GMS6530

GMS 6530 PS7 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED What is the primary difference between inhalation and oral therapy for asthma? -inhalation therapy generally has more side effects -inhalation therapy is generally used for longer lasting treatment -oral therapy provides quicker relief -oral therapy better targets medication to the source of the problem -inhalation therapy is used to treat acute asthma attacks inhalation therapy is used to treat acute asthma attack...

GMS6530: HEART FAILURE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE T/F: for heart rate, the primary mechanism involves the autonomic nervous system True heart failure -inability of the heat to pump sufficient blood to meet the metabolic demands of the body -reduced efficiency of the heart as a pump intrinsic cardiac compensatory mechanisms - when stroke volume decreases = dilation will increase ventricular volume and hypertrophy will increase ventricular ma...

GMS6530: RESPIRATORY DRUGS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE lower respiratory system -ventilation -perfusion ventilation -process of moving air into (inspiration) and out of the lungs (expiration) perfusion -alveoli are surrounded by numerous capillaries -allows for gas exchange what is the normal respiratory rate? 12-18 breaths per minute pathophysiology of asthma -predominantly an inflammatory disease with bronchial hyperactivity -inflamm...

GMS6530: RENAL SYSTEM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED functions of the kidney -filter blood plasma and excrete toxic wastes -regulate blood volume, pressure, and osmolarity -regulate electrolytes and acid base balance -secrete erythropoietin, which stimulates the production of RBC -help regulate calcium levels by participating in calcitriol synthesis -clear hormones from blood -detoxify free radicals -in starvation, they synthesize glucose from AA gross anat...

GMS6530- MODULE 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ Is it more common for a patient with heart failure to have a heart that is larger or smaller than expected? Larger Pathologic examination of cardiac muscle from a patient with cardiac hypertrophy shows narrowed cardiomyocytes. What type of hypertrophy does this patient have? Physiologic hypertrophy Concentric hypertrophy eccentric hypertrophy eccentric hypertrophy Which drug, when administered by i...

GMS6530: DIURETICS AND ANTIHYPERTENSIVES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED general diuretic uses -edema (accumulation of fluid in body in cardiovascular, renal, endocrine diseases) -hypertension -other diseases (described later) T/F: GFR is 125 ml/min and > 124 ml/min is reabsorbed True T/F: the nephron is the functional unit of the kidney True general properties of diuretics 1. have direct action on the kidney 2. decrease Na+ reabsorption in the renal tub...

GMS6530 DRUGS TO KNOW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED PASS dopamine -beta adrenergic receptor agonist -used for heart failure as an ionotropic agent -increased contractility = increased stroke volume -increases heart rate -increased renal blood flow (D1 receptor effect) -limitations: iv only, short t1/2, tachycardia, tolerance, increased mortality dobutamine -beta adrenergic receptor agonist -used for heart failure as ionotropic agent -dopamine derivative but NO DOPAMINE ...

GMS6530 FINAL DRUGS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ nitroglycerin, isosorbide mono- and dinitrate targets blood vessels nitroglycerin, isosorbide mono- and dinitrate mechanism - vasodilator (veins>arterioles) - decrease: preload, congestion, blood pressure - decrease O2 demand; increase O2 supply hydralazine, minoxidil target blood vessels hydralazine, minoxidil mechanism - vasodilator (arterioles>veins) - decrease: peripheral resistance, blood pr...

GMS 6530 ANTICOAGULANTS & CHOLESTEROL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Low molecular weight heparins Smaller forms of heparin with better bioavailability and longer half lives Are given by SQ injection Levels can be followed using anti-Xa activity Contraindicated in renal disease Examples Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Deltaparin (Fragmin) Fondaparinux (Arixtra) Unfractionated heparin Activates antithrombin III in the plasma Antithrombin inhibits thrombin (...

GMS6530: THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE What are the 3 layers of the heart? epicardium (outer), myocardium (thickest), endocardium (inner) pericardium membrane surrounding the heart atria upper chambers of the heart ventricles lower chambers of the heart interatrial septum (IAS) separates the right and left atria interventricular septum (IVS) separates the right and left ventricles what are the purpose of valves in...