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Q- Prolonged use of which one of the following diuretics can lead to hyperkalemia and gynecomastia? A-Acetazolamide B-Furosemide C-Hydrochlorothiazide D-Spironolactone @PharmacyRxplus

Q- Which one of the following anticonvulsant drugs in used only in the treatment of absence seizures? A- Carbamazepine B- Ethosuximide C- Levetiracetam D- Lorazepam https://youtube.com/@PharmacyRx

Q- An old patient underwent percutaneous coronary intervention due to anterior myocardial infarction. Now, his ejection fraction is 45. Which of the following medications increases his survival? A- Atenolol B- Digoxin C- Furosemide D- Lisinopril @PharmacyRxplus

Q- Which one of the following anti-depressant drugs is contraindicated if the patient has a history of seizures? A- Bupropion B- Fluoxetine C- Imipramine D- Venlafaxine @PharmacyRxplus

Q- A patient presents with persistent dry cough and high potassium. Which of the following medications is associated with these side effects? A- Albuterol B- Captopril C- Digoxin D- Furosemide @PharmacyRxplus

Q- Which one of the following drugs is the most effective in improvement of ascites? A-Digoxin B-Hydrochlorothiazide C-Lisinopril​ D-Spironolactone @PharmacyRxplus

Q- Which one of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin? A-Ascorbic acid B-Retinoid C-Riboflavin D-Thiamine @PharmacyRxplus

Q- Which of the following agents is used to improve the drug-induced form of Parkinsonism? A-Bromocriptine B-Benztropine C-Dopamine D-Levodopa @PharmacyRxplus

Q- Hepatotoxicity due to overdose of acetaminophen is greatly increased in an alcoholic than in a non-alcoholic because of which one of the following? A-Acetaminophen inhibits ethanol metabolism B-Cirrhosis of the liver C-Ethanol induces P450 enzymes of the liver D-Ethanol inhibits P450 enzymes of the liver @PharmacyRxplus

Q- Which one of the following drugs is commonly contributing to hypokalemia? A-Furosemide B-Lisinopril C-Spironolactone D-Verapamil @PharmacyRxplus

Q- Which one of the following anti-coagulant medications may cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia? A-Bivalirudin B-Heparin C-Streptokinase D-Warfarin @PharmacyRxplus

Q- Which one of the following drugs is contraindicated in a case of osteoporosis? A- Albuterol B- Calcium oxalate C- Prednisone D- Simvastatin @PharmacyRxplus

Q- Administration of which one of the following substances most likely reverses the course of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome? A- Niacin B- Riboflavin C- Thiamine D- Vitamin K @PharmacyRxplus

Q- Organophosphorus poisoning can be treated with which of the following agents? A- Atenolol B- Atropine C- Ipratropium bromide D- Physostigmine @PharmacyRxplus

Q- Which one of the following medications is the best recommended for induction of medical abortion? A- Ergotamine B- Estrogen C- Mifepristone D- Progesterone @PharmacyRxplus

Q- Dry or “sandy eyes” is seen after administration of large doses of which one of the following medications? A- Atropine B- Carbachol C- Pilocarpine D- Timolol @PharmacyRxplus

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