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Question 1 of 5

Cross MATCH each drug to the most suitable indication: Constipation with impacted stool

A. Loperamide

B. Paraffin oil

C. Bran/ milk of magnesia

D. Bisacodyl/ Caster oil

Correct Answer: Paraffin oil

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following functional groups is most susceptible to hydrolysis?

A. R-CO-R

B. R-COOR

C. R-O-R

D. R-NH-CHÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã†â€™

Correct Answer: R-COOR

Question 3 of 5

Cyclophosphamide:

A. Is normally used in combination with other cytotoxic agents

B. Is an alkylating agent

C. Causes granulocytopenia

D. Causes nausea and vomiting

Correct Answer: Is an alkylating agent

Question 4 of 5

The following are used to treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) in patients with HIV infection:

A. Aztreonam

B. Intravenous co-trimoxazole

C. Rifabutin

D. Pentamidine

Correct Answer: Intravenous co-trimoxazole

Question 5 of 5

Tetracyclines are used to treat:

A. Infections caused by Clostridium difficile

B. Lyme disease

C. Acne vulgaris

D. Systemic lupus erythematosus

Correct Answer: Lyme disease