Midterm Exam: NR565 NR-565

Midterm Exam: NR565 / NR-565

(Latest 2025 / 2026 Update) Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals | Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain

Question:

Treatment of hypertension by ethnicity

Answer:

African American: Thiazide - CCB

Non-African American: Thiazide-ACE-ARB

Avoid ACE/ARBS in African Americans

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Question:

Beta-blockers 1) Action

Answer:

1) β1 blockade suppresses renin release, resulting in) vasodilation secondary to reduced production of angiotensin II and prevention of aldosterone- mediated volume expansion.

Question:

Risk of stopping beta blocker abruptly

Answer:

can lead to adverse effects due to a rebound effect: Rebound Hypertension:

Angina: Patients with angina may experience an increase in the frequency and

severity of angina attacks

Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): There is an increased risk of heart

attack after abrupt cessation of beta-blocker therapy, particularly in patients with coronary artery disease.

Arrhythmias: Stopping beta-blockers suddenly can lead to the development

of tachycardia (fast heart rate) and other heart rhythm disturbances.

Withdrawal Symptoms: Patients may experience symptoms such as

palpitations, tremors, and anxiety

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Question:

What happens when given to someone with asthma?

Answer:

potential for bronchospasm, Beta-blocking agents are both selective and nonselective and can target other organs and tissues with beta receptors as well, including the lungs

Question:

Treatment of hypertension in heart failure patients

Answer:

ACEI or ARB as first line, plus beta blockers, diuretics, and others as needed

Question:

Effects of cardiac glycosides (Digoxin):

Answer:

increases the force of ventricular contraction and can thereby increase cardiac output

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