VERIFIED ANSWERS|UPDATED TO PASS
UK provides the database Lexicomp which gives you.... ✔Correct Answer-electronic access to very
complete FDA approved agents
(NOT a "brief" summary)
Most agents are metabolized in the: ✔Correct Answer-Liver
Exercise generally does what to drug distribution in the body? ✔Correct Answer-May increase drug
exposure in certain drugs impacting PT
Supplements are:
A. Closely regulated by the FDA in a similar process as prescribed drugs
B. Must have documented efficacy before marketing
C. Not impactful to blood levels of other agents
D. Not regulated the same as an OTC drug ✔Correct Answer-D
AE is best described as:
A. Adverse effect typically as an allergy
B. Adverse effect that is unique to each individual agent
C. Adverse effect that is an unwanted impact on a tissue
D. Adverse effect that is always well delineated completely before agent is approved ✔Correct
Answer-C
Hypertension guidelines often start with... ✔Correct Answer-Lifestyle changes (diet/exercise/lose
weight/stop smoking)
The most common AE is _____________ in hypertension drug treatments ✔Correct Answer-
hypotension (esp orthostatic hypotension)
When using beta-blockers - we in PT must recognize..... ✔Correct Answer-We must be cautious of
exercise increases as the heart rate is no longer a reliable measure of intensity
(HR can be slowed - and not easily impacted even with more intense exercise but this does not mean
we can necessarily increase intensity)
Patients can use nitroglycerin.... ✔Correct Answer-As a single prophylactic dose before exercise