Pharmacy Subjects MCQs with Answer Keys - MCQ # 531 to 540 - Part 54

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Note: Answer keys are given at the end of the MCQs.

531. All of the below given beta-blockers can be considered to be taken in pregnancy except;
a- propranolol
b- pindolol
c- labetalol
d- atenolol
e- bisoprolol

532. Safest beta-blocker in pregnancy is;
a- esmolol
b- sotalol
c- labetalol
d- atenolol
e- bisoprolol

533. High blood sugar can be a side effect of;
a- atenolol
b- simvastatin
c- HIV medications
d- gatifloxacin
e- all of the above

534. The most potent and efficient STATIN in managing hyperlipidaemia is;
a- rosuvastatin
b- atorvastatin
c- simvastatin

d- fluvastatin
e- pravastatin

535. Slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis is an old name for;
a- histamine
b- leukotrienes
c- prostaglandins
d- tissue necrosis factor alpha
e- thromboxanes

536. Which of the following is a derivative of arachidonic acid?
a- leukotrienes 
b- thromboxanes
c- prostacyclins
d- prostaglandins
e- all of the above

537. Preeclampsia is;
a- plaque formation in arteries of the brain
b- menopause that happens before its expected time
c- a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure
d- lack of gene necessary for CRH hormone expression
e- overproduction of glucocorticoids and the resulting complications 

538. Most potent and effective diuretics are;

a- osmotic diuretics
b- xanthine diuretics
c- thiazide diuretics
d- potassium sparing diuretics
e- loop diuretics

539. 'Ceiling effect' is shown by;
a- aspirin
b- paracetamol
c- nalbuphine
d- buprenorphine
e- all of the above

540. One of the following is NOT an immunosuppressant;
a- ciclosporin
b- mycophenolate mofetil
c- prednisone

d- sirolimus
e- vincristine

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Answer Keys

MCQ # - Correct option

531- d

532- c

533- e

534- a

535- b

536- e

537- c

538- e

539- e

540- e