NCK PAPER 1 EXAM LATEST EXAM PREPARATION
(AUGUST SESSION) GUARANTEED PASS
antihypertensives - ANSWER: given to lower blood pressure, often used in
conjunction with diuretics
Calcium Channel Blockers - ANSWER: drugs that decrease the contractibility of the
heart and also dilates coronary arteries
antiarrythmics - ANSWER: drugs work on the pacemaker cells to restore normal
rhythm
anticoagulants - ANSWER: given to prevent clots from forming, and to prevent
further growth of clots
diuretics - ANSWER: increases urinary excretion of excess fluid, can cause
dehydration and potassium loss
Cardiac Glycosides - ANSWER: stimulates the myocardium, slows and strengthens
the heartbeat
Antilipemics - ANSWER: drugs that lower lipid levels in the bloodstream
Vasodlators - ANSWER: nitrates, cardiac drugs used for angina, effects may lower
blood pressure
digoxin - ANSWER: A cardiac glycoside that slows and strengthens the heartbeat so
that more blood is pumped with each beat.
prednisone - ANSWER: A corticosteroid used to reduce the body's immune response
and decrease inflammation.
furosemide - ANSWER: A loop diuretic. Used in treatment of hypertension and
edema.
metformin - ANSWER: An oral antidiabetic agent.
loratidine - ANSWER: An antihistamine that is used to relieve allergy symptoms such
as runny nose, itchy watery eyes, and sneezing.
hydrocodone - ANSWER: A controlled substance that is often used in combination
with analgesics for pain relief, and can also be used as an antitussive.
carbidopa-levadopa - ANSWER: A dopaminergic medication that replaces a missing
neurotransmitter, and is used in the treatment of Parkinsons.
, warfarin - ANSWER: An anticoagulant that works by preventing the formation of new
clots, or slowing the growth and formation of existing clots.
loperamide - ANSWER: An anticholinergic that is used to slow peristalsis and
intestinal motility. Used in irritable bowel, diarrhea, and spastic colon.
cyclonbenzaprine - ANSWER: A muscle relaxant that relieves pain and stiffness in
muscles from orthopedic injuries or disorders.
Sulfonamides should not be given with milk or dairy products as they can
significantly decrease its effectiveness. - ANSWER: False
Generic medications are always written beginning with a capital letter. - ANSWER:
False
Your family's health history can be factors that play into how your body processes
handle medications. - ANSWER: True
potassium - ANSWER: Diuretics can cause depletion of
antineoplastics - ANSWER: used to teat malignancies in the bone (methotrexate)
muscle relaxants - ANSWER: relieves pain and stiffness in muscles; CNS depressant
(baclofen)
antihyperuremics - ANSWER: reduces monosodium urate crystals (probenecid,
allopurinol)
NSAID's - ANSWER: relieves swelling, pain, stiffness (Motrin, aspirin)
corticosteroids - ANSWER: decreases inflammation by suppressing the immune
response (prednisone)
bone resorption inhibitors - ANSWER: helps to maintain bone density (fosamax)
chronological age - ANSWER: Which item below does not directly affect medication
action?
when the dosage of an antihypertensive is too high. - ANSWER: Postural hypotension
can occur?
480 ml - ANSWER: The normal storage capacity of the bladder is about ?
Sympathetic - ANSWER: The __________________ nervous system prepares the
body systems to meet needs during an emergency.
macrominerals - ANSWER: Potassium, Calcium, Sodium, and Magnesium are?
(AUGUST SESSION) GUARANTEED PASS
antihypertensives - ANSWER: given to lower blood pressure, often used in
conjunction with diuretics
Calcium Channel Blockers - ANSWER: drugs that decrease the contractibility of the
heart and also dilates coronary arteries
antiarrythmics - ANSWER: drugs work on the pacemaker cells to restore normal
rhythm
anticoagulants - ANSWER: given to prevent clots from forming, and to prevent
further growth of clots
diuretics - ANSWER: increases urinary excretion of excess fluid, can cause
dehydration and potassium loss
Cardiac Glycosides - ANSWER: stimulates the myocardium, slows and strengthens
the heartbeat
Antilipemics - ANSWER: drugs that lower lipid levels in the bloodstream
Vasodlators - ANSWER: nitrates, cardiac drugs used for angina, effects may lower
blood pressure
digoxin - ANSWER: A cardiac glycoside that slows and strengthens the heartbeat so
that more blood is pumped with each beat.
prednisone - ANSWER: A corticosteroid used to reduce the body's immune response
and decrease inflammation.
furosemide - ANSWER: A loop diuretic. Used in treatment of hypertension and
edema.
metformin - ANSWER: An oral antidiabetic agent.
loratidine - ANSWER: An antihistamine that is used to relieve allergy symptoms such
as runny nose, itchy watery eyes, and sneezing.
hydrocodone - ANSWER: A controlled substance that is often used in combination
with analgesics for pain relief, and can also be used as an antitussive.
carbidopa-levadopa - ANSWER: A dopaminergic medication that replaces a missing
neurotransmitter, and is used in the treatment of Parkinsons.
, warfarin - ANSWER: An anticoagulant that works by preventing the formation of new
clots, or slowing the growth and formation of existing clots.
loperamide - ANSWER: An anticholinergic that is used to slow peristalsis and
intestinal motility. Used in irritable bowel, diarrhea, and spastic colon.
cyclonbenzaprine - ANSWER: A muscle relaxant that relieves pain and stiffness in
muscles from orthopedic injuries or disorders.
Sulfonamides should not be given with milk or dairy products as they can
significantly decrease its effectiveness. - ANSWER: False
Generic medications are always written beginning with a capital letter. - ANSWER:
False
Your family's health history can be factors that play into how your body processes
handle medications. - ANSWER: True
potassium - ANSWER: Diuretics can cause depletion of
antineoplastics - ANSWER: used to teat malignancies in the bone (methotrexate)
muscle relaxants - ANSWER: relieves pain and stiffness in muscles; CNS depressant
(baclofen)
antihyperuremics - ANSWER: reduces monosodium urate crystals (probenecid,
allopurinol)
NSAID's - ANSWER: relieves swelling, pain, stiffness (Motrin, aspirin)
corticosteroids - ANSWER: decreases inflammation by suppressing the immune
response (prednisone)
bone resorption inhibitors - ANSWER: helps to maintain bone density (fosamax)
chronological age - ANSWER: Which item below does not directly affect medication
action?
when the dosage of an antihypertensive is too high. - ANSWER: Postural hypotension
can occur?
480 ml - ANSWER: The normal storage capacity of the bladder is about ?
Sympathetic - ANSWER: The __________________ nervous system prepares the
body systems to meet needs during an emergency.
macrominerals - ANSWER: Potassium, Calcium, Sodium, and Magnesium are?
