18 Questions
What is a common side effect associated with the use of Alteplase?
Hypotension
Which of the following drugs is known to increase bradykinin levels in the body?
Lisinopril
Simvastatin is most commonly used for its effect on which type of cholesterol?
LDL-cholesterol
What is the main mechanism of action of Repaglinide?
Enhancement of insulin secretion
Which of the following drugs is known to often cause tachycardia as a side effect?
Amiodarone
In patients with a cough producing yellow-white phlegm, which drug class would be best recommended for symptom relief?
Antibiotics
Which of the following drugs is most likely to cause tachycardia as a side effect?
Repaglinide
What is the primary mechanism of action of repaglinide?
Stimulates insulin secretion
Which lipoprotein is heavily involved in the delivery of cholesterol to cells for membrane synthesis and steroid hormone production?
LDL
Which of the following drugs can directly decrease peripheral resistance?
Phenylephrine
Among the listed drugs, which one can cause hyperthermia as a common adverse effect?
Naproxen
Which of the following drug molecules in the bloodstream can bind to its target site if it is free from binding to other molecules?
A free drug
Which drug is often associated with causing tachycardia and tremors when used in asthma?
Salbutamol
What is the mechanism of action of Alteplase that makes it less likely to cause systemic bleeding?
It activates plasminogen associated with a clot.
Which drug is known for reducing the amount of dietary cholesterol absorbed from the GI tract?
Ezetimibe
What is the likely effect of repaglinide on bradykinin levels?
No effect on bradykinin levels
Which class of drugs is commonly associated with sudden difficulty in breathing, sweating, and anxiety when used in a sabotaged situation?
Physostigmine
Which of the following medications may cause the reduction of LDL-cholesterol by inhibiting its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract?
Simvastatin
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