NUR 2060 (Pharmacology) EXAM 1 2025 Latest Update 2025-2026 185 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
1 gm = ____gr (grain)? -CORRECT ANSWER: 1 gm = 15 gr
1 kg = ____lbs? -CORRECT ANSWER: 1 kg = 2.2 lbs
1 mg = ____mcg? -CORRECT ANSWER: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg
1 mL = _____ gtts? -CORRECT ANSWER: 1 mL = 15 gtts
1 oz = ____TBSP = ____cc or mL? -CORRECT ANSWER: 1 oz = 2TBSP = 30 cc or mL
1 TBSP = ______mL? -CORRECT ANSWER: 1 TBSP = 15 mL
1 tsp = _____mL? -CORRECT ANSWER: 1 tsp = 5 mL
Are drugs endogenous or exogenous? -CORRECT ANSWER: exogenous
At what pH is pepsin suppressed? -CORRECT ANSWER: pH>5
By what age are most organs approximate to maturity of adults? -CORRECT ANSWER:
- year old
Describe absorption through IM injection in neonates/infants... -CORRECT ANSWER: IM absorption is slow and erratic
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Describe effects to blood brain barrier with giving drugs to neonate/infants... -CORRECT
ANSWER: immature CNS which increases susceptibility to drugs in the CNS
Describe fat soluble and water soluble drug distribution in geriatric patients... -
CORRECT ANSWER: -fat soluble drugs= long residual effects(?)
-water soluble drugs= higher concentration due to low total body water
Describe metabolism and excretion of drugs in neonate/infants... -CORRECT ANSWER: metabolism and excretion is low so dosages are lower
Describe protein binding with giving drugs to neonate/infants... -CORRECT ANSWER:
- albumin levels are lower in neonates/infants
- endogenous compounds (i.e. fatty acids, bilirubin) compete with drugs for available
binding sites
(increased free drugs in blood)
Describe transdermal absorption in neonates/infants... -CORRECT ANSWER:
Transdermal is rapid and complete (toxicity risk)
Discuss Antiemetics that help with motion sickness. -CORRECT ANSWER: i.e.
-*scopolamine (Transdermal Scop) -dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) -meclizine (Antivert)
-it suppress nerve stimulation in the CNS -anticholinergic side effects: dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, constipation, and urinary retention (in older men) 2 / 3
Discuss GI absorption in neonates/infants... -CORRECT ANSWER: -may be increased
or decreased -Gastric emptying prolonged and gastric ph is very low which leads to increased absorption of some (stomach, acid labile) -decreased of others (intestine)
Discuss non amphetamines. -CORRECT ANSWER: -suppress appetite by increasing
norepinephrine in the brain -ADR's: increased alertness, decreased fatigue, increased nervousness, insomnia, tachycardia, hypertension, angina
i.e.-diethylporpion (Adipex-P) -phentermine (Lonamin)
Discuss orlistat (Xenical, Alli). -CORRECT ANSWER: -facilitates weight loss
-decreases absorption of fat by blocking enzymes used to break down fat -must use low fat diet and supplement with fat soluble vitamins -if patient eats fats, will have diarrhea, greasy poop, and increased flatulence
Discuss sibutramine. -CORRECT ANSWER: -sibutramine (Meridia)
-for BMI>=30 -increased serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in brain -is an appetite suppresant -withdrawn in 2010 due to cardiovascular, non fatal, risks
Drugs mimic endogenous or exogenous actions? -CORRECT ANSWER: endogenous
actions
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