Question 1
For the following, match the appropriate drug or drug class to its correct action. Choose the best answer for each.
ACE inhibitor
Alpha-beta blocker
Calcium channel blocker
Nitroglycerin
Sodium channel blocker
Statin drugs
Bile acid sequestrants
corticosteroids
bronchodilator
Bisphosphonates
Flexeril
A. relaxes the smooth muscle around airways, causing the openings to enlarge
B. slows the heart rate and reduces cell excitability by inhibiting sodium movement through the cell
C. cholesterol lowering drugs that bind cholesterol containing bile acids and removes them via bowel movements
D. similar to natural cortisol that prevents or limits inflammation
E. causes vasodilation and decreased blood pressure by opposing the excitatory effects of norepinephrine
F. lowers blood pressure
G. known as calcium-modifying drugs that prevent calcium loss in the bones and increases bone density
H. is a vasodilator
I. a skeletal muscle relaxant
J. relaxes blood vessels and reduces the workload of the heart by slowing the movement of calcium into the heart cells
K. class of drugs used to lower LDL levels and triglycerides
3.338 points
QUESTION 2
Matching: Match the appropriate laboratory finding with its possible disease, pathology or condition.
Elevated LDL levels
Elevated Creatine Kinase (CK)
Elevated Total Cholesterol
Elevated C-Reactive protein
Elevated ESR
Abnormal electromyelography (EMG) study
A. indication of myocardial infarction
B. will identify site of neuronal lesions
C. non-specific indiction for ongoing disease
D. RA, inflammation of body tissues
E. diabetes mellitus, renal failure
F. atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure
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