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Match each of the following drugs with its most appropriate pharmacological class from the list below. Each drug may be used more than once or not at all:

The following drug is most effective in improving High density lipoprotein levels:                                                                                                1.        Fluvastatin2.        Gemfibrozil3.        Cholestyramine 4.        Acipimox5.        Eicosapentaenoic acid

The following are classified as β-lactamase sensitive penicillins:1. Benzylpenicillin2. Cloxacillin3. Piperacillin4. Ampicillin5. Amoxicillin

The following statement is true about magnesium:                                    1.        It produces an anticonvulsant effect.2.        It is required for DNA replication.3.        It is required for RNA synthesis4.        It is essential for red blood cells.5.        It maintains fluid and blood volume

The following drug can cause peptic ulcers:                                                 1.        Aspirin2.        Vitamin K3.        Streptokinase4.        Apixaban5.        Simvastatin

The following is a water-soluble vitamin:                                                      1.        Retinol2.        Calcitriol3.        Folic acid4.        Tocopherol5.        Vitamin K2

Match the following drugs to their mechanism of action. Each answer can be used more than once or not at all:

 The following are adverse effects of simvastatin:                                       1.        Constipation2.        Peptic ulceration3.        Diplopia4.        Increased sebum production5.        Diarrhoea    

Oral ferrous sulphate is contraindicated in:                                                1.   Prophylaxis of iron deficiency anaemia2.   Chronic alcoholism 3.   Pregnancy4.   Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia5.   Folate deficiency anaemia

Match the following drug examples with the correct drug classes. Each answer may be used more than once or not at all: