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Resistance to emtricitabine occurs by the following mechanism: (1)1.   Mutations in the plasmodial cytochrome b gene2.   Mutations on the mycobacteria catalase-peroxidase enzyme3.   Mutations in the viral neuraminidase enzyme 4.   Mutations on the viral reverse transcriptase enzyme5.   Mutations in the fungal glucan synthase enzyme

A human clinical trial is defined as: (1)1. An idea which is suggested as a possible explanation for a particular situation in humans, but which has not yet been proved to be correct2. A study performed to investigate the safety or efficacy of a medicine in humans3. The practice of monitoring the safety of a medicine in humans after it has been released on the market4. The evaluation of the likelihood that a medicine was the causative agent of an observed adverse drug reaction in humans5. A detailed record of all relevant data associated with the use of a medicine in a patient

Adverse effects of linezolid include the following: (1)1.    It is deposited in growing bones and may cause growth retardation2.    Metallic taste with prolonged use3.    It is associated with ototoxicity4.    It may be deposited in growing teeth to cause permanent discoloration5.    It is associated with a reduction in bone mineral density

Match the following therapeutic indications with an appropriate treatment below. Each option may be used more than once or not at all. (5)

The common natural bacterial resistance mechanisms involved in intrinsic resistance include the following, except: (1)Limitation of drug uptakeModification of a drug targetAcquisition of resistance genetic materialInactivation of an administered drugActive drug efflux

The following are true about valproic acid, except: (1)1.  Can be used for prophylaxis of migraine                        2.  Can be used in intractable hiccups 3.  Can be used in the management of tonic-clonic seizures4.  Can be used to control acute manic phase of bipolar disorder5.  It is both a sodium and calcium channel blocker

Adrenaline is indicated for the following: (1)1.     Priapism2.     Impotence3.     Prostate enlargement4.     Maintenance of a patent ductus arteriosus5.     Neurogenic bladder

The presence of more efficient respiratory systems to extract oxygen from the air among human populations living at high elevations is an example of which form of adaptation?

Match the following drugs with the correct statements below. Each drug may be used more than once or not at all. (5)

Adrenaline is contraindicated in: (1)1.    Hypotension2.    Impotence3.    Tachyarrhythmias4.    Maintenance of a patent ductus arteriosus5.    Neurogenic bladder