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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following agents is a ganglion-blocking drug?

A. Homatropine

B. Hexamethonium

C. Rapacuronium

D. Edrophonium

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hexamethonium

Question 2 of 5

Tick the drug belonging to antibiotics-monobactams:

A. Ampicillin

B. Bicillin-5

C. Aztreonam

D. Imipinem

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Aztreonam

Question 3 of 5

Tick the antimycobacterial drug belonging to second-line agents:

A. Isoniazid

B. PAS

C. Rifampin

D. Streptomycin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: PAS

Question 4 of 5

A patient with chronic heart failure is well controlled by digoxin and the plasma level of potassium is maintained constant. The following can constitute a risk factor of digitalis toxicity:

A. Administration of captopril

B. Administration of quinidine

C. Administration of lidocaine

D. Administration of losartan

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administration of quinidine

Question 5 of 5

The beta blocker acebutolol is prescribed for dysrhythmias. What is the primary purpose of the drug?

A. Increase oxygen to the systemic circulation

B. Maintain heart rate and blood pressure

C. Decrease heart rate and decrease myocardial contractility

D. Decrease heart rate and increase myocardial contractility

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Decrease heart rate and decrease myocardial contractility

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