Final Review - Pharmacology Medical Facts and Uses

Cipro is used to treat which of the following bacterial infections? (Select all that apply)

• Sinusitis

• UTI

• Skin infections

• Pneumonia

• Bone infections

Which areas of the body are commonly affected by topical antifungals?

• Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)

• Tinea cruris (jock itch)

• Tinea capitis (ringworm of scalp)

• Tinea unguium (nails)

• Skin, nails, mucous, and vagina

Which vitamins can be toxic if consumed in large amounts?

• Vitamins A, D, E, and K

• Vitamins B1, B2, and B3

• Vitamin C and B12

• Vitamins B6, B9, and B5

What are possible effects of vitamin A toxicity?

• Liver damage, blurred vision, bone pain

• Increased appetite, improved night vision, weight gain

• Hair growth, improved digestion, muscle gain

• Lowered blood pressure, increased energy, improved memory

What is the route of administration for human regular insulin to lower glucose levels and monitor hypokalemia?

• IV (intravenous) route

• Oral route

• Subcutaneous route only

• Intramuscular route

If absorption of Timolol occurs, what side effects may be possible?

• Hypotension or dysrhythmia

• Hyperglycemia

• Increased intraocular pressure

• Weight gain

Mebendazole is used for the treatment of a wide range of ______ infections, including those caused by roundworm (Ascaris) and pinworm (Enterobiasis).

• helminth

• bacterial

• viral

• fungal

Lowering the maternal viral load to less than 50 copies/mL in pregnant women positive for HIV reduces the risk of HIV transmission to the baby to less than what percentage?

• 1%

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

What is the primary use of Tetracycline?

• Drug of choice for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus, cholera, Lyme disease, peptic ulcers, and chlamydial infections.

• Treatment of hypertension and heart failure.

• Management of diabetes mellitus.

• Relief of chronic pain syndromes.

What are some adverse effects of Tetracycline?

• Superinfections, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, discoloration of teeth, photosensitivity

• Hypertension, bradycardia, dry cough, hyperkalemia

• Weight gain, increased appetite, insomnia, euphoria

• Hair loss, blurred vision, tinnitus, constipation