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Chapter 12: Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritis, and Antigout Drugs Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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1. Apatientwithjointinflammationisprescribedanantiinflammatorydrug.Thepatientasksyouhowthisdrugworkstoaddressthisproblem.Whatisyourbe 
stresponse? 
a. “Anti-inflammatorydrugsreducepainandlimitbloodvesselresponsestojointinjury.” 
b. “Anti-inflammatorydrugscontainantibacterialandanti-inflammatoryproperties.” 
c. “Anti-inflammatorydrugslimitthebody’sresponsetocortisolinthebody.” 
d. “Anti-inflammatorydrugsincreasethereleaseofTNFandothermediators.” 
ANS: A 
Antiinflammatorydrug’s...
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Chapter 14: Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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1. A patient with a clotting disorder is prescribed an anticoagulant and asks you to explain the 
purpose of anticoagulant therapy. What is your best response? 
a. Anticoagulants are used to lyse existing clots. 
b. Anticoagulants are used to increase the flow of blood. 
c. Anticoagulants are used to prevent new clot formation. 
d. Anticoagulants are used to thin the viscosity of the blood. 
ANS: C 
Anticoagulants are drugs that interfere with the clotting process, so they are used to reduce 
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Chapter 15: Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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1. Which type of immunity serves to protect against day-to-day pathogen exposure? 
a. Innate immunity 
b. Natural immunity 
c. Acquired immunity 
d. Supplemental immunity 
ANS: A 
Innate immunity helps protect you from smaller day-to-day exposures to pathogenic organism 
but cannot provide long-term immunity to any single specific disease-causing microorganism. 
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p.280 
2. In acquired immunity, what is the body’s response to antigen exposure? 
a. The body ...
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Chapter 19: Over-the-Counter Products, Herbal and Alternative Drugs, and Vitamins and Minerals Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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1. You are teaching a patient about taking over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Which important safety 
information should you include in your teaching plan? 
a. “OTC drugs will only maintain their potency months after the expiration date.” 
b. “OTC drugs often interact with other drugs, and with food or alcohol” 
c. “Be sure to take all the pills in the bottle.” 
d. “Adjust the dosage to your specific needs.” 
ANS: B 
OTC drugs often interact with other drugs, and with food or alcohol,...
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Chapter 17: Drug Therapy for Diabetes Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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1. What is the main role of insulin in the body? 
a. Conversion of complex carbohydrates into glucose 
b. Movement of glucose from blood into the cells 
c. Prevention of kidney excretion of glucose 
d. Prevention of the formation off at cells 
ANS: B 
Many body cells have membranes that do not allow glucose to move into the cells to 
participate in metabolism. When insulin binds to membrane insulin receptors, the 
membranes become more open to glucose, allowing it to enter. 
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Chapter09:DrugTherapyforCentralNervousSystemProblems Visovsky:IntroductiontoClinicalPharmacology,9thEdition
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1. Whichneurotransmitterhasaninhibitoryactionwithinthecentralnervoussystem? 
a. Epinephrine 
b. Acetylcholine 
c. Norepinephrine 
d. Gamma-aminobutyricacid 
ANS: D 
Neurotransmitterscanbeexcitatoryorinhibitory.Excitatoryneurotransmittersincludeacetylcholi 
ne(Ach),epinephrine,andnorepinephrine.Inhibitoryneurotransmittersincludedopamine,somet 
ypesofserotonin,andGABA(gamma-aminobutyricacid). 
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2. HowdoesthedrugtolcaponerelievethesymptomsofParkinsondisease? 
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Chapter 05: Anti-infective Drugs: Antibacterial, Antitubercular, and Antifungal Agents Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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Chapter 05: Anti-infective Drugs: Antibacterial, Antitubercular, and Antifungal Agents 
Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition
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