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Question 1 of 5

The reason of diuretics administration for hypertension treatment is:

A. Block the adrenergic transmission

B. Diminishing of blood volume and amount of Na+ ions in the vessels endothelium

C. Depression of rennin-angiotensin-aldosterone system

D. Depression of the vasomotor center

Correct Answer: Diminishing of blood volume and amount of Na+ ions in the vessels endothelium

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following antidepressants is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor?

A. Phenelzine

B. Desipramine

C. Maprotiline

D. Fluoxetine

Correct Answer: Fluoxetine

Question 3 of 5

A patient is in an urgent-care center with an acute asthma attack. The nurse expects that which medication will be used for initial treatment?

A. An anticholinergic such as ipratropium (Atrovent)

B. A short-acting beta2 agonist such as albuterol (Proventil)

C. A long-acting beta2 agonist such as salmeterol (Serevent)

D. A corticosteroid such as fluticasone (Flovent)

Correct Answer: A short-acting beta2 agonist such as albuterol (Proventil)

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following statements refers to cholecalciferol:

A. Frequent monitoring of both calcium and phosphorus serum levels is necessary in case of intravenous administration

B. Has potent anti-osteoclast activity Ã¢â‚¬â€œ mechanism unknown

C. Can usually lower serum calcium levels in 48 hours

D. Mechanism of action: 1. Genomic effects 2. Cytoplasmic effects

Correct Answer: Mechanism of action: 1. Genomic effects 2. Cytoplasmic effects

Question 5 of 5

Anti-platelet drugs include which of the following:

A. Nimodipine

B. Ticlopidine

C. Neostigmine

D. Pirenzepine

Correct Answer: Ticlopidine

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