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Which of the following statements accurately describes an
activity or function of acetylcholine? - ANSWER-It is the
primary neurotransmitter within the peripheral nervous
Histamine that is not found within mast cells functions as a/an? -
ANSWER-Neurotransmitter
Which of the following is a toxic effect of first-generation
antihistamines? - ANSWER-Cardiac arrhythmias
Choose the correct statement regarding anaphylaxis? -
ANSWER-Steroids may be added as adjuvant therapy
Which of the following is a central nervous system side effects
of antihistamines that elderly patients should be aware of? -
ANSWER-fatigue
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For which of the following conditions are H2 antihistamines
used? - ANSWER-Gastrointestinal disorders
Initial selection of antimicrobial therapy is typically? -
ANSWER-EMPIRIC
Food-drug or drug-drug interactions with antibacterial
medications are usually addressed by - ANSWER-Separating
administration times
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding multiple
drug combination treatment for tuberculosis? - ANSWER-It has
decreased the risk of resistance
Which of the following describes IFN-B? - ANSWER-Used to
treat multiple sclerosis
Which of the following protozoal diseases is associated with as
many as 500 milliion new infections and 2 million deaths
annually worldwide? - ANSWER-Malaria
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Systemic chemotherapy that is given prior to surgery or
radiation serves to - ANSWER-increase effectiveness of local
treatment
How is tumor lysis syndrome managed in leukemia patients? -
ANSWER-IV hydration
Acrolein is a toxic metabolite of cyclophosphamide and
ifosfamide that can cause? - ANSWER-Hemorrhagic cystitis
Which category of antineoplastic drugs offers an alterantive
when traditional treatments fail? - ANSWER-
Immunosuppressants
Topoisomerase inhibitors target enzymes that control changes in
DNA? - ANSWER-structure
What effects do cholinesterase inhibitors have on sinoatrial and
atrioventricular nodes? - ANSWER-Vagotonic
How do "mixed acting" sympathomimetic drugs work? -
ANSWER-They directly activate the release of norepinephrine
while also indirectly causing a release of norepinephrine