(Regis) NR 412 Pharmacology - Midterm Exam Readiness Guide 2024.

NR 413



Pharmacology




MIDTERM EXAM READINESS
GUIDE
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, 1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following drugs is
considered a first-line treatment for heart failure?
A) Lisinopril
B) Atenolol
C) Digoxin
D) Furosemide
Correct Answer: A) Lisinopril

2. Fill-in-the-Blank: ________ is the process by which a
drug's therapeutic effectiveness increases with prolonged
use.
Correct Answer: Tachyphylaxis

3. True/False: The blood-brain barrier is impermeable to
most ionized drug molecules.
Correct Answer: True

4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are side effects of corticosteroids?
A) Hypertension
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Osteoporosis
D) Hypokalemia
Correct Answers: A) Hypertension, B) Hyperglycemia, C)
Osteoporosis, D) Hypokalemia

5. Multiple Choice: What is the mechanism of action of
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors?
A) They inhibit cholesterol synthesis in the liver
B) They increase the excretion of cholesterol in the bile
C) They decrease the absorption of cholesterol from the
gut
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