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The cardiac glycoside can be used to treat chronic heart failure and arrhythmias. A) Lopressor (metoprolol) B) Lasix (furosemide) C) Lanoxin (digoxin) D) Lotensin (benazepril) ANSWERV V C) Lanoxin (digoxin) Gemfibrozil, simvastatin, and ezetimibe are classified as: A) Antihyperlipidemics B) Anticoagulants C) Antiarrhythmics D) Antihypertensives ANSWERV V A) Antihyperlipidemics Tenormin, Inderal. and Lopressor are all classified as: A) Calcium channel blockers B) Beta-blockers C) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors D) Diuretics ANSWERV ¥ B) Beta-blockers In addition to treating hypertension, can be used for migraine prophylaxis and treatment of some tremors. A) Amlodipine B) Cholestryamine C) Midodrine D) Propranolol ANSWER¥V ¥ D) Propranolol A consistent blood pressure of 120\80 may indicate: A) Stage 2 hypertension B) Normal blood pressure D) Vasotec (Enalapril) ANSWERV ¥ B) Diovan (Valsartan) A dry, hacking cough that does not resolve over time is a side effect of: A) Beta-blockers B) ACE inhibitor C) Calcium channel blockers D) ARBs ANSWERV ¥ B) ACE inhibitors Which of the followimg diuretics will most likely not cause a loss of potassium? A) Lasix (furosemide) B) Zaroxolyn (metolazone) C) Aldactone (spironolactone) D) Bumex (bumetanide) ANS WERV ¥ C) Aldactone (spironolactone) Nitrostat tablets should be administered by which route? A) SubQ B) SL c) PO D) PR ANSWERY ¥ B) SL Simethicone is indicated for: A) constipation B) heartburn C) diarrhea D) flatulence ANSWERV V D) flatulence Which of the followmg is not a common condition that affects the GT system? A) Constipation D) A PPI, bismuth salicylate, tetracycline, and metronidazole ANSWERV V C) A PPI, clarithromycin, and metronidazole This digestive juice is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder to help the body absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins: A) Chyme B) Bile C) Lipase D) Saliva ANSWERV ¥ B) Bile If a chemotherapy patient has chemotherapy- induced vomiting, the physician may prescribe: A) Zofran (ondansetron) B) Naloxegol (movantik) C) Amitiza (lubiprostone) D) Antivert (meclizine) ANSWERV ¥V A) Zofran (ondansetron) Which of the following is a prescription drug for diarrhea? A) Metamucil (psyllium) B) Lomotil (diphenoxylate/atropine) C) Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) D) Imodium AD (loperamide) ANSWERV ¥ B) Lomotil (diphenoxylate/atropine) The patient must read and sign a patient-Physician agreement form before receiving a prescription for: A) Lotronex (alosetron) B) Dulcolax (bisacodyl) C) Tigan (trimethobenzamide) D) Reglan (metoclopramide) ANS WERV V A) Lotronex (alosciron) Absorption primarily takes place in the: B) Estrogen replacement C) Hyperthyroidism D) Diabetes ANSWERV ¥ C) Ilyperthyroidism The most common treatment for Graves' disease in the United States is A) Radioactive iodine B) Exercise C) Demeclocycline D) Metformin ANSWERV ¥ A) Radioactive iodine The insulin is the same as that in ITumulin, but is inhaled rather than injected subcutaneously. A) Toujeo B) Afrezza C) Apidra D) Levemir ANSWERV ¥ B) Afrezza The mineralocorticoid drug fludrocortisone acetate can be used for the treatment of: A) Cushing's disease B) Graves' disease C) Addison's discase D) Diabetes Mellitus ANSWERV ¥ C) Addison's disease Which disease is characterized by a mental disorder characterized by abnormalities in the perception or expression of reality? A) Schizophrenia B) Depression C) Mania D) Insomnia ANSWERV V A) Schizophrenia Which of the following medications for the treatment of symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADID) is not a controlled substance? A) A sympathetic nerve originates in the brain stem and has a short axon to the synapse of another neuron. I'rom the second cell, there is a long axon that goes to the target neuron. B) A sympathetic nerve originates in the middle of the spinal cord and has a long axon to the synapse of a second ncuron. From the second cell, there is a short axon that goes to the target neuron. C) A sympathetic nerve originates in the bottom of the spinal cord and has a long axon to the synapse of another neuron. From the second cell, there is a short axon that goes to the target neuron. D) A sympathetic nerve originates in the middle of the spinal cord and has a short axon to the synapse of another neuron, Fr ANSWERV ¥ D) A sympathetic nerve originates im the middle of the spinal cord and has a short axon to the synapse of another neuron. From the second cell, there is a long axon that goes to target neuron. Which of the following statements correctly describes the activation of Autonomic nervous system function within the circulatory system? AA) Parasympathetic nervous system activation constricts arteries found within erectile tissue. B) Sympathetic nervous system activation constricts arteries found within the salivary glands. C) Sympathetic nervous system activation decreases cardiac output. D) Parasympathetic nervous system activation increased heart rate. ANS WERV V B) Sympathetic nervous system activation constricts arteries found within the salivary glands. Which of the following accurately describes the direction of an impulse moving through a neuron that carries information to the central nervous system (CNS) from the peripheral nervous system (PNS)? A) An afferent neuron, impulse moving distally B) An efferent neuron, impulse moving proximally C) An efferent neuron, impulse moving distally D) An afferent neuron, impulse moving proximally ANSWERV V D) An afferent neuron, impulse moving proximally Which drug classification activates the PSNS? A) Anticholinergic medications B) Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor C) Parasympathomimetic agents D) Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and parasympathomimetic agents ANS WERV V D) Acctylcholinesterase inhibitors and parasympathomimetic agents A) Measured dose inhaler B) Metered drug inhaler C) Measured drug inhaler D) Metered dose inhaler ANSWERV V D) Metered dose inhaler Which of the following hormone stimulates bone and muscle growth in men? A) Androgen hormone B) Luteinzing hormone C) Progesterone D) Testosterone hormone ANS WERV ¥ D) Testosterone hormone The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that regulates metabolism, blood calcium levels and growth through the secretion of: A) Triiodothyronine (T3) B) Thyroxine (T4) C) Calcitonin D) All the answers are correct ANS WERV ¥ D) All the answers are correct ‘The anterior pituitary gland regulates the thyroid gland function through the secretion of: A) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) B) Calcitonin C) Parathyroid hormone (PTIT) D) Thyroxine ANSWERY V A) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSI) Melatonin is provided by the following gland: A) Pineal B) Anterior pituitary C) Posterier pituitary A) Eczema B) Acne C) Psoriasis D) Tinea pedis ANSWERV V B) Acne Which of the following medications is indicated as a skeletal muscle relaxant? A) Flexeril B) Effexor C) Focalin KR D) Esidrix ANSWERY V A) Flexeril The maximum daily dose of acetaminophen is: A)4 mg B)4g C) 4000 g D) 40 g ANSWERVV B)4¢ The bark from which of the following tree is effective as a pain, fever, and inflammation reducer. A) Basswood B) Harry C) Oak D) Willow ANSWERV ¥ D) Willow Which of the following connects the skeletal system to the muscular system? A) Ligaments B) Cartilage C) Muscles D) Tendons ANSWERV V¥ D) Tendons The information on the label of a syrup formulation, "Do Not Use in Diabetics " is considered a(n) 
