Exam 2: NU 150 / NU150 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology | Questions with Correct Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
What does Propylthiouracil do to T3 & T4 levels
Answer:
increases
Question:
Adverse effects of propylthiouracil
Answer:
goiter rash fever agranulocytosis hepatoxicity
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Question:
Adrenal glands produce
Answer:
glucocorticoids (cortisol) mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)
Question:
What does glucocorticoids (cortisol) do
Answer:
-promote sodium and water retention potassium excretion -adrenal hyposecretion
Question:
What are glucocorticoids levels controlled by
Answer:
negative feedback
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Question:
Mineralcorticoids (aldosterone)
Answer:
promotes sodium and water retention potassium secretion
Question:
What are mineralocortoids controlled by
Answer:
renin-angiotensin system
Question:
What is prednisone?
Answer:
Glucocorticoid (steroid)
Question:
What does prednisone do?
Answer:
suppresses inflammation and the immune system
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Question:
Decreases inflammation, immunosuppressant, treats skin conditions, allergic reactions, prevents organ rejection
Answer:
Prednisone
Question:
What is prednisone controlled by
Answer:
ACTH in the brain
Question:
Contraindications of prednisone
Answer:
allergies psychosis fungal infection peptic ulcer disease
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