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Question 1 of 5

Great caution must be exercised in the use of this drug (or drugs from the same class) in parkinsonian patients who have prostatic hypertrophy or obstructive gastrointestinal disease

A. Benztropine

B. Carbidopa

C. Levodopa

D. Ropinirole

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Benztropine

Question 2 of 5

Which one of the following drugs has been used in ophthalmology but causes mydriasis and cycloplegia lasting more than 24 hours?

A. Atropine

B. Echothiophate

C. Edrophonium

D. Ephedrine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Atropine

Question 3 of 5

BAL (British Anti-Lewisite) is used to counter the toxic effects of

A. Atropine

B. Mercury

C. Morphine

D. Barbiturates

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Mercury

Question 4 of 5

The characteristics of once-daily dosing with aminoglycosides compared with conventional dosing protocols (every 6-12 hours) include

A. Decreased drug uptake into the renal cortex

B. Higher peak serum drug levels to MIC ratios

C. Postantibiotic actions

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 5 of 5

All of the following statements regarding rosiglitazone are correct EXCEPT:

A. It promotes insulin release from the pancreatic beta-cells

B. It is used in type 2 diabetic patients

C. It acts as an insulin sensitizer

D. It can counteract insulin resistance

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It promotes insulin release from the pancreatic beta-cells

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