Pharmacology Quiz: Peripheral Resistance, Respiratory Depression, and Medication Management

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What is a common side effect associated with the use of Alteplase?

  • Bradycardia
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hypotension (correct)

Which of the following drugs is known to increase bradykinin levels in the body?

  • Digoxin
  • Lisinopril (correct)
  • Hydrochlorothiazide
  • Metoprolol

Simvastatin is most commonly used for its effect on which type of cholesterol?

  • Triglycerides
  • LDL-cholesterol (correct)
  • VLDL-cholesterol
  • HDL-cholesterol

What is the main mechanism of action of Repaglinide?

<p>Enhancement of insulin secretion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs is known to often cause tachycardia as a side effect?

<p>Amiodarone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In patients with a cough producing yellow-white phlegm, which drug class would be best recommended for symptom relief?

<p>Antibiotics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs is most likely to cause tachycardia as a side effect?

<p>Repaglinide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of repaglinide?

<p>Stimulates insulin secretion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lipoprotein is heavily involved in the delivery of cholesterol to cells for membrane synthesis and steroid hormone production?

<p>LDL (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs can directly decrease peripheral resistance?

<p>Phenylephrine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among the listed drugs, which one can cause hyperthermia as a common adverse effect?

<p>Naproxen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drug molecules in the bloodstream can bind to its target site if it is free from binding to other molecules?

<p>A free drug (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is often associated with causing tachycardia and tremors when used in asthma?

<p>Salbutamol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Alteplase that makes it less likely to cause systemic bleeding?

<p>It activates plasminogen associated with a clot. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is known for reducing the amount of dietary cholesterol absorbed from the GI tract?

<p>Ezetimibe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely effect of repaglinide on bradykinin levels?

<p>No effect on bradykinin levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class of drugs is commonly associated with sudden difficulty in breathing, sweating, and anxiety when used in a sabotaged situation?

<p>Physostigmine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications may cause the reduction of LDL-cholesterol by inhibiting its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract?

<p>Simvastatin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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