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Which of the following is a primary goal of pharmacotherapy? (Select all that apply) A) To prevent disease progression B) To enhance drug dependency C) To improve quality of life D) To reduce adverse effects 2. Which two hormones are responsible for short-term regulation of blood pressure through vasoconstriction? (Select 2) A) Aldosterone B) Epinephrine C) Vasopressin D) Thyroxine 3. What is a key factor affecting drug absorption through the oral route? A) Bioavailability B) Lipid solubility of the drug C) Blood-brain barrier permeability D) Enterohepatic recirculation 4. The characteristic symptoms of asthma include all the following except: A) Chronic wheezing B) Episodic flare-ups C) Irreversible airway obstruction D) Shortness of breath 5. Which of the following describes metabolic alkalosis? (Select all that apply) A) Associated with hypokalemia B) Caused by prolonged vomiting C) Results from excessive acid retention D) Treated with ammonium chloride in severe cases 6. Which process best describes drug elimination by the kidneys? A) Filtration and protein binding B) Reabsorption and metabolism C) Excretion and secretion D) Filtration and secretion 7. What is the primary cause of coronary artery disease in atherosclerosis? A) Lipid accumulation in arterial walls B) Increased cardiac output C) Narrowing of venules D) Elevated blood potassium levels 8. A client with hypertension is prescribed furosemide. What is an important nursing consideration? A) Monitor for hypernatremia B) Assess for fluid overload C) Observe for hypokalemia D) Ensure the client avoids calcium-rich foods 9. Which of the following is true about inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)? (Select 2) A) Primarily used for rapid relief of asthma symptoms B) Reduce airway inflammation C) Often used in combination with long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs) D) Have no systemic side effects 10. Which of the following statements about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is incorrect? A) It often results in airway remodeling B) Symptoms are reversible with treatment C) It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis D) Pulmonary hypertension 11. Which of the following symptoms is a common manifestation of a hypertensive crisis? A) Nausea and vomiting B) Severe headache C) Hyperventilation D) Muscle weakness 12. What are some clinical signs of fluid overload? (Select all that apply) A) Pulmonary crackles B) Jugular vein distension C) Weak peripheral pulses D) Edema 13. What happens to drug plasma concentration during enterohepatic recirculation? A) Decreases due to increased renal excretion 14. A client is diagnosed with metabolic acidosis. Which lab values are likely? (Select 2) . Which of the following drugs is most likely to cause a “first-dose effect” of orthostatic hypotension? 16. Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with loop diuretics? In the treatment of atherosclerosis, what is the primary goal of using statins?