Pharmacology II Midterm: Terms and
Review Questions with Correct
Answers
Which of the following statements is true regarding treatment of Alzheimer's disease
with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors?
Select one:
a. These drugs are not used to treat Alzheimer's disease
b. Their effectiveness decreases as the disease progresses
c. They are most effective in the late stages of the disease
d. They stimulate damaged neurons to release acetylcholine - ANSWERSb. Their
effectiveness decreases as the disease progresses
While teaching a patient about taking his newly prescribed antiepileptic drug (AED) at
home, what information should the PN emphasize?
a. Antacids can be taken with AED to reduce GI side effects
b. If seizures recur, take a double dose of medication
c. Driving will be allowed after two weeks of therapy
d. Regular, consistent dosing is important for successful treatment - ANSWERSd.
Regular, consistent dosing is important for successful treatment
Sinemet is a combination medication that is comprised of Levodopa & Carbidopa. Why
is the Carbidopa added to this combination?
Select one:
a. Augments the adverse effects of Levodopa
b. Decreases the duration of therapy with Levodopa.
c. It actively transports Levodopa into the brain
d. Increases the amount of Levodopa available for the brain - ANSWERSd. Increases
the amount of Levodopa available for the brain
What is the primary action of seizure medications?
Select one:
a. Their mechanism of action is unknown
b. To reduce neuronal excitability
c. To directly disrupt misfiring of the neurons
d. To prevent stimulation of the neurons - ANSWERSb. To reduce neuronal excitability
What is an example of an adrenergic drug?
, Select one:
a. Atropine
b. Propranolol
c. Bethanechol
d. Norepinepherine - ANSWERSd. Norepinepherine
A patient has developed toxic effects after prolonged high doses of topically applied
miotic drugs. Which of the following drugs does the nurse expect will be used as an
antidote?
Select one:
a. Epinephrine
b. Diphenhydramine
c. Acetylcholine
d. Atropine - ANSWERSd. Atropine
A patient has been prescribed Timolol eye drops. What important information should the
nurse tell the patient about the proper application of these drops?
Select one:
a. Gently touch the tip of the dropper to the eye before instilling
b. Blot the eye with tissue immediately after instilling the drops
c. Apply the drops directly to the cornea
d. Apply the drops into the conjunctival sac instead of directly into the eye -
ANSWERSd. Apply the drops into the conjunctival sac instead of directly into the eye
Which of the following drugs is used to reduce intraocular pressure?
Select one:
a. Sodium chloride
b. Eye lubricants
c. Polypeptides
d. Osmotic diuretics - ANSWERSd. Osmotic diuretics
Which of the following conditions are indications for the direct- and indirect-acting
miotics?
Select one:
a. Ocular infections
b. Cataracts
c. Open-angle glaucoma
d. Blurred Vision - ANSWERSc. Open-angle glaucoma
Which of the following describes the use of hydrogen peroxide (Earoxide)?
Review Questions with Correct
Answers
Which of the following statements is true regarding treatment of Alzheimer's disease
with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors?
Select one:
a. These drugs are not used to treat Alzheimer's disease
b. Their effectiveness decreases as the disease progresses
c. They are most effective in the late stages of the disease
d. They stimulate damaged neurons to release acetylcholine - ANSWERSb. Their
effectiveness decreases as the disease progresses
While teaching a patient about taking his newly prescribed antiepileptic drug (AED) at
home, what information should the PN emphasize?
a. Antacids can be taken with AED to reduce GI side effects
b. If seizures recur, take a double dose of medication
c. Driving will be allowed after two weeks of therapy
d. Regular, consistent dosing is important for successful treatment - ANSWERSd.
Regular, consistent dosing is important for successful treatment
Sinemet is a combination medication that is comprised of Levodopa & Carbidopa. Why
is the Carbidopa added to this combination?
Select one:
a. Augments the adverse effects of Levodopa
b. Decreases the duration of therapy with Levodopa.
c. It actively transports Levodopa into the brain
d. Increases the amount of Levodopa available for the brain - ANSWERSd. Increases
the amount of Levodopa available for the brain
What is the primary action of seizure medications?
Select one:
a. Their mechanism of action is unknown
b. To reduce neuronal excitability
c. To directly disrupt misfiring of the neurons
d. To prevent stimulation of the neurons - ANSWERSb. To reduce neuronal excitability
What is an example of an adrenergic drug?
, Select one:
a. Atropine
b. Propranolol
c. Bethanechol
d. Norepinepherine - ANSWERSd. Norepinepherine
A patient has developed toxic effects after prolonged high doses of topically applied
miotic drugs. Which of the following drugs does the nurse expect will be used as an
antidote?
Select one:
a. Epinephrine
b. Diphenhydramine
c. Acetylcholine
d. Atropine - ANSWERSd. Atropine
A patient has been prescribed Timolol eye drops. What important information should the
nurse tell the patient about the proper application of these drops?
Select one:
a. Gently touch the tip of the dropper to the eye before instilling
b. Blot the eye with tissue immediately after instilling the drops
c. Apply the drops directly to the cornea
d. Apply the drops into the conjunctival sac instead of directly into the eye -
ANSWERSd. Apply the drops into the conjunctival sac instead of directly into the eye
Which of the following drugs is used to reduce intraocular pressure?
Select one:
a. Sodium chloride
b. Eye lubricants
c. Polypeptides
d. Osmotic diuretics - ANSWERSd. Osmotic diuretics
Which of the following conditions are indications for the direct- and indirect-acting
miotics?
Select one:
a. Ocular infections
b. Cataracts
c. Open-angle glaucoma
d. Blurred Vision - ANSWERSc. Open-angle glaucoma
Which of the following describes the use of hydrogen peroxide (Earoxide)?
