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ATI Pharmacology Proctored Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is not a side effect of the cholinoreceptor blocker (Atropine)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Diarrhea. Atropine, a cholinoreceptor blocker, inhibits acetylcholine, causing decreased GI motility leading to constipation. Atropine also increases pulse rate due to reduced vagal tone (A). It causes mydriasis by blocking cholinergic receptors in the eye (D). Diarrhea is not a typical side effect of atropine due to its anticholinergic properties.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is not a side effect of the vasodilator Nifedipine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Sexual dysfunction. Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker that primarily causes vasodilation by relaxing blood vessels. Sexual dysfunction is not a common side effect associated with Nifedipine use. Nausea, flushed appearance, and vertigo are potential side effects of Nifedipine due to its mechanism of action on the cardiovascular system. Therefore, D is the correct choice as it does not align with the expected side effects of Nifedipine.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is not a side effect of Sympathoplegics (Clonidine)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Hypertension is not a side effect of Sympathoplegics (Clonidine). Sympathoplegics are medications that inhibit the sympathetic nervous system, leading to decreased heart rate and blood pressure. Therefore, hypertension is not a common side effect. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because difficulty breathing, dry oral cavity, and lethargic behavior are potential side effects of Sympathoplegics due to their central nervous system depressant effects.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is not a side effect of loop diuretics?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Nausea. Loop diuretics like furosemide work by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and water in the loop of Henle in the kidneys. This mechanism can lead to electrolyte imbalances, such as potassium deficits (choice D), and volume depletion, resulting in hypotension (choice C). Loop diuretics can also cause metabolic alkalosis (choice A) due to loss of hydrogen ions. Nausea, however, is not a common side effect of loop diuretics. Therefore, choice B is not a side effect of loop diuretics, making it the correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is not an effect of the drug isoflurane?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Elevated lipid levels. Isoflurane does not cause elevated lipid levels. Isoflurane is a general anesthetic that primarily affects the central nervous system, leading to effects like decreased respiratory function and increased blood flow to the brain. Nausea can also be a side effect of isoflurane due to its impact on the gastrointestinal system. However, there is no direct link between isoflurane and elevated lipid levels. Thus, choice A is the correct answer.