Pharmacology of the Genitourinary System: Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which medication is used to treat overactive bladder by blocking acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors?

Accepted Answer

Tolterodine

Answer

Dyazide

Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Sildenafil

Question 2

Which of the following drugs is commonly prescribed to alleviate symptoms associated with overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

Propantheline

Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Furosemide

Answer

Sildenafil

Question 3

To lower blood pressure and treat hypertension, which drug is a selective beta-1 blocker?

Accepted Answer

Atenolol

Answer

Furosemide

Answer

Metoclopramide

Answer

Warfarin

Question 4

Where are anticholinergic medications primarily used to treat overactive bladder symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Bladder

Answer

Kidneys

Answer

Ureters

Answer

Urethra

Question 5

Which beta-blocker is commonly used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain?

Accepted Answer

Metoprolol

Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Amlodipine

Answer

Furosemide

Question 6

Which of the following drugs is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and urinary incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Propranolol

Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Tolterodine

Answer

Furosemide

Question 7

Which of the following medications is an alpha-blocker commonly used to treat prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Metoprolol

Answer

Furosemide

Answer

Ibuprofen

Question 8

Which of the following is a common side effect of anticholinergic medications used to treat urinary incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Constipation

Answer

Diarrhea

Answer

Headache

Answer

Nausea

Question 9

Which class of medications promotes bladder relaxation in the management of urinary incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Antimuscarinic drugs

Answer

Alpha-blockers

Answer

Diuretics

Answer

Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors

Question 10

Which of the following side effects is commonly associated with tamsulosin, a medication used to treat an enlarged prostate in older men?

Accepted Answer

Dizziness

Answer

Cardiovascular toxicity

Answer

Priapism

Answer

Nausea

Question 11

Which medication is a muscarinic anticholinergic used to treat overactive bladder symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Oxybutynin

Answer

Tamsulosin

Answer

Levothyroxine

Answer

Metformin

Question 12

Which medication used to treat overactive bladder is an antimuscarinic drug?

Accepted Answer

Oxybutynin

Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Furosemide

Answer

Acetaminophen

Question 13

Which medication is commonly used to treat urinary incontinence in elderly patients?

Accepted Answer

Oxybutynin

Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Furosemide

Answer

Tamsulosin

Question 14

Which of the following medications is a selective alpha-1a-blocker used to treat high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Atenolol

Answer

Lisinopril

Answer

Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 15

Which medication is specifically used to treat overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

Tolterodine

Answer

Tamsulosin

Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Doxazosin

Question 16

Which adverse effect is commonly associated with antimuscarinic drugs used for overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

Urinary retention

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Hypotension

Answer

Tachycardia

Answer

Hyperglycemia

Question 17

Which of these is a common side effect of anticholinergic medications?

Accepted Answer

Blurred vision

Answer

Increased salivation

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Bronchospasm

Question 18

Which of the following is **NOT** a common adverse effect of antimuscarinic drugs?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea

Answer

Dry mouth

Answer

Blurred vision

Question 19

Which medication is known to cause nephrotoxicity?

Accepted Answer

Gentamicin

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Metoprolol

Answer

Tadalafil

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a first-line drug treatment option for urinary retention caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

Accepted Answer

Finasteride

Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Tamsulosin

Answer

Doxazosin

Question 21

Which medication is **not** an alpha-blocker used to treat urinary retention?

Accepted Answer

Oxybutynin

Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Tamsulosin

Question 22

Which adverse effect is commonly associated with anticholinergic medications used to treat urinary incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Dry mouth

Answer

Diarrhea

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Nausea

Question 23

Which adverse effect is common with anticholinergic drugs used for urinary incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Constipation

Answer

Increased salivation

Answer

Diarrhea

Question 24

Which drug class is commonly used to treat overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

Antimuscarinics

Answer

Alpha-blockers

Answer

Diuretics

Answer

Beta-blockers

Question 25

Which of the following adverse effects are commonly associated with antimuscarinics, which are known for their urinary anticholinergic effects?

Accepted Answer

Urinary retention and constipation

Answer

Increased salivation and lacrimation

Answer

Bronchoconstriction and increased heart rate

Answer

Increased gastric secretions and diarrhea

Question 26

In the management of overactive bladder, which medication is frequently employed to alleviate symptoms such as frequent urination and urgency?

Accepted Answer

Oxybutynin

Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer

Acetaminophen

Question 27

Which of these medications is an alpha-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and an enlarged prostate (BPH)?

Accepted Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Atenolol

Answer

Furosemide

Question 28

Which of these medications is an alpha-blocker commonly used to alleviate prostate cancer symptoms, like difficulty urinating?

Accepted Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Propranolol

Answer

Oxybutynin

Answer

Tadalafil

Question 29

Which medication is specifically designed to treat the symptoms of overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

Tolterodine

Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Furosemide

Answer

Sildenafil

Question 30

Which side effect is commonly observed in patients taking antimuscarinic medications for urinary incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Dry mouth

Answer

Hypotension

Answer

Increased heart rate

Answer

Diarrhea

Question 31

How does tolterodine alleviate symptoms of urgency, frequency, and incontinence in patients with overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

By blocking muscarinic receptors, which decreases the tone of the detrusor muscle.

Answer

By increasing the tone of the detrusor muscle.

Answer

By blocking the reuptake of acetylcholine in the bladder.

Answer

By increasing the production of nitric oxide in the bladder.

Question 32

Which medication is not used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Nitrofurantoin

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Trimethoprim

Question 33

Which medication listed below is known to potentially cause kidney damage (nephrotoxicity)?

Accepted Answer

Gentamicin

Answer

Atenolol

Answer

Tolterodine

Answer

Terazosin

Question 34

Which mechanism best describes how antimuscarinic drugs work to treat urinary incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Block muscarinic receptors in the bladder, reducing contractions

Answer

Stimulate the urethral sphincter directly, increasing tone

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Increase acetylcholine release, strengthening bladder muscles

Question 35

Which adverse effect is most commonly associated with alpha-blockers used to treat urinary incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Headache

Answer

Constipation

Answer

Tachycardia

Answer

Seizures

Question 36

When administering medications for urinary incontinence in elderly patients with cognitive impairment, which ethical and legal consideration is of utmost importance?

Accepted Answer

Obtain informed consent from the patient's legal guardian or family member prior to administering any medications.

Answer

Administer medications as prescribed by the physician, disregarding the patient's cognitive status.

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Administer medications only if the patient fully comprehends the potential risks and benefits of the medication.

Question 37

Which antibiotic is commonly used as first-line therapy for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Escherichia coli?

Accepted Answer

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Answer

Amoxicillin-clavulanate

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Nitrofurantoin

Question 38

What is the primary mechanism of action of acyclovir?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of viral DNA polymerase

Answer

Inhibition of viral RNA polymerase

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Stimulation of the immune response

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Direct inactivation of the virus

Question 39

What is the contraindication for the use of ciprofloxacin in pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Risk of teratogenicity

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Risk of miscarriage

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Risk of premature birth

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Risk of stillbirth

Question 40

What is the primary mechanism of action of nitrofurantoin?

Accepted Answer

Inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis

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Blocks bacterial protein synthesis

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Disrupts bacterial cell membrane

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Inhibits viral replication

Question 41

Which of the following is a recognized adverse effect of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole?

Accepted Answer

Neutropenia

Answer

Hyperkalemia

Answer

Hepatotoxicity

Answer

QTc prolongation

Question 42

What is the primary mechanism by which sildenafil exerts its therapeutic effect?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of phosphodiesterase type 5

Answer

Increased release of nitric oxide

Answer

Blockade of alpha-adrenergic receptors

Answer

Activation of guanylate cyclase

Question 43

Which medication is commonly used to treat urinary incontinence caused by overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

Oxybutynin

Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Sildenafil

Answer

Nitrofurantoin

Question 44

What nursing consideration is particularly important when administering terazosin?

Accepted Answer

Monitor for potential first-dose hypotension

Answer

Instruct patient to limit alcohol consumption

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Recommend taking the medication at bedtime

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Administer the medication on an empty stomach

Question 45

What is the primary mechanism of action of tolterodine?

Accepted Answer

Blocks muscarinic receptors

Answer

Stimulates beta-adrenergic receptors

Answer

Inhibits phosphodiesterase type 5

Answer

Increases nitric oxide release

Question 46

What condition is a contraindication to the use of terazosin?

Accepted Answer

Orthostatic hypotension

Answer

Severe hepatic impairment

Answer

Pregnancy

Answer

Breastfeeding

Question 47

Which of the following is a potential long-term side effect of antimuscarinic medications used for overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

Constipation

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Hypotension

Answer

Tremor

Question 48

How does finasteride work to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia?

Accepted Answer

Blocks the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone

Answer

Relaxes the prostate muscles

Answer

Reduces prostate inflammation

Answer

Increases testosterone production

Question 49

Which medication is used to treat erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis?

Accepted Answer

Sildenafil

Answer

Finasteride

Answer

Tamsulosin

Question 50

In the management of overactive bladder, tolterodine primarily exerts its therapeutic effect by:

Accepted Answer

Blocking muscarinic receptors, reducing parasympathetic activity in the bladder

Answer

Stimulating beta-adrenergic receptors, increasing sympathetic activity in the bladder

Answer

Inhibiting serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake, elevating their synaptic levels

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Blocking calcium channels, preventing calcium influx into smooth muscle cells

Question 51

Which of the following is the first-line choice for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adults?

Accepted Answer

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)

Answer

Nitrofurantoin

Answer

Amoxicillin-clavulanate

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Question 52

What is the mechanism of action of acyclovir for treating herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections?

Accepted Answer

Inhibits viral DNA polymerase

Answer

Inhibits viral cell entry

Answer

Inhibits viral RNA polymerase

Answer

Inhibits viral protein synthesis

Question 53

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of sildenafil (Viagra) for erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Priapism

Answer

Nausea

Answer

Vomiting

Answer

Tachycardia

Question 54

Which of the following medications is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor for treating erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Tadalafil (Cialis)

Answer

Yohimbine

Answer

Alprostadil (Caverject)

Answer

Testosterone

Question 55

Which of the following describes a primary mechanism of action of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, a class of medications used for erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Increases blood flow to the penis

Answer

Stimulates the release of luteinizing hormone

Answer

Inhibits the production of prolactin

Answer

Blocks the reuptake of serotonin

Question 56

Which medication is commonly used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Oxybutynin

Answer

Metoprolol

Answer

Warfarin

Answer

Metformin

Question 57

When administering terazosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia, which of the following nursing considerations is most important?

Accepted Answer

Monitor for orthostatic hypotension

Answer

Check blood glucose levels regularly

Answer

Encourage frequent voiding

Answer

Provide dietary counseling

Question 58

Which class of antibiotics is typically effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the context of a urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Fluoroquinolones

Answer

Macrolides

Answer

Cephalosporins

Answer

Penicillins

Question 59

Which of the following is a primary mechanism of action of diuretics used in the treatment of urinary incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Decrease urine output

Answer

Increase bladder capacity

Answer

Strengthen pelvic floor muscles

Answer

Stimulate detrusor muscle contraction

Question 60

Which antibiotic is first-line treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by common uropathogens like E. coli?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin

Answer

Metronidazole

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Vancomycin

Question 61

Which medication class is recommended as the first-line treatment approach for erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5 inhibitors)

Answer

Anticholinergics

Answer

Alpha-blockers

Answer

Testosterone replacement therapy

Question 62

Which potential side effect is associated with tamsulosin, an alpha-blocker used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

Accepted Answer

Retrograde ejaculation

Answer

Nausea

Answer

Tachycardia

Answer

Hypertension

Question 63

Identify the medication used to treat the symptoms of interstitial cystitis:

Accepted Answer

Pentosan polysulfate sodium

Answer

Nitrofurantoin

Answer

Terazosin

Answer

Oxybutynin

Question 64

Which of the following is an essential nursing consideration when administering vancomycin?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring for ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity

Answer

Checking blood glucose levels

Answer

Monitoring liver function tests

Answer

Assessing for rash