Chapter 12 Core Concepts in Pharmacology 3rd edition By Holland - Adams

Chapter 12 Core Concepts in Pharmacology 3rd edition By Holland – Adams

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1) Three common debilitating and progressive neurologic disorders are: (Select all that apply.)
A) Multiple sclerosis. B) Parkinsonʹs disease.
C) Alzheimerʹs disease. D) Psychosis.
1)
2) The progressive loss of brain function characterized by memory loss, confusion, and dementia is
characteristic of:
A) Alzheimerʹs disease. B) Psychosis.
C) Parkinsonʹs disease. D) Multiple sclerosis.
2)
3) The nurse is assessing a client with progressive weakness and wasting of muscles caused by
destruction of motor neurons. The nurse knows these are symptoms of:
A) Parkinsonʹs disease. B) Multiple sclerosis.
C) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). D) Alzheimerʹs disease.
3)
4) A client has been diagnosed with Parkinsonʹs disease. The nurse knows there is a lack of ________
in the brain.
A) Potassium B) Sodium
C) Dopamine D) Norepinephrine
4)
5) A client taking medications for dementia should be instructed to:
A) Take any OTC medication needed.
B) Never take with high-fat foods.
C) Report any changes in urine color immediately.
D) Be extremely careful about getting up quickly from a seated position.
5)
6) Alzheimerʹs disease is treated with:
A) Beta blockers. B) Cholinergic blockers.
C) Dopaminergic agents. D) Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.

Answer Key
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1) A, B, C
2) A
3) C
4) C
5) D