31. The action of aspirin that results in its greater efficacy as an antithrombotic (anti-platelet) drug is its ability to
(a) Inhibit lipoxygenase as well as cyclooxygenase
(b) Selectively inhibit cyclooxygenase I
(c) Inhibit leukocyte migration
(d) Promote uric acid excretion
(e) Acetylate cyclooxygenase
Ans: E
32. Which of the following drugs may be effective in the treatment of gouty arthritis by acting by two separate and distinct mechanisms?
(a) Allopurinol
(b) Probenecid
(c) Colchicine
(d) Indomethacin
(e) Sulfinpyrazone
Ans: D
33. Acute or chronic colchicine toxicity may be identified by which of the following signs/symptoms?
(a) Alopecia
(b) Blood dyscrasias
(c) Severe gastrointestinal upset
(d) All of the above
(e) None of the above
Ans: D
34. Patients taking chronic doses of nonselective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should periodically be screened for which of the following toxicities?
(a) Nephrotoxicity
(b) Peripheral neuropathy
(c) Cardiotoxicity
(d) All of the above
(e) None of the above
Ans: A
35. Which of the following medications would represent arthritis therapy that is least likely to cause gastric ulceration?
(a) Aspirin
(b) Acetaminophen
(c) Piroxicam
(d) Meclofenamate
(e) Rofecoxib
Ans: E
36. In addition to their ability to decrease inflammatory prostaglandin synthesis, some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may owe part of their effects to their ability to
(a) Inhibit leukocyte migration
(b) Inhibit leukotriene synthesis
(c) Stabilize lysosmal membranes
(d) All of the above
(e) None of the above
Ans: D
37. The termination of heparin activity by protamine sulfate is due to
(a) A chelating action
(b) The inhibition of gastrointestinal absorption of heparin
(c) The displacement of heparin-plasma protein binding
(d) An acid-base interaction
(e) The prothrombin-like activity of protamine
Ans: D
38. In gastrointestinal tract, serotonin causes
(a) Contraction of gastrointestinal muscles
(b) Decreased muscle tone
(c) Decreased peristalsis
(d) All of the above
Ans: A
39. A FDA – approved ingredient for protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth due to cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact is
(a) Dicalcium phosphate
(b) Sodium lauryl sulfate
(c) 5% potassium nitrate
(d) Zinc chloride
(e) Calcium carbonate
Ans: C
40. Which local anesthetic should be used to treat symptoms of pain, itching, burning, and disconfort in patients with an established lidocaine allergy?
(a) Tetracaine
(b) Dibucaine
(c) Pramoxine
(d) Benzocaine
Ans: C
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(a) Inhibit lipoxygenase as well as cyclooxygenase
(b) Selectively inhibit cyclooxygenase I
(c) Inhibit leukocyte migration
(d) Promote uric acid excretion
(e) Acetylate cyclooxygenase
Ans: E
32. Which of the following drugs may be effective in the treatment of gouty arthritis by acting by two separate and distinct mechanisms?
(a) Allopurinol
(b) Probenecid
(c) Colchicine
(d) Indomethacin
(e) Sulfinpyrazone
Ans: D
33. Acute or chronic colchicine toxicity may be identified by which of the following signs/symptoms?
(a) Alopecia
(b) Blood dyscrasias
(c) Severe gastrointestinal upset
(d) All of the above
(e) None of the above
Ans: D
34. Patients taking chronic doses of nonselective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should periodically be screened for which of the following toxicities?
(a) Nephrotoxicity
(b) Peripheral neuropathy
(c) Cardiotoxicity
(d) All of the above
(e) None of the above
Ans: A
35. Which of the following medications would represent arthritis therapy that is least likely to cause gastric ulceration?
(a) Aspirin
(b) Acetaminophen
(c) Piroxicam
(d) Meclofenamate
(e) Rofecoxib
Ans: E
36. In addition to their ability to decrease inflammatory prostaglandin synthesis, some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may owe part of their effects to their ability to
(a) Inhibit leukocyte migration
(b) Inhibit leukotriene synthesis
(c) Stabilize lysosmal membranes
(d) All of the above
(e) None of the above
Ans: D
37. The termination of heparin activity by protamine sulfate is due to
(a) A chelating action
(b) The inhibition of gastrointestinal absorption of heparin
(c) The displacement of heparin-plasma protein binding
(d) An acid-base interaction
(e) The prothrombin-like activity of protamine
Ans: D
38. In gastrointestinal tract, serotonin causes
(a) Contraction of gastrointestinal muscles
(b) Decreased muscle tone
(c) Decreased peristalsis
(d) All of the above
Ans: A
39. A FDA – approved ingredient for protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth due to cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact is
(a) Dicalcium phosphate
(b) Sodium lauryl sulfate
(c) 5% potassium nitrate
(d) Zinc chloride
(e) Calcium carbonate
Ans: C
40. Which local anesthetic should be used to treat symptoms of pain, itching, burning, and disconfort in patients with an established lidocaine allergy?
(a) Tetracaine
(b) Dibucaine
(c) Pramoxine
(d) Benzocaine
Ans: C
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