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Question 1 of 5

Regarding non-depolarizing muscle relaxants

A. Pancuronium is eliminated via the kidney
B. Rocuronium is an isoquinolone derivative
C. Rocuronium undergoes Hoffman elimination
D. Vecuronium is eliminated predominantly via the kidney

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Pancuronium is eliminated via the kidney

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following benzodiazepines is not in active form and behaves as a prodrug or drug precursor

A. Chlordiazepoxide
B. Diazepam
C. Parzepam
D. Clorazepate

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Clorazepate

Question 3 of 5

A 19-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found by his roommate to have snorted cocaine several times in the past few days, the last time being 10 h previously. He was given a drug that sedated him, and he fell asleep. The drug that was used to counter this patient's apparent cocaine withdrawal was very likely which of the following?

A. Cocaine
B. Fluoxetine
C. Hydroxyzine
D. Lorazepam

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Lorazepam

Question 4 of 5

A 60-year-old woman has glaucoma following cataract surgery. Which of the following can be used to reduce intraocular pressure?

A. Leukotriene LTD4 or its analogs
B. Prostaglandin E2 or its analogs
C. Prostaglandin F2α or its analogs
D. Slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Prostaglandin F2α or its analogs

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following drugs used in Parkinson's disease is a peripherally acting dopa decarboxylase inhibitor?

A. Levodopa
B. Bromocriptine
C. Amantadine
D. Carbidopa

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Carbidopa

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