D398 Pharmacology Practice Exam With Good Scores & Correct Answers
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D398 Pharmacology Practice Exam With Good Scores & Correct Answers
Antimetabolites - CORRECT ANSWERS -chemicals that prevent cell division by inhibiting formation of substances necessary to make DNA; used in cancer chemotherapy
Alkylating agents - CORRECT ANSWERS -chemotherapeutic synthetic dru...
D398 Pharmacology Practice Exam With Good
Scores & Correct Answers
Antimetabolites - CORRECT ANSWERS -chemicals that prevent cell division by
inhibiting formation of substances necessary to make DNA; used in cancer
chemotherapy
Alkylating agents - CORRECT ANSWERS -chemotherapeutic synthetic drugs that
cause crosslinks and breaks in DNA to stop cells from dividing
miotic inhibitors - CORRECT ANSWERS -Directly interfere with or stop cell division
biologics - CORRECT ANSWERS -give immune system a boost typically to fight cancer
myelosuppression - CORRECT ANSWERS -suppression of the blood cell-producing
function of the bone marrow
extravasation - CORRECT ANSWERS -escape of fluid from a blood vessel into
surrounding tissue
Cardiac Glycosides - CORRECT ANSWERS -drugs used to improve heart output by
increasing the muscular contraction
Beta Blockers - CORRECT ANSWERS -decrease heart rate and dilate arteries by
blocking beta receptors
Calcium Channel Blockers - CORRECT ANSWERS -agents that inhibit the entry of
calcium ions into heart muscle cells, causing a slowing of the heart rate, a lessening of
the demand for oxygen and nutrients, and a relaxing of the smooth muscle cells of the
blood vessels to cause dilation; used to prevent or treat angina pectoris, some
arrhythmias, and hypertension
Diuretics - CORRECT ANSWERS -medications administered to increase urine
secretion in order to rid the body of excess water and salt
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors - CORRECT ANSWERS -lower blood
pressure by inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I (an inactive enzyme) to
angiotensin II (a potent vasoconstrictor)
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers - CORRECT ANSWERS -prevent angiotensin II from
reaching its receptors, causing vasodilation
antiarrhythmic drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS -used to prevent, alleviate, or correct an
abnormal heart rhythm
Antilipemic Statin drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS -suppresses enzyme for cholesterol
production
Antilipemic fibrates - CORRECT ANSWERS -reduce triglycerides and cholesterol levels
Antithrombotics - CORRECT ANSWERS -A class of drugs used to dissolve blood clots
Broncodilators - CORRECT ANSWERS -dilates airways
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