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First Aid Cardiovascular Drugs Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Zileutin prevents the production of leukotrienes. This statement is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step 1: Zileutin is a leukotriene synthesis inhibitor. Step 2: Leukotrienes are inflammatory mediators produced by the body. Step 3: By inhibiting leukotriene production, zileutin reduces inflammation. Step 4: Therefore, the statement "Zileutin prevents the production of leukotrienes" is TRUE. Summary: Choice A is correct because zileutin indeed prevents the production of leukotrienes, leading to reduced inflammation. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the mechanism of action of zileutin.
Question 2 of 5
This drug is a Class IC antiarrhythmic drug:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: 1. Flecainide is classified as a Class IC antiarrhythmic drug based on Vaughan Williams classification. 2. Class IC drugs block sodium channels in cardiac tissue, slowing conduction. 3. Flecainide is used to treat ventricular arrhythmias. 4. Sotalol (Class III), Lidocaine (Class IB), and Verapamil (Class IV) belong to different antiarrhythmic classes. Summary: Sotalol is a Class III antiarrhythmic drug that blocks potassium channels. Lidocaine is a Class IB drug that blocks sodium channels. Verapamil is a Class IV drug that blocks calcium channels. These drugs have different mechanisms of action compared to Class IC drugs like Flecainide.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.