Match Each Drug Category with Its Definition

question 63

Multiple Choice

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Bone resorption inhibitor

• A)Used to manage high blood pressure
• B)Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate
• C)Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response
• D)Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation
• E)Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
• F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
• G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
• H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
• I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
• J)Used to relieve constipation
• K)Used to lower cholesterol
• L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
• M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
• N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
• O)Inhibits ovulation
• P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies

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Definitions:

Mediated Transport

The process of moving molecules across a cellular membrane through the use of specific protein channels or carriers.

Carrier Molecules

Molecules that help transport substances across a cell membrane or within the body, similar in function to carrier proteins but can include a broader range of molecules.

Binding Site

A specific region on a protein or enzyme where a particular molecule, such as a substrate, hormone, or drug, can form a stable complex, initiating a biological action.

Secondary Active Transport

involves the movement of substances across a cell membrane utilizing energy indirectly from the electrochemical gradient established by primary active transport.