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NR293 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 NEWEST 2025
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How are most medications transported through the body?Bound to iron Bound to red blood cells Bound to white blood cells Bound to plasma proteins - Correct Answer - Bound to plasma proteins
When a drug binds to a receptor and prevents a response, how is the drug best described?Agonist Antagonist Partial agonist Competitive antagonist - Correct Answer - Antagonist
When a drug binds to a receptor and has a response, how is the drug best described?Agonist Competitive antagonist Partial agonist 1 / 4
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pg. 2 Antagonist - Correct Answer - Agonist
When a drug binds to a receptor and has a diminished response, how is the drug best described?Competitive antagonist Agonist Antagonist Partial agonist - Correct Answer - Partial agonist
What are the pharmacodynamic targets of all drugs? Select all that apply.Enzyme Plasma protein Receptor Cell membrane Albumin - Correct Answer - Enzyme Receptor Cell membrane
Which mechanism does pharmacodynamics refer to?A drug's enzymes A drug's action A drug's receptors A drug's reaction - Correct Answer - A drug's action 2 / 4
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pg. 3 Pharmacodynamics is known as which type of process?Cellular process Biochemical process Mental process Physical process - Correct Answer - Biochemical process
When a drug has a positive change to a faulty physiologic system, it is known as which of the following?Non-therapeutic effect Improved therapeutic index Pharmacokinetics Therapeutic effect - Correct Answer - Therapeutic effect
A client took the first dose of amoxicillin for an upper respiratory infection and quickly developed a rash and shortness of breath. What is the best description for this response?Idiosyncratic reaction Side effect Toxic effect Allergic reaction - Correct Answer - Allergic reaction
Which situation can cause a toxic level of a drug in a person's system?Select all that apply.Increased temperature 3 / 4
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pg. 4 Higher drug dosage Renal insufficiency Change from generic to trade name drug Increased water intake - Correct Answer - Higher drug dosage Renal insufficiency
A client experienced a sexual assault. After the sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) completed an interview and exam, the nurse suggested that the client take azidothymidine (AZT) to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What type of therapy is the nurse offering?Supplemental therapy Prophylactic therapy Acute therapy Supportive therapy - Correct Answer - Prophylactic therapy
A client was admitted to a detoxification center because they ran out of pain medication and started experiencing anxiety, tremors, and dizziness.What type of reaction is the client experiencing?Psychological dependence Physical dependence Drug toxicity Tolerance - Correct Answer - Physical dependence
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