Pharmacology

Question 1

Lomotil is what type of medication?

Answer 1

Antidiarrheal

Question 2

Which of the following medications is often used for depression?

Answer 2

Prozac

Question 3

Relafen is a

Answer 3

(NSAID) non steroidal anti imflammtory

Question 4

All of the following substances have stimulant properties except?

Answer 4

Pepcid

Question 5

Ibuprofen is available in which of the below dosage?

Answer 5

200mg
400mg
600mg
800mg

Question 6

What. is the brand name for NSAID diclofenac?

Answer 6

Voltaren

Question 7

What is the recommended dosage for the NSAID Naprosyn?

Answer 7

250-500mg twice a day

Question 8

Frequently abused drugs include stimulants such as amphetamines (speed) cocaine(coke or crack) and depressants (alcohol or downers). An An athlete who has overdosed on a stimulant would manifest all of the following signs except

Answer 8

Decreased reaction time

Question 9

Beta Blockers inhibit the action of catecholamines and decreased cardiac output. In which of the following sports would the effects of beta-blockers potentially enhance performance?

Answer 9

Archery

Question 10

In moderation, caffeine stimulants the ___and___centers of the brain causing increased alertness?

Answer 10

Cerebral cortex

Medulla

Question 11

Which of the following is not an adverse effect associated with the abuse of human growth hormone?

Answer 11

Mandibular growth

Question 12

When 2 drugs are combined and there is a response that is 2times the response as when each drug is used alone, the is known as what type of effect?

Answer 12

Synergistic

Question 13

Drugs may be classified as?

Answer 13

Chemical classification
Mechanism of action
Therapeutic effect
Legal classification

Question 14

Which of the following may be linked to Reyes syndrome in children and teenagers when treating a viral infection?

Answer 14

Asprin

Question 15

What is the primary mechanism of action of penicillin?

Answer 15

Inhibits cell wall synthesis

Question 16

Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal include?(4)

Answer 16

Fatigue
Headache
Irritability
Yawning

Question 17

Which of the following drugs are anticonvulsants?

Answer 17

Klopopin

Tegratal

Question 18

The abbreviation for GERD?

Answer 18

Gastrosophageal reflux disease

Question 19

IBS stands for?

Answer 19

Irritable bowel syndrome

Question 20

Diuretics increase the excretion of

Answer 20

Sodium(Na+)

Potassium (K+)

Question 21

All medication routes of administration?(4)

Answer 21

Oral

Rectal

Question 22

What drug is appropriate treatment for panic disorder?

Answer 22

Xanax

Question 23

Which of the following drugs is used to treat Type 2 diabetes?

Answer 23

Glucophage

Question 24

Which of the following drugs is used to treat the herpes simplex virus?

Answer 24

Acyclovir(Zovirax)

Question 25

To avoid gastric upset, NSAIDS should be taken with which of the following?

Answer 25

Food or milk

Question 26

What drug is used hyperlipidemia?

Answer 26

Crestor

Question 27

Insulin effects(4)?

Answer 27

Hypoglycemia Weight Gain Immuned based response Lipohyypetrophy