PCP PHARMACOLOGY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
What are the side effects of ASA? - ANS 1.GI irritation
2.n/v
3.tinnitus,
4.increased risk of bleeding
What are the indications of ASA? - ANS ACS, early treatment of MI, mild pain relief
What are the contraindications of ASA? - ANS 1. Hypersensitivity to ASA/NSAIDS
2. ASA induced asthma
3.Gi irritation
4.GI disorders (bleeding disorders)
5.Pregnancy (especially the 3rd trimester)
6.Children under 15 years old (Reyes Syndrome)
7.Unconscious or unresponsive
What is the MOA of ASA? - ANS inhibits prostaglandins, inhibits the formation of
thromboxane A2, produces analgesia (pain relief)
What is the adult dose and route of ASA? - ANS 160-162mg PO
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, What are the trade names of acetylsalicylic acid? - ANS Aspirin, ASA, Bufferin
What are the indications of nitroglycerin? - ANS Suspected ACS, CHF/pulmonary edema
What is the MOA of nitroglycerin? - ANS Causes relaxation of vascular smooth muscles,
decreases both preload and after load, causes dilation of both arterial and venous blood vessels
What are the contraindications of nitroglycerin? - ANS 1.Systolic BP less than 100mmHg
2.Right sided ventricular infarction (ECG will say STEMI)
3.Pts taking phosphodiesterase inhibitors (ex:viagra)
What are the side effects of nitroglycerin? - ANS 1.n/v
2.headache
3.lightheadedness
4.hypotension
What are the adult dosages and routes or nitroglycerin? - ANS 1. 0.8mg/hr patch
2. 0.4mg SL q min until BP is less than 100
What are the contraindications of naloxone? - ANS 1. None in emergencies
2.Hypersensitivity
What are the adult dosages of naloxone? - ANS 1. 0.05mg IV/IO q 2 min to max of 1mg
2. 2mg IN q 3-5 min max 4mg (one spray in each nare)
3. 0.8mg IM q 5 min max 3.2mg
What are the side effects of naloxone? - ANS 1.Seizures
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
What are the side effects of ASA? - ANS 1.GI irritation
2.n/v
3.tinnitus,
4.increased risk of bleeding
What are the indications of ASA? - ANS ACS, early treatment of MI, mild pain relief
What are the contraindications of ASA? - ANS 1. Hypersensitivity to ASA/NSAIDS
2. ASA induced asthma
3.Gi irritation
4.GI disorders (bleeding disorders)
5.Pregnancy (especially the 3rd trimester)
6.Children under 15 years old (Reyes Syndrome)
7.Unconscious or unresponsive
What is the MOA of ASA? - ANS inhibits prostaglandins, inhibits the formation of
thromboxane A2, produces analgesia (pain relief)
What is the adult dose and route of ASA? - ANS 160-162mg PO
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, What are the trade names of acetylsalicylic acid? - ANS Aspirin, ASA, Bufferin
What are the indications of nitroglycerin? - ANS Suspected ACS, CHF/pulmonary edema
What is the MOA of nitroglycerin? - ANS Causes relaxation of vascular smooth muscles,
decreases both preload and after load, causes dilation of both arterial and venous blood vessels
What are the contraindications of nitroglycerin? - ANS 1.Systolic BP less than 100mmHg
2.Right sided ventricular infarction (ECG will say STEMI)
3.Pts taking phosphodiesterase inhibitors (ex:viagra)
What are the side effects of nitroglycerin? - ANS 1.n/v
2.headache
3.lightheadedness
4.hypotension
What are the adult dosages and routes or nitroglycerin? - ANS 1. 0.8mg/hr patch
2. 0.4mg SL q min until BP is less than 100
What are the contraindications of naloxone? - ANS 1. None in emergencies
2.Hypersensitivity
What are the adult dosages of naloxone? - ANS 1. 0.05mg IV/IO q 2 min to max of 1mg
2. 2mg IN q 3-5 min max 4mg (one spray in each nare)
3. 0.8mg IM q 5 min max 3.2mg
What are the side effects of naloxone? - ANS 1.Seizures
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