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ATI Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
A28-year-old woman who was 26 weeks' pregnant had been recently diagnosed with classic migraine. Which of the following drugs would be appropriate to reduce the frequency and severity of her migraine attacks?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Propranolol. Propranolol is a beta-blocker commonly used to prevent migraines by reducing the frequency and severity of attacks. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in the body that trigger migraines. Choice A, Ergonovine, is not indicated for migraine prevention and is used for other purposes. Choice C, Ergotamine, is an older medication with more side effects and contraindications compared to propranolol. Choice D, Valproic acid, is also used for migraine prevention but may not be the best choice for a pregnant woman due to potential risks to the fetus.
Question 2 of 5
Pick out the parenteral route of medicinal agent administration:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Tick the drug type for which microsomal oxidation is the most prominent:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Elimination rate constant (K_elim) is defined by the following parameter:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A competitive antagonist is a substance that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.