WorksheetsPharm II Exam 1
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 41mins
The 2 divisions of the peripheral nervous system are the somatic and the (a)
What is the primary neurotransmitter of the sympathetic division of the ANS?
Norepi
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Epinepherine
Monoaminoxidase destroys which neurotransmitter?
Norepi
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Epinepherine
Which are s/s of parasympathetic activation? SATA
Inhibit salivation
Pupil constriction
Increased salivation
Bronchodilation
Decreased glucose secretion
What type of receptors are present in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Anticholinergic
Cholinergic
Adrenergic
Excess acetylcholine will lead to activation of which nervous system?
Parasympathetic
Sympathetic
Somatic
Central
Which symptoms occur during a cholinergic crisis? SATA
Emesis
Defecation & Urination
Salivation
Epistaxis
Lacrimation
Sympathomimetic is interchangeable with what terms? SATA
Adrenergic agonist
Adrenergic antagonist
Adrenergic receptor activator
Adrenergic receptor blocker
Which adrenergic receptor increases heart rate and contractility?
Alpha 1 adrenergic receptors
Alpha 2 adrenergic receptors
Beta 1 adrenergic receptors
Beta 2 adrenergic receptors
Beta 3 adrenergic receptors
Which adrenergic receptor causes vasoconstriction and indirectly affects heart rate?
Alpha 1 adrenergic receptors
Alpha 2 adrenergic receptors
Beta 1 adrenergic receptors
Beta 2 adrenergic receptors
Beta 3 adrenergic receptors
Which drug is an atropine antidote?
Pheochromocytoma
Physostigmine
Phentolamine
Parasympathomimetic
Which drugs increase acetylcholine levels by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase? SATA
Donepezil
Rivastigmine
Bethanechol
Galantamine
Which anticholinergic is used to treat Parkinson's?
Dicyclomine
Benztropine
Ipratropium
Scopolamine
Which anticholinergic is used to treat IBS?
Dicyclomine
Benztropine
Ipratropium
Scopolamine
Which drug is an alpha 2 adrenergic agonist that treats HTN and anxiety?
Phenylephrine
Dobutamine
Mirabegron
Clonidine
Which drug is a beta 3 adrenergic agonist that treats overactive bladder?
Phenylephrine
Dobutamine
Mirabegron
Clonidine
Which drugs are alpha 1 adrenergic antagonists that treat HTN and BPH? SATA
Terazosin
Doxazosin
Dopamine
Propanolol
Which drugs is a beta 1 adrenergic antagonist that can't be given to asthma and COPD patients?
Terazosin
Doxazosin
Dopamine
Propanolol
What is an indication for adrenergics epinepherine, norepinepherine, and dopamine?
Pheochromocytoma
Hypertension
Anaphylaxis
Anxiety
What class of drugs activates the sympathetic nervous system? SATA
Adrenergics
Cholinergics
Adrenergic receptor agonists
Sympathomimetics
What physiologic reaction would you expect from a sympathomimetic?
Fight or flight
Rest and digest
Death
What 2 conditions does phentolamine treat?
Too much adrenergic
Pheochromocytoma
Too much cholinergic
Too much acetylcholine
True or False: activation of beta 1 adrenergic receptors directly affects blood pressure
True
False
How does activation of alpha 2 adrenergic receptors affect blood pressure?
Increase- vasoconstriction
Decrease- vasodilation
How does blocking alpha 1 adrenergic receptors affect blood pressure?
Increase- vasoconstriction
Decrease- vasodilation
Unless there is an emergency, what is the preferred route of epinepherine administration?
Rectal
Peripheral IV
NG tube
Central line
The pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease is an insufficient level of _______
GABA
Acetylcholine
Dopamine
Seratonin
Which are causes of muscle spasms? SATA
Medication related
Disease related
Condition related
Emotion related
What is the second line treatment for muscle spasms?
Nonpharmacological treatment
Opioid analgesics
Nonopioid analgesics
Muscle relaxants
Which drug is first line for Parkinson's?
Benztropine
Apomorphine
Amantadine
Levodope-carbidopa
How does Amantadine work?
Activate dopamine receptor cells
Release stored dopamine from other parts of the body
Provides ingredients for dopamine
Block the body from getting rid of dopamine
Which Parkinson's medication can cause constipation and urinary retention?
Levodopa-carbidopa
Benztropine
Apomorphine
Amantadine
What Alzheimer's medication works by lowering the glutamate level in the body?
Amantadine
Entacapone
Memantine
Interferon Beta
Which multiple sclerosis medication is taken cyclically?
Interferon Beta
Glatiramer
Fingolimod
Entacapone
Which muscle spasm medication has a black box warning of hepatotoxicity?
Baclofen
Midazolam
Dantrolene
Onabotulinum
Which muscle spasm medication works by blocking the release of acetylcholine?
Baclofen
Midazolam
Dantrolene
Onabotulinum
Which are onabotulinum indications? SATA
Sweating
Overactive bladder
Lazy eye
Chronic migraines
Which medication is used to treat malignant hyperthermia?
Rocuronium
Dantrolene
Pancuronium
Succinylcholine
Which medication is a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker?
Rocuronium
Dantrolene
Pancuronium
Succinylcholine
Which medication is preferred for intubation and can cause hyperkalemia and fasciculations?
Rocuronium
Dantrolene
Pancuronium
Succinylcholine
These are seizures that occur during pregnancy
Generalized
Absence
Tonic clonic
Eclampsia
What are important teaching points with seizures? SATA
Anti-seizure medications are not safe during pregnancy
Causes are smoking, alcohol, and viruses
Anti-seizure medications must not be stopped abruptly
Anti-seizure medications reduce effectiveness of oral contraceptives
What is the term for solutions damaging to the local tissue?
(a)
This is the creation of red blood cells
Erythropoietin
Leukopoiesis
Thrombopoiesis
Erythropoiesis
What is the cause of pernicious anemia?
B12 deficiency
Iron deficiency
Intrinsic factor deficiency
Erythropoietin deficiency
What should NOT be taken at the same time as ferrous sulfate? SATA
Fluids
Vitamin C
Dairy
Food
What is the reversal agent for Benzodiazepines?
(a)
What drug class is first line for neo-natal seizures?
Succinimide
Barbiturates
Hydantoins
Valproic acid
What drug class has a black box warning of hypotension and dysrhythmias?
Succinimide
Barbiturates
Hydantoins
Valproic acid
What drug class cannot be used in children under 2?
Succinimide
Barbiturates
Hydantoins
Valproic acid
What medication is used to prevent transplant rejection?
Cyclophosphamide
Methotrexate
Doxorubicin
Tamoxifen
What medications work by inhibiting DNA replication? SATA
Cyclophosphamide
Methotrexate
Doxorubicin
Tamoxifen
What drug is abused by athletes to increase oxygen levels?
Filgrastim
Epoetin alfa
Oprelvekin
Cyanocobalamin
What anemia causes are indications for Epoetin alfa? SATA
Cancer
Kidney problem
Trauma
Sickle cell anemia
What drug is given until the neutrophil count is 1500?
Filgrastim
Epoetin alfa
Oprelvekin
Cyanocobalamin
What drug is given until the neutrophil count is 1500?
Filgrastim
Epoetin alfa
Oprelvekin
Cyanocobalamin
What drug classes increase the effects of GABA? SATA
Benzodiazepines
Barbiturates
Muscle relaxants
Hydantoins
A lactate greater than (a) indicates shock
What is the treatment for distributive shock?
Fluids or blood
Inotropic medication
Volume or vasoconstriction
Surgery
Whole blood contains PRBCs, platelets, and (a)
Which crystalloid is hypertonic?
3% saline
LR
NS
0.45% saline
What should be reassessed in a patient with acute anaphylaxis? SATA
Mental status
Lung sounds
Blood pressure
Lactate
What are treatments used for a mild allergic reaction? SATA
Oxygen
Epinephrine
Steroids
Antihistamines
Which medication activates alpha receptors only?
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Phenylephrine
Isoproterenol
Which medication activates beta receptors only?
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Phenylephrine
Isoproterenol
What dose of dopamine increases heart rate and contractility?
Low dose
Medium dose
High dose
None
Which form of epinephrine is used during cardiac arrest?
1:1,000
1:10,000
1:100,000
1:10^9
True or False: LR can be hung with PRBCs using the Y-connector tubing
True
False
What are adverse effects of dopamine? (SATA)
Dysrhythmias
Extravasation
Hemolytic reaction
Tachycardia
What medication would be given with multiple units of blood?
Folic acid
Calcium
Ferrous sulfate
Cyanocobalamin
