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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following drugs is a 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOG) inhibitor?

A. Ibuprofen

B. Zileuton (Zyflo)

C. Metamizole (Analgin)

D. Diclofenac

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Zileuton (Zyflo)

Question 2 of 5

The non-glycoside positive inotropic drug is:

A. Digoxin

B. Strophantin K

C. Dobutamine

D. Digitoxin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Dobutamine

Question 3 of 5

The pathophysiologic basis for antiparkinsonism therapy is:

A. A selective loss of dopaminergic neurons

B. The loss of some cholinergic neurons

C. The loss of the GABAergic cells

D. The loss of glutamatergic neurons

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A selective loss of dopaminergic neurons

Question 4 of 5

This drug group useful in angina increase myocardial oxygen delivery (by reversing coronary arterial spasm) and does not decrease myocardial oxygen requirement (by decreasing the determinations of oxygen demand):

A. Beta-adrenoceptor-blocking drugs (Atenolol, Metoprolol):

B. Myotropic coronary dilators (Dipyridamole)

C. Calcium channel blockers (Nifedipine, Nimodipine)

D. Potassium channel openers (Minoxidil)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Myotropic coronary dilators (Dipyridamole)

Question 5 of 5

A 29-year-old male patient is admitted to the intensive care unit with the following symptoms: restlessness, hyperactive reflexes, talkativeness, confusion and periods of panic and euphoria, tachycardia, and fever. The nurse suspects that he may be experiencing the effects of taking which substance?

A. Opioids

B. Alcohol

C. Stimulants

D. Depressants

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Stimulants

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