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?

Slow the electrical impulse in the heart Signup and view all the answers

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

ACE inhibitors Signup and view all the answers

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

Increase cardiac muscle contraction Signup and view all the answers

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

Medications Signup and view all the answers

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

Physician Assistants (PA) Signup and view all the answers

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

How medications metabolize in the body Signup and view all the answers

Which process describes how medications change the body?

Pharmacodynamics Signup and view all the answers

What factors can impact medication metabolism in individuals?

Age, gender, body mass, and genetic makeup Signup and view all the answers

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

FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Signup and view all the answers

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

Cortisol Signup and view all the answers

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

Levothyroxine Signup and view all the answers

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

Aldosterone Signup and view all the answers

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

Phosphodiesterase Signup and view all the answers

Which medication works to correct amenorrhea and excess prolactin secretion?

Bromocriptine Signup and view all the answers

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

Antithyroid medications Signup and view all the answers

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

To help improve symptoms in certain cases Signup and view all the answers

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

Mometasone Signup and view all the answers

What do expectorants primarily help with?

Clear phlegm or mucus during a productive cough Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of bronchodilators?

Dilate the bronchial tree Signup and view all the answers

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

With radiation therapy and surgery Signup and view all the answers

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

Kill cancer cells directly Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which process describes how medications change the body?

What factors can impact medication metabolism in individuals?

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

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

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

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

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

Which medication works to correct amenorrhea and excess prolactin secretion?

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

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

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

What do expectorants primarily help with?

What is the main function of bronchodilators?

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

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

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

What is the primary use of Ginkgo biloba?

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

How is St. John’s wort typically used?

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

How long has medical marijuana been available in Canada?

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