Worksheetsmcq revision
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following describes the mechanism through which Simvastatin induces its action?
Inhibition of the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase
Increasing lipoprotein lipase activity
Reduction in hepatic triglycerides synthesis
Binding to bile acids in the gut and increasing its excretion
Which of the following antihyperlipidemic drugs interferes with the absorption of Vitamin K?
Lovastatin
Gemfibrozil
Clofibrate
Cholestyramine
A 25 year old pregnant woman has been diagnosed with mild microcytic anemia. She is in her first trimester of pregnancy. The best treatment option for mild microcytic anemia associated with early pregnancy is:
Erythropoietin
Ferrous sulphate tablets
Iron dextran injections
Folic acid supplements
Thiazide diuretics can be used for the treatment of all of these conditions EXCEPT
Idiopathic hypercalciurea with nephrocalcinosis
Hyperlipidemia
Congestive Heart Failure
Hypertension
A 26 year old woman complaining of severe tiredness has her blood checked.The blood investigation reveals presence of megaloblastic (precursors) R.B.C. The treatment of choice for her will be:
Vitamin B12
Calcium
Ferrous sulphate
Vitamin B6
Furosemide causes all except
Hyperglycemia
Hypomagnesemia
Hypokalemia
Acidosis
An 87-year-old woman who is taking multiple medications for her “heart disease” is prescribed gentamicin for diverticulitis. After a few days of taking the antibiotic, she complains of dizziness and tinnitus. What “heart medication” might she be on?
A. Spironolactone
B. Hydrochlorothiazide
C. Mannitol
D. Ethacrynic acid
Protamine sulphate is the antidote of overdosage for which of the following drugs:
Warfarin
Heparin
Streptokinase
Reteplase
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with pharmacotherapy using heparin?
An increase in the number of circulating platelets
Teratogenicity
Thrombocytopenia
An increase in the number of circulating antithrombin III
