Question 1
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The main routes of enteral administration of drugs are:
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oral
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by injection
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rectal
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per mucosa
Question 2
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Advantages of the oral route of drug administration are:
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easily self-administered
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toxicity and overdose may be overcome with antidotes
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drugs avoid first-pass metabolism
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drugs go directly into the systemic circulation
Question 3
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Advantages of the rectal route of drug administration are:
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suitable for vomiting patients
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suitable for children
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suitable for unconscious patients
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a way to avoid first-pass metabolism
Question 4
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Disadvantages of intravenous drug administration are:
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a trained staff is required
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risk of bacterial contamination at the site of injection
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it is painful and stressful for the patient
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drugs undergo first-pass metabolism in the liver
Question 5
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Point out the correct statements for intravenous drug administration:
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aqueous solutions can be administered i.v.
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oil solutions can be administered i.v.
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has the highest bioavailability
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used for treatment of life-threatening conditions
Question 6
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The subject of pharmacokinetics is:
Question 7
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Point out the correct statements for passive diffusion:
Question 8
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A drug-weak acid will be absorbed
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in a medium with low pH
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in a medium with high pH
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in the stomach
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in the intestine
Question 9
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The diffusion of Iipid soluble drugs
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depends on the charge of the drug molecule
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does not depend on the charge of the drug molecule
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is penetration through aqueous channels or pores
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is penetration through the biological membranes
Question 10
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A drug-weak base will be absorbed
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in a medium with low pH
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in a medium with high pH
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in the stomach
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in the intestine
Question 11
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Point out the correct statements for active drug transport
Question 12
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Point out the correct statement for drugs bound to plasma proteins
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bound drugs are pharmacologically active
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only the unbound drugs can act on target sites in the tissues
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only the bound drugs are available to the process of elimination
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drugs may displace each other from the binding proteins
Question 13
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Drug metabolism may
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increase a drug’s pharmacological activity
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decrease a drug’s pharmacological activity
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change the pharmacological effects of a drug
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change the toxicity of a drug
Question 14
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First phase liver metabolism reactions include
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acetylation
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conjugation
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reduction
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oxidation
Question 15
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Second phase liver metabolism reactions include
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acetylation
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conjugation
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reduction
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oxidation
Question 16
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Phase 1 of drug metabolism
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may or may not involve cytochrome P450 system
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phase 1 reactions convert Iipophilic molecules to more polar molecules
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includes alcohol dehydrogenation, amine oxidation, hydrolysis
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consists of conjugation reactions
Question 17
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Renal excretion of a drug will be reduced if
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the drug is a weak acid and the urine is alkaline
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the drug is a weak acid and the urine is acidic
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the drug is a weak base and the urine is alkaline
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the drug is a barbiturate and the urine is alkaline
Question 18
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Drug pharmacodynamics includes
Question 19
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The changes that occur due to the interaction between drug molecules and organism structures are called
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drug effect
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drug action
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adverse drug reaction
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placebo effect
Question 20
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The organism response as a result of the changes that have occurred due to its interaction with the drug is called
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drug action
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drug effect
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adverse drug reaction
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placebo effect
Question 21
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What is characteristic for a drug receptor
Question 22
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Agonists are ligands which
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have affinity
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block receptors
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have intrinsic activity
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bind to the receptor
Question 23
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Antagonists are ligands which
Question 24
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Therapeutic margin is the
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difference between minimal toxic and minimal therapeutic doses
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ratio between minimal toxic and minimal therapeutic doses
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difference between mean lethal and mean effective doses
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ratio between lethal and mean effective doses
Question 25
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Drugs’ therapeutic index is the:
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difference between minimal toxic and minimal therapeutic doses
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ratio between minimal toxic and minimal therapeutic doses
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difference between mean lethal and mean effective doses
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ratio between mean lethal and mean effective doses
Question 26
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Types of drug interaction are:
Question 27
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Potentiation can be observed during the concomitant use of:
Question 28
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Full competitive antagonist of opioid receptors, administered in acute opioid intoxication is:
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Allylnormorphine
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Methadone
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Naloxone
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Flumazenil
Question 29
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Chemical antagonism or complex formation can be observed in:
Question 30
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Which of the following are enzyme inducers:
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Phenytoin
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Phenobarbital
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Metamizol
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Metronidazole
Question 31
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Multiple drug administration could lead to:
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drug tolerance
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drug dependence
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drug accumulation
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allergic reactions
Question 32
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Drug addiction/dependence involves:
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drug tolerance
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physical dependence
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psychological dependence
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allergy
Question 33
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Antiseptics are used for:
Question 34
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Disinfectants are used for decontamination of:
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urine, faeces and other
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mouth
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instruments
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clothing and underwear
Question 35
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Antiseptics and disinfectants are:
Question 36
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Mechanism of action of sulfonamide is:
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they are synthetic analogues of p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and complete with it for the enzyme dihydropteroate synthetase
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they increase the permeability of the bacterial cell membrane
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they inhibit bacterial wall synthesis
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they inhibit the synthesis of bacterial dihydrofolic acid
Question 37
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For non-combined sulfanamides is true:
Question 38
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Combined sulfonamides are:
Question 39
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Fluoroquinoiones are:
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Gentamycin
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Moxifloxacin
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Ciprofloxacin
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Levofloxacin
Question 40
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Mechanism of action of quinolones is:
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inhibition of protein synthesis
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inhibition of cell wall synthesis
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inhibition of topoisomerase II and IV
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inhibition of DNA transcription and replication
Question 41
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Fluoroquinolones have:
Question 42
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Adverse drug reactions of fluoroquinolones are:
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articular cartilage erosion (arthropathy)
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hypertension
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seizures in patients with epilepsy
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prolongation of QT interval
Question 43
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Antimicrobials that inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis are:
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penicillins
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cephalosporins
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monobactams
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tetracyclines
Question 44
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are bactericidal
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are bacterostatic
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accumulate in tissues- in bones and teeth
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are effective against rickettsiae, mycoplasma, chlamydia
Question 45
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Macrolide antibiotics are:
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Azithromycin (Azatril)
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Roxithromycin (Rulid)
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Clarithroomycin (Klacid)
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Gentamycin
Question 46
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bactericidal
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bacteriostatic
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inhibitors of methylxanthines’ metabolism
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effective against mycoplasmas, Legionella, Chlamydia
Question 47
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Adverse drug reactions of macrolides include:
Question 48
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Beta-lactam antibiotics are
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penicillins
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cephalosporins
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monobactams
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carbapenems
Question 49
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Adverse drug reactions of penicillins are:
Question 50
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Cephalosporins 1st generation are:
Question 51
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Cephalosporins 3rd generation are:
Question 52
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Aminoglycoside antibiotics are:
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Gentamycin
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Amoxiclav
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Amikacin
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Tobramycin
Question 53
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The correct statements of aminoglycoside antibiotics are:
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they block protein synthesis and are bactericidal
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they accumulate in soft tissues and bones
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they are administrated orally for treatment of urinary infections
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they are effective against Gram (-) microorganisms
Question 54
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Adverse drug reactions of aminoglycosides are:
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nephrotoxicity
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ototoxicity
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myelotoxlcity
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hepatotoxiclty
Question 55
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are fungistatic
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inhibit cell wall synthesis
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inhibit ergosterol synthesis
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inhibit hepatic CYP450 enzymes
Question 56
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ADRs of azole antifungals are:
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hepatotoxicity
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endocrine disorders
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nephrotoxicity
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nausea, vomiting
Question 57
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Point the correct statements for Nystatin
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has fungistatic activity
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causes gastrointestinal disturbances
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is effective against Trichomonas vaginalis
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is effective against Candida species
Question 58
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Point out the correct statements for Aciclovir
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it inhibits viral DNA polymerase
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it is used for treatment of herpes virus infections
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it inhibits neuraminidase enzyme
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can be applied topically, orally or intravenously
Question 59
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Mechanism of action of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is
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interference with the function of the viral M2 protein
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inhibition of specific neuraminidase enzyme
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inhibition of reverse transcriptases
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inhibition of proteases
Question 60
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Mechanism of action of Rifampicin (Rifampin) is
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inhibition of cell wall synthesis
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inhibition of 50 S ribosomal subunit
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inhibition of DNA-dependent RNA polymerase
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increased cell membrane permeability
Question 61
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ADRs of Rifampicin (Rifampin) are:
Question 62
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What are the effects of benzodiazepines?
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hypnotic effect
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anxiolytic effect
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muscle-relaxing effect
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anticonvulsant effect
Question 63
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How do benzodiazepines exert their effects?
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they enhance the effectiveness of GABA
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they inhibit the phosphodiesterase
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they are positive allosteric modulators of the GABA-mediation
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they block D2 receptors in the CNS
Question 64
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Nonbenzodiazepines hypnotics that act at GABA-recptor are
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Phenobarbital
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Melatonin
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Zolpidem (Stilnox)
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Zopiclone (Imovan)
Question 65
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Adverse drug reaction of Zopiclone (Imovan) are
Question 66
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Magnesium sulfate has sedative effects when administered
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orally
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parenterally
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subcutaneously
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by inhalation
Question 67
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Mechanism of action of antiepileptic drugs includes
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enhancing GABA synaptic transmission
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blocking D2 receptors
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reducing cell membrane permeability to calcium T-channels
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reducing cell membrane permeability to sodium channels
Question 68
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Drugs reducing cell membrane permeability to voltage-dependent sodium channels are
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Carbamazepine
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Benzodiazepines
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Lamotrigine
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Valproate
Question 69
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Cell membrane permeability to calcium T-channels is reduced by
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Valproate
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Ethosuximide
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Phenobarbital
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Levetiracetam
Question 70
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What are the clinical indications for prescribing Carbamazepine?
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It is a drug of first choice or focal and secondary generalized epilepsy
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It is appropriate for treatment of absence seizures
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It is used in the treatment of insomnia
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It is useful for treatment of trigeminal neuralgia
Question 71
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What is characteristic of Phenytoin?
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It reduces cell membrane permeability to voltage-dependent sodium channels
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It increases GABA synaptic transmission
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It is a potent enzyme inducer
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It is also used as an antiarrhythmic drug
Question 72
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Adverse drug reactions of Valproates are
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constipation
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weight gain
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hair loss
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hepatotoxicity
Question 73
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Which antiepileptic drugs can be used for treating status epilepticus?
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Benzodiazepines
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Carboxamides
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Valproates
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Barbiturates
Question 74
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Muscarinic cholinergic receptors are located in:
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skeletal muscles
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bronchial smooth muscles
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heart
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smooth muscles of GIT
Question 75
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Nicotinic cholinergic receptors are located in:
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autonomic ganglia
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adrenal gland medulla
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heart muscle
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skeletal muscles
Question 76
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Pharmacological effects of Acetylcholine are:
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bradycardia
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tachycardia
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increased digestive (abundant saliva), bronchial, cutaneous, (sweat) and lacrimal secretions
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increased tone and peristaltic contractions of GIT
Question 77
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M-receptor agonist used for treatment of glaucoma is:
Question 78
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What are the effects of Pilocarpine after eye application?
Question 79
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Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors (anticholinesterases) are:
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lpratropii bromidum
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Galantamine bromidum
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Neostigmine methylsulfas
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Pyridostigmine bromidum
Question 80
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Anticholinesterases are contraindicated in:
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bronchial asthma
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paralytic ileus
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epilepsy
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bradycardia
Question 81
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Antimuscarinic receptor antagonists are:
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Atropini sulfas
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Butylscopolamine
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Atracurium besilas
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Ipratropium bromidum
Question 82
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Pharmacological effects of antimuscarinic drugs are:
Question 83
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Clinical indications for prescribing antimuscarinic drugs are
Question 84
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Adverse drug reactions of Atropine are:
Question 85
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Adverse drug reactions of non-depolarizing muscle relaxants are:
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histamine release
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hypotension
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hypertension
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allergic reaction
Question 86
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Which of the following drugs will antagonise the effect of the non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers?
Question 87
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What are the main features of Suxamethonium chioridum:
Question 88
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α1-adrenoceptors are located on:
Question 89
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β1-adrenoceptors are located on:
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postsynaptic neuronal endings
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presynaptic neuronal endings
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myocardial cells
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juxtaglomerular apparatus in the kidney
Question 90
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β2-adrenoceptors are located on:
Question 91
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Indications for the clinical use of Epinephrine are:
Question 92
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Pharmacological effects of the selective β2-agonists are:
Question 93
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Which of the following drugs are selective β2-agonists?
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lsoprenalini sulfas
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Orciprenalini sulfas
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Salbutamol
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Salmeterol
Question 94
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β2-agonists are indicated in:
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bronchial asthma
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digitalis intoxication
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arterial hypertension
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threatening abortion
Question 95
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Adverse drug reactions of β2-agonists are:
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finger tremor
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bronchial dilatation
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hyperglycemia
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tolerance
Question 96
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Which of the following drugs act as agonists of the presynaptic α2-adrenoceptors?
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Salbutamol
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Clonidini hydrochloridum
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α-Methyldopum (Dopegyt)
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Sotalol
Question 97
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Adverse drug reactions of Clonidin are:
Question 98
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For Methyldopa is true:
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has antihypertensive effect
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it is safe in pregnancy
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could cause drug-induced parkinsonism
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used to treat threatening abortion
Question 99
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Which of the following drugs are selective β1-blockers?
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Atenolol
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Pindolol
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Propranolol
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Metoprolol
Question 100
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β-blockers are indicated in case of:
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hypertension
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bronchial asthma
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arrhythmia
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ischaemic heart disease
Question 101
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β-blocker approved for topical use in treatment of glaucoma is:
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Bisoprolol
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Metoprolol
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Timolol
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Propranolol
Question 102
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Potential adverse drug reactions of β-blockers are
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hypoglycaemia
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bronchoconstriction
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hyperglycaemia
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nightmares
Question 103
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Effects of methylxanthines on the cardio-vascular system are:
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positive inotropic effect
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negative inotropic effect
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increased cardiac output
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cranial vessels constriction
Question 104
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Adverse drug reactions of methylxanthines are:
Question 105
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Therapeutic uses of Methylehenidaie are:
Question 106
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Antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are:
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Fluoxetine
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Clomipramine
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Paroxetine
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Amitriptyiine
Question 107
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Mode of action of antidepressants involves:
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Inhibition of serotonin reuptake
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Inhibition of norepinephrin reuptake
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Stimulation of serotonin reuptake
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MAO inhibition
Question 108
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In treatment with MAOIs should be avoided the intake of: