Pharmacology Final Exam Prep
PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+|BRAND NEW VERSION!!
The neurotransmitter released from a preganglionic neuron in the sympathetic
division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is
epinephrine
norepinephrine
dopamine
acetylcholine - Correct Answer-acetylcholine
A general agonist for an adrenergic receptor would,
increase heart rate
dialate pupils
dialate bronchi
would mimic epinephrine release
all of the above - Correct Answer-All of above
Which drug would be best to treat xerostomia?
Atropine
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, Pharmacology Final Exam Prep
Propranolol
Pilocarpine
Pseudoephedrine - Correct Answer-Pilocarpine
Anticholinergic agents prevent the action of acetylcholine at the _____ endings.
preganglionic sympathetic
postganglionic parasympathetic
preganglionic sympathetic
postganglionic parasympathetic - Correct Answer-postganglionic parasympathetic
α-Adrenergic agonists cause
vasoconstriction
vasodilation
tachycardia
miosis - Correct Answer-vasoconstriction
Stimulation of β2-receptors results in
vasoconstriction of skin and skeletal muscle
increase in heart rate and force of contraction
smooth-muscle relaxation
bronchoconstriction - Correct Answer-smooth muscle relaxation
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Agents such as albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) cause bronchodilation by binding to
_____ receptors.
alpha
beta1
beta2
nicotinic - Correct Answer-beta2
Which of the following agents is being used to produce methamphetamine?
Phenylephrine
Pseudoephedrine
Dopamine
Dipivefrin - Correct Answer-Phenylephrine
An _______ nerve fiber is a sensory fiber, and an _________ nerve fiber is a motor
fiber in the autonomic nervous system.
afferent; efferent
efferent; afferent
afferent; neuromuscular junction
efferent; neuromuscular junction - Correct Answer-afferent; efferent
The fight-or-flight response refers to activation of the parasympathetic nervous
system in response to stress.
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True
False
No answer text provided.
No answer text provided - Correct Answer-False
Pain
brings people to the dental office
keeps people from the dental office
can be effectively treated with inactive pills (placebos)
does all of the above - Correct Answer-does all of the above
Which of the following raises the pain threshold?
Emotional instability
Sympathy
Sleep
Both B and C
No answer text provided - Correct Answer-Both B and C
Knowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in
obtaining a patient's health history
administering drugs in the office
handling emergency situations
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PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+|BRAND NEW VERSION!!
The neurotransmitter released from a preganglionic neuron in the sympathetic
division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is
epinephrine
norepinephrine
dopamine
acetylcholine - Correct Answer-acetylcholine
A general agonist for an adrenergic receptor would,
increase heart rate
dialate pupils
dialate bronchi
would mimic epinephrine release
all of the above - Correct Answer-All of above
Which drug would be best to treat xerostomia?
Atropine
1|Page
, Pharmacology Final Exam Prep
Propranolol
Pilocarpine
Pseudoephedrine - Correct Answer-Pilocarpine
Anticholinergic agents prevent the action of acetylcholine at the _____ endings.
preganglionic sympathetic
postganglionic parasympathetic
preganglionic sympathetic
postganglionic parasympathetic - Correct Answer-postganglionic parasympathetic
α-Adrenergic agonists cause
vasoconstriction
vasodilation
tachycardia
miosis - Correct Answer-vasoconstriction
Stimulation of β2-receptors results in
vasoconstriction of skin and skeletal muscle
increase in heart rate and force of contraction
smooth-muscle relaxation
bronchoconstriction - Correct Answer-smooth muscle relaxation
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, Pharmacology Final Exam Prep
Agents such as albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) cause bronchodilation by binding to
_____ receptors.
alpha
beta1
beta2
nicotinic - Correct Answer-beta2
Which of the following agents is being used to produce methamphetamine?
Phenylephrine
Pseudoephedrine
Dopamine
Dipivefrin - Correct Answer-Phenylephrine
An _______ nerve fiber is a sensory fiber, and an _________ nerve fiber is a motor
fiber in the autonomic nervous system.
afferent; efferent
efferent; afferent
afferent; neuromuscular junction
efferent; neuromuscular junction - Correct Answer-afferent; efferent
The fight-or-flight response refers to activation of the parasympathetic nervous
system in response to stress.
3|Page
, Pharmacology Final Exam Prep
True
False
No answer text provided.
No answer text provided - Correct Answer-False
Pain
brings people to the dental office
keeps people from the dental office
can be effectively treated with inactive pills (placebos)
does all of the above - Correct Answer-does all of the above
Which of the following raises the pain threshold?
Emotional instability
Sympathy
Sleep
Both B and C
No answer text provided - Correct Answer-Both B and C
Knowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in
obtaining a patient's health history
administering drugs in the office
handling emergency situations
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