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Topical preparations come in which of the following forms?

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all of the above

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Which of the following are true of keratolytic agents? 1. Keratolytic agents are used to promote the formation of the horny layer of skin. 2. Local side effects of keratolytic agents include burning and local irritation. 3. Keratolytic agents promote shedding of warts, calluses, and corns. 4. Keratolytic agents are used to treat dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, acne, venereal warts, and psoriasis. 5. Systemic side effects of keratolytics include tinnitus, dizziness, ototoxicity, and headache.

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all except 1

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Which of the following statements is NOT true of prophylactic agents?

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Sunscreens have no effect on premature aging or in precancerous conditions, although these products do prevent cancer.

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Topical creams and ointments for pediculosis should be applied to the affected area and left on for 12 hours, and then the area should be thoroughly washed.

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true

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Which of the following is NOT true about skin preparations?

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Emollients are always used to soothe and do not contain medications.

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Which of the following are true of topical fungal preparations? 1. They may be used on hair, nails, or skin. 2. Most are used to treat Candida and tinea infections. 3. Most are available OTC as well as by prescription. 4. They should be used completely even if symptoms improve. 5. Therapy for fungal infections is long-term.

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1-5

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Which of the following is NOT true of medications used on the skin?

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Minoxidil is used for baldness, and it should be applied to the hair every 3 days.

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The rate of medication absorption through the skin depends on which of the following?

answer

all of the above

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Which of the following is NOT true of skin preparations?

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persons with oily skin should bathe less frequently

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Which of the following is NOT true of topical corticosteroids?

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They should be applied thickly so that the medication will stay in contact with the lesion for a longer period of time.

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Topical anesthetics are found in all of the following forms EXCEPT

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foams and shampoos

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Common side effects of musculoskeletal medications include

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all of the above

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TNF inhibitors bock the immune response to prevent inflammation of joints.

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true

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The goal of arthritis therapy includes all of the following EXCEPT

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curing the disease

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Which of the following is an immunosuppressant agents and a DMARD?

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methotrexate

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Anticholinesterase agents increase muscle tone.

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true

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Which of the following are used to treat osteoporosis?

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a & c

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Centrally acting muscle relaxants include all of the following EXCEPT

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probenecid (Benemid)

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Central-acting and direct-acting muscle relaxants are the drugs of choice for muscle spasticity.

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true

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Which of the following is NOT true of alendronate?

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it may given without regard to vit D

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The same nostril may be used for administration of nasal calcitonin salmon.

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false

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TNF inhibitors, methotrexate, and DMARDs may be used concurrently.

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true

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Patient teaching regarding gout should include which of the following?

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- all should be included

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Which is NOT true of salicylate NSAIDs?

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They are both anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents.

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Common side effects of musculoskeletal medications include

answer

all of the above

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Which of the following is true concerning medications acting on gastrointestinal system tissues?

answer

all true except d

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Which of the following is true of oral antiviral agents?

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all are true

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Which of the following is NOT true of gastric pump inhibitors?

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They are safe for treating ulcers before their confirmed diagnosis

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Which of the following should not be given to persons with diabetes?

answer

phosphorated carbohydrate solution (Emetrol)

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Which of the following are indications for laxative use?

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all but b

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Which of the following is NOT true of osmotic saline laxatives?

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They work in response to the amount of medication given, making water replacement insignificant.

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Which of the following is NOT true of anorexiants?

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They can stand on their own to produce long-term weight loss

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Which of the following is NOT true concerning medications for H. pylori?

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Two antibiotics are usually ordered to prevent drug resistance.

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Which of the following is true of anti-inflammatory agents for the GI tract?

answer

all of the above are true

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Which of the following is true of opioid/synthetic opioid medications for diarrhea?

answer

all are true

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Use the following to answer the following questions. 1. baking soda 2. Riopan 3. Amphojel 4. milk of magnesia 5. Tums 6. Gelusil 7. Alka Seltzer 8. Maalox 9. Rolaids 10. Gaviscon Which are magaldrate antacids?

answer

2

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Cromolyn is for the prophylaxis of asthma.

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true

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Which of the following is NOT true of histamine?

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It is not a problem with most upper respiratory inflammatory diseases

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Which of the following is NOT true of decongestants?

answer

They are very safe for persons who have diabetes mellitus

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Which of the following is NOT true of combination OTC products?

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If a patient has only a runny nose, a combination product is indicated.

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Which of the following is NOT true of expectorants?

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They are not found as combination medications

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Which of the following is NOT true of antihistamines?

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They may be used chronically for several years because tolerance does not develop.

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Cromolyn can be used long-term for the prophylaxis of asthma.

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true

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Chlorpheniramine is the antihistamine of choice in the elderly.

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false

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Which of the following is NOT true of mucokinetic agents?

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Hypotonic saline is used as a mucolytic agent.

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Antitussives are especially effective for the productive cough.

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false

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Medications for chronic pulmonary disease may be administered by

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a,b,c

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Which of the following is NOT a use for antihistamines?

answer

chest congestion

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Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of circulatory medications?

answer

edema and shortness of breathe

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Antihypertensives receive the same response in all ethnic and cultural groups.

answer

false

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Which of the following are routes of administration for nitroglycerin?

answer

all of the above

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Which of the following is NOT true of hemorheologic agents?

answer

all of the above

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Which of the following is NOT true of medications used to affect coagulation?

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Anticoagulants include vitamin K, heparin, and warfarin.

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Which of the following is NOT true of cardiac glycosides?

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They decrease congestion in the heart by increasing the force that increases the amount of blood pumped from the heart.

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Which of the following is NOT true about the treatment of hyperlipidemia?

answer

Medications are the first line of treatment for hyperlipidemia

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Nicotinic acid reduces LDL and VLDL levels and raises HDL levels but is limited by its side effects.

answer

true

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Which of the following is NOT a type of angina pectoris?

answer

-chronic

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Which of the following is NOT true of HMG CoA reductase inhibitors?

answer

They may be discontinued when lipoprotein levels are lowered.

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Which of the following is NOT a medication group used in treating hypertension?

answer

cardiac glycosides

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Which of the following is NOT true of antiplatelet medications?

answer

all above are true

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TMZ-SMZ is the abbreviation for trimethoprim-sulfonamide.

answer

false

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Which of the following are NOT common side effects of medications for urinary tract disorders?

answer

enuresis and incontinence

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Which of the following statements about fluid and electrolyte balance is NOT true?

answer

Infants and obese persons have less fluid in their bodies than normal adults.

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Lower urinary tract infections are associated with all of the following symptoms EXCEPT

answer

headache

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DDVAP acts in much the same manner as antidiuretic hormone.

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true

question

Skin rashes may occur as a side effect of UTI medications.

answer

true

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DDAVP is a drug used in older adults who have enuresis.

answer

true

question

Common foods that may irritate the urinary bladder include all of the following EXCEPT

answer

milk products

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Sulfonamides suppress the synthesis of folic acid.

answer

true

question

Which of the following is NOT true of urinary tract antiseptics?

answer

They are the first choice in treating UTIs.

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Upper urinary tract infections are associated with all of the following symptoms EXCEPT

answer

burning and frequency of urination

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Major electrolytes that need replacement include all of the following EXCEPT

answer

chlorides

question

Which of the following is NOT true of urinary tract analgesics?

answer

Pyridium will not stain clothing.

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Which of the following are NOT common symptoms of urinary tract disorders?

answer

chest pain and nausea ** pg494

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of sexually transmitted diseases?

answer

congenital malformation

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Which of the following is NOT true of testosterone replacement therapy?

answer

The treatment and dosage are the same for all males, regardless of the diagnosis.

question

Which of the following medication classes is NOT used to treat premenstrual syndrome?

answer

progesterone and calcium

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Which of the following is true of sildenafil (Viagra)?

answer

All of the above statements are true.

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Common side effects of medications for endocrine diseases include all of the following EXCEPT

answer

no changes in growth and cardiac function

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Which of the following are true of somatropin? 1. It is also known as growth hormone. 2. It is expensive to prescribe. 3. It should be used for any child who is of short stature. 4. It has a drug interaction with insulin. 5. Variations in its secretion may lead to acromegaly in adults and dwarfism in children.

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1, 2, 4, and 5

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Which of the following are true of glucocorticoids and other steroids? 1. They are potent anti-inflammatory agents. 2. Their adverse effects include "moon face," "pot belly," and "buffalo hump." 3. They cause the kidney to retain sodium. 4. They may be administered orally, intramuscularly, intravenously, intraarticularly, and topically. 5. They have distinct methods of administration that include alternate-day therapy and declining dosages.

answer

1-5

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Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia/insulin shock include all of the following EXCEPT

answer

slow onset

question

Glucose absorption inhibitors

answer

all of the above

question

Sort the following types of insulin from the slowest to the longest onset of action. 1. Regular 2. Levemir 3. Lispro 4. NPH

answer

-1, 2, 3, 4 -3,4,2,1 -3,1,4,2 -4,3,2,1

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Which of the following is true of thyroid hormones? 1. The three hormones secreted are thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and calcitonin. 2. Hyposecretion is cretinism in infants and children and myxedema in adults. 3. Hyposecretion may be the result of lack of iodine as well as radiation therapy and surgical removal of the thyroid. 4. Replacement therapy is lifelong. 5. Replacement therapy regimen should be taken in the mornings because of the hormone's side effect of insomnia.

answer

1-5

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Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia/diabetic coma include all of the following EXCEPT

answer

no thirst

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Which of the following is a modified human derivative of insulin and is therefore less antigenic and the preferred insulin for use today?

answer

all of the above

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Calcitonin is secreted by the thyroid gland but is regulated by the parathyroid gland to ensure an adequate supply of calcium for neuromuscular and endocrine function.

answer

true

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Which of the following is NOT true of calcitonin salmon?

answer

There are no drug interactions with calcitonin salmon because it acts like human calcitonin.

question

Growth hormone stimulates almost all tissues and organs for growth.

answer

true

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Hormones may be used for all of the following EXCEPT

answer

endocrine diagnostic testing**

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Insulin preparations vary in

answer

all of the above

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Which of the following statements are true concerning ophthalmic anti-inflammatory and antiinfective agents? 1. Most ophthalmic antiinfective/anti-inflammatory agents are effective on mucous membranes that have been injured or are inflamed. 2. To discourage drug-resistant strains of antiinfectives, antibiotics for ophthalmologic problems should be administered locally. 3. Any topical medication may be used in the eye. 4. With viral infections, both eyes may need to be treated. 5. In irrigating eyes, the head should be turned toward the affected side to prevent cross-contamination of the unaffected eye.

answer

1, 2, 4, and 5

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Which of the following statements is NOT true?

answer

Mydriatics are used to cause pupil constriction for diagnostic tests.

question

OTC ophthalmic medications are always safe for use by all people because the FDA has approved the use of these drugs.

answer

false

question

Agents that mimic the sympathetic nervous system bring about pupillary dilation, while cycloplegic agents cause paralysis of the ciliary muscles and prevent accommodation. These medications are used primarily for diagnostic testing.

answer

true

question

Medications used in the ear often contain more than one ingredient so that more than one symptom or condition is treated at one time.

answer

true

question

Drugs may be used to obtain mydriasis and miosis with ocular examinations and treatment of eye diseases.

answer

true

question

When a local ophthalmic anesthetic is used a patient may lose the blink reflex and pain associated with ophthalmic procedures.

answer

true

question

Medications used for systemic diseases have no ocular side effects.

answer

false

question

Cerumenolytics are used to harden watery wax in the ear.

answer

false

question

Which of the following is NOT true of agents for glaucoma?

answer

Medications used topically in the eye do not have side effects.

question

Eye infections should be treated with topical anti-inflammatory and antiinfective agents without doing a culture of the secretions.

answer

false

question

Local ophthalmic anesthetic agents are used for tonometry.

answer

true

question

Which of the following is NOT true concerning infertility and its treatment?

answer

all of the above are true

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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of female reproductive tract diseases?

answer

frequency and urgency of urination

question

Which of the following does NOT apply to spermicides and barrier devices as means of contraception?

answer

spermicides come in gels, foams, creams, and ointments and may be bought OTC*****

question

Which of the following medication classes is NOT used to treat premenstrual syndrome?

answer

progesterone and calcium

question

Uses of estrogen include which of the following?

answer

all of the above

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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of male reproductive tract diseases?

answer

all of the above

question

The side effects of testosterone replacement therapy include all of the following except

answer

a decrease in libido but never an increase

question

Which of the following does NOT apply to postcoital contraception?

answer

Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are either estrogen pills or progestin pills, not combination medications.

question

Which of the following is NOT true of oral contraceptives?

answer

All oral contraceptives are combinations of estrogen and progestins.

question

Which of the following is NOT true of estrogens?

answer

They do not change the shape of the cornea and have no effect on the fitting of contact lenses

question

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of sexually transmitted diseases? Correct!

answer

congenital malformations

question

Which of the following is NOT true of testosterone replacement therapy?

answer

the treatment and dosage are the same for all males, regardless of the diagnosis.

question

Which of the following is NOT true about forms of contraception?

answer

All IUDs provide long-term contraception of 8 years and are intrauterine progesterone inserts.

question

Common side effects of medications for neurological conditions include all of the following EXCEPT

answer

muscle turgidity or spasticity

question

Beta-blockers are the drugs of choice in migraine headache prophylaxis.

answer

true

question

Which of the following is NOT needed in patient teaching with analgesics?

answer

Medication may be stopped at any time owing to the dangers of physical dependence and habituation.

question

Which of the following is NOT true about the use of CNS stimulants as anorexiants and for narcolepsy?

answer

They may be taken after 6:00 PM in persons desiring to lose weight and for narcolepsy without causing excessive stimulation.

question

Which of the following is NOT true of adrenergic agonists?

answer

They are not sympathomimetic medications and do not simulate the "fight-or-flight" response of the body.

question

Successful treatment of seizures requires individualization of the medication to the person.

answer

true

question

Which of the following is NOT true of parasympathomimetic medications?

answer

Cholinergic medications have few side effects and are considered safe for use in most patients.

question

Sedatives and hypnotics are entirely different pharmaceutical compounds.

answer

false

question

Which of the following is NOT true of endorphins and enkephalins?

answer

Endorphins are part of the blood-brain barrier

question

Medications known as adrenergic agents are catecholamines and noncatecholamines.

answer

true

question

Which of the following is NOT true of central nervous system stimulants?

answer

They may be prescribed over long periods of time for obesity.

question

Alcohol will have a synergistic effect with hypnotics and sedatives.

answer

true

question

Which of the following is NOT true of medications for spasticity?

answer

Most muscle relaxants are effective for spasticity

question

Mental health is concerned with which of the following aspects of a person? 1. physical health 2. cognitive health and affective being 3. behavioral and social health 4. the environment

answer

1-4

question

Psychotherapeutic agents were first introduced in the ______. Before that time, psychotic patients were institutionalized.

answer

1950s

question

Antipsychotics are also called

answer

a & c

question

Antipsychotics include

answer

a,b,c

question

Common signs and symptoms of mental disorders include all of the following EXCEPT

answer

proper work ethics and work skills

question

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of antipsychotic agents?

answer

all side effects

question

The most commonly prescribed medications for neurosis are benzodiazepines. Side effects include

answer

-sensitivity to sunlight -interactions with alcohol -a and c - a, b, and c

question

Common side effects of drugs for Alzheimer's disease are related to

answer

all but c

question

Tricyclic antidepressants are generally not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

answer

true

question

The major difference in the benzodiazepines is

answer

he duration of action

question

Antianxiety medications are also called

answer

-b and c

question

The dangers with monoamine oxidase inhibitors are

answer

-interactions with tyramine-containing foods

question

The side effects of smoking cessation include all of the following EXCEPT

answer

decreased appetite, nausea, and diarrhea

question

Which is NOT true of drugs used with alcoholism?

answer

Disulfiram should be given to a person who abuses alcohol whether the person desires to stop consuming alcohol or not.

question

The half-life of cocaine is fairly long, leading to toxicity and the chance of acute intoxication.

answer

false

question

Which of the following is NOT true of abused central nervous system stimulants?

answer

There is an antidote for amphetamine and cocaine toxicity that stops the toxic effects with few side effects.

question

Which of the following is NOT a hallucinogen, psychedelic, or psychomimetic?

answer

marijuana

question

Which of the following medications do NOT interact with nicotine?

answer

all of the above do

question

Which of the following is NOT true of nicotine?

answer

Peripheral blood vessels constrict, raising blood pressure in persons who start smoking.****

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Personal characteristics of drug misusers and abusers include all of the following EXCEPT

answer

feeling of self-worth

question

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of abused and misused drugs?

answer

hypertension and bradycardia

question

Which of the following is NOT true of central nervous system depressants?

answer

Withdrawal from barbiturates and benzodiazepines should be done rapidly to prevent long-term withdrawal signs and symptoms.

question

Not all socioeconomic, ethnic, or cultural classes have problems with drug and substance abuse—just those persons at the opposite ends of the cultural spectrum.

answer

false

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Which of the following is NOT true of ethyl alcohol?

answer

it has no med indications

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Which of the following is NOT true of smoking cessation products?

answer

all above are true

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