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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is the primary mechanism of action of repaglinide?

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

    Which of the following drugs can directly decrease peripheral resistance?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Salbutamol</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.</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely effect of repaglinide on bradykinin levels?

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

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