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73 Cards in this Set
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Prolonged use of aspirin may lead to....
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gastrointestinal problems
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One of the first antibacterial drugs was....
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sulfanilamide
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AZT is a drug to treat....
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AIDS
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What do antimetabolites do?
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Inhibit the synthesis of nucleic acid
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Male sex hormones are produced in the ....
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testes
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Norepinephrine agonists act how?
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mimic norepinephrine
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The anesthetic (or intoxicating) dose of most volatile organics like chloroform is very close to the....
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lethal dose
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The most abused drug is....
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ethanol
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Drugs that block the action of other substances are called....
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antagonists
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Amphetamines are....
a. amides b. amines c. ethers |
amines
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The difference between different brands of aspirin is...
a. effectiveness b. composition c. price |
price
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Where are antibiotics derived from?
a. microorganisms b. macroorganisms c. flemming |
microorganisms
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AIDS is a....
a. bacterial infection b. viral infection c. genetically inherited disease |
viral infection
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One class of cancer drugs is antimetabolites. These compounds interfere with....
a. dna synthesis b. energy conversion c. protein synthesis |
DNA synthesis
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The most widely used anticancer drug is Cisplatin. Cisplatin is a(n)...
a. antimetabolite agent b. alkylating agent c. radioactive agent |
antimetabolite agent
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Which drugs affect primarily the human mind?
a. Lysergic acid diethylamide b. Psychotropic drugs c. hallucinogenic drugs d. all listed here |
all listed here
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A general anesthetic acts on the brain to produce...
a. unconsciousness b. insensitivity to pain c. insensitivity to feeling d. all listed here |
all listed here
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Barbituates are...
a. stimulants b. depressants c. anesthetics d. analgesics |
depressants
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Codeine is usually produced as a....
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slight chemical modification of morphine
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Nicotine is...
a. highly toxic to animals b. addictive c. deadly when injected d. all listed here |
all listed here
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Studies indicate that a small dose of ASA lowers the risk of...
a. cold b. cancer c. stroke |
stroke
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Tetracyclines can cause discoloration of the permanent teeth in children. This is due to the interaction of tetracycline with.....
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calcium
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Viral diseases can be cured by antibiotics....true/false
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false
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Viruses come in a variety of shapes, which are determined by their....
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protein coats
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LSD is a...
a. amphetamine b . barbituate c. hallucinogen |
hallucinogen
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the first general anesthetic was.....
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diethyl ether
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Which compound was originally proposed as a 'cure' for morphine addiction?
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heroin
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Caffeine is a mild ....
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stimulant
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The use of ASA to treat children's fevers has a strong link to the onset of Reye's syndrome.... true/false
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true
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Antiviral drugs such as Zovirax and AZT are...
a. drugs taken for viral infections b. more effective when used in combination c. too toxic to use in large quantities when combined d. all listed here |
all listed here
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The female sex hormones that control the development of female characteristics are called....
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estrogens
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Whate are some examples of psychotropic drugs?
a. caffeine and cigarettes b. tyl and asa c. marijuana and cocaine |
marijuana and cocaine
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A general anesthetic acts on the brain to produce...
a. unconsciousness b. insensitivity to pain c. insensitivity to feeling d. all listed here |
all listed here
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Heroin antagonists are effective at....
a. speeding up the breakdown of heroin b. chemically modifying heroin to make it less narcotic c. blocking the binding of heroin to receptors in the brain |
blocking the binding of heroin to receptors in the brain
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Caffeine is a mild....
a. depressant b. narcotic c. stimulant |
stimulant
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Rapidly growing cells are characteristic of ....
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cancer
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Which steroid is illegal in some sports?
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anabolic
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The first local anesthetic was....
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cocaine
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Cocaine was originally used as....
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a local anesthetic
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What is the extra strength dose of asa?
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500 mg
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Which antibacterial drug interferes with the formation of cell walls in bacteria?
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penicillin
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In infected cells DNA viruses directly....
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interfere with DNA replication
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The general name for the male sex hormone is....
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androgens
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The medical uses of local anesthetics include....
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dental work and minor surgery
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Heroin is an easy to prepare derivative of .....
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morphine
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Cocaine blocks the uptake of.........by nerve cells.
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dopamine
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An antipyretic is a drug that relieves....
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fever
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Viruses are usually composed of combinations of....
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protein and nucleic acid
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Cortisone is a steroid produced by the adrenal gland. It has been isolated and used to treat....
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arthritis
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Norepinephrine antagonists...
a. destroy norepinephrine b. mimic norepiniphrine c. block neural receptor sites for norepinephrine |
block neural receptor sites for norepinephrin
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Cocaine is a local anesthetic and a powerful....
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stimulant
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What is the regular dose of acetaminophen?
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325 mg
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Retroviruses are....
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RNA viruses that synthesize DNA
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What is the side effect of cancer chemotherapy?
a. hair loss b. nausea c. wt loss d. all listed here |
all listed here
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The female sex hormones that control the development of female characteristics are called....
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estrogens
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The common name of epinephrine is....
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adrenaline
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A friend takes a few alcoholic drinks after taking some barbituates that have already made him appear drunk...your frien will most likely....
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die
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Narcotics....
a. produce general anesthesia b. relieve pain c. addictive d. all listed here |
all listed here
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Which of the following drugs is not a depressant?
a. alcohol b. cocaine c. opiates d. barbituates |
cocaine
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What is the regular dose of acetaminophen?
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325
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One of the disadvantages of the sulfa drugs is...
a. damage to the kidneys b. damage to the brain c. damage to the liver |
damage to the kidneys
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Antiviral drugs such as Zovirax and AZT are....
a. drugs taken for viral infections b. more effective when used in combination c. too toxic to use in large quantities when combined d. all listed here |
all listed here
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Cholesterol is an example of .....
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a steroid with no known hormonal activity
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Norepinephrine antagonists....
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block neural receptor sites for norepinephrine
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The first successful local anesthetic was....
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cocaine
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Which compound was originally proposed as a 'cure' for morphine addiction?
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heroin
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What is the most widely used drug in the world?
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aspirin
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In 1900, the leading cause of death in the US was....
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infectious diseases
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Chemical used against cancer treatment are called....
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antimetabolite
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Seratonin has all of these characteristics but...
a. irritability b. sleep c. sensory perception d. regulation of body temp |
irritability
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A person going in for dental work may receive this anesthetic.
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local anestesia
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Drugs that block the action of other substances are called....
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antagonists
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Which of the following drug is a stimulant?
a. ethanol b. morphine c. cocaine d. diethyl ether |
cocaine
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