- Which of the following is not involved in the presentation of seasonal allergic rhinitis ?
- a. leukotrienes
- b. prostaglandind
- c. osteocytes
- d. basophils
- e. mast cells
2. Symptoms of vaginal candidiasis that warrant referral include all except?
- a. vaginal discharge
- b.abdominal pain
- c. fever
- d. diabetes
- e. pregnancy
3. An appropriate laxative preparation for an elderly patient who is bedridden is :
- a. biscodyl
- b.senna
- c.magnesium sulphate
- d.lactulose
- e.liquid paraffin
4. All of the following drugs effect the renin-angiotensin system except :-
- a.hydralazine
- b.valsartan
- c.losartan
- d.perindopril
- e.lisinopril
5. A significant clinical interaction may occur if lithium is administered concomitantly with :
- a. paroxetine
- b.glibenclamide
- c.co-amoxiclav
- d.atenolol
- e.nifedipine
6. Celecoxib is
- a. is as effective as diclofenac
- b.provides protection against ischaemic cardiovascular events
- c. is indicated for long term use in osteoarthritis
- d. is not contraindicated in patients with cardiovascular disease
- e. is marketed under the proprietary name Mobic
7. Alfuzosin is used in benign prostatic hyperplasia because it
- a. lowers blood pressure
- b. decreases urinary flow
- c. constricts smooth muscle
- d. increases bladder capacity
- e. relaxes smooth muscles
8. Which of the following antibacterial agent is not present for systemic use ?
- a. sodium fusidate
- b.vancomycin
- c.gentamycin
- d.mupirocin
- e.doxycycline
9. Human Pappiloma virus vaccine Gardasil :
- a. may be administered to females from 9 years onwards
- b.eliminates the need for routine cervical screening
- c. is administered by intramuscular injection as a single dose
- d. is a bivalent vaccine
- e. requires the administration of 5 doses for a complete course
10. Bupivacaine:
- a. has a rapid onset of action
- b. is suitable for continous epidura analgesia in labour
- c. is of short duration of action
- d. is used in dentistry
- e. is present in Xylocaine
Answers
- c
- a
- d
- a
- a
- a
- a
- d
- a
- b
