WGU ADVANCED PHARMACOLO GY FINAL
EXAM 2024 WITH REAL QUESTIONS AND
WELL VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS//LATEST 2024/2025
[GUARANTEED A+]
Antihypertensives include which of the following? A. ACE inhibitors B. Calcium channel blockers C. Beta blockers D. A and B - ANSWER-*ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers* are both antihypertensives.
Nicotine has what effect on blood pressure? A. Decreases B. Increases C. Has no effect D. Stabilizes - ANSWER-Nicotine * increases *blood pressure
Digoxin has been in use since _____. A. 1400s B. 1500s C. 1600s D. 1700s - ANSWER-Digoxin has been in use since the *1700s*.
Dysrhythmias can be caused by all EXCEPT patients with _____. A. Hypertension
- Cardiac disease C. Potassium level alterations D. Hernia - ANSWER-
*HERNIA* Dysrhythmias can be caused by hypertension, cardiac disease, potassium level alterations, and diet.Which keep platelets from aggregating and forming clots? A. Anticoagulants B.Antiplatelets C. Antifibrinolytics D. Thrombolytics - ANSWER-*Antiplatelets* keep platelets from aggregating and forming clots.
Which of the following is the source of digoxin (Lanoxin)? - ANSWER-plant
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Which of the following is the source of barbiturates? - ANSWER-synthetically
Which of the following is the source of leukocytes? - ANSWER-Humans
During which war did mass production of penicillin begin? - ANSWER-WW II Aspirin is A. Antipyretic B. Anticoagulant C. Analgesic D. All of the above - ANSWER-*all of the above*
Which are used to treat hypertension? A. Anticoagulants B. Diuretics C. Anti- infectives D. Thrombolytics - ANSWER-*Diuretics* are used to treat hypertension.
Which drug is indicated within 60 minutes of the onset of stroke symptoms? A.Digoxin B. Lasix C. tPA D. Cozaar - ANSWER-*tPA* is used within 60 minutes of appearance of stroke symptoms.
All of the following are types of lipids EXCEPT ______.A. HDL B. CDL C. LDL
- VLDL - ANSWER-*CDL* HDL, LDL, and VLDL are all types of lipoproteins.
Which of the following does not affect blood pressure? A. Heart rate B. Stroke volume C. Peripheral resistance D. Temperature - ANSWER-*temperature* Heart rate, stroke volume, and peripheral resistance all affect blood pressure
t/f Bacteria are identified by their shape and ability to retain a dye - ANSWER- *True* bacteria are identified by their shape and are either gram negative or gram positive
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t/f Anticancer drugs work against slowly dividing cells - ANSWER-*False* anticancer drugs work against fast-dividing cells in the body
t/f Tetracycline is the antibiotic of choice for pregnant women and small children. - ANSWER-*False* tetracycline causes staining of the teeth in fetuses and children
t/f Antiretrovirals are given to fight HIV infections - ANSWER-*True* used for HIV.
t/f Only the person actually administering chemotherapy must follow safety rules - ANSWER-*False* toxic substances may be excreted in urine, feces, saliva, and other body substances, so even those cleaning a patient's room must follow safety precautions
t/f Some antItubercilosis agents turn body secretions red/brown. - ANSWER- *True* rifampin and other antibiotics turn urine, sweat, tears, feces, and saliva red or brown
t/f Malaria is caused by a parasite - ANSWER-*True* malaria is caused by a parasite.What is the source of lanolin? - ANSWER-Animal
What is the source of potassium chloride? - ANSWER-minerals
T/F Cumulation means a drug causes Disease - ANSWER-False Cumulation refers to the medication building up or accumulating in the body
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