Chapter 15 MC
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Which type of medication is known for blocking calcium channels in the heart and blood vessels?

  • Potassium channel blockers
  • Beta blockers
  • Calcium channel blockers (correct)
  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

    • What is the chemical that causes the muscles surrounding blood vessels to contract and helps regulate blood pressure and volume?

  • Sodium channel blockers
  • Cardiac glycosides
  • Angiotensin II (correct)
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

    • Which class of medications is commonly used to treat migraines, glaucoma, benign tremor, and anxiety disorders?

  • Potassium channel blockers
  • Beta blockers (correct)
  • ACE inhibitors
  • Calcium channel blockers

    • What is the primary function of sodium channel blockers in the heart?

    <p>Slow the electrical impulse in the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of medication assists the heart by creating pressure gradients within the vascular system?

    <p>ACE inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of cardiac glycosides in treating heart-related issues?

    <p>Increase cardiac muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes substances that can produce biological changes in the body, whether therapeutic in nature or not?

    <p>Medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which healthcare professionals listed are typically allowed to prescribe medications on a limited basis?

    <p>Physician Assistants (PA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of pharmacokinetics in relation to medications?

    <p>How medications metabolize in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process describes how medications change the body?

    <p>Pharmacodynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can impact medication metabolism in individuals?

    <p>Age, gender, body mass, and genetic makeup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency regulates medications in different categories, such as schedules?

    <p>FDA (Food and Drug Administration)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important glucocorticoid naturally produced by the adrenal cortex?

    <p>Cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the treatment of hypothyroidism, what synthetic version of the hormone may be required?

    <p>Levothyroxine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important mineralocorticoid naturally produced by the adrenal?

    <p>Aldosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enzyme do Prostate 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors block to promote prostate growth?

    <p>Phosphodiesterase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication works to correct amenorrhea and excess prolactin secretion?

    <p>Bromocriptine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the surgical option for treating toxic nodular goiter (Plummer’s disease) when the thyroid overproduces hormone?

    <p>Antithyroid medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of cholinesterase inhibitors in dementia treatment?

    <p>To help improve symptoms in certain cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is commonly used to decrease nasal congestion and treat sinusitis?

    <p>Mometasone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do expectorants primarily help with?

    <p>Clear phlegm or mucus during a productive cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of bronchodilators?

    <p>Dilate the bronchial tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are solid tumors, such as breast cancer, primarily treated?

    <p>With radiation therapy and surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of cytotoxic agents in cancer treatment?

    <p>Kill cancer cells directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the active ingredient in turmeric that supports Garcinia Cambogia production?

    <p>Curcumin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of Ginkgo biloba?

    <p>Improve memory and reduce dizziness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of Echinacea in relation to cancer?

    <p>Reduce blood supply to the tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is St. John’s wort typically used?

    <p>To support emotional well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary benefits of taking Fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids)?

    <p>Enhance cardiovascular health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long has medical marijuana been available in Canada?

    <p>Since 2001</p> Signup and view all the answers

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