Western Governors University
CCN: HLTH 2422
Course Number: D398
Course Title: Introduction to Pharmacology
Exam: Final Assessment
Date:2026
1. An epidural is utilized in which conditions?
a. acute pain relief
b. for topical anesthetics
c. during the labor process
d. control pain in cancer patients
2. Which selections describe Gentamicin
a. aminoglycoside
b. bactericidal
c. serious side effects: ototoxicity/nephrotoxicity irreversible
d. monitor drug levels
3. The most common adverse effect of Gentamycin is?
a. ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity
b. ototoxicity
c. nephrotoxicity
d. none
4. Signals of anaphylaxis include
a. Trouble breathing, wheezing or shortness of breath
b. Swelling of the face, tongue or throat
c. Rash or Hives
d. All of the above
,5. Purpose of culture and sensitivity
a. to bill insurance more money
b. determine correct antibiotic to stop bacterial growth
c. kill virus
d. determine if patient is allergic
6. What is the purpose of the culture?
a. to decrease the duration of antibiotic therapy
b. to identify the infecting pathogen
c. to determine which antibiotic will be most effective
d. To rule out nosocomial infection
7. Sensitivity testing is used to determine
a. the susceptibility of a microorganism to antiviral treatment.
b. a pathogen’s susceptibility to a particular antibiotic.
c. All of the above
d. the patient’s susceptibility to a particular pathogen.
8. What is an antibiotic ?
A. a virus
b. Medicine that can possibly destroy the microorganisms.
c. a bacteria
d. Type of medicine that causes diseases
9. What is antibiotic resistance?
a. The ability for humans to repel bacteria.
b. The ability for humans to resist antibiotics.
c. The ability for bacteria to resist antibiotics.
d. The ability for bacteria to become weak from antibiotics.
10. How to reduce the rise of antibiotic resistance?
a. Do not use old or expired antibiotics
b. Save the medication for the next time you are sick
,c. Don't take when not needed (ex: when you have a cold)
, d. Take the entire course of any antibiotic prescription given
11. General Anesthesia is defined as:
a. drug-induced depression of consciousness with patent airway
b. a big hammer to the head
c. a reversible state of unconsciousness produced by anesthetic agents
d. mandatory sedation for all types of surgery
12. Hypnotics are used to help people fall asleep by causing sedation
a. true
b. false
13. Which is NOT an indication for a prophylactic antibiotic?
a. GI surgical procedure
b. Exposure to Influenza A
c. Dental procedure & prosthetic heart valve
d. Compound fracture
14. An antibacterial agent with a narrow spectrum of activity reflects a drug that has...
a. a narrow margin of safety
b. effectiveness against a small number of bacterial strains
c. a weak antibacterial action
d. a low potency
15. In the stepped care approach to HTN the First step is adding a diuretic as a medication (Box 43.7 &
Fig 43.4)
a. true
b. false
16. Temporary blurred vision or burning is common after Timolol administration
a. true
b. false
CCN: HLTH 2422
Course Number: D398
Course Title: Introduction to Pharmacology
Exam: Final Assessment
Date:2026
1. An epidural is utilized in which conditions?
a. acute pain relief
b. for topical anesthetics
c. during the labor process
d. control pain in cancer patients
2. Which selections describe Gentamicin
a. aminoglycoside
b. bactericidal
c. serious side effects: ototoxicity/nephrotoxicity irreversible
d. monitor drug levels
3. The most common adverse effect of Gentamycin is?
a. ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity
b. ototoxicity
c. nephrotoxicity
d. none
4. Signals of anaphylaxis include
a. Trouble breathing, wheezing or shortness of breath
b. Swelling of the face, tongue or throat
c. Rash or Hives
d. All of the above
,5. Purpose of culture and sensitivity
a. to bill insurance more money
b. determine correct antibiotic to stop bacterial growth
c. kill virus
d. determine if patient is allergic
6. What is the purpose of the culture?
a. to decrease the duration of antibiotic therapy
b. to identify the infecting pathogen
c. to determine which antibiotic will be most effective
d. To rule out nosocomial infection
7. Sensitivity testing is used to determine
a. the susceptibility of a microorganism to antiviral treatment.
b. a pathogen’s susceptibility to a particular antibiotic.
c. All of the above
d. the patient’s susceptibility to a particular pathogen.
8. What is an antibiotic ?
A. a virus
b. Medicine that can possibly destroy the microorganisms.
c. a bacteria
d. Type of medicine that causes diseases
9. What is antibiotic resistance?
a. The ability for humans to repel bacteria.
b. The ability for humans to resist antibiotics.
c. The ability for bacteria to resist antibiotics.
d. The ability for bacteria to become weak from antibiotics.
10. How to reduce the rise of antibiotic resistance?
a. Do not use old or expired antibiotics
b. Save the medication for the next time you are sick
,c. Don't take when not needed (ex: when you have a cold)
, d. Take the entire course of any antibiotic prescription given
11. General Anesthesia is defined as:
a. drug-induced depression of consciousness with patent airway
b. a big hammer to the head
c. a reversible state of unconsciousness produced by anesthetic agents
d. mandatory sedation for all types of surgery
12. Hypnotics are used to help people fall asleep by causing sedation
a. true
b. false
13. Which is NOT an indication for a prophylactic antibiotic?
a. GI surgical procedure
b. Exposure to Influenza A
c. Dental procedure & prosthetic heart valve
d. Compound fracture
14. An antibacterial agent with a narrow spectrum of activity reflects a drug that has...
a. a narrow margin of safety
b. effectiveness against a small number of bacterial strains
c. a weak antibacterial action
d. a low potency
15. In the stepped care approach to HTN the First step is adding a diuretic as a medication (Box 43.7 &
Fig 43.4)
a. true
b. false
16. Temporary blurred vision or burning is common after Timolol administration
a. true
b. false
