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1-The signs of poisoning with organophosphorous anticholinesterase
insecticides do NOT include:
a. Bronchoconstriction
b. Mydriasis
c. Intestinal spasm
d. Increased bronchial secretions
2--The cholinomimetic drug that is useful for treating postoperative abdominal
distention and gastric atony is:a)
b)
c)
d)
Acetylcholine
Bethanechol
Pilocarpine
Methacholine
1-Edrophonium:
T a. inhibits the action of cholinesterase in the
neuromuscular junction
T b. has little effect if given orally
T c. is used in the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis
T d. causes bradycardia
2. Atropine:
F a. blocks nicotinic acethylcholine receptors
T b. dries bronchial and salivary secretion
T c. is used to avoid unwanted side effects of neostigmine
T d. causes loss of accommodation
Antiyhperlipidemic MCQ
What is the mechanism of action of cholestyramine?-a-sequesteration of bile acid
b-decreased hepatic secretion of VLDL
c-increased lipoprotein lipase activity
d-inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase
Antiyhperlipidemic T/F
-Gemfebrozil:a-function as a ligand for peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha T
b- inhibits lipoprotein lipaseF
T c-lowers plasma triglycerides
d-causes myopathyT
Angina pectoris MCQ
-The therapeutic action of propranolol in angina pectoris is believed to be
primarily the result of:a-reduced production of catecholamines
b-dilatation of coronary vessels.
c-decreased myocardial oxygen demand
d-increased peripheral resistance
Angina pectoris T/F
-The management of unstable angina usually includes:a-aspirinT
b-glyceryltrinitrateT
Tc-alpha adrenoceptors antagonists
Td-intravenous heparin
Corticosteroids MCQ
-Which of the following glucocorticoids is used to suppress ACTH production in
order to determine that cortisol production is independent of the pituitary
gland?
a-triamcinolone
b-prednisone
c-hydrocortisone
d-dexamethasone
Corticosteroids
T/F
Chronic administration of corticosteroids results in:a-increased susceptibility to infectionT
b-hyperkalaemiaF
c-hypotensionF
T d-cataracts
Gout
T/F
Allopurinol:a-inhibits xanthine oxidaseT
b-may provoke acute goutT
Fc-inactivates azathioprine
Fd-should not be prescribed with an NSAID
Parkinsonism MCQ
-Carbidopa is useful in treatment of Parkinson's disease because it:-a-is a precursor of levodopa
b-is a dopamine receptor agonist
c-prevents breakdown of dopamine
d-prevents peripheral biotransformation of levodopa
Sedative hypnotics
MCQ
-Which of the following is described as competitive benzodiazepine receptor
antagonist?
a-chlordiazepoxide
b-flumazenil
c-zaleplon
d-zolpidem
Malaria MCQ
-Which of the following agents should be used to eradicate the extraerythrotic
phase of P.vivax?
a-pyrimethacine
b-primaquine
c-mefloquine
d-artesonate
Cytotoxic drugs MCQ
1-The phase of the cell cycle that is resistant to most chemotherapeutic agents
and required increased dosage to obtain a response is the:a) M phase
b) G2 phase
c) S phase
d) G0 phase
e) G1 phase