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Which drug can be metabolized by the liver in the blood by cholinesterases?
Which drug can be metabolized by the liver in the blood by cholinesterases?
Which drug has a higher risk of cardiovascular toxicity?
Which drug has a higher risk of cardiovascular toxicity?
Which drug is the only amide with methemoglobinemia as a possible adverse effect?
Which drug is the only amide with methemoglobinemia as a possible adverse effect?
Which drug has an onset time of 2-4 minutes when used to induce anesthesia?
Which drug has an onset time of 2-4 minutes when used to induce anesthesia?
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Which drug is metabolized 90-95% by the liver and only 5-10% by esterases?
Which drug is metabolized 90-95% by the liver and only 5-10% by esterases?
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How do hydrophilic drugs access the site of action?
How do hydrophilic drugs access the site of action?
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What is the main difference in the factors involved in the coagulation cascade between thrombolytics and antithrombolytics?
What is the main difference in the factors involved in the coagulation cascade between thrombolytics and antithrombolytics?
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What factor determines the duration of action of drugs?
What factor determines the duration of action of drugs?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in breaking down blood clots?
What is the primary mechanism of action of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in breaking down blood clots?
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Which drug is NOT recommended as a first-line antiplatelet therapy?
Which drug is NOT recommended as a first-line antiplatelet therapy?
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Which factor is targeted by antithrombolytics like aminocaproic acid to maintain fibrin blood clots?
Which factor is targeted by antithrombolytics like aminocaproic acid to maintain fibrin blood clots?
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What is the role of aminocaproic acid (ACA) in relation to plasminogen and plasmin?
What is the role of aminocaproic acid (ACA) in relation to plasminogen and plasmin?
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How are Mepivacaine and Lidocaine metabolized in the body?
How are Mepivacaine and Lidocaine metabolized in the body?
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Which adverse effect is NOT commonly associated with Mepivacaine and Lidocaine?
Which adverse effect is NOT commonly associated with Mepivacaine and Lidocaine?
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What is the onset time for Ester local anesthetics like Benzocaine?
What is the onset time for Ester local anesthetics like Benzocaine?
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What is the target International Normalized Ratio (INR) for dental procedures to minimize significant bleeding?
What is the target International Normalized Ratio (INR) for dental procedures to minimize significant bleeding?
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Why should Vasoconstrictors be avoided with Mepivacaine and Lidocaine?
Why should Vasoconstrictors be avoided with Mepivacaine and Lidocaine?
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Which enzyme is inhibited by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs?
Which enzyme is inhibited by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs?
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Which NSAID is an irreversible inhibitor of cyclooxygenase 1 used for antiplatelet prophylaxis?
Which NSAID is an irreversible inhibitor of cyclooxygenase 1 used for antiplatelet prophylaxis?
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What pain reliever would be recommended to Mrs. Jennings, who is allergic to over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin?
What pain reliever would be recommended to Mrs. Jennings, who is allergic to over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin?
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Which inhalation anesthetic cannot be used for induction due to causing cough and laryngospasm?
Which inhalation anesthetic cannot be used for induction due to causing cough and laryngospasm?
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What adverse effects are associated with Sevoflurane, as mentioned in the text?
What adverse effects are associated with Sevoflurane, as mentioned in the text?
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What is a potential consideration for pain management in a recovering heroin addict like Mr. Anderson?
What is a potential consideration for pain management in a recovering heroin addict like Mr. Anderson?
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Which drug acts by inhibiting the peripheral metabolism of methyldopa?
Which drug acts by inhibiting the peripheral metabolism of methyldopa?
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What common side effect is associated with MAO inhibitors according to the text?
What common side effect is associated with MAO inhibitors according to the text?
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Which drug trade name corresponds to the generic name Bromocriptine?
Which drug trade name corresponds to the generic name Bromocriptine?
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What is a potential CNS toxicity associated with the drug Tolcapone?
What is a potential CNS toxicity associated with the drug Tolcapone?
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Which neurotransmitter balance is restored by Anticholinergic Drugs according to the text?
Which neurotransmitter balance is restored by Anticholinergic Drugs according to the text?
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What medication is more periphery-selective but can also act in the CNS?
What medication is more periphery-selective but can also act in the CNS?
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Which drug listed may lead to sensitization to epinephrine-induced cardiac arrhythmias?
Which drug listed may lead to sensitization to epinephrine-induced cardiac arrhythmias?
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What effect do anti-Histamines have on gastric acid according to the text?
What effect do anti-Histamines have on gastric acid according to the text?
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What is a common side effect associated with ACE inhibitors?
What is a common side effect associated with ACE inhibitors?
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What is a potential adverse effect of Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)?
What is a potential adverse effect of Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)?
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