PHARM 103 MIDTERM EXAM 2022

PHARM 103 MIDTERM EXAM 2022. Both bupropion and varenicline impact the central nervous system (CNS). However, bupropion differs from varenicline in that it: Select one: a. blocks nicotine receptors in the brain. b. blocks acetylcholine receptors in the brain. c. reduces the CNS effects of nicotine toxicity. d. reduces the CNS effects of nicotine withdrawal. Feedback The correct answer is: reduces the CNS effects of nicotine withdrawal. Question 2 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Flag question Question text Drugs are mainly eliminated from the body by _____. Select one: a. sweating b. renal excretion c. enterohepatic recycling d. regurgitation Feedback The correct answer is: renal excretion Question 3 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Flag question Question text In the context of the factors of individual variation that alter the effect of a drug, select the statement that best describes the placebo effect. Select one: a. Excitement can lead to perceived symptom improvement. b. Positive attitude can lead to perceived symptom improvement. c. Less body fat can lead to perceived symptom improvement. d. None of the above statements are correct. Feedback The correct answer is: Positive attitude can lead to perceived symptom improvement. Question 4 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Flag question Question text Implementing a treatment plan for asthma that includes cromolyn sodium involves educating the patient on proper use of the medication. Which of the following is a valid instruction for its use? Select one: a. Cromolyn sodium should be administered prophylactically by oral inhalation three to four times per day. b. Cromolyn sodium should be administered an hour after exposure to the allergen. c. Cromolyn sodium should be administered prophylactically by oral inhalation once a week. d. None of these are correct. Feedback The correct answer is: Cromolyn sodium should be administered prophylactically by oral inhalation three to four times per day. Question 5 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is true of the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs? Select one: a. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are approved for the relief of pain arising from local inflammatory responses. b. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are indicated for the chronic treatment of dysmenorrhea and for controlling the signs and symptoms of osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis. c. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are approved for the relief of mild to moderate pain where opioids are not indicated or warranted. d. All of the above are true. Feedback The correct answer is: All of the above are true. Question 6 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Flag question Question text Carry out the necessary calculations to determine the number of teaspoons that should be administered for a dosage of 50 mg if the drug is available in a concentration of 10 mg/ml. Select one: a. 0.5 teaspoons b. 1 teaspoon c. 1.5 teaspoons d. None of these are correct. Feedback The correct answer is: 1 teaspoon Question 7 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Flag question Question text An elderly patient was on medication for diabetes and hypertension before suffering a heart attack. Her cardiologist gave her thorough directions on taking her new heart medications. What would be a probable outcome of this situation? Select one: a. No change in patient compliance b. A slight improvement in patient compliance c. A substantial increase in patient compliance d. A decrease in patient compliance Feedback The correct answer is: A decrease in patient compliance Question 8 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is an example of a life-threatening arrhythmia caused by electrical conduction disturbances? Select one: a. Atrial fibrillation b. Ventricular fibrillation