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The letters “hs” appearing on a prescription indicate that the medication is to be administered at bedtime

Parasympathomimetic agents instilled into the eye produce pupil dilation.

Which of the following drugs is NOT an antihypertensive?

The mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors involves inhibition of the production of angiotensin II.

Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is a neuraminidase inhibitor used in the treatment of influenza A.

Patients who have experienced anaphylaxis from aspirin therapy may take NSAIA’s safely.

In one mechanism by which drugs are metabolized, an active parent drug may be transformed into yet another active compound. This new compound is called an active metabolite.

Bisphosphonates are not retained in bone and are cleared from the body quickly

Which schedule of controlled substances does not currently have an accepted medical use in the U.S?

One of the most common patient care considerations with the use of antihypertensives is orthostatic hypotension