PNM300 test 2 weeks 5-7 Latest Update 2025- 2026 85 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ "-ASE"
ie. Streptokinase, urokinase, alteplase - CORRECT ANSWER: thrombolytic drugs
"-barb/-tal"
Phenobarbital, Pentobarbital, Thiopental .. - CORRECT ANSWER: Barbiturates =
decrease neuron firing by increasing DURATION of open Cl channels > used to treat seizures, insomnia, anxiety
"-zepam" / "-zolam"
diazepam, lorazepam, midazolam, triazolam - CORRECT ANSWER: Benzodiazepine
drugs = increase GABA-A action by increasing the FREQUENCY of Cl channels opening
1st line drugs for acute seizures and status epilepticus - CORRECT ANSWER:
benzodiazepines
a dopAmine modulAtor:
> antiviral; indirect acting
> causes release of dopamine + blocks reuptake! - CORRECT ANSWER: Amantadine
A patient is receiving an IV infusion of heparin and was started on warfarin therapy the night before. Which statement is most correct?A.The patient is receiving a double dose of anticoagulants.B.The heparin therapy was ineffective, so the warfarin was started.C.The heparin provides anticoagulation until therapeutic levels of warfarin are reached. 1 / 2
D.The heparin and warfarin work together synergistically to provide anticoagulation. -
CORRECT ANSWER: C. b/c Heparin has a faster onset and therefore is used to
provide anticoagulation until therapeutic levels of warfarin are reached.
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) & clopidrogel (plavix) are? - CORRECT ANSWER: antiplatelet drugs
Adverse effects of Inotropic drugs: early signs - CORRECT ANSWER: -nausea -vomiting -anorexia
Adverse effects of inotropic drugs: late signs - CORRECT ANSWER: -arrhythmias -AV heart block -blurry yellow vision -HYPERkalemia
Alter platelet function without preventing the platelets from working - CORRECT
ANSWER: hemorheological drugs
antidote for heparin/prolonged bleeding - CORRECT ANSWER: protamine sulfate
Antidote for Warfarin (Coumadin) - CORRECT ANSWER: Vitamin K
Apixaban, Edoxaban, Rivaroxaban - CORRECT ANSWER: direct factor Xa inhibitor
> used to treat prophylaxis for DVT, PE, stroke pts w/ AFib.
bind to proton pump; blocks all gastric acid secretions - CORRECT ANSWER: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) ie. omeprazole (losec)
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