Pharmacological Side Effects and Administration Recommendations Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a common side effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Dizziness
Dry mouth
Increased appetite
Muscle weakness
#2

What is the recommended route of administration for subcutaneous injections?

Intramuscular
Intravenous
Oral
Subcutaneous
#3

Which class of drugs is known for its potential anticholinergic side effects, such as dry mouth and blurred vision?

Beta blockers
Antibiotics
Antipsychotics
Diuretics
#4

What is the term for the process by which a drug is transformed in the body to produce a more water-soluble metabolite for excretion?

Metabolism
Excretion
Absorption
Biotransformation
#5

What is the term for the maximum effect that a drug can produce, regardless of the dose?

Efficacy
Potency
Toxicity
Therapeutic Index
#6

Which of the following is a potential side effect of opioids?

Sedation
Increased heart rate
Hypertension
Dry cough
#7

What is the primary function of a diuretic drug?

Increase heart rate
Promote water retention
Inhibit urine production
Promote urine production
#8

Which of the following is a potential side effect of corticosteroids?

Hypertension
Weight gain
Hyperactivity
Decreased blood sugar levels
#9

Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing many drugs and toxins in the body?

Kidneys
Liver
Lungs
Heart
#10

What is the primary function of an antagonist drug?

Enhance the effects of another drug
Block the effects of another drug
Produce similar effects as another drug
Have no effect on other drugs
#11

In pharmacology, what does the term 'half-life' refer to?

Time it takes for a drug to reach peak concentration
Time it takes for a drug to be eliminated by half
Time it takes for a drug to induce its therapeutic effects
Time it takes for a drug to bind to its target receptor
#12

Which drug administration route typically has the fastest onset of action?

Intravenous
Oral
Sublingual
Topical
#13

What is the term for the phenomenon where a patient's response to a drug decreases over time, requiring higher doses for the same effect?

Tolerance
Withdrawal
Sensitization
Toxicity
#14

Which class of drugs is commonly associated with the side effect of photosensitivity?

Antibiotics
Antifungals
Antidepressants
Antihypertensives

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