PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS BANK AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100%
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Medicinal nitrates dilate all blood vessels.
......ANSWER........Medicinal nitrates cause generalized vascular
and coronary vasodilation, which increases blood flow through
the coronary arteries to the myocardial cells.
Which information would the nurse provide to a patient with
atrial fibrillation regarding the possible adverse effects of
diltiazem? ......ANSWER........instruct that diltiazem can cause fluid
retention that manifests as peripheral edema.
Which patient assessment would assist a nurse in evaluating
therapeutic effects of a calcium channel blocker for angina?
,age 2 of 41
......ANSWER........Absence of chest pain. The workload in the
heart should be decreased with the vasodilation from the
calcium channel blocker. With less strain, the patient should have
fewer incidences of angina as afterload is decreased.
What is the goal of all drugs used to treat heart failure?
......ANSWER........To increase cardiac output
Adverse effect of ACE Inhibitors? ......ANSWER........Too much
vasodilation, GI upset
Name the drug:
Is a postivie inotrope.
Low Margin of Safety, adverse effects include vomiting,
diarrhea, anorexia, and cardiac arrhythmia.
......ANSWER........Digoxin
,age 3 of 41
Name the drug:
Adrenalin drug.Is a positive inotrope and chornotrope
......ANSWER........Epinephrine
Inotrope ......ANSWER........a drug or substance that effects the
contracile force of the heart
Chronotrope ......ANSWER........Can be positive or negative,
changes speed of heart
Which caridac drug is used in emergencies?
......ANSWER........Epinephrine
What is a diuretic? ......ANSWER........A drug or substances that
increases urine production. Often given to reduce blood volume.
Name the drug:
, age 4 of 41
Loop diuretic. Increases salt excretion through kidneys.
Commonly used with ACE inhibitors
Adverse effects: Hyponatremia, Risk of dehydration
......ANSWER........Furosemide
What should you remember to make clear to a client who's dog
is being put on Furosemide? ......ANSWER........WATER MUST
ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE. And try to give early in the morning so
the dog can urinate before you leave the house.
Name the drug:
Local anesthetic - slows nerve conduction to provide
antiarrhythmic action.
Adverse effects: Arrhythmia ......ANSWER........Lidocaine
Name the drug: