Question 1

The common name of epinephrine is

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A)  androgen.
B)  amphetamine.
C)  adrenaline.
D)  codeine.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

A widely used anticancer drug is methotrexate.Methotrexate is a(n)

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A)  antimetabolite agent.
B)  alkylating agent.
C)  radioactive agent.
D)  light induced agent.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

According to the author of the text,which of the following is believed by many to the best treatment for the common cold?

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A)  chicken soup
B)  antitussives
C)  expectorants
D)  nasal decongestantsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

What are the three components of addiction?

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Question 5

A class of molecules that works at very low concentrations in mediating hormonal activity has been studied and used to treat a variety of problems,including blood pressure,heart disease,and asthma.This group of compounds is known as the

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A)  hormones.
B)  prostaglandins.
C)  amino acids.
D)  polymers.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

RU-486 is a drug that blocks the action of progesterone and

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A)  prevents pregnancy.
B)  ends pregnancy.
C)  promotes pregnancy.
D)  prevents bleeding during pregnancy.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Studies seem to indicate that small daily doses of aspirin lower the risk of

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A)  heart attack.
B)  anthrax.
C)  cancer.
D)  polio.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

An expectorant

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A)  reduces the swelling of nasal passages.
B)  helps bring up mucus from the bronchial passages.
C)  lowers a fever.
D)  increases the effectiveness of neurotransmitters.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT used for treating hypertension?

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A)  beta blockers
B)  calcium channel blockers
C)  depressants
D)  diureticsE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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