Sergio has had cataract surgery. What kind of eye drops will he likely be given to reduce post-surgical inflammation?

Sergio has had cataract surgery. What kind of eye drops will he likely be given to reduce post-surgical inflammation?

mydriatic
corticosteroid
NSAID

Jake takes nicotinic acid for the treatment of diabetic dyslipidemia. How does nicotinic acid act?

Jake takes nicotinic acid for the treatment of diabetic dyslipidemia. How does nicotinic acid act?

It inhibits the enzyme for cholesterol synthesis.
It binds bile acids in the intestine.
It inhibits intestinal absorption of both dietary and biliary cholesterol.
It reduces hepatic synthesis of triglycerides.


Answer: It reduces hepatic synthesis of triglycerides.

The principal mediator in attaining and maintaining an erection is ____.

The principal mediator in attaining and maintaining an erection is ____.

phosphodiesterase
TSH
nitric dioxide
testosterone
nitric dioxide

Prior to orthopedic surgery, Azalea meets with the anesthesiologist who, when explaining the medications that will be used, mentions that one will paralyze all of her muscles, including her diaphragm. What agent has this effect?

Prior to orthopedic surgery, Azalea meets with the anesthesiologist who, when explaining the medications that will be used, mentions that one will paralyze all of her muscles, including her diaphragm. What agent has this effect?

succinylcholine
dantrolene
carisoprodol

Cian, who is diabetic, has been found to have extremely high triglycerides. What category of antilipemic agents will both lower her triglycerides and improve her glucose tolerance?

Cian, who is diabetic, has been found to have extremely high triglycerides. What category of antilipemic agents will both lower her triglycerides and improve her glucose tolerance?

cholesterol absorption inhibitors
statins
bile acid sequestrants
fibric acid derivatives


Answer: fibric acid derivatives

Carla, 67 years of age, has a history of breast cancer and thromboembolic disorders, and cannot take hormone replacement or selective estrogen-receptor modifier therapy to treat her osteoporosis. What hormonal agent might be effective?

Carla, 67 years of age, has a history of breast cancer and thromboembolic disorders, and cannot take hormone replacement or selective estrogen-receptor modifier therapy to treat her osteoporosis. What hormonal agent might be effective?

calcitonin-salmon
risedronate
raloxifene

Kristopher is taking medicine that contains dextromethorphan. What type of agent is dextromethorphan?

Kristopher is taking medicine that contains dextromethorphan. What type of agent is dextromethorphan?

expectorant
decongestant
nonnarcotic antitussive
mucolytic


Answer: nonnarcotic antitussive

Jean's doctor suggests that she use a decongestant but cautions her to limit her use to just a few days. What might prolonged use cause?

Jean's doctor suggests that she use a decongestant but cautions her to limit her use to just a few days. What might prolonged use cause?

rebound congestion
psychological dependence
tolerance

Bhu is undergoing rigorous chemotherapy for cancer and has become anemic. What type of medication will increase her body's production of red blood cells?

Bhu is undergoing rigorous chemotherapy for cancer and has become anemic. What type of medication will increase her body's production of red blood cells?

hemoglobin synthesis agonists
colony stimulating factors
immunostimulants
erythropoiesis-stimulating agents


Answer: erythropoiesis-stimulating agents

Kieran, who is being treated with heparin, is experiencing serious bleeding complications. What is the antidote?

Kieran, who is being treated with heparin, is experiencing serious bleeding complications. What is the antidote?

vitamin K
fresh frozen plasma
protamine sulfate

Ashley has insomnia and her doctor gives her medication to produce sleep. This type of medication is called a(n) ____.

Ashley has insomnia and her doctor gives her medication to produce sleep. This type of medication is called a(n) ____.

hypnotic
anesthetic
sedative

Rafael has just suffered a myocardial infarction and his physician in putting him on a prescription medication that has been shown to reduce atherosclerotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, and vascular death) in patients with a history of recent stroke, recent MI, or established peripheral vascular disease. What medication fits this description?

Rafael has just suffered a myocardial infarction and his physician in putting him on a prescription medication that has been shown to reduce atherosclerotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, and vascular death) in patients with a history of recent stroke, recent MI, or established peripheral vascular disease. What medication fits this description?

filgrastim
clopidogrel
alteplase

Mariam's ophthalmologist prescribes a prostaglandin analog for her glaucoma and explains that prostaglandin inhibitors act by ____.

Mariam's ophthalmologist prescribes a prostaglandin analog for her glaucoma and explains that prostaglandin inhibitors act by ____.

increasing aqueous humor outflow
decreasing aqueous humor production
increasing aqueous humor production

Adrian's mother and father have personal and family histories of drug addiction. Therefore, Adrian's mother asks whether there are any nonstimulant medications that can be used to treat his ADHD. What drug might be suggested?

Adrian's mother and father have personal and family histories of drug addiction. Therefore, Adrian's mother asks whether there are any nonstimulant medications that can be used to treat his ADHD. What drug might be suggested?

caffeine citrate
modafinil
atomoxetine

Pedro is stunned when he suddenly becomes violently dizzy, falls against the wall, and is nauseated. His doctor rules out infections and other possible causes and diagnoses Pedro with vertigo. What antiemetic is indicated for use with vertigo?

Pedro is stunned when he suddenly becomes violently dizzy, falls against the wall, and is nauseated. His doctor rules out infections and other possible causes and diagnoses Pedro with vertigo. What antiemetic is indicated for use with vertigo?

lubiprostone
meclizine
mesalamine

Secretion of breast milk is stimulated by ____.

Secretion of breast milk is stimulated by ____.

LTH
TSH
FSH
LH


Answer: LTH

Fay takes amiodarone for the treatment of refractory life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia. What side effect of amiodarone caused it to have a "Black Box Warning?"

Fay takes amiodarone for the treatment of refractory life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia. What side effect of amiodarone caused it to have a "Black Box Warning?"

organ toxicity
nausea and vomiting
photosensitivity

May has been diagnosed with glaucoma and is told she will be taking medications for the rest of her life. What is the primary function of antiglaucoma drugs?

May has been diagnosed with glaucoma and is told she will be taking medications for the rest of her life. What is the primary function of antiglaucoma drugs?

reduction of intraocular pressure
increase of aqueous humor production
protection of the cornea

Lata is preparing a report on the abuse of ADHD medications in school settings, and is particularly interested in medications formulated in ways that reduce the risk of abuse. What prodrug should she include?

Lata is preparing a report on the abuse of ADHD medications in school settings, and is particularly interested in medications formulated in ways that reduce the risk of abuse. What prodrug should she include?

Daytrana
Adderall
Vyvanse

Francesca attends doctor's appointments with her mother, who is in her late 80s. Her mother is taking NSAIDs for arthritis pain and Francesca asks what might indicate that her mother was having a GI bleed as a result. What should the doctor tell Francesca?

Francesca attends doctor's appointments with her mother, who is in her late 80s. Her mother is taking NSAIDs for arthritis pain and Francesca asks what might indicate that her mother was having a GI bleed as a result. What should the doctor tell Francesca?

Even serious GI bleeds may be silent in the elderly and have no warning signs.

GI bleeds are very uncommon in elderly females like her mother.

Elderly individuals usually show many signs of GI bleed, including vomiting blood..

Elderly individuals typically have dramatic but nonspecific signs, such as sudden onset delirium.


Answer: Even serious GI bleeds may be silent in the elderly and have no warning signs.