RESP: In normal lung function, the alveoli are responsible for _________ between the lungs and blood.

RESP: Which of the following is a symptom of asthma due to bronchiole constriction, mucus production, and tissue swelling?

RESP: Agents that break up thick mucous secretions of the lungs or bronchi to enable them to be expelled from the system through coughing are called:

RESP: Which type of asthma problem is helped most by bronchodilator drugs?

RESP: Why are long-acting beta-adrenergic agonists not useful during an actual acute asthma attack?

RESP: How are asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) different?

GI: What is a common cause of duodenal ulcers?

GI: -prazole is the common generic ending for:

GI: Nausea/vomiting from which cause is helped best by antihistamines?

GI: Which problem indicates a gastric ulcer is getting worse?

GI: Which drug forms a protective coating over an ulcer but does not coat normal stomach mucosa?

GI: Which statement about normal bowel function is true?

CV1: What is the main intended action of any type of diuretic drug?

CV1: How do most diuretics lower blood pressure?

CV1: Which side effect of ACE inhibitors is very common?

CV1: Which drug for high blood pressure is a beta blocker?

CV1: By what mechanism do ACE inhibitors help reduce blood pressure?

CV1: Which term describes the volume of blood held in the body as it relates to blood pressure?

CV2: Class II antiarrhythmics are beta blockers, which are also used to treat hypertension. Which drug is a beta blocker used for both conditions?

CV2: A physician wants to start IV diltiazem immediately for tachycardia. This means the patient has a heart rate:

CV2: Which statement about drug therapy for heart failure is true?

CV2: Which part of the heart normally controls the heart rate?

CV2: What cardiac dysrhythmia can be helped or corrected by the drug atropine?

CV2: Which one of the following drugs is commonly prescribed for heart failure (HF)?

CV3: Which of the following is(are) considered “good” cholesterol?

CV3: Which classification of medications is not used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia?

CV3: What does the term “rhabdomyolysis” mean?

CV3: What is the most common side effect of bile acid sequestrants?

CV3: What is the most common side effect of nicotinic acid agents?

CV3: Which blood component forms the initial plug that helps stop bleeding?