Analgesics, Anti-asthmatics, Endocrine Pharmacology, GIT Pharmacology
21. Corticosteroids are useful for:
a. T
b. T
c. F: will exacerbate the infection.
d. T
22. The long-term effects of large doses of corticosteroids include:
a. F: glucocorticoids increase glycogen deposition in liver, gluconeogenesis, glucose output from liver and protein catabolism with mobilization of amino acids from peripheral tissues.
b. F
c. T: mobilization and re-distribution of body fat from to abdomen and face.
d. T: osteoporosis and collapse of vertebrae due to reduced bone formation, increased calcium loss and bone protein mobilization.
23. Thyroxine:
a. T
b. F
c. T
d. T
24. Methimazole:
a. T
b. F
c. T
d. F
25. Disodium cromoglycate:
a. F: acts by inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells.
b. T
c. T
d. F: does not prevent an acute asthmatic attack; used for the prophylaxis of mild to moderate asthma.
26. Progesterone:
a. F: prevents implantation.
b. T
c. T
d. F
27. The following are the mode of action of the corresponding drug:
a. F
b. F
c. T
d. F
28. Combined oral contraceptives:
a. T
b. T: estrogens increase a number of clotting factors including those dependent on Vitamin K.
c. F: increased incidence of liver neoplasia and endometrial cancer.
d. T: increased appetite and weight gain due to the anabolic effect of progestogens.
29. Drug interaction arising from the use of antacids include:
a. F
b. T
c. T
d. T
30. Administration of a local anaesthetic containing noradrenaline may cause a severe rise in blood pressure in patients on:
a. F
b. F
c. T
d. F