Exam 2: NU 150 NU150 Latest

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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