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 The following is a NOT a symptom of deficiency in vitamin A:              1.        Night-blindness2.        Xerophthalmia3.        Hyperkeratosis4.        Keratomalacia5.        Exophthalmos

The following combinations of drug and their mechanism of action is correct, except:                                                                                                      1.        Salbutamol                         -stimulation of β2 receptor causing bronchodilation2.        Sodium cromoglicate          – mast cell stabilization3.        Zafirlukast                             – leukotriene modulators4.        Theophylline    -non-selective β2receptor stimulation causing bronchodilation 5.        Xylometazoline -Vasoconstriction of the mucosal blood vessels reducing oedema of the nasal mucosa

The following can be used in the treatment of arrhythmias:                   1.        Aspirin2.        Sotalol3.        Methyldopa4.        Acetazolamide5.        Mannitol

The following drug is most effective in treating triglyceride-related disorders:                                                                                                                   1.        Fluvastatin2.        Gemfibrozil3.        Cholestyramine 4.        Diltiazem5.        Eicosapentaenoic acid

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