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Question 1 of 5

The following are modifiable risk factors for the genesis of atheromatous plaque:

A. Smoking

B. Obesity

C. Dyslipidaemia

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 2 of 5

Sulphonylureas act by:

A. Reducing the absorption of carbohydrate from the gut

B. Increasing the uptake of glucose in peripheral tissues

C. Reducing the hepatic gluconeogenesis

D. Stimulating the beta islet cells of pancreas to produce insulin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Stimulating the beta islet cells of pancreas to produce insulin

Question 3 of 5

Main agents for acute migraine attack treatment are Ergot and indol derivatives and NSAIDÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s. The consideration is:

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

C. Null

D. All

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: TRUE

Question 4 of 5

Rational combination of anticancer drugs is used to:

A. Provide synergism resulting from the use of anticancer drugs with different mechanisms combination

B. Provide synergism resulting from the use of anticancer drugs with the same mechanisms combination

C. Provide stimulation of immune system

D. Provide stimulation of cell proliferation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Provide synergism resulting from the use of anticancer drugs with different mechanisms combination

Question 5 of 5

A 64-year-old man with coronary atherosclerosis and 'mild' heart failure has been treated with digoxin and several other drugs. He complains of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. His ECG reveals a bigeminal rhythm and second-degree heart block. A drug-drug interaction is suspected. Which of the following coadministered drugs most likely provoked the problem?

A. Captopril

B. Cholestyramine

C. Furosemice

D. Lovastatin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Furosemice

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