Title: Pharmacology (Demo) / Uses & Basics
Tags: demo pharmacology uses-and-basics

Question: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is mainly used for:
Explanation: Acetaminophen treats pain and fever (with little anti-inflammatory effect).
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Choices: pain and fever
blood clots
high cholesterol
infections
Correct: A

Question: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for:
Explanation: Epinephrine is the emergency treatment for severe allergic reactions.
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Choices: anaphylaxis
headache
constipation
insomnia
Correct: A

Question: A drug's "half-life" is the time for its concentration to:
Explanation: Half-life is the time for the plasma concentration to drop by 50%.
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Choices: double
fall by half
peak
be fully absorbed
Correct: B

Question: A medication given "PO" is administered:
Explanation: "PO" (per os) means taken orally, by mouth.
Other fields (not shown on cards):
Choices: by mouth
intravenously
by injection
topically
Correct: A

Question: Antibiotics are effective against:
Explanation: Antibiotics treat bacterial infections; they don't work on viruses.
Other fields (not shown on cards):
Choices: bacteria
viruses
fungi only
all germs
Correct: A

Question: Diuretics increase the output of:
Explanation: Diuretics promote urine production to remove excess fluid.
Other fields (not shown on cards):
Choices: urine
saliva
bile
sweat
Correct: A

Question: A "contraindication" is a reason to:
Explanation: A contraindication is a situation where a drug should not be used.
Other fields (not shown on cards):
Choices: avoid using a drug
double the dose
speed up an infusion
combine two drugs
Correct: A

Question: A common side effect of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is:
Explanation: First-generation antihistamines like diphenhydramine often cause drowsiness.
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Choices: drowsiness
high energy
weight loss
improved vision
Correct: A