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What is the primary goal of DMARDS in treating arthritis?
What is the primary goal of DMARDS in treating arthritis?
- To reduce inflammation
- To relieve pain
- To slow down disease progression (correct)
- To repair joint damage
What is the main mechanism of action of histamine-2 receptor antagonists?
What is the main mechanism of action of histamine-2 receptor antagonists?
- Blocking pepsin production
- Protecting the stomach lining
- Reducing acid production in the stomach (correct)
- Neutralizing stomach acid
What is the primary purpose of anti-emetics?
What is the primary purpose of anti-emetics?
- To treat nausea and vomiting (correct)
- To treat constipation
- To treat diarrhea
- To relieve heartburn
What is the primary goal of medications used to treat osteoporosis?
What is the primary goal of medications used to treat osteoporosis?
What is the primary goal of laxatives?
What is the primary goal of laxatives?
What is the main benefit of using a spacer with an inhaler?
What is the main benefit of using a spacer with an inhaler?
What is the primary difference between the two main types of diabetes?
What is the primary difference between the two main types of diabetes?
What is the purpose of self-monitoring glucose levels in diabetes care?
What is the purpose of self-monitoring glucose levels in diabetes care?
What is the mechanism of action of calcineurin inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of calcineurin inhibitors?
What is the main effect of histamine in the body?
What is the main effect of histamine in the body?
What is the main difference between H1 and H2 antihistamines?
What is the main difference between H1 and H2 antihistamines?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes NSAIDs from other categories of analgesics?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes NSAIDs from other categories of analgesics?
Which medication class is most effective in treating the underlying cause of arthritis?
Which medication class is most effective in treating the underlying cause of arthritis?
What is the primary mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors?
What is the primary mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors?
Which of the following medications is used to treat gout, but not arthritis?
Which of the following medications is used to treat gout, but not arthritis?
What is the primary difference between the two main categories of medications used to treat asthma?
What is the primary difference between the two main categories of medications used to treat asthma?
Which of the following medications is used to treat allergic rhinitis, but is not typically used to treat asthma?
Which of the following medications is used to treat allergic rhinitis, but is not typically used to treat asthma?
What is the primary mechanism of action of anti-emetics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of anti-emetics?
What is the primary purpose of measuring glycosylated Hb values in diabetes care?
What is the primary purpose of measuring glycosylated Hb values in diabetes care?
What is the main difference between macrovascular and microvascular complications of diabetes?
What is the main difference between macrovascular and microvascular complications of diabetes?
What is the mechanism of action of calcineurin inhibitors, a type of immunosuppressant drug?
What is the mechanism of action of calcineurin inhibitors, a type of immunosuppressant drug?
What is the main difference between first-generation and second-generation antihistamines?
What is the main difference between first-generation and second-generation antihistamines?
What is the main difference between NSAIDs and other categories of analgesics?
What is the main difference between NSAIDs and other categories of analgesics?
What is the main difference between the two main categories of oral hypoglycemic drugs?
What is the main difference between the two main categories of oral hypoglycemic drugs?
What is the primary diagnostic indicator of diabetes?
What is the primary diagnostic indicator of diabetes?
What is the main difference between short-term and long-term complications of diabetes?
What is the main difference between short-term and long-term complications of diabetes?
Which of the following insulin types is rapid-acting?
Which of the following insulin types is rapid-acting?
What is the mechanism of action of immunosuppressant drugs?
What is the mechanism of action of immunosuppressant drugs?
What is the main effect of histamine in the body?
What is the main effect of histamine in the body?
What is the main difference between first-generation and second-generation antihistamines?
What is the main difference between first-generation and second-generation antihistamines?
What is the primary goal of treating osteoporosis with medications?
What is the primary goal of treating osteoporosis with medications?
Which of the following medications is NOT typically used to treat asthma?
Which of the following medications is NOT typically used to treat asthma?
What is the main mechanism of action of DMARDS in treating arthritis?
What is the main mechanism of action of DMARDS in treating arthritis?
What is the primary difference between the two categories of medications used to treat gout?
What is the primary difference between the two categories of medications used to treat gout?
What is the main mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors in treating peptic ulcer disease?
What is the main mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors in treating peptic ulcer disease?
What is the primary difference between the two main categories of anti-emetics?
What is the primary difference between the two main categories of anti-emetics?
