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Pharmaceuticals Trivia
Jennifer Curtiss
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Copyright 1998, Softdisk Publishing
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Pharmaceuticals
Medium
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$QUEST
Pfizer recently launched the first oral drug for which common male condition?
Impotence
Baldness
Memory loss
Headache
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Anti-insomnia drugs may also be called...
Sedative-hypnotics
Aspirin
Calcium carbonates
Channel blockers
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Which of the following vitamins can reach toxic levels in the body?
Vitamin A and Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
None
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What is a common treatment for AIDS?
Protease inhibitors
Agastache
Accupril
Aspirin
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How would you use aloe?
As juice or a gel
As juice
As a gel
Aloe is poisonous and should not be used.
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What does an anticoagulant do?
Decreases blood-clotting abilities
Increases liver clotting
Acts as a laxative
None of the above
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Alopecia is...
Hair loss
Hair regrowth
Loss of appetite
Weight gain
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What do diuretics do?
Remove excess fluid from the body through increased urine production
Cause sleepiness
Remove liver toxins
None of the above
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Which of the following are analgesics?
All of the above
Tylenol
Aspirin
Acetaminophen
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What does ACE stand for?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme
Aspirin-consenting elevation
Artificial contact edema
None of the above
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MAO inhibitors are used to treat depression. What does MAO stand for?
Monoamine oxidase
Mononucleosis oxate
Marigold odasis
None of the above
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What, typically, is the cause of traveler's diarrhea?
Contaminated food or water
Exotic diseases
Jet-lag
None of the above
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What is candidiasis?
Yeast infection
Bacterial infection
Viral infection
Allergic reaction
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Why are antigastroesophageal reflux drugs prescribed?
Heartburn and Indigestion
Heartburn
Indigestion
Athlete's foot
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What is rhinits?
Runny nose
Sore throat
Itchy eyes
Headache
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What's an NSAID?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Negative serotonin aid
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and Negative serotonin aid
None of the above
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Which antihistamine was recently taken off the market?
Seldane
Allegra
Zyrtec
Benadryl
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Which of the following is a serious side effect of antihypertensives?
Both depression and confusion
Depression
Confusion
None of the above
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What's a bronchospasm?
Tightness in the chest
Lung cancer
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
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If a nurse notes "SOB" in your chart, you are experiencing:
Shortness of breath
Serious overtures of bone
Sudden onset of bad breath
None of the above
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Food interactions are possible with antihypertensives. Those taking antihypertensives should avoid:
Excessive salt
Pepper
Thyme
Bananas
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What do histamines cause?
All of the above
Runny nose
Watery eyes
Sneezing
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How many testing phases does a drug go through before the FDA considers it for approval?
3
2
1
10
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For which of the following would an antifungal be prescribed?
All of the above
Dandruff
Ringworm
Yeast infection
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What might you take for diarrhea?
Bismuth subsalicylate
TCA
Insulin
Cromolyn
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Which of the following are antibiotics?
All of the above
Erythromycin
Penicillin
Tetracycline
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What do ACEs do?
Block an enzyme that causes blood vessels to constrict
Act as a laxative
Act similarly to aspirin
None of the above
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Why can excessive potassium be dangerous?
It may lead to heart-rhythm difficulties
It decreases sexual functioning
It is not dangerous
None of the above
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Why might codeine be used?
To relieve pain or to control coughing
To relieve pain
To control coughing
None of the above
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Which of the following are serious side effects of cancer treatment?
All of the above
Fever
Chills
Bruising
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What is Reye's syndrome?
Potentially fatal liver inflammation
Headache and fever
Same as meningitis
None of the above
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For which of the following are tricyclic antidepressants indicated?
All of the above
Depression
Bulimia
Migraine
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Diuretics are used for some heart conditions because they...
Lower blood pressure
Increase blood pressure
Reduce cholesterol levels
Diuretics are not used for heart conditions
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Which of the following is a serious side effect of appetite suppresants?
All of the above
Increased blood pressure
Psychotic behavior
Difficulty breathing
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Why would one take Kaopectate?
As an antidiarrheal
As a laxative
To relieve pain
All of the above
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An herbalist may prescribe barberry for:
Liver ailments
Nausea
Vomitting
Slowed heart rate
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What is the problem with prolonged usage of antibiotics?
Both fungal infections and bacterial functions
Fungal infections
Bacterial functions
None of the above
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What constitutes a comprised immune system?
Both chemotherapy patients and AIDS patients
Chemotherapy patients
AIDS patients
Migraine sufferers
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With which color is jaundice associated?
Yellow
Red
Green
Peach
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Antibiotics...
Kill all bacteria
Kill only beneficial bacteria
Kill only harmful bacteria
Kill viruses
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