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Which is the side of drug action?

A synapse is a space at the junction of two neurons and is the site of most drug action.

Cushing's disease is caused by too much thyroid hormone.

False; Cushing's disease is caused by the over secretion of the adrenal cortex. Graves' disease is caused by too much thyroid hormone.

Different categories of insulin cannot be mixed in one injection.

False; differen categories of insulin (short, mid and long acting) can be mixed and given in one injection.

Benzodiazepines are a type of local anesthesia.

False; esters and amides are type of local anesthesia.

Anabolic steroids are never legal to use.

False; in certain wasting illnesses, such as AIDS, anabolic steroids are used to help build tissue.

Insulin pumps are used for 8 hours of every day.

False; insulin pumps are worn and used continuously.

Some antipsychotic drugs are used to manage alcohol withdrawal.

False; some antiseizure drugs are used.

The somatic nervous system controls involuntary movements such as the constriction of pupils.

False; the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary movements

The blood-brain barrier restricts very few substances from entering the brain.

False; the blood-brain barrier keeps many toxic substances and medications from entering the brain.

Parasympathomimetics have many therapeutic uses because of relatively few side effects.

False; they have few therapeutic uses because they cause many side effects.

Lack of insulin causes hypoglycemia.

False; too much insulin causes hypoglycemia.

The nervous system is divided into three sections: the central, peripheral and later nervous systems.

False; two sections, the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system.

The disease most commonly associated with a drug holiday is:

Patients with Parkinson's disease are commonly given a drug holiday when the medications they are taking no longer provide the desired effect, even with high doses. They are stopped and restarted at lower doses after a short holiday.

Which is a common reason for an insulin pump to be prescribed?

Poor control of blood sugar, along with a history of hypoglycemia, is the main reason for the use of an insulin pump.

When should insulin be refrigerated?

Refrigerating insulin will extend the shelf life significantly. After it is opened, it should be stored at room temperature to decrease the pain of injection and discarded after one month.

Which of the following is a side effect of cholinergic drugs?

Side effects of cholinergic drugs include the severe slowing of body system activity (including heart rate) and constriction of respiratory passages.

Which is NOT a side effect of tricyclic lithium?

Side effects of lithium include GI distress, hypotension, cardiac irregularities, polyuria, tremors, and thyroid problems.

What hormone triggers the release of hormones from the thyroid gland?

TSH the release of hormones from the thyroid gland.

Which organ secretes insulin?

Te pancreas is an organ that secretes insulin.

Which part of the autonomic nervous system controls the body's rest and relation responses?

The parasympathetic nervous system controls the body's rest and relaxation responses.

Which part of the autonomic nervous system controls the body's fight or flight response?

The sympathetic nervous system controls the body's fight-or-flight response.

Addison's disease is caused by too little adrenal cortex hormone.

True; Addison's disease is caused by low levels of adrenal cortex hormones.

Barbiturates are used for insomnia.

True; barbiturates and benzodiazepine hypnotics are used to treat insomnia.

A goiter may be a symptom o Graves' disease.

True; goiter is a symptom of Graves' disease

Hydantoins are used to control seizures.

True; hydantoins and other barbiturates, succinimides, benzodiazpines, and a few other medications are used to control seizure activity.

Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar.

True; hypoglycemia is low blood sugar.

Ketoacidosis is the inefficient burning of fat.

True; ketoacidosis is the inefficient burning of fat.

Regular short-acting insulin can be used on a sliding scale.

True; regular short-acting insulin can be used on a sliding scale, based on the blood sugar levels.

Salicylates have the side effect of prolonging bleeding time.

True; salicylates have the side effect of causing gastrointestinal distress and bleeding, increased bleeding time, bruising, liver and kidney disorders, tinnitus, rash, drowsiness, headache, depression, and coma.

The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movement such as lifting your hand.

True; the somatic nervous system controls muscle that we voluntarily move, such as our hands, head, and feet.

Which of the following is a symptom or sign of Addison's disease?

Weight loss is a symptom of Addison's disease.

The classification of drugs usually used for surgical procedures is:

Anesthetics are used to provide loss of feeling during a surgical procedure.

The classification of drugs used to treat depression is:

Antidepressants are used primarily to treat depression.

Which type of anesthesia has a high risk of allergic reaction?

Esters are a type of anesthesia that have a high risk of allergic reaction.

The classification of drugs usually used for treating psychosis is:

Neuroleptics are used to treat psychosis.