Pharmacology
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Q&S
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, 1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following drugs is
considered a first-line treatment for heart failure?
A. Lisinopril
B. Atenolol
C. Digoxin
D. Furosemide
Correct Answer: A. Lisinopril
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: ________ is the process by which a
drug's therapeutic effectiveness increases with repeated
administration.
Correct Answer: Tachyphylaxis
3. True/False: The blood-brain barrier is impermeable to
most antibiotic medications.
Correct Answer: True
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are known side effects of corticosteroids?
A. Hypertension
B. Hyperglycemia
C. Osteoporosis
D. Hypokalemia
Correct Answers: A. Hypertension, B. Hyperglycemia, C.
Osteoporosis, D. Hypokalemia
5. Multiple Choice: What is the mechanism of action of ACE
inhibitors?
A. They block the conversion of angiotensin I to
angiotensin II.
B. They increase the excretion of sodium and water.
C. They inhibit sympathetic nervous system activity.
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