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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following enzymes has fibrinolytic activity?

A. Pepsin
B. Urokinase
C. L-asparaginase
D. Lydaze

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Urokinase

Question 2 of 5

Cardiac glycoside consists of

A. Aminoacids and sugar
B. A steroid combined with sugar residue
C. A polypeptide and sugar
D. None of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A steroid combined with sugar residue

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following best explains the reason for his anginal episodes?

A. Vasospastic angina complicating the exertional angina
B. Cellular tolerance to nitroglycerin
C. Increased metabolism of nitroglycerin
D. Insufficient original nitroglycerin dosage

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cellular tolerance to nitroglycerin

Question 4 of 5

Granulocytopenia, gastrointestinal irritation, gingival hyperplasia, and facial hirsutism are possible adverse effects of:

A. Phenobarbital
B. Carbamazepin
C. Valproate
D. Phenytoin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Phenytoin

Question 5 of 5

Characteristics of carbachol include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. It decreases intraocular pressure
B. It causes mydriasis
C. It exerts both nicotinic and muscarinic effects
D. It is resistant to acethylcholiesterase

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It causes mydriasis