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ItsOverZyvox said:
Cox enzyme and prostaglandin inhibition are what's common about NSAIDs.. ASA is unique because it has an anti-platelet activity.. at low dose.
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Partially true since other NSAIDs also have anti-platelet activity. How is ASA different from NSAIDs in terms of anti-platelet activity?
 
BMBiology said:
Partially true since other NSAIDs also have anti-platelet activity. How is ASA different from NSAIDs in terms of anti-platelet activity?
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dude c'mon.. we learn this on the first lecture on NSAIDs.. ASA is the only agent with irreversible COX inhibition on platelet.. all other NSAIDs are reversible COX inhibitors.
 
Histology is the study of __________

a]organ systems
b]tissues
c]immune disorders
d]skin
 
If r is positive, r is 30% of s, and s is 40% of t, what percent of t is r?

A. 1.2%
B. 2%
C. 5%
D. 12%
 
puregoldenboy said:
If r is positive, r is 30% of s, and s is 40% of t, what percent of t is r?

A. 1.2%
B. 2%
C. 5%
D. 12%
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d. 12%



The process by which the amount of drug in the body is reduced after administration but before entering systemic circulation is called:

A. excretion
B. first-order elimination
C. first-pass effect
D. metabolism
E. pharmacokinetics
 
gonj said:
d. 12%



The process by which the amount of drug in the body is reduced after administration but before entering systemic circulation is called:

A. excretion
B. first-order elimination
C. first-pass effect
D. metabolism
E. pharmacokinetics
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First pass effect
 
In the clinical trial, ALLHAT, which antihypertensive proved to have a primary endpoint superior to all other therapies?

a) chlorthialidone
b) amlodipine
c) lisinopril
d) doxazosin
e) none of the above
f) two of the above
 
acetyl said:
In the clinical trial, ALLHAT, which antihypertensive proved to have a primary endpoint superior to all other therapies?

a) chlorthialidone
b) amlodipine
c) lisinopril
d) doxazosin
e) none of the above
f) two of the above
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e
 
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Postural hypotension is a common adverse effect of which type of drug:
(choose best answer)

A. ACE inhibitors
B. alpha blockers
C. beta-1 selective blockers
D. nonselective beta blockers
 
gonj said:
postural hypotension is a common adverse effect of which type of drug:
(choose best answer)

a. Ace inhibitors
b. Alpha blockers
c. Beta-1 selective blockers
d. Nonselective beta blockers
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b
 
correct


Beta-2 selective stimulants are often effective in

A. angina due to coronary insufficiency
B. asthma
C. chronic heart failure
D. delayed labor
 
gonj said:
correct


beta-2 selective stimulants are often effective in

a. Angina due to coronary insufficiency
b. Asthma
c. Chronic heart failure
d. Delayed labor
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b?
 
yep.

The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia proposes that schizophrenia is caused by:

A. autoimmune destruction of dopamine producing neurons
B. insufficient dopamine in the brain
C. excess dopamine in the brain
D. smoking dope
 
gonj said:
yep.

The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia proposes that schizophrenia is caused by:

A. Autoimmune destruction of dopamine producing neurons
b. Insufficient dopamine in the brain
c. Excess dopamine in the brain
d. Smoking dope
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c.
 
What is the enantiomer for the active ingredient in Lunesta?
 
haha i like how this is part pre-pharm general bio knowledge, part random pharm questions generally targeted at pharm students. Let me add to the fray:

Patients using allopurinol should be advised to:
a) drink adequate fluids
b) avoid dairy products
c) expect urine discoloration
d) avoid bruising
e) take at least 1g of vitamin C daily

and defend your answer.
 
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All of the following directly stimulate smooth muscle contraction EXCEPT:

a) parasympathetic postganglionic neuron
b) sympathetic postganglionic neuron
c) somatic efferent neuron
d)depolarization spread by gap junctions
e) regulatory molecule increasing concentration of IP3
 
confettiflyer said:
haha i like how this is part pre-pharm general bio knowledge, part random pharm questions generally targeted at pharm students. Let me add to the fray:

Patients using allopurinol should be advised to:
a) drink adequate fluids
b) avoid dairy products
c) expect urine discoloration
d) avoid bruising
e) take at least 1g of vitamin C daily

and defend your answer.
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a)
Allopurinol is used to treat patients with kidney stones (and some other conditions). Drinking lots of fluid helps with reducing risks of kidney stones forming.
 
Spock87 said:
a)
Allopurinol is used to treat patients with kidney stones (and some other conditions). Drinking lots of fluid helps with reducing risks of kidney stones forming.
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pretty much. the extra fluid helps to prevent crystalization in the urinary tract.
 
What is the technical name for a kidney infection?
 
guinea-worm.jpg


Microbiology:

What is the name of this parasitic worm and sole available treatment?

*I can give hints if needed*
 
atticus27 said:
guinea-worm.jpg


Microbiology:

What is the name of this parasitic worm and sole available treatment?

*I can give hints if needed*
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Guinea worm disease, or dracunculiasis

Treatment: There is really no real treatment. These people are advised to drink safe water. The emerging worm is wrapped around a bit of stick and each day, an inch or more is extracted.
 
Spock87 said:
Guinea worm disease, or dracunculiasis

Treatment: There is really no real treatment. These people are advised to drink safe water. The emerging worm is wrapped around a bit of stick and each day, an inch or more is extracted.
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correct! good job
 
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umm
ew that is soo nasty

a question that was on my Pharmacology exam:

Which of the following is not a local anesthetic?
A. Procaine
B. Cocaine
C. McCain
D. Lidocaine
 
alenadoma said:
umm
ew that is soo nasty

a question that was on my Pharmacology exam:

Which of the following is not a local anesthetic?
A. Procaine
B. Cocaine
C. McCain
D. Lidocaine
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hmmm McCain? Nah I'd say cocaine...lol
 
alenadoma said:
umm
ew that is soo nasty

a question that was on my Pharmacology exam:

Which of the following is not a local anesthetic?
A. Procaine
B. Cocaine
C. McCain
D. Lidocaine
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McCain?
thats my guess!
 
What drug is primarily used to treat patients w/ endocarditis (caused by Gram-positivebacteria) who are allergic to penicillin?
 
What is the function of cilastatin in the drug Primaxin?
 
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