Question 1

Antihistamines are chemicals that

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A) cure colds. 
B) relieve some of the symptoms of allergies and colds. 
C) relieve aches and pains associated with colds and flu. 
D) relieve fevers. 
A) cure colds. 
B) relieve some of the symptoms of allergies and colds. 
C) relieve aches and pains associated with colds and flu. 
D) relieve fevers.

Question 2

Cocaine is a local anesthetic and a powerful

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A) barbiturate. 
B) narcotic. 
C) amphetamine. 
D) stimulant. 
A) barbiturate. 
B) narcotic. 
C) amphetamine. 
D) stimulant.

Question 3

You want a very powerful pain reliever that is significantly "stronger than aspirin" to relieve pain following surgery.You get it by

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A) taking Excedrin. 
B) taking Anacin. 
C) taking Advil. 
D) obtaining a prescription. 
A) taking Excedrin. 
B) taking Anacin. 
C) taking Advil. 
D) obtaining a prescription.

Question 4

Viruses are usually composed of combinations of

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A) carbohydrates and nucleic acids. 
B) proteins and nucleic acids. 
C) fats and proteins. 
D) proteins and carbohydrates. 
A) carbohydrates and nucleic acids. 
B) proteins and nucleic acids. 
C) fats and proteins. 
D) proteins and carbohydrates.

Question 5

Tetracyclines bind to bacterial ribosomes and inhibit bacterial

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A) energy conversion. 
B) cell membrane formation. 
C) DNA replication in the cell nucleus. 
D) protein synthesis. 
A) energy conversion. 
B) cell membrane formation. 
C) DNA replication in the cell nucleus. 
D) protein synthesis.

Question 6

Retroviruses are

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A) RNA viruses that synthesize DNA. 
B) RNA viruses that interfere directly with protein synthesis. 
C) DNA viruses that synthesize RNA. 
D) DNA viruses that interfere directly with protein synthesis. 
A) RNA viruses that synthesize DNA. 
B) RNA viruses that interfere directly with protein synthesis. 
C) DNA viruses that synthesize RNA. 
D) DNA viruses that interfere directly with protein synthesis.

Question 7

Female birth control drugs attempt to mimic the structure and properties of

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A) testosterone. 
B) norethindrone. 
C) estrone. 
D) progesterone. 
A) testosterone. 
B) norethindrone. 
C) estrone. 
D) progesterone.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a natural source of drugs?

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A) Madagascar periwinkle 
B) poppies 
C) microorganisms 
D) All are natural sources of drugs. 
A) Madagascar periwinkle 
B) poppies 
C) microorganisms 
D) All are natural sources of drugs.

Question 9

Neurotransmitters released from a presynaptic vesicle will fit into one or more receptor sites on a postsynaptic cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One class of cancer drugs is the antimetabolites.These compounds interfere with

Accepted Answer

A) DNA synthesis. 
B) energy conversion. 
C) protein synthesis. 
D) cell membrane production. 
A) DNA synthesis. 
B) energy conversion. 
C) protein synthesis. 
D) cell membrane production.

Question 11

Compare the leading causes of death in the United States in 1900 and 2011.Is there a significant difference? Why?

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In 1900, the leading causes of death in

Question 12

Chemicals that are released into the synapses during nerve transmissions and cause changes into receiving cells are called

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A) neurons. 
B) nerve chemicals. 
C) amphetamines. 
D) neurotransmitters. 
A) neurons. 
B) nerve chemicals. 
C) amphetamines. 
D) neurotransmitters.

Question 13

Serotonin is produced in the body from the amino acid

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A) tyrosine. 
B) histidine. 
C) cysteine. 
D) tryptophan. 
A) tyrosine. 
B) histidine. 
C) cysteine. 
D) tryptophan.

Question 14

The amphetamines are structurally similar to

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A) neurotransmitters. 
B) narcotics. 
C) hormones. 
D) prostaglandins. 
A) neurotransmitters. 
B) narcotics. 
C) hormones. 
D) prostaglandins.

Question 15

Drugs that block the action of other substances are called

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A) agonists. 
B) antagonists. 
C) addictives. 
D) analgesics. 
A) agonists. 
B) antagonists. 
C) addictives. 
D) analgesics.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about vaccines is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Smallpox vaccinations are no longer given in the United States. 
B) The MMR vaccine should be given to children before they enter kindergarten. 
C) There is no proven link between the MMR vaccine and autism. 
D) One of the earliest vaccines protected people against smallpox. 
A) Smallpox vaccinations are no longer given in the United States. 
B) The MMR vaccine should be given to children before they enter kindergarten. 
C) There is no proven link between the MMR vaccine and autism. 
D) One of the earliest vaccines protected people against smallpox.

Question 17

The first antibacterial drugs were

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A) sulfa drugs. 
B) ibuprofen. 
C) penicillin. 
D) naproxin. 
A) sulfa drugs. 
B) ibuprofen. 
C) penicillin. 
D) naproxin.

Question 18

Which compound was originally proposed as a "cure" for morphine addiction?

Accepted Answer

A) codeine 
B) heroin 
C) cocaine 
D) aspirin 
A) codeine 
B) heroin 
C) cocaine 
D) aspirin

Question 19

Which of the following types of drugs is NOT used in the treatment of high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) beta blockers 
B) calcium channel blockers 
C) diuretics 
D) sulfa drugs 
A) beta blockers 
B) calcium channel blockers 
C) diuretics 
D) sulfa drugs

Question 20

The most commonly prescribed drugs now are barbiturates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Drugs

Antihistamines are chemicals that

Cocaine is a local anesthetic and a powerful

You want a very powerful pain reliever that is significantly "stronger than aspirin" to relieve pain following surgery.You get it by

Viruses are usually composed of combinations of

Tetracyclines bind to bacterial ribosomes and inhibit bacterial

Retroviruses are

Female birth control drugs attempt to mimic the structure and properties of

Which of the following is NOT a natural source of drugs?

Neurotransmitters released from a presynaptic vesicle will fit into one or more receptor sites on a postsynaptic cell.

One class of cancer drugs is the antimetabolites.These compounds interfere with

Compare the leading causes of death in the United States in 1900 and 2011.Is there a significant difference? Why?

Chemicals that are released into the synapses during nerve transmissions and cause changes into receiving cells are called

Serotonin is produced in the body from the amino acid

The amphetamines are structurally similar to

Drugs that block the action of other substances are called

Which of the following statements about vaccines is NOT correct?

The first antibacterial drugs were

Which compound was originally proposed as a "cure" for morphine addiction?

Which of the following types of drugs is NOT used in the treatment of high blood pressure?

The most commonly prescribed drugs now are barbiturates.

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