30 Questions
Transdermal medications are administered by breathing into the nose or mouth.
False
IM stands for Intravenous Muscle administration.
False
Buccal or sublingual administration involves placing the medication under the tongue.
True
Topical application involves administering medications into the spinal canal.
False
Anal, vaginal, colonic administration is done through the nose.
False
Intraperitoneal administration involves injecting medications into the joint.
False
Benzodiazepines are commonly used as muscle relaxants and antispasmodics.
False
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is mainly used to prevent bone loss in osteoporosis.
False
Antiepileptics are used to treat epilepsy by suppressing neuropathic pain.
True
Barbiturates like phenobarbital have largely replaced benzodiazepines in pharmacology.
False
Hypnotics induce anxiety in patients.
False
Depression is the least common psychiatric illness.
False
Insulin injections are a form of long-acting ultralente insulin.
True
Antibiotics are used to treat malaria, which is caused by a parasite.
False
Anthelmintics are medications that destroy viral infections.
False
Glucocorticoids like prednisone are used to suppress the immune system.
True
Calcineurin inhibitors are typically used to treat connective tissue diseases like lupus and Crohn's disease.
True
TNF inhibitors work by stimulating the immune system's signals.
False
SNRIs are primarily used to manage psychosis.
False
Bupropion belongs to the same class as isocarboxazid and phenelzine.
False
Antipsychotic medications primarily block receptors in the serotonin pathways in the brain.
False
Triptans work by dilating blood vessels in the head during a migraine.
False
Dopamine agonists are used to treat Parkinson's disease by reducing dopamine levels in the brain.
False
Opioid antagonists are used to manage the physical dependence opioids create in the body.
True
Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric that supports Garcinia Cambogia production.
False
Ginkgo biloba is primarily used to reduce stress and enhance the immune system.
False
St. John’s wort is used to help cartilage retain water.
False
Fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids) is beneficial for cardiovascular disease.
True
Red yeast rice is commonly used to treat cancer or diabetes.
False
Medical marijuana has been available in Canada since 2001.
True
Learn about the different routes through which medications can be administered or introduced into the body, such as intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), and subcutaneous (SC) methods. Explore examples like IV drips, immunizations, and insulin injections.
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