PHARMACOLOGY FINAL REVIEW EXAM 265
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025/2026
serotonin - CORRECT ANSWER Alterations in the level of which neurotransmitter
are associated with changes in behavior?
epinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER All of the following
neurotransmitters/neurohormones play a role in mental health except
dopamine and norepinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following
neurotransmitters/neurohormones affect sleep, arousal, and memory?
major depression - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms describes a
substantial psychological, social, and occupational disability in which the person
experiences considerable suffering and a significant change in usual functioning?
dysthymia - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms describes a condition
characterized by a minimal psychological, social, and occupational impairment
that occurs in early childhood to early adulthood?
psychosis - CORRECT ANSWER An individual's inability to recognize reality, a
demonstration of bizarre behaviors, and an inability to deal with life's demands is
known to be suffering from which of the following conditions?
hallucination - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms describes
impairment of the special senses by which the individual perceives in response to
,his or her own inner simulation, that can include beliefs, delusions, feelings,
unfilled wishes, and needs?
delusions - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms describes false beliefs
that are resistant to reasoning?
schizophrenia - CORRECT ANSWER Which condition has symptoms that include
hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and grossly disorganized behavior?
catatonia - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms describes a state of
psychologically induced immobilization, at times interrupted by episodes of
extreme agitation?
CNS stimulants - CORRECT ANSWER All of the following drug classifications are
prescribed for people with temporary emotional problems or anxiety except
alcohol dependence - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following conditions is
Antabuse indicated?
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - CORRECT ANSWER An individual
who possesses an inappropriate degree of inattention, impulsiveness, and
hyperactivity would be diagnosed as having which condition?
learning disability - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms refers to a
group of disorders manifested by difficulties in listening, speaking, reading,
writing, reasoning, or social skills?
,attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - CORRECT ANSWER Which
condition is Ritalin and Adderall indicated to treat?
psychotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following therapies may cause
an individual to experience permanent changes in mood and behavior?
abuse - CORRECT ANSWER Adderall has a high potential for __________; if
prescribed for long periods, a drug dependency may occur.
monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following
antidepressants has dangerous side effects when mixed with certain drugs and
certain foods?
minor tranquilizer - CORRECT ANSWER An anxious or agitated individual would be
prescribed which drug classification to control this behavior?
anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms is used to describe a
state of feeling apprehensive, uneasy, uncertain, or in fear of an unknown or
recognized threat?
sedative - CORRECT ANSWER A drug classification that calms without producing
sleep is known as a
benzodiazepine - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms is used to
describe a drug that does not exert a general central nervous system depressant
effect, but acts as a muscle relaxant, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and hypnotic?
, A. Administer the dose. - CORRECT ANSWER A patient about to receive his
morning dose of digoxin has an apical pulse of 70 beats per minute. What will the
nurse do?
A. Administer the dose.
B. Administer the dose and notify the physician.
C. Check the radial pulse for 1 full minute.
D. Withhold the dose and notify the
A. Hypokalemia; control ventricular response to atrial fibrillation and a derived
from foxglove. Digoxin is the only available cardiac glycoside---positive inotropic---
inhibits sodium potassium pump (adenosine triphosphatase) Sodium and calcium
rise. Cholinergic stimulation via the vague nerve of Parasympathetic nervous
system. ---Negative chronotropic---Negative Dromotropic effect - CORRECT
ANSWER In assessing a patient before administration of a cardiac glycoside, the
nurse knows that what condition can predispose a patient to digitalis toxicity?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hypocalcemia
D. Hypernatremia
B. Decreased heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER While assessing a patient who is
receiving intravenous digitalis, the nurse recognizes that the drug has a negative
chronotropic effect. How would this drug effect be evident in the patient?
A. Increased heart rate
B. Decreased heart rate
C. Decreased conduction
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025/2026
serotonin - CORRECT ANSWER Alterations in the level of which neurotransmitter
are associated with changes in behavior?
epinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER All of the following
neurotransmitters/neurohormones play a role in mental health except
dopamine and norepinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following
neurotransmitters/neurohormones affect sleep, arousal, and memory?
major depression - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms describes a
substantial psychological, social, and occupational disability in which the person
experiences considerable suffering and a significant change in usual functioning?
dysthymia - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms describes a condition
characterized by a minimal psychological, social, and occupational impairment
that occurs in early childhood to early adulthood?
psychosis - CORRECT ANSWER An individual's inability to recognize reality, a
demonstration of bizarre behaviors, and an inability to deal with life's demands is
known to be suffering from which of the following conditions?
hallucination - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms describes
impairment of the special senses by which the individual perceives in response to
,his or her own inner simulation, that can include beliefs, delusions, feelings,
unfilled wishes, and needs?
delusions - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms describes false beliefs
that are resistant to reasoning?
schizophrenia - CORRECT ANSWER Which condition has symptoms that include
hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and grossly disorganized behavior?
catatonia - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms describes a state of
psychologically induced immobilization, at times interrupted by episodes of
extreme agitation?
CNS stimulants - CORRECT ANSWER All of the following drug classifications are
prescribed for people with temporary emotional problems or anxiety except
alcohol dependence - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following conditions is
Antabuse indicated?
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - CORRECT ANSWER An individual
who possesses an inappropriate degree of inattention, impulsiveness, and
hyperactivity would be diagnosed as having which condition?
learning disability - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms refers to a
group of disorders manifested by difficulties in listening, speaking, reading,
writing, reasoning, or social skills?
,attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - CORRECT ANSWER Which
condition is Ritalin and Adderall indicated to treat?
psychotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following therapies may cause
an individual to experience permanent changes in mood and behavior?
abuse - CORRECT ANSWER Adderall has a high potential for __________; if
prescribed for long periods, a drug dependency may occur.
monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following
antidepressants has dangerous side effects when mixed with certain drugs and
certain foods?
minor tranquilizer - CORRECT ANSWER An anxious or agitated individual would be
prescribed which drug classification to control this behavior?
anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms is used to describe a
state of feeling apprehensive, uneasy, uncertain, or in fear of an unknown or
recognized threat?
sedative - CORRECT ANSWER A drug classification that calms without producing
sleep is known as a
benzodiazepine - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms is used to
describe a drug that does not exert a general central nervous system depressant
effect, but acts as a muscle relaxant, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and hypnotic?
, A. Administer the dose. - CORRECT ANSWER A patient about to receive his
morning dose of digoxin has an apical pulse of 70 beats per minute. What will the
nurse do?
A. Administer the dose.
B. Administer the dose and notify the physician.
C. Check the radial pulse for 1 full minute.
D. Withhold the dose and notify the
A. Hypokalemia; control ventricular response to atrial fibrillation and a derived
from foxglove. Digoxin is the only available cardiac glycoside---positive inotropic---
inhibits sodium potassium pump (adenosine triphosphatase) Sodium and calcium
rise. Cholinergic stimulation via the vague nerve of Parasympathetic nervous
system. ---Negative chronotropic---Negative Dromotropic effect - CORRECT
ANSWER In assessing a patient before administration of a cardiac glycoside, the
nurse knows that what condition can predispose a patient to digitalis toxicity?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hypocalcemia
D. Hypernatremia
B. Decreased heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER While assessing a patient who is
receiving intravenous digitalis, the nurse recognizes that the drug has a negative
chronotropic effect. How would this drug effect be evident in the patient?
A. Increased heart rate
B. Decreased heart rate
C. Decreased conduction
