Pharmacology Midterm (With Practice Questions) Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

1) A patient has hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. Which goal should the nurse recommend to this patient? a) Blood pressure less than 140/90 mm Hg b) Diastolic blood pressure less than 100 mm Hg c) Blood pressure less than 130/80 mm Hg d) Systolic blood pressure less than 160 mm Hg {Ans: Answer: C Rationale: Treatment goal for a person with hypertension and diabetes or chronic kidney disease is less than 130/80 mm Hg.}i) metoprolol SE {Ans: Fatigue, weakness, erectile dysfunction, Brady cardia, HF, pulmonary edema}i) Ability of a drug to enter cells is depends on {Ans: i) Depends on the pH of drug - may or may not need transporter protein}Furosemide ADRs {Ans: Erythema Multiforme, SJS, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Aplastic anemia, Agranulocytosis}a) aspirin MOA {Ans: i) produce analgesia, reduce inflammation, fever by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. Decrease platelet aggregation}Bioavailability in the elderly is changed because of? {Ans: a. Less muscle masses b. More adipose c. Thin d. Less area for bioavailability to go e. Concentration is higher and quicker because smaller volume of distribution}