The most widely used potent teratogen is prescribed Question 68 options: 1) as a sedative. 2) to treat severe acne. 3) to prevent miscarriages. 4) to treat depression.
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A study published in Heart, a peer-reviewed journal, by Dr. David S. Krantz (2009), entitled "Psychotropic medication use and risk of adverse cardiovascular events in women with suspected coronary artery disease" suggests that women with coronary artery disease (CAD) who report taking antidepressant or anti-anxiety (psychotropic) medications have a higher risk of experiencing an adverse cardiovascular event (e.g., heart attack or stroke) than those women with CAD who are not on these medications. To demonstrate this, the authors selected a sample of women with CAD and measured the rate of adverse cardiovascular events and the number of them on antidepressant or anti-anxiety medications, looking for an overlap of the two criteria. Which of the following experiments would be a good way to further support their hypothesis (barring any ethical issues :))? Choose one below: 1. Gather 10,000 more samples of women with CAD who are, or are not on psychotropic medication, and measure how many of them have experienced an adverse cardiovascular event. 2. Administer incremental doses of psychotropic medications to women with CAD who do not currently take them and observe if it leads to adverse cardiovascular events. 3. Remove psychotropic medications from the market (so that no one can take them) and observe if the incidence of adverse cardiovascular events in women decreases. 4. Cease the use of psychotropic medications only in women with CAD and observe if the incidence of adverse cardiovascular events among these women decreases.
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8) Which is responsible for the effects of psychoactive drugs? A) elevated heart rate B) liver toxicity C) lung mucosal absorption D) altered neurotransmitter concentration 9) What is the primary use for opioids? A) analgesia B) fever control C) appetite suppression D) reduction of seizures 10) Which is NOT in the opioid family of drugs? A) mescaline B) meperidine C) methadone D) morphine 11) Central nervous system depressants are also known as A) hallucinogens. B) narcotics. C) inhalants. D) tranquilizers. 12) Which is NOT a risk of amphetamine use during pregnancy? A) limb deformities B) delayed birth C) cleft palate D) infant withdrawal symptoms 13) Which stimulant is used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder? A) cocaine B) crystal methamphetamine C) methylphenidate D) ephedrine 14) Which is a primary reason for using caffeine? A) increase alertness B) decrease gastric secretion C) induce sleep D) decrease blood pressure
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