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Welcome, one and all, to another quiz on the topic of antiviral drugs, which are of course used to treat infections of a viral nature, as opposed to bacterial. Think you handled the last quiz well enough? We’ll see how...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 174 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022
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Sample QuestionA 71-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with a 2-day history of progressive dyspnea, fever, cough and wheezing. Chest radiograph was normal but a bronchoscopy showed marked erythema of the trachea and bronchi, with multiple ulcerations. A bronchial biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of herpetic tracheobronchitis. The patient received IV acyclovir for 3 days but no improvement was seen. Resistance to acyclovir was suspected and an alternative drug was given IV. Which of the following drugs was most likely administered?
In today’s pharmacology quiz we’ll be looking at a very important topic – antiviral drugs! These pharmaceuticals are used specifically for treating infections of a viral nature, with such examples as flu,...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 304 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2022
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Sample QuestionThe diagram below depicts a simplified pathway of the viral growth cycle: Which of the steps shown in the pathway is most likely inhibited by enfuvirtide?
Hello and welcome to a wonderful quiz on pharmacology, where today we’ll be looking at the topic of immunomodulators – drugs used to help regulate the immune system, which are used for such ailments as asthma and...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 1231 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following statements regarding immunosuppressive drugs are correct (Check all that apply)
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 543 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2022
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Sample QuestionA 41-year-old woman, coming back from a trip to Kenya, was admitted to the hospital because of malaise, myalgia, abdominal pain and fever (104E F). The recent history of the patient was significant for two paroxysmal attacks of chills, fever and vomiting. The first attack lasted a day and was followed by a second 36 hours later. Physical examination revealed an acutely hill patient complaining of severe abdominal pain. Palpation showed a tender, soft and enlarged spleen. Examination of a stained blood specimen revealed ringlike and crescent-like forms within the RBCs. Which of the following pairs of drugs would be appropriate for this patient?
Are you aware of anticoagulant drugs and the role they play in medicine? Anticoagulants are commonly known as blood thinners. The objective of these medications is to prevent or reduce blood coagulation, which prolongs clotting...
Questions: 12 | Attempts: 2029 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022
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Sample QuestionA 54-year-old woman suffering from asthma was brought to the emergency room because of a sudden offset of left side paresis. Imaging studies confirmed the diagnosis of thromboembolic stroke and the patient started a treatment that included a drug that acts by blocking platelet ADP receptors. Which of the following drugs has this mechanism of action?
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 1502 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following two organ systems are the most frequent sites of adverse drug effects?
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 266 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2022
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Sample QuestionThe pharmacokinetics of a new drug was studied in laboratory animals. It was found that that the drug followed a first-order elimination kinetics and had a half-life of 2 hours. A 10 mg dose was given by IV infusion. Two hours later the drug plasma concentration was 20 mcg/mL. The IV infusion was then continued for other 6 hours. Which of the following was most likely the steady state plasma concentration of the drug (in mcg/mL)?
Have you ever heard of drug elimination? A first-order process eliminates most drugs. The kidney is the main excretory organ, but the liver, skin, lungs, and glandular structures may be part of the process. There are specific...
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 2923 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following pairs of properties are common to most drug metabolites?
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 1271 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following statements best explains why several drugs cannot enter easily the central nervous system?
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 855 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following mechanisms for transmembrane transport of drugs exhibits selectivity, competition, saturability and does not require metabolic energy ?
Test your knowledge about the drug LSD!
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 507 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhat does LSD stand for?
Questions: 16 | Attempts: 541 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022
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Sample QuestionA 12-year-old boy was stung by a wasp while walking in the woods. Few minutes later he developed pruritus and erythema, a generalized feeling of warm and impending doom, dyspnea, wheezing and dizziness. Increasing swelling of the face, eyes, lips and tongue was prominent. Paramedics were called and they administered a SC drug upon arrival. Which of the following drugs was most likely given?
Child Abuse, violence, and substance abuse
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 386 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022
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Sample QuestionUnder Florida Law, the persons legally obligated to report abuse include
Original 20 question quiz reviewing 2011 PA ALS protocols.
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 176 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022
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Sample QuestionFor which of the following protocols is a fluid bolus of normal saline solution NOT indicated?
Please select the appropriate answer.
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 154 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhat is Betalactamase?
In this trivia questions quiz on substance abuse and addiction disorders we aim to not only test your understanding on some of the things that people face as a result of substance but also show you how we can help one to get...
Questions: 39 | Attempts: 1062 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022
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Sample QuestionSubstance dependence is NOT:
Fitness, health, diet and drugs quiz.
Questions: 16 | Attempts: 50 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2022
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Sample QuestionGoitre is a deficiency disease, caused by a lack of _________?
Questions: 40 | Attempts: 14 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022
Questions: 40 | Attempts: 21 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022
P. 30-46
(start pg. 34)
Questions: 33 | Attempts: 80 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhat structure acts as a barrier preventing drugs from entering the vitreous?
Questions: 21 | Attempts: 50 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhat type of drugs is Acetylcholine?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are a type of pain reliever. Doctors use NSAIDs to treat many things that cause pain or inflammation, including arthritis. See how much about circumstances under which they are used, their...
Questions: 24 | Attempts: 281 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022
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Sample Question1. Prostaglandins (chemical mediators) are secreted during the inflammatory process. The effects of prostaglandins include:
Please have a calculator ready
Questions: 11 | Attempts: 4018 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022
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Sample QuestionNurses are legally responsible for applying the six rights of medication administration as a standard of care.
Marijuana is one of the most misunderstood drugs in the world today, in most countries, it is outlawed, but some countries have gone ahead to legalize it. Did you know that marijuana is prescribed to some patients to help them...
Questions: 25 | Attempts: 560 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022
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Sample QuestionGangs are usually non-violent?
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 746 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhat are the basic pharmacokinetic parameters?
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