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Which group of compounds is considered one of the most important of all natural occurring products?
Which group of compounds is considered one of the most important of all natural occurring products?
- Lipids
- Enzymes
- Carbohydrates
- Steroids (correct)
What is the primary function of drugs containing cardiac glycosides?
What is the primary function of drugs containing cardiac glycosides?
- To reduce cholesterol levels
- To decrease heart rate
- To lower blood pressure
- To increase the tone and contractility of the cardiac muscle (correct)
Which species of Digitalis yields physiologically active principles?
Which species of Digitalis yields physiologically active principles?
- Digitalis lutea
- Digitalis purpurea (correct)
- Digitalis maritima
- Digitalis grandiflora
What is the consequence of an excessive dose of cardiac glycosides?
What is the consequence of an excessive dose of cardiac glycosides?
Aside from increasing the contractility of the cardiac muscle, what secondary action do most cardiac glycosides exert?
Aside from increasing the contractility of the cardiac muscle, what secondary action do most cardiac glycosides exert?
To which family do both Digitalis purpurea and D. lanata belong?
To which family do both Digitalis purpurea and D. lanata belong?
Which of the following is the primary use of lanata D. purpurea glycosides?
Which of the following is the primary use of lanata D. purpurea glycosides?
What is the main impact of small doses of cardiac drugs on the heart?
What is the main impact of small doses of cardiac drugs on the heart?
Which plant is native to Europe and contains important cardiac glycosides such as digitoxin and digoxin?
Which plant is native to Europe and contains important cardiac glycosides such as digitoxin and digoxin?
Which condition is considered a risk factor for digitalis toxicity?
Which condition is considered a risk factor for digitalis toxicity?
What is the primary reason for administering a loading dose of digoxin?
What is the primary reason for administering a loading dose of digoxin?
What are the primary therapeutic effects associated with plants used for venous insufficiency and circulatory disorders?
What are the primary therapeutic effects associated with plants used for venous insufficiency and circulatory disorders?
Which cardiac glycoside is primarily used for congestive heart failure and given in a once daily dose range of 62.5-250 μg?
Which cardiac glycoside is primarily used for congestive heart failure and given in a once daily dose range of 62.5-250 μg?
Which plant contains cardenolides, glycosides of steroidal structure, including digitoxin, gitoxin, and gitaloxin?
Which plant contains cardenolides, glycosides of steroidal structure, including digitoxin, gitoxin, and gitaloxin?
"Loading dose" and "Maintenance dose" of digoxin depend on all of the following EXCEPT:
"Loading dose" and "Maintenance dose" of digoxin depend on all of the following EXCEPT:
What is the primary treatment for anterior uveitis?
What is the primary treatment for anterior uveitis?
What is the primary purpose of a maintenance dose of digoxin?
What is the primary purpose of a maintenance dose of digoxin?
Which drug is used to treat glaucoma by opening the drainage channels in the trabecular meshwork?
Which drug is used to treat glaucoma by opening the drainage channels in the trabecular meshwork?
What is the main impact of small doses of synthetic sympathomimetics on glaucoma?
What is the main impact of small doses of synthetic sympathomimetics on glaucoma?
Which plant-derived miotic is used in open angle glaucoma?
Which plant-derived miotic is used in open angle glaucoma?
What is the primary risk associated with taking pilocarpine internally?
What is the primary risk associated with taking pilocarpine internally?
Which condition is primarily associated with increased intraocular pressure and can cause blindness if not treated?
Which condition is primarily associated with increased intraocular pressure and can cause blindness if not treated?
What is the primary use of Atropine in drop form?
What is the primary use of Atropine in drop form?
What is the primary use of Eye bright (Euphrasia officinalis) in eye disorders?
What is the primary use of Eye bright (Euphrasia officinalis) in eye disorders?
What is the primary use of distilled witch hazel plant in eye drops?
What is the primary use of distilled witch hazel plant in eye drops?
What is the primary use of almond, arachis or olive oil in relation to the ear?
What is the primary use of almond, arachis or olive oil in relation to the ear?
What is the primary use of thymol type preparations in relation to oral and throat irritation?
What is the primary use of thymol type preparations in relation to oral and throat irritation?
Which plant is used for antimicrobial, astringent for ulcers, and for haemorrhoids due to its ability to pptate proteins?
Which plant is used for antimicrobial, astringent for ulcers, and for haemorrhoids due to its ability to pptate proteins?
What is the primary use of olive oil in relation to the ear?
What is the primary use of olive oil in relation to the ear?
What is the primary purpose of using softening agents such as almond, arachis, or olive oil in relation to the ear?
What is the primary purpose of using softening agents such as almond, arachis, or olive oil in relation to the ear?
What is the main therapeutic effect associated with thymol type preparations used for oral and throat irritation?
What is the main therapeutic effect associated with thymol type preparations used for oral and throat irritation?
