,1. Multiple Choice: Which drug class does not directly act on the
cardiovascular system?
A. Diuretics
B. Beta-blockers
C. Antidepressants
D. ACE inhibitors
Correct Answer: C. Antidepressants
Rationale: Antidepressants primarily affect the central nervous
system and are used to treat depression. They do not have a direct
effect on the cardiovascular system like the other options listed.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: ________ is the prototype drug for opioid
analgesics and is commonly used to manage severe pain.
Correct Answer: Morphine
Rationale: Morphine is the standard by which other opioids are
measured and is commonly prescribed for severe pain
management.
, Rationale: Atenolol is actually a beta-blocker, not an alpha-
adrenergic blocker. It is used to treat high blood pressure and chest
pain.
4. Multiple Response: Select all the effects that glucocorticoids have
on body tissues. (Select all that apply)
A. Anti-inflammatory action
B. Immunosuppression
C. Hypoglycemic effect
D. Promotion of gastric acid secretion
Correct Answers: A, B
Rationale: Glucocorticoids have anti-inflammatory and
immunosuppressive effects on body tissues. They do not cause
hypoglycemia or promote gastric acid secretion.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the primary therapeutic effect of ACE
inhibitors?
A. Decrease blood glucose levels
B. Increase heart rate
C. Lower blood pressure
D. Promote diuresis
Correct Answer: C. Lower blood pressure
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