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Which of the following statements is true about medications that are AGONISTS?

Medications that block the usual receptor activity that endogenous compounds regulate or the receptor activity of other medications.

Medications that bind to or mimic the receptor activity that endogenous compounds regulate

Medications that bind or block receptor activity with Limited affinity to receptor sites.

None of the above

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   This describes an antagonist, not an agonist.
B.   Agonists are medications that bind to receptors and mimic the actions of naturally occurring substances in the body.
C.   This is incorrect because agonists generally have a high affinity for their receptors and activate them.
D.   This is incorrect, as option B accurately describes an agonist.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

To calculate the number of teaspoons needed for each dose:

200 mg required / 100 mg per teaspoon = 2 teaspoons per dose. Therefore, the correct answer is C. 2 teaspoons.

A. Prolonged QT interval B. Spasms of the neck and face C. Nausea D. Vomiting

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Ondansetron (Zofran) can cause a prolonged QT interval, which may lead to arrhythmias. This is a known side effect and should be monitored.
B. Spasms of the neck and face are more likely to occur with medications that have extrapyramidal side effects, such as certain antipsychotics, not ondansetron.
C. Nausea and D. Vomiting are the symptoms ondansetron is intended to treat, so these are not complications.

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