BIOD 351/ BIOD351 MODULE 3|
PHARMACOLOGY | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
GRADED A+ | 100% CORRECT |VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | PORTAGE LEARNING | LATEST
2026/ 2027
Which drug has no anti-inflammatory action and is ineffective in treating
an acute gout attack?
- Correct Answer -allopurinol
What patient education tips are important for patients taking uricosuric
agents?
- Correct Answer --report any changes in urine output or pain/discomfort
with urination
-drink plenty of fluids (3000 cc per day)
-Restrict high purine foods particularly in early therapy
Patients on colchicine should be monitored for deficiency in which
vitamin?
- Correct Answer -vitamin B12
Uricosuric agents like sulfinpyrazone or probenecid mechanism of action
is ___.
,- Correct Answer -competitively inhibits renal tubular reabsorption of uric
acid increasing excretion and reducing serum urate levels
___ is the inability of opposing muscle groups to move in a coordinated
manner. The two types include ___, which is a single, prolonged
contraction, and ____, which is multiple, rapidly repeated contractions.
- Correct Answer -Spasticity; tonic; clonic
What patient education tips would you provide to someone who is newly-
prescribed a centrally acting muscle relaxant?-
- Correct Answer --Take precautions against falls
-Report side effects that could indicate liver failure, nausea, vomiting,
yellowed skin/eyes, changes in urine color
-Avoid alcohol or other depressants
A patient, who has diabetes mellitus, has been prescribed baclofen for
muscle spasticity after injury. What special instruction would you give to
this patient?
- Correct Answer -Monitor blood glucose for hyperglycemia.
Inspiration of oxygen from the environment is caused by contraction of
_______. This results in expansion of the dimensions within the thoracic
cavity and ____ lung air pressure causing air to fill the lungs.
- Correct Answer -external intercostals and diaphragm; decreased
,The usual volume of air inhaled/exhaled in one breath is called
- Correct Answer -tidal volume
The maximum volume that can be exhaled during forced breathing is
called
- Correct Answer -vital capacity
Which of the following is/are true about colds?
- Correct Answer –
-The viruses that cause colds are airborne droplets which can be
transmitted in a variety of ways.
-You can be infected with a cold by touching a contaminated surface.
-Cold viruses may cause a fever (particularly in young children) and
symptoms are often treated with OTC medications.
Antibiotics should always be prescribed for individuals who have
frequent colds to prevent secondary bacterial infection.
False
Mac, age 2, has a cough and nasal congestion due to an upper
respiratory infection. Mac visits Dr. Merry because he has begun to
wheeze. Mac's mother is concerned that he might have asthma and
require corticosteroids.
, After assessment, Dr. Merry ordered pseudoephedrine liquid 5cc PO q4-
6h prn. He instructs Mac's mother to call if her child develops any of the
following side effects
- Correct Answer --nausea and/or vomiting
-nervousness, restlessness
-blurred vision
-insomnia
Oral decongestants should NOT be taken within 2 hours of ___.
- Correct Answer -bedtime
Prolonged daily use of topical nasal decongestants may cause
- Correct Answer -rebound nasal congestion
results in more medication required to produce the same effect, and
eventually the medication becomes ineffective
- Correct Answer -tolerance
Agents that act on the peripheral and central cough centers to reduce
coughing are ___.
- Correct Answer -Antitussives
Patients benefit from the use of antitussives to decrease oropharyngeal
irritation from productive coughs.
PHARMACOLOGY | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
GRADED A+ | 100% CORRECT |VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | PORTAGE LEARNING | LATEST
2026/ 2027
Which drug has no anti-inflammatory action and is ineffective in treating
an acute gout attack?
- Correct Answer -allopurinol
What patient education tips are important for patients taking uricosuric
agents?
- Correct Answer --report any changes in urine output or pain/discomfort
with urination
-drink plenty of fluids (3000 cc per day)
-Restrict high purine foods particularly in early therapy
Patients on colchicine should be monitored for deficiency in which
vitamin?
- Correct Answer -vitamin B12
Uricosuric agents like sulfinpyrazone or probenecid mechanism of action
is ___.
,- Correct Answer -competitively inhibits renal tubular reabsorption of uric
acid increasing excretion and reducing serum urate levels
___ is the inability of opposing muscle groups to move in a coordinated
manner. The two types include ___, which is a single, prolonged
contraction, and ____, which is multiple, rapidly repeated contractions.
- Correct Answer -Spasticity; tonic; clonic
What patient education tips would you provide to someone who is newly-
prescribed a centrally acting muscle relaxant?-
- Correct Answer --Take precautions against falls
-Report side effects that could indicate liver failure, nausea, vomiting,
yellowed skin/eyes, changes in urine color
-Avoid alcohol or other depressants
A patient, who has diabetes mellitus, has been prescribed baclofen for
muscle spasticity after injury. What special instruction would you give to
this patient?
- Correct Answer -Monitor blood glucose for hyperglycemia.
Inspiration of oxygen from the environment is caused by contraction of
_______. This results in expansion of the dimensions within the thoracic
cavity and ____ lung air pressure causing air to fill the lungs.
- Correct Answer -external intercostals and diaphragm; decreased
,The usual volume of air inhaled/exhaled in one breath is called
- Correct Answer -tidal volume
The maximum volume that can be exhaled during forced breathing is
called
- Correct Answer -vital capacity
Which of the following is/are true about colds?
- Correct Answer –
-The viruses that cause colds are airborne droplets which can be
transmitted in a variety of ways.
-You can be infected with a cold by touching a contaminated surface.
-Cold viruses may cause a fever (particularly in young children) and
symptoms are often treated with OTC medications.
Antibiotics should always be prescribed for individuals who have
frequent colds to prevent secondary bacterial infection.
False
Mac, age 2, has a cough and nasal congestion due to an upper
respiratory infection. Mac visits Dr. Merry because he has begun to
wheeze. Mac's mother is concerned that he might have asthma and
require corticosteroids.
, After assessment, Dr. Merry ordered pseudoephedrine liquid 5cc PO q4-
6h prn. He instructs Mac's mother to call if her child develops any of the
following side effects
- Correct Answer --nausea and/or vomiting
-nervousness, restlessness
-blurred vision
-insomnia
Oral decongestants should NOT be taken within 2 hours of ___.
- Correct Answer -bedtime
Prolonged daily use of topical nasal decongestants may cause
- Correct Answer -rebound nasal congestion
results in more medication required to produce the same effect, and
eventually the medication becomes ineffective
- Correct Answer -tolerance
Agents that act on the peripheral and central cough centers to reduce
coughing are ___.
- Correct Answer -Antitussives
Patients benefit from the use of antitussives to decrease oropharyngeal
irritation from productive coughs.
