NSG533|NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Test 1 Week 4 Questions and Answers

NSG533|NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Test 1 Week
4 Questions and Answers



Drug Classifications and Mechanisms (Sample of 50 Questions)

Question 1: Which class of drugs is primarily used to treat hypertension by inhibiting the
conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II?

 A) Beta-blockers
 B) ACE inhibitors
 C) Calcium channel blockers
 D) Diuretics
 Correct Answer: B

Question 2: Which of the following drugs is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?

 A) Diazepam
 B) Sertraline
 C) Amitriptyline
 D) Lorazepam
 Correct Answer: B

Question 3: What is the primary action of beta-adrenergic antagonists?

 A) Vasodilation
 B) Decrease heart rate and blood pressure
 C) Increase renal blood flow
 D) Enhance bronchodilation
 Correct Answer: B

Question 4: Which of the following drugs is a commonly used anticoagulant?

 A) Warfarin
 B) Metformin
 C) Atorvastatin
 D) Lisinopril
 Correct Answer: A

Question 5: What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?

 A) Inhibit the H2 receptors in the stomach
 B) Block the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme in the stomach

,  C) Neutralize stomach acid
 D) Increase gastric mucosal production
 Correct Answer: B

Question 6: Which medication is a known antagonist of opioid receptors used to reverse
opioid overdose?

 A) Naloxone
 B) Methadone
 C) Buprenorphine
 D) Codeine
 Correct Answer: A

Question 7: What class of medication is used to treat type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin
sensitivity?

 A) Sulfonylureas
 B) Biguanides
 C) DPP-4 inhibitors
 D) SGLT2 inhibitors
 Correct Answer: B

Question 8: Which medication is commonly prescribed for anxiety and belongs to the
benzodiazepine class?

 A) Lorazepam
 B) Buspirone
 C) Fluoxetine
 D) Haloperidol
 Correct Answer: A

Question 9: The primary action of statins is to:

 A) Increase HDL cholesterol levels
 B) Decrease LDL cholesterol levels
 C) Inhibit platelet aggregation
 D) Improve insulin sensitivity
 Correct Answer: B

Question 10: Which of the following drugs is used to treat hyperthyroidism by inhibiting
thyroid hormone synthesis?

 A) Levothyroxine
 B) Methimazole
 C) Iodine-131
 D) Propylthiouracil
 Correct Answer: B

2. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (Sample of 50 Questions)