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Question 1 of 5

Adverse effects associated with the interferons include:

A. Hypocalcaemia
B. Inhibition of spermatogenesis
C. Renal tubular acidosis
D. Lymphopenia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Lymphopenia

Question 2 of 5

Which of these immunosuppressant drugs works as an mTOR inhibitor?

A. Everolimus
B. Azathioprine
C. Muromonab
D. Fingolimod

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Everolimus

Question 3 of 5

Conscious sedation may be induced by

A. Fentanyl / Midazolam
B. Midazolam/Droperidol
C. Fentanyl /Domperidone
D. None of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Fentanyl / Midazolam

Question 4 of 5

The following oral drugs do not require absorption from the gut to exert a therapeutic effect:

A. Acarbose
B. Methionine
C. Orlistat
D. Olsalazine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Acarbose

Question 5 of 5

Which drug is contraindicated in patients with second or third-degree atrioventricular heart block?

A. Beta-blockers
B. ACE inhibitors
C. Diuretics
D. Nitrates

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Beta-blockers

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