterenol
Hypotension- Sympathomimetics
Anticholinergic syndrome- Physostigmine
Which of the following is NOT a complication of anticholinergic syndrome
Constipation
Mydriasis
Convulsions
Bradycardia
Chronic treatment of Tricyclic antidepressants can lead to all of the following except
Down regulation of Beta adrenergic receptors
Adrenergic receptors may be desensitized
Catecholamine store may be depleted
Utilization of regular dose sympathomimetic will elicit an exaggerated response
Select of the side effects associated with MAOI
Sedation
Insomnia
Impotence
Hepatitis
Hypertension
True or False: While taking Phenelzine [It's a MAOI] the patient has to have a tyramine restriction, because it can cause extreme hypertension.
True
False
Mrs. Smith is coming for a Lap- Cholecystectomy she has a history of Schizophrenia and is taking Chlorpromazine, which has recently been increased in dose within the last 3 days. This is the first time she has anesthesia as well. 20 minutes after induction her ETCO2 is 53 and climbing, her temperature is 40 degrees Celsius; She has normal pupils, pallor, and lead-pipe rigidity. What has happened?
Malignant hyperthermia
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Anticholinergic syndrome
Serotonin syndrome
Which Anxiolytic is utilized to treat generalized anxiety disorder? Which is the most potent anxiolytic?
Diazepam; Lorazepam
Midazolam; Diazepam
Lorazepam; Midazolam
Diazepam; Midazolam
Which Diuretics can be utilized in conjunction with Lithium
You cannot use diuretics
Thiazide Diuretics
Loop Diuretics
Potassium sparing diuretics
Which of the following is not a side effect of Lithium
Polydipsia
Polyuria
SA node dysfunction
Galactorrhea and gynecomastia
What drug would be prolonged in a patient on a Lithium regiment?
Lisinopril
Rocuronium
Meteoprolol
Aspirin
Select all that apply; MAO-B Inhibitors work best when combined with?
Levodopa
Dopamine
Carbidopa
Benserazide
COMT inhibitors [Tolcapone]
Which of the following is not a side effect of anti-psychotic drugs
Extrapyramidal effects
Sedation
Hypothermia
Increased seizure threshold
Which opioid has higher chance of causing serotonin syndrome
Demerol
Morphine
Fentanyl
Hydromorphone
Which of the following is not an effect of Cannabis
Analgesia
Vomiting
Bronchoconstriction
Inflammation
Which is receptor is associated with long term treatment of pain and N/V
CB1
CB2
D9THC
D1THCb2
What does garlic, ginger, ginkgo biloba, ginseng all have in common
Increase platelet aggregation
Decrease Platelet function
Increase anti-coagulation
Increases coagulation
What does Kava-Kava and valerian have in common
Potentiates benzo
Potentiates increase bleeding
Potentiates Warfarin
Potentiates CYP 450
Which herbal medication induces CYP 450
St. John Worts
Ginseng
Ginkgo
Ephedra
What phase does anti-tumor antibiotics work on? Which is a anti-tumor antibiotic?
G1, S, G2, M; Cyclophosphamide
G1, S, G2; Doxorubicin
G1, S, G2; Bleomycin
S only; Dactinomycin
Alkylating agents work on what phase of the cell cycle? Which of the following is an alkylating agent that requires fluid intake?
G1, S, M; Mechlorethamine
G1, S, G2, M; Methotrexate
G1, S, G2, M; Cyclophosphamide
S, G2, M; Bisulfan
What is the most common limiting factor of all chemotherapeutic medications
Myelosuppression
Peripheral neuropathy
Renal Toxicities
Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis
Which medication do give diuretics and fluids with
Cisplatin
Fluorouracil
Doxorubicin
Bleomycin
Which chemotherapy medication has a side effect of heart failure with a non-productive cough in 2% of patients that is fatal after 3 weeks
Doxorubicin
Cisplatin
Methotrexate
Vincritine
Which sub classification of chemotherapeutic medications has a side effect of SIADH and a possibility of laryngeal nerve paralysis with hoarseness
Vinca Alkaloids
Nitrosoureas
Alkyl Sulfonates
Nitrogen Mustards
Which of the following is a operative risk factor for surgical site infection
Age
Nutrition status
Diabetes
Skin antisepsis
What is the correct step for the general approach to antimicrobial therapy
Suspect infection; Culture suspected sites; Gram stain; Identification; Susceptibilities
Culture suspected sites; Gram stain; suspect infection; indetification; susceptibilities
Susceptibilities; Gram stain; Suspect infection; identification; culture suspected sites
Gram stain; Culture suspected sites; identification; suspected infection; susceptibilities
Prophylactic antibiotics should be given to what patients, select all that apply
Cancer Patients
Patients on immunosuppressive therapy
Patient having surgery
Patients coming for surgical check up
Normal Flora within CO2 rich environments are part of the HACEK organisms which of the following are part of that group. Select all that apply
Haemophilus
Actinobacillus
Kingella
Klebsiella
Staphylococcus aureus
Which definition is INCORRECT
Super-infection: infection occurring after or on top of an earlier infection, especially following treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Resistance: occurs when bacteria change in a way that reduces the effectiveness of drugs, chemicals, or other agents designed to cure or prevent infections
Anaphylaxis- Immediate IgE or delayed T cell mediated response with no prior exposure
Anaphylactoid- Immediate IgE or Delayed T cell mediated response with no prior exposure
Which of the following is not a ESKAPE pathogen (Resistant Bacteria)
Enterococcus faecium
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Cardiobacterium
Which statement regarding prevention of antibiotic resistance is true
Treat colonization or contamination
Use of broad spectrum agents is most appropirate
Utilization of any dose is appropriate
Use the shortest effective duration of therapy
What is the mechanism of action of all beta-lactams
Bind to the bacterial ribosome at 30s subunit leading to misreading of gentic coding.
Inhibition of transpeptidases, inhbiting crossl inking of peptidoglycan in the cell-wall leading to autolysis and cell death
Inhibit DNA topioisomerases leading to break down in DNA and death of the bacterial cell
Bind to the bacterial ribosome (30s subunit) leading to misreading of genetic code which causes incorrect protein formation
Select all the clinical physiologic responses seen in an allergic response
Hypotension
Bronchoconstricition
Decreased ETCO2
Flushing or uticaria
Constipation
Which physiologic structure is responsible for a anaphylaxis
IgE response
T-cell
Histamine
Mast Cell
Select all the antibiotics that potentiate neuromuscular blocking agents?
Ampicillin/Sublactam
Vancomycin
Gentamicin
Clindamycin
Ceftriaxone
Which of the following antibiotics cross the blood brain barrier?
Certriaxone, Cefotaxime
Oxacillin, Dicloxacillin
Cefuroxime
Meropenem, Doripenem
Linezolid, Tedizolid
Which medications below does NOT inhibit CYP450 enzymes
Fluconazole
Azithromycin
Ritanovir
Levofloxacin
What is the first choice for a GU case
Ancef (Cefazolin)
Clindamycin
Vancomycin
Levofloxacin
What is the secondary choice of antibiotics for cardiac surgery. Select all that apply
Ancef (Cefazolin)
Clindamycin
Vancomycin
Ampicillin/ Sublactam
In an orthopedic clean operation of the hand, knee, foot. Not involving implantation of foreign objects should get what type of antibiotics?
None
Ancef (Cefazolin)
Clindamycin
Vancomycin
Which of the following antibiotics prolongs bleeding? Select all that apply
Cefamandole
Cefotetan
Carboxypenicillin
Metronidazole
Tigecycline
Select all the antibiotics that utilize inhibition of transpeptidases leading to inhibiting cross linking of peptidoglycan in the cell wall of bacteria
Oxacillin
Cefazolin
Cefoxotin
Meropenem
Gentamicin
Which of the following antibiotics binds to the bacterial ribosome 30S subunit causing misreading of genetic code. Select all that apply
Gentamicin
Cefazolin
Tetracycline
Linezolid
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
What medication of antivirals inhibit DNA reverse transcriptase enzyme and prevent viral DNA from becoming part of the host cell. Select all that apply
Abacavir
Efavirernze
Raltegravir
Amphotericin
Which topical antiseptic kills 90% of normal flora for 6-8 hours
Alcohol
Chlorahexadine
Iodophors
Ethyl alcohol
Which statement regarding the thyroid is false
Hyperthyroidism there is low TSH, high T3 and T4
Hypothyroidism there is high TSH, low T3 and T4
Hypothyroidism causes increased minute ventilation
Hyperthyroidism causes hypertension
What medication from the antimycobacterial drugs [TB regiment] has the potential to deflorniate Volatile anesthetics
Rifampin
Isoniazid
Pyrazinamide
Ethambutol
What is the most common side effect of prophylactic antibiotic therapy?
Pseudomembranous Colitis
Super-infection
Microbial resistance
Diarrhea
Which antibiotic inhibit topoisomerase
Tetracycline
Gentamicin
Ciprofloxacin
Trimethoprim/ Sulfamethoxazole
