PCP Pharmacology

Question 1

What is the primary mechanism of action of nitroglycerin?

Accepted Answer

Venous and arterial dilation reducing cardiac workload

Answer

Beta-adrenergic blockade

Answer

Increasing cardiac contractility

Answer

Blocking calcium channels in the SA node

Question 2

The adult dose of oral aspirin for a suspected acute MI is:

Accepted Answer

162–325 mg chewed

Answer

81 mg

Answer

500 mg swallowed whole

Answer

650 mg crushed

Question 3

Which medication is a first-line treatment for anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 1:1000 IM

Answer

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Answer

Albuterol nebulized

Answer

Methylprednisolone IV

Question 4

What is the adult dose of epinephrine 1:1000 for anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

0.3–0.5 mg IM

Answer

0.1 mg IM

Answer

1.0 mg IM

Answer

3.0 mg IM

Question 5

Activated charcoal is contraindicated in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

Caustic/corrosive substance ingestion

Answer

Aspirin overdose

Answer

Acetaminophen overdose

Answer

Benzodiazepine overdose

Question 6

Which medication reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone (Narcan)

Answer

Flumazenil

Answer

Adenosine

Answer

Atropine