Pharmacology

6 years ago

Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in whcih of the following?

Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in whcih of the following?
A) Becterial skin infections
B) Insect bite reactions
C) Psoriasis
D) Eczema

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6 years ago

Pediculicides are designed to kill:

Pediculicides are designed to kill:
A) fleas
B) mites
C) Candida albicans
D) lice

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6 years ago

Specialized cells in the epidermis that produce melanin are known as:

Specialized cells in the epidermis that produce melanin are known as:
A) melanocytes
B) melanophils
C) epithelial cells
D) basal cells

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6 years ago

The natural oil of the skin is known as:

The natural oil of the skin is known as:
A) sebum
B) sweat
C) sebaceous
D) serum

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6 years ago

The most commonly used keratolytic agents include resorcinol, sulfur, and:

The most commonly used keratolytic agents include resorcinol, sulfur, and:
A) magnesium lactate
B) potassium lactate
C) salicylic acid
D) benzoyl peroxide

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6 years ago

An example of a bacterial skin infection is which of the following?

An example of a bacterial skin infection is which of the following?
A) pruritus
B) impetigo
C) dandruff
D) acne

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6 years ago

The most common cause of death in the United States is:

The most common cause of death in the United States is:
A) lung disease
B) cancer
C) accidents
D) cardiovascular disease

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6 years ago

Coronary artery disease is also referred to as:

Coronary artery disease is also referred to as:
A) myocardial infarction
B) angina pectoris
C) stroke
D) hypertension

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6 years ago

There are two small receiving chambers in the upper portion of the heart. Together they are referred ...

There are two small receiving chambers in the upper portion of the heart. Together they are referred to as the:
A) aorta
B) septums
C) ventricles
D) atria

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6 years ago

The portion of the atrium in the right side of the heart that is known as the heart's pacemaker is ...

The portion of the atrium in the right side of the heart that is known as the heart's pacemaker is the:
A) atrioventricular (AV) node
B) sinoatrial (SA) node
C) atrioventricular bundle
D) bundle of His

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6 years ago

Spasms of the blood vessels are known as:

Spasms of the blood vessels are known as:
A) vasospasms
B) venospasms
C) arteriospasms
D) hypotension

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6 years ago

An abnormally fast heartbeat is known as:

An abnormally fast heartbeat is known as:
A) tachycardia
B) arrhythmia
C) hypertension
D) bradycardia

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6 years ago

Dilation of blood vessels, as accomplished in treating angina, is known as:

Dilation of blood vessels, as accomplished in treating angina, is known as:
A) vasospasm
B) venodilation
C) vasodilation
D) contraction

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6 years ago

Any deviation from normal heart impulses (arrhythmias) is clinically referred to as a:

Any deviation from normal heart impulses (arrhythmias) is clinically referred to as a:
A) dysrhythmia
B) flutter
C) fibrillation
D) vasospasm

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6 years ago

The group of drugs that inhibit movement of calcium ions into cardiac and smooth muscle cells and ...

The group of drugs that inhibit movement of calcium ions into cardiac and smooth muscle cells and cause vasodilation is known as the:
A) calcium-channel blockers
B) nitrates
C) alpha-adrenergic blockers
D) antiarrhythmic agent

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6 years ago

Class I antiarrhythmics (that bind to sodium channels) include all of the following, except:

Class I antiarrhythmics (that bind to sodium channels) include all of the following, except:
A) procainamide
B) propranolol
C) lidocaine
D) diazepam

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6 years ago

Class IV antiarrhythmics (calcium-channel blockers) relax smooth muscle and cause vasodilation, and ...

Class IV antiarrhythmics (calcium-channel blockers) relax smooth muscle and cause vasodilation, and are useful for treating hypertension and:
A) stroke
B) angina
C) MI
D) hypotension

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6 years ago

The top four prescribed cardiovascular drugs include all of the following, except:

The top four prescribed cardiovascular drugs include all of the following, except:
A) atorvastatin (Lipitor)
B) quinidine sulfate (Quinidex)
C) amiodipine (Norvasc)
D) lisinopril (Zestril)

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6 years ago

Which of the following terms means blood pressure?

Which of the following terms means blood pressure?
A) arterial pressure
B) total circulatory pressure
C) venous pressure
D) capillary pressure

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6 years ago

Stage III (severe) hypertension is characterized by having a blood pressure of:

Stage III (severe) hypertension is characterized by having a blood pressure of:
A) 179 / 100 or greater
B) 140 / 90 or greater
C) 109 / 100 or greater
D) 180 / 110 or greater

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6 years ago

In diabetic patients, ACE inhibitors may produce:

In diabetic patients, ACE inhibitors may produce:
A) eye problems
B) hypertensive crisis
C) hypoglycemia
D) hyperglycemia

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6 years ago

Angiotensin II receptor blockers prevent the vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion stimulated ...

Angiotensin II receptor blockers prevent the vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion stimulated by:
A) blood glucose
B) angiotensin I
C) angiotensin II
D) vascular smooth muscle

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6 years ago

Unlike other antihypertensive agents, which of the following agents do not inhibit the activity of ...

Unlike other antihypertensive agents, which of the following agents do not inhibit the activity of the sympathetic nervous system?
A) vasodilators
B) calcium-channel blockers
C) beta-adrenergic blockers
D) alpha-adrenergic blo

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6 years ago

Drugs that increase the strength of contraction of cardiac muscle (such as digitalis) are referred ...

Drugs that increase the strength of contraction of cardiac muscle (such as digitalis) are referred to as:
A) calcium-channel blockers
B) sodium-channel blockers
C) inotropic drugs
D) potassium-sparing diuretics

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6 years ago

Normal muscle contraction requires which of the following?

Normal muscle contraction requires which of the following?
A) ATPase
B) iodine
C) digitalis
D) calcium

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6 years ago

The most commonly prescribed digitalis preparation for treating CHF is:

The most commonly prescribed digitalis preparation for treating CHF is:
A) digoxin
B) digitoxin
C) nitroglycerin
D) colestipol

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6 years ago

A patient with high serum cholesterol and increased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is at risk for:

A patient with high serum cholesterol and increased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is at risk for:
A) diabetes
B) atherosclerotic coronary disease
C) lowered triglycerides
D) cancer

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6 years ago

Higher than normal levels of cholesterol in the blood signifies a condition known as:

Higher than normal levels of cholesterol in the blood signifies a condition known as:
A) hypertension
B) hypervolemia
C) hypercholesterolemia
D) ischemic heart disease

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6 years ago

Excessive hemorrhaging is protected against by normal:

Excessive hemorrhaging is protected against by normal:
A) blood clotting
B) use of aspirin
C) hemostasis
D) metabolism

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6 years ago

Which of the following agents is classified as an anticoagulant?

Which of the following agents is classified as an anticoagulant?
A) haloperidol
B) heparin
C) hydroquinone
D) premarin

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6 years ago

A physiologic progression of steps that stop bleeding are known as:

A physiologic progression of steps that stop bleeding are known as:
A) homeostasis
B) clotting factors
C) spasms
D) hemostasis

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6 years ago

When the platelets become sticky and adhere to the inner lining of an injured vessel, they are ...

When the platelets become sticky and adhere to the inner lining of an injured vessel, they are called a:
A) platelet plug
B) cascade
C) net
D) seal

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6 years ago

The net-like structure that forms in the process of blood clotting is made up of protein fibers ...

The net-like structure that forms in the process of blood clotting is made up of protein fibers known as:
A) fibrin
B) thrombin
C) prothrombin
D) prothrombinase

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6 years ago

An abnormal particle circulating in blood, such as an air bubble or blood clot, is referred to as ...

An abnormal particle circulating in blood, such as an air bubble or blood clot, is referred to as a(n):
A) embolus
B) lymphocyte
C) thrombus
D) erythrocyte

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6 years ago

The newer type of heparin, derived from unfractionated heparin, is abbreviated as:

The newer type of heparin, derived from unfractionated heparin, is abbreviated as:
A) LMWH
B) HMWH
C) SH
D) HS

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6 years ago

Drugs that inhibit platelet function should not be used with heparin. One of the most commonly used ...

Drugs that inhibit platelet function should not be used with heparin. One of the most commonly used drugs that exhibits this effect is:
A) aspirin
B) tetracycline
C) codeine
D) calcium carbonate

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6 years ago

Warfarin is an antagonist of vitamin:

Warfarin is an antagonist of vitamin:
A) B
B) C
C) A
D) K

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6 years ago

Antiplatelet agents may prevent arterial thrombosis, myocardial infarction, or:

Antiplatelet agents may prevent arterial thrombosis, myocardial infarction, or:
A) hemorrhage
B) kidney failure
C) perfusion
D) stroke

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6 years ago

Which of the following dissolve blood clots?

Which of the following dissolve blood clots?
A) platelet aggregation inhibitors
B) thrombolytics
C) hemolytics
D) antiperfusion agents

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