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First Aid Cardiovascular Drugs Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the drug of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A, Filgrastim, as it is a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor used to stimulate the production of neutrophils. Filgrastim is commonly prescribed to increase white blood cell count in patients undergoing chemotherapy. Methotrexate (B) is a chemotherapy drug that does not stimulate granulocyte production. Erythropoietin (C) stimulates red blood cell production, not granulocytes. Doxorubicin (D) is an anthracycline antibiotic used in cancer treatment but does not stimulate granulocyte colony formation. Thus, the correct drug for granulocyte colony-stimulating factor is Filgrastim.
Question 2 of 5
A ganglioblocking drug for hypertension treatment is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Trimethaphan. Trimethaphan is a ganglioblocking drug that acts on the autonomic nervous system by blocking nicotinic receptors in ganglia, reducing sympathetic outflow and lowering blood pressure. Hydralazine (A) is a direct vasodilator, Tubocurarine (B) is a neuromuscular blocker, and Metoprolol (D) is a beta blocker. These drugs do not act specifically on ganglia to lower blood pressure like Trimethaphan does.
Question 3 of 5
Antiaggregants are used in disorders of brain circulation for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Improving the microcirculation in cerebral tissue. Antiaggregants are used in disorders of brain circulation to prevent platelet aggregation and improve blood flow in the microcirculation of cerebral tissue. This helps to enhance oxygen and nutrient delivery to brain cells, ultimately improving brain function. Rationale: A: Stimulation of the metabolic processes in neurons is not the primary purpose of antiaggregants. While improved blood flow may indirectly support neuronal metabolism, the main goal of antiaggregants is to prevent clot formation and improve circulation. B: Dilation of cerebral vessels is not the main mechanism of action for antiaggregants. Although vasodilation can enhance blood flow, antiaggregants primarily work by preventing platelet aggregation rather than directly causing vessel dilation. D: All the above is incorrect because the primary purpose of antiaggregants in disorders of brain circulation is to improve microcirculation in cerebral tissue, not to stimulate metabolic processes in neurons or
Question 4 of 5
Correct statements about crystalline zinc (regular) insulin include all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following glucocorticoids have two fluoride atoms in its chemical structure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Triamcinolone. Triamcinolone has two fluoride atoms in its chemical structure, making it a fluorinated glucocorticoid. Prednisolone (A) does not contain any fluoride atoms. Dexamethasone (B) and Fluocinolone (C) each have only one fluoride atom in their chemical structure. Therefore, Triamcinolone is the only option with two fluoride atoms, making it the correct answer.