Medical Review Part 2

Which class of medication is used to prevent an allergic reaction that can cause an asthma attack?

• Mast cell stabilizers

• Short-acting beta agonists

• Inhaled corticosteroids

• Long-acting beta agonista

Which of the following can be used to treat motion sickness?

• Corticosteroids

• Expectorants

• Antitussives

• Antihistamines

Patients taking anticoagulant medication should use a soft toothbrush and electric razor to avoid cuts and bleeding.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an abnormal heart rhythm that can reduce the heart's ability to adequately pump blood?

• Arrhythmia

• Angina

• Endocarditis

• Cardiomyopathy

Which of the following can be used to treat hypokalemia? Select all that apply:

• Bananas

• Orange Juice

• Aspirin

• Potassium Supplements

Urinary incontinence is a loss of __ control.

Treatment of worm parasites usually takes several weeks.

• False

• True

The OTC product Alli causes which unpleasant side effect?

• Vitamin C deficiency

• Leaky stools

• Nausea

• Constipation

Hormones affect all of the body functions except __.

Histamine is found in every tissue of the body.

• False

• True