B533 Pharmacology 2022 Update

B533 Pharmacology 2022 Update Acyclovir, the oldest antiviral medication for herpes, has been shown to be safe in persons who have used it continuously for as long as 10 years. This is an example of what type of treatment? - ANS-Supportive therapy TRUE OR FALSE: An adverse drug reaction (an allergic reaction) is an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medicine in a patient. - ANS-False TRUE OR FALSE: Allergen Immunotherapy, also known as "Allergy shots", is a form of long-term treatment that decreases symptoms for people with reactions to allergens that are difficult to avoid, such as pollen, dust mites, mold and insect bites. The provider injects small doses of allergen under the skin, helping your body "get used to" the allergen, resulting in fewer and less severe symptoms. - ANS-True The use of NSAIDS concurrently with weak to mid-range opiates has been shown to have beneficial synergistic effects by what means? - ANS-Combating pain at multiple sites of action TRUE OR FALSE: For a drug to be of benefit in treating anxiety and panic disorders, it must help in at least two stages of panic. The first stage is anticipatory anxiety and the second stage is the panic attack itself. If a medication can specifically block the panic attack itself, many patients no longer anticipate events with intense anxiety. - ANS-True Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDS) are different from many medications, because they are a ____________ medication, taken every day to try and stop seizures from happening. - ANS-Preventative TRUE OR FALSE: Heparin requires close monitoring to assess how long it takes your blood to clot. - ANSTrue What type of medication can prevent blood clots from getting bigger or reduce the risk of developing additional clots?...