Advanced Pharmacology - Summer
2025/2026, NURS 5304 with correct questions
and verified answers graded A+
Which phase describes the time course and disposition of a drug in the body based on
its absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Pharmacokinetic
What method limits the systemic distribution of an inhaled aerosolized drug? -
CORRECT ANSWER --Use of a fully ionized drug
What anticholinergic is poorly ionized? - CORRECT ANSWER --atropine
what is the lung availability/total systemic availability (L/T) ratio consistent with an
efficient aerosol delivery? - CORRECT ANSWER --0.6
Which phase describes the mechanism of drug action by which a drug causes its effects
within the body through drug-receptor interactions? - CORRECT ANSWER --
pharmacodynamic
Pharmacologic control of the airway mediated by receptors are NOT found on the? -
CORRECT ANSWER --Alveolar epithelium
What is the usual neurotransmitter in the sympathetic system? - CORRECT ANSWER -
-norepinephrine
What is used to describe a drug that stimulates a receptor responding to
norepinephrine? - CORRECT ANSWER --Adrenergic
What receptor causes bronchoconstriction when stimulated? - CORRECT ANSWER --
M3
What comprises the largest single group of drugs among aerosolize agents used for
inhalation? - CORRECT ANSWER --adrenergic bronchodilators
Proventil and Ventolin are brand names for what beta adrenergic bronchodilator -
CORRECT ANSWER --albuterol
, Foradil is the brand name for what Beta adrenergic bronchodilator? - CORRECT
ANSWER --Formoterol
how much medication is dispensed with each Salmeterol MDI dosage? - CORRECT
ANSWER --25 mg/puff
What is the dosage for Salmeterol MDI? - CORRECT ANSWER --2 Puffs Q12
What is an indication for use of an adrenergic bronchodilator? - CORRECT ANSWER --
treatment of reversible airflow obstruction
Adrenergic bronchodilators do NOT improve flow rates in which disease? - CORRECT
ANSWER --Pulmonary Fibrosis
Short-acting adrenergic bronchodilators are considered what type of agent according to
the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Rescue
What is the name of the enzyme responsible for the short duration of action of
catecholamine bronchodilators? - CORRECT ANSWER --catechol O-methyltransferase
(COMT)
What is a short-acting catecholamine that is used for strong alpha one vasoconstricting
effects to reduce swelling in the nose and larynx and to control bleeding during
bronchoscopic biopsy? - CORRECT ANSWER --Racemic Epinephrine
What is the average duration of action of the short-acting noncatecholamine agents? -
CORRECT ANSWER --4-6 Hours
What is NOT a short-acting noncatecholamine dilator? - CORRECT ANSWER --
salmeterol
Long acting adrenergic bronchodilators such as Salmeterol are not well suited for relief
of airflow obstruction because it takes about how long for their peak effect to occur? -
CORRECT ANSWER --3-5 hours
What is the brand name of the (R)-isomer of formoterol? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Brovana
What is not a side effect of newer, more beta two selective bronchodilators? -
CORRECT ANSWER --bradycardia
What are some potential adverse effects with use of adrenergic bronchodilators? -
CORRECT ANSWER --hypokalemia, dizziness and worsening ventilation/perfusion
ration
2025/2026, NURS 5304 with correct questions
and verified answers graded A+
Which phase describes the time course and disposition of a drug in the body based on
its absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Pharmacokinetic
What method limits the systemic distribution of an inhaled aerosolized drug? -
CORRECT ANSWER --Use of a fully ionized drug
What anticholinergic is poorly ionized? - CORRECT ANSWER --atropine
what is the lung availability/total systemic availability (L/T) ratio consistent with an
efficient aerosol delivery? - CORRECT ANSWER --0.6
Which phase describes the mechanism of drug action by which a drug causes its effects
within the body through drug-receptor interactions? - CORRECT ANSWER --
pharmacodynamic
Pharmacologic control of the airway mediated by receptors are NOT found on the? -
CORRECT ANSWER --Alveolar epithelium
What is the usual neurotransmitter in the sympathetic system? - CORRECT ANSWER -
-norepinephrine
What is used to describe a drug that stimulates a receptor responding to
norepinephrine? - CORRECT ANSWER --Adrenergic
What receptor causes bronchoconstriction when stimulated? - CORRECT ANSWER --
M3
What comprises the largest single group of drugs among aerosolize agents used for
inhalation? - CORRECT ANSWER --adrenergic bronchodilators
Proventil and Ventolin are brand names for what beta adrenergic bronchodilator -
CORRECT ANSWER --albuterol
, Foradil is the brand name for what Beta adrenergic bronchodilator? - CORRECT
ANSWER --Formoterol
how much medication is dispensed with each Salmeterol MDI dosage? - CORRECT
ANSWER --25 mg/puff
What is the dosage for Salmeterol MDI? - CORRECT ANSWER --2 Puffs Q12
What is an indication for use of an adrenergic bronchodilator? - CORRECT ANSWER --
treatment of reversible airflow obstruction
Adrenergic bronchodilators do NOT improve flow rates in which disease? - CORRECT
ANSWER --Pulmonary Fibrosis
Short-acting adrenergic bronchodilators are considered what type of agent according to
the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Rescue
What is the name of the enzyme responsible for the short duration of action of
catecholamine bronchodilators? - CORRECT ANSWER --catechol O-methyltransferase
(COMT)
What is a short-acting catecholamine that is used for strong alpha one vasoconstricting
effects to reduce swelling in the nose and larynx and to control bleeding during
bronchoscopic biopsy? - CORRECT ANSWER --Racemic Epinephrine
What is the average duration of action of the short-acting noncatecholamine agents? -
CORRECT ANSWER --4-6 Hours
What is NOT a short-acting noncatecholamine dilator? - CORRECT ANSWER --
salmeterol
Long acting adrenergic bronchodilators such as Salmeterol are not well suited for relief
of airflow obstruction because it takes about how long for their peak effect to occur? -
CORRECT ANSWER --3-5 hours
What is the brand name of the (R)-isomer of formoterol? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Brovana
What is not a side effect of newer, more beta two selective bronchodilators? -
CORRECT ANSWER --bradycardia
What are some potential adverse effects with use of adrenergic bronchodilators? -
CORRECT ANSWER --hypokalemia, dizziness and worsening ventilation/perfusion
ration
