PHARMACOLOGY AND ANTIBIOTICS;
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS; A+ GRADE
How does Buspirone act at the serotonin receptors? -
correct answer- It is a full agonist at the pre-
synaptic serotonin-1A (5-HT 1a) receptor.
How long is the NURS 615 Exam 2 open for completion?
- correct answer- The exam is open for three days
but must be completed in one sitting once opened.
How many questions are on the NURS 615 Exam 2? -
correct answer- 50 questions, all multiple choice.
Name four SSRIs. - correct answer- Paroxetine
(Paxil), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Sertraline (Zoloft), Citalopram
(Celexa), Escitalopram (Lexapro)
,Name three examples of benzodiazepines. - correct
answer- Alprazolam (Xanax), Lorazepam (Ativan),
Temazepam (Restoril), Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Name two SNRIs. - correct answer- Venlafaxine
(Effexor) and Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
What accommodations are allowed during the NURS 615
Exam 2? - correct answer- Only officially
approved accommodations; no paper or writing utensils
allowed.
What are Antihelmintic Drugs used for? - correct
answer- To treat parasitic infections caused by
worms.
What are common adverse effects of Carbamazepine? -
correct answer- Drowsiness, headaches, GI
distress.
, What are common adverse effects of SSRIs? - correct
answer- Nausea, dry mouth, headache, sexual side
effects.
What are Neuraminidase Inhibitors used for? -
correct answer- Prophylaxis and treatment for
influenza A and B.
What are Nucleoside Analogs used to treat? - correct
answer- Herpes simplex and varicella zoster.
What are some adverse effects of Gabapentin? -
correct answer- Nausea/vomiting, somnolence,
dizziness, dry mouth, increased risk of suicidal thoughts
and behaviors.
What are some contraindications for Bupropion? -
correct answer- Patients with seizure disorders or
conditions that increase the risk of seizures, angle-closure
glaucoma.