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Question 1 of 5

Indicate a cholinesterase inhibitor

A. which has an additional direct nicotinic agonist effect:

B. Edrophonium

C. Carbochol

D. Neostigmine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Carbochol

Question 2 of 5

The major causes of hypomagnesaemia are:

A. Insufficient dietary intake, e.g. malnutrition

B. Abnormal gastrointestinal loss, e.g. severe diarrhea or chronic alcoholism

C. Abnormal renal loss, e.g. diabetes mellitus or during therapy with some kind of drugs such as amphotericin B, gentamicin, cisplatin, cardiac glycosides, distal and loop diuretics

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 3 of 5

Mechanism of action of calcitonin is:

A. Inhibits hydroxyapatite crystal formation, aggregation, and dissolution

B. Raises intracellular cAMP in osteoclasts

C. Activates bone resorption

D. Inhibits macrophages

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Raises intracellular cAMP in osteoclasts

Question 4 of 5

The following Indol derivative is used for treatment of acute migraine attack:

A. Paracetamol

B. Sumatriptan

C. Ergotamine

D. Metoclopramide

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sumatriptan

Question 5 of 5

Adenosine:

A. Is used to terminate ventricular tachycardia

B. Is contraindicated in regular broad complex tachycardia

C. Dilates bronchial smooth muscle

D. Is associated with chest pain

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Is associated with chest pain

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