Hlt 250 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HLT 250 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Where is the action of the loop diuretics in the nephron? -Loop of Henle -Distal tubules -Proximal tubules -Loop of Henle, distal tubules, and proximal tubules - Answer- Loop of Henle, distal tubules, and proximal tubules What is not true about osmotic diuretics? -They prevent selective reabsorption of water -They increase sodium and chloride excretion -They decrease the density of the filtrate in the glomerulus ...

HLT 250 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Update What are the symptoms of left sided head failure? - Answer- Dyspnea, rales What do cardiotonics do? - Answer- Improve efficiency and contraction of the heart and improve conduction in the heart What is an example of a class 3 drug? - Answer- Amiodarone What do Class 4 drugs do? - Answer- Prevents calcium from entering heart cells, thus slowing the impulse What are examples of class 4 drugs? - Answer- Verapamil, diltiazem Wh...

HLT 250 Unit 5 Test Questions with All Correct Answers What is true about the use of sublingual nitroglycerin? - Answer- The tablets should not be handled more than necessary. Short-term use of peripheral vasodilating drugs is rarely beneficial or permanent. - Answer- True Bile acid sequestrants should be used cautiously in patients with a history of liver or kidney disease. True or False - Answer- True What is the main goal of treatment in patients with hyperlipidemia? - Answer- To ...

HLT 250 Unit 4 Test Questions with Correct Answers What is a drug used to relieve coughing? - Answer- Antitussive What term describes the dispersing of liquid medication in a mist of fine particles to be inhaled? - Answer- Nebulization The second-generation antihistamines are referred to as __________ antihistamines. - Answer- Non-sedating Topical decongestants should be used for no longer than _____ to _____ days to prevent rhinitis medicamentosa. - Answer- 3 to 5 The __________...

HLT 250 4 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS Which of these microorganisms may respond to penicillin therapy? -Staphylococci -Streptococci -Pneumococci -Staphylococci, streptococci, and pneumococci - Answer- Staphylococci, streptococci, and pneumococci What is true about the drug amantadine? -You should get up quickly from a sitting or lying position to prevent dizziness -You should not drive a car until the effect of the drug is apparent -It is never used on an every-ot...

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HLT 250 2 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS What is the main use of the nitrates? -To lower blood sugar -To treat angina pectoris -To raise blood pressure -To lower blood pressure - Answer- To treat angina pectoris What does the acronym DASH stand for when discussing better nutrition for high blood pressure? -Diet and Standard Healthcare -Diet After Stopping Here -Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension -Don't Attempt Stopping Hypertension - Answer- Dietary Approaches to...

HLT 250 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT Which drugs have the wider range of effects? - Answer- Alpha-beta-adrenergic blocking drugs What is the primary use of a beta-blocker? - Answer- Hypertension What is not considered for major use of cholinergic drug? - Answer- Hypertension What adverse raction(s) would be commonly noted with the use of a cholinergic blocking drug? - Answer- Blurred vision, dry mouth, and GI upset. What drug is contraindicated for a patient taking adre...

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