MED175 Midterm Exam Chapters 1

Direction: Below is a sample dosing table, similar to one you would find on a Drug Facts label. Use the table as well as your knowledge about medicine safety to answer the questions below. Children under 6 years of age ¦ Ask a doctor Children 6 to under 12 years of age 2.5 mL (½ teaspoonful) two times per day; do not give more than 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) in 24 hours Adults and children 12 years of age and over 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) two times per day; do not take more than 10 mL (2 teaspoonful) in 24 hours Adults 65 years of age and 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) two times per day over Guide Questions 1. Olivia is 12 years old, and her parents gave her a first dose of this medicine at 8 a.m. They gave her a second dose at 3 p.m. the same day. By the evening, she is still not feeling better. Based on the table above, when can Olivia's parents give her another dose of this medicine? 2. What might happen if someone used a kitchen spoon to measure out a dose of this medicine? 3. Why do you think doses…

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Question • Choose a pharmaceutical drug and answer the following questions about the drug: o What is the IUPAC chemical name? o Who discovered it or what company discovered it and when (if available)? o What does the compound look like? Provide a picture of the compound. o What are the functional groups in the compound? o What are the medical uses for the drug? o What is the mechanism of action of the drug (how does it work to affect the disease or malady)? o How is it usually administered (ex. IV, pill, etc.)? o What are the potential adverse effects of the drug? Expert Answer Step 1 Note - Since you have posted a question with multiple sub-parts, we will solve first three sub-parts for you. To get remaining sub-part solved please repost the complete question and mention the sub-parts to be solved. A pharmaceutical drug used for treatment of fever and for mild to moderate pain is Paracetamol. Its molecular formula

1.      A 75-year-old man is given an infusion of lidocaine for the control of ventricular tachycardia. A dose adjustment is required. Which of the following parameters would be the most important in selecting a new infusion rate that is therapeutically effective but non-toxic?   A.    Bioavailability B.     Clearance C.     Glomerular filtration rate D.    Volume of distribution       1.      A 15-year-old girl has severe cramping pain that begins a few hours before the start of her menstrual flow. She says that the pain has occurred monthly for the past 9 months. She also complains of headache and of being very tired during the menstrual period. Which of the following is the most appropriate therapy?   A.    Acetaminophen B.     Celecoxib C.     Dexamethasone   D.    Ibuprofen

MULTIPLE CHOICE Question 18 Which scenario best describes the long-term health effect of air pollution exposure? A woman exposed to toxic chemicals in ground-level air pollution experiences a change in DNA, resulting in lung cancer. B. A man exposed to toxic chemicals in ground-level air pollution experiences extreme eye irritation that clouds his vision. A man exposed to toxic chemicals in ground-level air pollution experiences a cough. D. A woman exposed to toxic chemicals in ground-level air pollution experiences an ex- treme headache.

I Part 3 Discussion questions: Please answer in less than 2 paragraphs (20 points) 1. The FDA scientists have published 2 papers on the subject of sunscreen dermal absorption. What is different between the publications? The editorial page in the journal JAMA (Journal of American Medication Association) might help you answer this question.

Carbon dioxide concentration (parts per million) Examine the graph and answer the following questions. Part A Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide What was the average rate of increase in carbon doxide concentration between 1900 and 19407 410 400 Express you answer in parts per million per year to two significant figures. 300 380 a ? 370 360 ppm/year 350 340 Submit Bequest Anawer 330 320 310 Part 8 Complete previous parts) 300 290 - 1860 1880 1900 1920 1940 1960 1980 2000 2020 Provide Feedback Next> Year

QUESTION 12 Common drugs originate from chemical derivatives laboratory synthesis natural products all of the above 000 QUESTION 13 Where are antibiotics obtained? fungi bacteria molds all of the above only A and B QUESTION 14 Drugs always have an effect on how the body functions made from plants 00 have therapeutic effects make you feel good are man-made

True or False 1. Schizophrenia is a type of depression. 2. Antipsychotics act as dopamine antagonists. 3. TCAs can cause postural (orthostatic) hypotension and tachycardia. 4. Epinephrine is contraindicated in patients taking an SSRI. 5. The amount of EPI used in patients taking an antipsychotic should be minimized.