36 Questions
Which of the following substances can cause deformities and health issues in fetuses?
Alcohol
Which substances can cause deformities and health issues in fetuses?
Alcohol, retinoic acid, diethylstilbestrol, tobacco, and thalidomide
Which of the following medications is used to treat heart-related conditions?
Beta-blockers
Which medications are used to treat heart-related conditions?
Beta-blockers, calcium blockers, and cardiac medicine
Which of the following medications is used to lower cholesterol levels?
Nicotinic acid
What are beta-blockers, calcium blockers, and cardiac medicine used to treat?
Heart-related conditions
What are statin and fibrates used for?
To lower cholesterol levels
Which part of the kidney do loop diuretics act on?
Ascending loop of Henle
Which medication is used to lower cholesterol levels and has different effects on LDL and triglycerides?
Statin and fibrates
What is ezetimibe used in combination with?
Statin
What is ezetimibe used in combination with to reduce cardiovascular risk?
Statin
Which of the following medications is used in combination with statin to reduce cardiovascular risk?
Ezetimibe
Which medication is used to lower lipoprotein synthesis?
Nicotinic acid
Which of the following medications may cause hyperglycemia and is not recommended for patients with hypothyroidism, hepatic impairment, or liver disease?
Statin
What is nicotinic acid used for?
To lower lipoprotein synthesis
Where do thiazide diuretics act?
On the distal convoluted tubule
Which part of the kidney does thiazide diuretics act on?
Distal convoluted tubule
Which of the following medications may cause hypertriglyceridemia and GI problems?
Fibrates
Which of the following medications is used to lower lipoprotein synthesis?
Nicotinic acid
What are some side effects of diuretics?
Dehydration, light-headedness, impotence, skin rash
What are some side effects of diuretics?
Dehydration and light-headedness
Which of the following medications act on the distal convoluted tubule?
Thiazide diuretics
What is a potential side effect of statin?
Hyperglycemia
Which condition is statin not recommended for?
Hypothyroidism
Which of the following medications may cause muscle wasting and is used for familial hypercholesterolemia?
Nicotinic acid
What side effect may fibrates cause?
Hypertriglyceridemia
What is a potential side effect of fibrates?
Hypertriglyceridemia
What is nicotinic acid associated with?
Muscle wasting
What is nicotinic acid used for?
Lowering cholesterol levels
Which of the following medications can cause various deformities and health issues in fetuses?
Alcohol
Which medication acts on the ascending loop of Henle?
Loop diuretics
Which diuretic acts on the ascending loop of Henle?
Loop diuretics
Which of the following medications may cause skin rash and impotence as side effects?
Diuretics
Which medication is not recommended for patients with hepatic impairment or liver disease?
Statin
What is the use of ezetimibe?
To reduce cardiovascular risk in combination with statin
Which of the following medications is not used to treat heart-related conditions?
Retinoic acid
Study Notes
- Alcohol, retinoic acid, diethylstilbestrol, tobacco, and thalidomide can cause various deformities and health issues in fetuses.
- Beta-blockers, calcium blockers, and cardiac medicine are used to treat heart-related conditions.
- Statin and fibrates are used to lower cholesterol levels, with different effects on LDL and triglycerides.
- Ezetimibe is used in combination with statin to reduce cardiovascular risk.
- Nicotinic acid is used to lower lipoprotein synthesis.
- Thiazide diuretics act on the distal convoluted tubule, loop diuretics act on the ascending loop of Henley, and potassium diuretics act on the collecting tubule.
- Side effects of diuretics can include dehydration, light-headedness, impotence, and skin rash.
- Statin may cause hyperglycemia and is not recommended for patients with hypothyroidism, hepatic impairment, or liver disease.
- Fibrates may cause hypertriglyceridemia and GI problems.
- Nicotinic acid may cause muscle wasting and is used for familial hypercholesterolemia.
Test your knowledge on medications and their effects with this pharmacology quiz! From the harmful effects of alcohol and tobacco on fetuses to the uses and potential side effects of medications such as statin, fibrates, and diuretics, this quiz covers a range of topics related to pharmacology. Sharpen your understanding of medications and their potential effects by taking this quiz today!
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