(Capella) NURS6203 Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam Guide Q & A 2024.

NURS6203

Advanced Pharmacology

Final Exam Guide

Q&A

2024

, 1. **Multiple Choice:** Which of the following drug classes is known to
have a positive inotropic effect on the heart?

A) ACE inhibitors

B) Beta-blockers

C) Calcium channel blockers

D) Cardiac glycosides

**Correct Answer:** D) Cardiac glycosides

**Rationale:** Cardiac glycosides such as digoxin are known for their
positive inotropic effect on the heart, increasing the strength of cardiac
contractions.

2. **Fill-in-the-Blank:** The mechanism of action of statins involves
inhibition of the enzyme ________, which plays a key role in the
synthesis of cholesterol.

**Correct Answer:** HMG-CoA reductase

**Rationale:** Statins work by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an
enzyme involved in the production of cholesterol in the liver.

3. **True/False:** Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can
increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding due to their effects on
prostaglandin synthesis.

**Correct Answer:** True

**Rationale:** NSAIDs can inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, which can
lead to decreased mucosal protection in the gastrointestinal tract and an
increased risk of bleeding.