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question 136
which of the following isnt an antihypertensive drug?
o penicillin
o calcium channel blockers
o cardiotonics
o diuretics

question 137
the combining word forms that refer to the \spine, vertebral column, and/or vertebra\ are:
o radi/o- and trachel/o-
o skelet/o- and ile/o-
o rachi/o- and spondyl/o-
o rect/o- and tars/o-

question 138
the diagnostic term for a chronic respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing, panting with shortness of breath is:
o pertussis
o influenza
o asthma
o croup

Explanation:

Question 136

Penicillin is an antibiotic, not an antihypertensive drug. Calcium channel blockers, cardiotonics (in some contexts related to heart function which can affect blood pressure), and diuretics (which can reduce fluid volume and lower blood pressure) are related to blood pressure management.

Rachi/o - refers to the spine or vertebral column. Spondyl/o - also relates to the vertebra. Radi/o - relates to radius (bone in arm), trachel/o - relates to neck. Skelet/o - relates to skeleton in general, ile/o - relates to ileum (part of small intestine). Rect/o - relates to rectum, tars/o - relates to tarsus (ankle bones).

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease with symptoms like paroxysms of coughing, wheezing, panting with shortness of breath. Pertussis (whooping cough) has a distinct whooping sound. Influenza (flu) has symptoms like fever, body aches. Croup has a barking cough.

Answer:

penicillin

Question 137