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NURS 615 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 | MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF
NURSING - (60 QUESTIONS) LATEST UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | VERIFIED ANSWERS
Examiner/Administrator: Maryville University School of Nursing
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Candidate Name: ______________________________________________
Student ID Number: _____________________________________________
Date: ___________________________
Course/Section: _______________________________________________
Examination Location: _________________________________________
Instructor: _________________________________________________
SECURITY STATEMENT
DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL INSTRUCTED
INTRODUCTION
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,4/12/26, 1:38 AM NURS 615 Advanced Pharmacology Exam 2
This assessment evaluates the student’s mastery of advanced pharmacological principles
essential for safe and effective clinical practice. The examination focuses on
pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, therapeutic decision-making, and
the application of evidence-based prescribing across diverse patient populations. Students
are expected to integrate clinical reasoning with current guidelines to optimize patient
outcomes. The questions are designed to reflect the rigor and complexity typical of graduate-
level nursing pharmacology courses within the Maryville University School of Nursing.
CORE COMPETENCY DOMAINS
Advanced Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Antimicrobial and Antiviral Therapy
Neuropharmacology and Pain Management
Respiratory Pharmacology
Renal and Hepatic Considerations
Drug Interactions and Adverse Effects
Pharmacogenomics and Special Populations
Evidence-Based Prescribing and Patient Safety
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,4/12/26, 1:38 AM NURS 615 Advanced Pharmacology Exam 2
CANDIDATE INSTRUCTIONS
This examination consists of approximately 60 multiple-choice questions. For this booklet,
only the first 30 questions are presented. Candidates are allotted 90 minutes to complete this
portion. Select the single best answer for each question and mark it clearly. Clinical judgment
and application of pharmacological principles are essential for success. No reference
materials are permitted unless explicitly authorized. Ensure all responses are recorded before
submitting the examination.
DISCLAIMER
This examination is an original simulation developed for educational purposes. It is
inspired by the general structure and academic standards of graduate-level pharmacology
assessments and does not reproduce or represent actual examination content from
Maryville University.
EXAM QUESTIONS
Q1.
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, 4/12/26, 1:38 AM NURS 615 Advanced Pharmacology Exam 2
A 68-year-old male with chronic heart failure is prescribed lisinopril. Which
pharmacodynamic effect primarily contributes to the therapeutic benefit of this
medication?
A. Increased sodium and water reabsorption
B. Inhibition of angiotensin II formation leading to vasodilation
C. Direct stimulation of beta-1 adrenergic receptors
D. Blockade of calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle
Correct Answer: 🔵 B. Inhibition of angiotensin II formation leading to vasodilation
Explanation: 🟢 Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that
reduces the formation of angiotensin II, resulting in vasodilation, decreased aldosterone
secretion, and reduced preload and afterload, thereby improving cardiac output in heart
failure.
Option A: ACE inhibitors decrease, not increase, sodium and water reabsorption.
Option C: Beta-1 stimulation is associated with drugs like dobutamine, not ACE
inhibitors.
Option D: Calcium channel blockade is characteristic of drugs such as amlodipine.
Q2.
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NURS 615 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 | MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF
NURSING - (60 QUESTIONS) LATEST UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | VERIFIED ANSWERS
Examiner/Administrator: Maryville University School of Nursing
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Candidate Name: ______________________________________________
Student ID Number: _____________________________________________
Date: ___________________________
Course/Section: _______________________________________________
Examination Location: _________________________________________
Instructor: _________________________________________________
SECURITY STATEMENT
DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL INSTRUCTED
INTRODUCTION
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,4/12/26, 1:38 AM NURS 615 Advanced Pharmacology Exam 2
This assessment evaluates the student’s mastery of advanced pharmacological principles
essential for safe and effective clinical practice. The examination focuses on
pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, therapeutic decision-making, and
the application of evidence-based prescribing across diverse patient populations. Students
are expected to integrate clinical reasoning with current guidelines to optimize patient
outcomes. The questions are designed to reflect the rigor and complexity typical of graduate-
level nursing pharmacology courses within the Maryville University School of Nursing.
CORE COMPETENCY DOMAINS
Advanced Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Antimicrobial and Antiviral Therapy
Neuropharmacology and Pain Management
Respiratory Pharmacology
Renal and Hepatic Considerations
Drug Interactions and Adverse Effects
Pharmacogenomics and Special Populations
Evidence-Based Prescribing and Patient Safety
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,4/12/26, 1:38 AM NURS 615 Advanced Pharmacology Exam 2
CANDIDATE INSTRUCTIONS
This examination consists of approximately 60 multiple-choice questions. For this booklet,
only the first 30 questions are presented. Candidates are allotted 90 minutes to complete this
portion. Select the single best answer for each question and mark it clearly. Clinical judgment
and application of pharmacological principles are essential for success. No reference
materials are permitted unless explicitly authorized. Ensure all responses are recorded before
submitting the examination.
DISCLAIMER
This examination is an original simulation developed for educational purposes. It is
inspired by the general structure and academic standards of graduate-level pharmacology
assessments and does not reproduce or represent actual examination content from
Maryville University.
EXAM QUESTIONS
Q1.
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, 4/12/26, 1:38 AM NURS 615 Advanced Pharmacology Exam 2
A 68-year-old male with chronic heart failure is prescribed lisinopril. Which
pharmacodynamic effect primarily contributes to the therapeutic benefit of this
medication?
A. Increased sodium and water reabsorption
B. Inhibition of angiotensin II formation leading to vasodilation
C. Direct stimulation of beta-1 adrenergic receptors
D. Blockade of calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle
Correct Answer: 🔵 B. Inhibition of angiotensin II formation leading to vasodilation
Explanation: 🟢 Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that
reduces the formation of angiotensin II, resulting in vasodilation, decreased aldosterone
secretion, and reduced preload and afterload, thereby improving cardiac output in heart
failure.
Option A: ACE inhibitors decrease, not increase, sodium and water reabsorption.
Option C: Beta-1 stimulation is associated with drugs like dobutamine, not ACE
inhibitors.
Option D: Calcium channel blockade is characteristic of drugs such as amlodipine.
Q2.
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