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Explain the functional consequences of acute urinary tract obstruction.  (5 marks)

Which of the following drugs would be a poor choice in a 70-year-old elderly woman with depressive symptoms due to the drug having significant alpha-1 (α1) receptor antagonism and thus a higher risk for falls due to orthostatic hypotension?  

Section B This section comprises 4 Short-Answer Questions(Questions 31-34). Attempt THREE questions only. Each question carries 5 marks. Do not spend more than 45 minutes on this section

There are five colors of candy within an original Skittles bag of candy:  Red, orange, yellow, green, and purple.  In the table below, is the number of each color in one bought bag of original Skittles.   Use this information to determine the probability of pulling from the bag a blue Skittle.

A 23-year-old male has a diagnosis of schizophrenia. He has been prescribed antipsychotic therapy, but has developed abnormal movements of both his face and body. The consultant psychiatrist has decided to initiate a medication to control these symptoms. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate?

Two structures of atenolol are shown below, once by itself and once with portions of the structure separated into five distinct regions.   Briefly describe how each region contributes to the medicinal chemistry of atenolol. (5 marks) You may find referring to the structure of adrenaline provided below useful in answering this question.    

63. An employer who fires two employees for speaking Spanish to each other while working on a factory line if it does not affect their work performances has committed _____________________.

Which of the following is NOT a reported cause of heart failure?

Mr MW, 60-years-old, has been commenced on sodium valproate for epilepsy and has come to the community pharmacy for advice on his new medication. Outline the serious potential side-effects that he should be advised on and the relevant signs and symptoms that he should report if they develop.   (5 Marks)

99. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) was an amendment to  _______________________________ that specifically prohibited pregnancy discrimination.