Respiratory Zone and Common Issues Quiz

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Which medication is commonly used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by causing bronchodilation?

Ipratropium (correct)

Promethazine

Levothyroxine

Prednisone

What is the main purpose of expectorants in managing respiratory issues?

To loosen and thin mucus in the airways (correct)

To suppress cough reflex in the brain

To reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract

To dilate the bronchi and bronchioles

Which medication is typically used to manage acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by reducing stomach acid production?

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) (correct)

Pseudoephedrine

Dextromethorphan

Fluticasone

In the endocrine system, which gland is responsible for regulating metabolism through the production of hormones like T3 and T4?

Thyroid gland Signup and view all the answers

What category of medications is commonly used to lower blood glucose levels in individuals with diabetes mellitus?

Insulin Signup and view all the answers

Which type of antibiotics are effective against a wide range of bacteria, unlike narrow-spectrum antibiotics?

Broad-spectrum antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

Which type of medication is used to treat thyroid cancer by using radioactive isotopes?

Antineoplastics Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of antithrombotic medications?

Inhibit blood clot formation Signup and view all the answers

Which medication class is primarily used to treat mental health conditions like bipolar disorder and anxiety?

Psychotropics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of antineoplastics in cancer treatment?

Inhibit malignant cell growth Signup and view all the answers

Which class of medications is commonly prescribed for gut health conditions like bacterial vaginosis and acne?

Antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using radioactive isotopes in cancer treatment?

Treat thyroid cancer Signup and view all the answers

Which Act established the FDA and ensured drug safety and effectiveness?

1938 Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Coronary Vasodilators like Nitroglycerin?

Dilate coronary blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is classified as an Anticoagulant?

Warfarin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Thrombolytic medications?

Dissolve blood clots Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Statins like Atorvastatin?

Lower cholesterol levels Signup and view all the answers

In what way do Fibrates like Fenofibrate primarily act on the body?

Lower triglyceride levels Signup and view all the answers

Which type of medication is mainly used to prevent clot formation in the bloodstream?

Antithrombotic medications Signup and view all the answers

Respiratory Zone and Common Issues Quiz

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Which medication is commonly used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by causing bronchodilation?

What is the main purpose of expectorants in managing respiratory issues?

Which medication is typically used to manage acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by reducing stomach acid production?

In the endocrine system, which gland is responsible for regulating metabolism through the production of hormones like T3 and T4?

What category of medications is commonly used to lower blood glucose levels in individuals with diabetes mellitus?

Which type of antibiotics are effective against a wide range of bacteria, unlike narrow-spectrum antibiotics?

Which type of medication is used to treat thyroid cancer by using radioactive isotopes?

What is the purpose of antithrombotic medications?

Which medication class is primarily used to treat mental health conditions like bipolar disorder and anxiety?

What is the main function of antineoplastics in cancer treatment?

Which class of medications is commonly prescribed for gut health conditions like bacterial vaginosis and acne?

What is the purpose of using radioactive isotopes in cancer treatment?

Which Act established the FDA and ensured drug safety and effectiveness?

What is the primary function of Coronary Vasodilators like Nitroglycerin?

Which medication is classified as an Anticoagulant?

What is the primary purpose of Thrombolytic medications?

What is the main function of Statins like Atorvastatin?

In what way do Fibrates like Fenofibrate primarily act on the body?

Which type of medication is mainly used to prevent clot formation in the bloodstream?

What is the main function of Cholesterol and Lipid Medications like LDL and HDL Cholesterol?

What is the primary role of Hypertension medications like Beta Blockers?

Which type of medication is used to treat irregular heartbeats?

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