NSG 6005 Final Exam (Pharmacology)
Question 1
An ACE inhibitor and what other class of drug may reduce proteinuria in patients with
diabetes better than either drug alone?
A. Beta blockers
B. Diuretics
C. Nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers
D. Angiotensin II receptor blockers
Question 2
Adam has type I diabetes and plays tennis for his university. He exhibits knowledge deficit
about his insulin and his diagnosis. He should be taught that:
A. He should increase his increase his carbohydrate intake during times of exercise intake
during times of exercise.
B. Each brand of insulin is equal in bioavailability, so buy the least expensive.
C. Alcohol produces hypoglycemia and can help control his diabetes when taken in small
amounts.
D. If he does not want to learn to give himself injections, he may substitute an oral
hypoglycemic to control his diabetes.
Question 3
Age is a factor in different responses to pain. Which of the following age-related statements
about pain is not true?
A. Preterm and newborn infants do not yet have functional pain pathways.
B. Painful experiences and prolonged exposure to analgesic drugs during pregnancy may
permanently alter neuronal organization in the child.
Question 1
An ACE inhibitor and what other class of drug may reduce proteinuria in patients with
diabetes better than either drug alone?
A. Beta blockers
B. Diuretics
C. Nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers
D. Angiotensin II receptor blockers
Question 2
Adam has type I diabetes and plays tennis for his university. He exhibits knowledge deficit
about his insulin and his diagnosis. He should be taught that:
A. He should increase his increase his carbohydrate intake during times of exercise intake
during times of exercise.
B. Each brand of insulin is equal in bioavailability, so buy the least expensive.
C. Alcohol produces hypoglycemia and can help control his diabetes when taken in small
amounts.
D. If he does not want to learn to give himself injections, he may substitute an oral
hypoglycemic to control his diabetes.
Question 3
Age is a factor in different responses to pain. Which of the following age-related statements
about pain is not true?
A. Preterm and newborn infants do not yet have functional pain pathways.
B. Painful experiences and prolonged exposure to analgesic drugs during pregnancy may
permanently alter neuronal organization in the child.
