Analgesics, Anti-asthmatics, Endocrine Pharmacology, GIT Pharmacology
51. In salicyclate poisoning:
a. F
b. F
c. F: alkalinization of urine increase the excretion of salicylates which are weak acids.
d. T
52. Insulin:
a. F: biguanides increase sensitivity and uptake of insulin by peripheral tissues; they have no effect on its release.
b. F: bovine insulin is more antigenic than porcine insulin.
c. T
d. T
53. Tolbutamide:
a. F
b. T: has a half-life of 3 - 5h compared to chlorpropamide's 24h.
c. F: metabolized to inactive metabolites.
d. T: is hepatotoxic at high doses.
54. The following may be associated with prolonged hydrocortisone therapy:
a. F
b. F
c. F
d. T
55. Possible side effects from long-term usage of oral contraceptives include:
a. T
b. T
c. T
d. T
56. Ranitidine:
a. F
b. T
c. T
d. F
57. Bulk purgatives include:
a. T
b. F: it is a stimulant purgative which acts by stimulating the peristalsis of the intestines.
c. T
d. F: it is a faecal stool softener.
58. Long-term use of aluminium and magnesium hydroxide compound tablets is associated with:
a. F
b. F
c. T
d. F
59. Cimetidine:
a. F
b. T
c. T
d. F: 60% is metabolized by the liver.
60. Insulin:
a. F
b. F
c. F
d. T