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MCQ # - Correct option

126- b

127- c

128- b

129- e

130- e

131- a

132- b

133- b

134- e

135- c

136- c

137- a

138- d

139- d

140- e

141- a

142- e

143- a

144- e

145- d

146- b

147- b

148- a

149- a

150- d

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101) A patient with ulcerative colitis is taking Mesalazine for the management of his condition. What supplement is recommended to be taken along with the said drug?

a) Vitamin B6

b) Folic acid

c) Iron

d) Vitamin B12

e) Calcium

102) The recommended daily dose of folic acid during lactation is;

a) 400 mcg

b) 500 mcg

c) 600 mcg

d) 800 mcg

e) 1200 mcg

103) The effects of four antihypertensive drug classes (A-D) on the renin-angiotensin system are shown in the following table;

Parameters	Drug A	Drug B	Drug C	Drug D
Renin Conc.	🠋	🠉	🠉	🠉
Angiotensin-I Conc.	🠋	🠉	🠉	🠉
Angiotensin-II Conc.	🠋	🠋	🠉	🠉
Angiotensin Receptor	---	---	🠋	---

Which class is represented by drug -C?

A Diuretics

B Direct Renin inhibitors

C Angiotensin II receptor blockers

D Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

E) Adrenergics

104) The maximum daily dose of alprazolam for the management of anxiety in adults is;

a) 1.5 mg

b) 3 mg

c) 4 mg

d) 10 mg

e) 15 mg

105) Identify the area of the brain that is responsible for the higher cognitive functions like problem-solving, memory, judgment, language, behavior, etc.?

a- frontal lobe

b- temporal lobe

c- parietal lobe

d- occipital lobe

e- limbic lobe

106) Considering the structure-activity relationship of Aspirin, what will be the result of the substitution of halogen atoms on the aromatic ring?

a- all activity is lost

b- activity decreases

c- toxicity decreases

d- increases activity as well as toxicity

e- aspirin is transformed into ibuprofen

107) A patient is found to be allergic to penicillin therapy. Which medication among the following can be safely taken by this patient?

a- methicillin

b- doripenem

c- amoxicillin

d- azithromycin

e- cefixime

108) The correlation between INR and the risk of bleeding during warfarin therapy warrants that INR be maintained in a certain desirable range to achieve the optimum anticoagulant effect of warfarin. The recommended INR range is;

a- 2 to 3

b- 4 to 6

c- above 5

d- 6 to 8

e- 9 to 11

109) In antacids preparation, aluminum hydroxide and magnesium compounds are usually used in combination. The main reason behind this is;

a- to balance their constipative and purgative effects

b- to optimize activity in the stomach as well as the intestines

c- to reduce systemic absorption of each other

d- to prevent metabolic alkalosis

e- to correct electrolyte imbalance during PUD

110) Depilatory products are used for the purpose of;

a- nails care

b- hair treatment

c- hair removal

d- odor neutralization

e- skin tanning

111) The proton pump secretes hydrogen ions into the gastric lumen in exchange of;

a- Na+

b- K+

c- OH-

d- HCO3-

e- Cl-

112) Which of the following hormones is released in response to low blood glucose levels in the body?

a) Insulin

b) Glucagon

c) Adrenaline

d) Thyroxine

e) Renin

113) The most serious side effect of penicillin therapy can be?

a- Diarrhea

b- Renal damage

c- Fatty liver

d- Anaphylactic shock

e- 8th cranial nerve damage

114) Thiopental is a;

a- Ultra-short-acting barbiturate

b- Short-acting barbiturate

c- Intermediate-acting barbiturate

d- Long-acting barbiturate

e- benzodiazepine agent

115) The use of morphine is contraindicated in patients with head injury. This is because;

a- of its increased addiction potential

b- it causes cerebral vasoconstriction

c- it increases intracranial tension

d- it causes a massive release of histamine

e- all of the above

116) Drug(s) that can cause vitamin B12 deficiency;

a- Cholestyramine

b- Cimetidine

c- Colchicine

d- Phenobarbital

e- all of the above

117) Which drug among the following is not paired with its correct indication?

a- Colchicine – used to prevent or treat attacks of gout

b- Trimethoprim – used to treat urinary tract infections

c- Omeprazole – an antagonist for Valproic Acid overdose

d- Cholestyramine – used to lower high cholesterol levels in the blood

e- Famotidine – a histamine blocker used to treat and prevent ulcers

118) Which drug among the following can cause folate deficiency?

a- trimethoprim

b- pyrimethamine

c- triamterene

d- methotrexate

e- all of the above

119) The use of loop diuretics can cause which nutrient depletion?

a- calcium

b- magnesium

c- potassium

d- zinc

e- all of the above

120) The pharmacological class of Fusidic acid is;

a- antiviral

b- antibiotic

c- antifungal

d- antihyperlipidemic

e- antacid

121) Enteric coated tablet is meant to disintegrate in the;

a- mouth

b- stomach or intestine

c- stomach

d- intestine

e- anus

122) Type 2 diabetes drug that is known to cause vitamin B12 deficiency is;

a- metformin

b- glyburide

c- pioglitazone

d- acarbose

e- sitagliptin

123) An anti-asthmatic agent that is ineffective orally?

a- Theophylline

b- Metformin

c- Salbutamol

d- Montelukast Sodium

e- Sodium cromoglicate

124) Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

a) Detoxification of toxic substances

b) Production of bile

c) Regulation of blood glucose levels

d) Production of red blood cells

e) Digestion of food

125) One of the following antibiotics is NOT safe to use in the penicillin-allergic patient;

a- vancomycin

b- meropenem

c- doxycycline

d- ciprofloxacin

e- gentamicin

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MCQ # - Correct option

101-

102-

103-

104- c

105- a

106- d

107- d

108- a

109-

110- c

111- b

112- b

113- d

114- a

115- c

116- e

117- c

118- e

119- e

120- b

121- d

122- a

123- e

124- d

125- b

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76) Choose the one statement that best describes the role of colipase in lipolytic activity?

A) hydrolyzes cholesterol esters into cholesterol and free fatty acids

B) breaks down triglycerides into absorbable free fatty acids and glycerol

C) breaks down waxes into fatty acid and fatty alcohol

D) plays an important role in the degradation and excretion of phospholipids

E) functions as a cofactor for the optimal activity of pancreatic lipase enzyme

77) The effects of four antihypertensive drug classes (A-D) on the renin-angiotensin system are shown in the following table;

Parameters	Drug A	Drug B	Drug C	Drug D
Renin Conc.	🠋	🠉	🠉	🠉
Angiotensin-I Conc.	🠋	🠉	🠉	🠉
Angiotensin-II Conc.	🠋	🠋	🠉	🠉
Angiotensin Receptor	---	---	🠋	---

Which class is represented by drug -B?

A Diuretics

B Direct Renin inhibitors

C Angiotensin II receptor blockers

D Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

E) Adrenergics

78) The antihypertensive drug that is safe in breastfeeding mothers is;

a) Atenolol

b) Nadolol

c) Telmisartan

d) Acebutolol
e) Metoprolol

79) The BMI of an adult patient is calculated and it comes out to be 18.0. This result can be interpreted as;

a) the patient has a healthy body weight

b) the patient is overweight

c) this patient is underweight

d) the patient is on the verge of obesity

e) medically this patient is morbidly obese

80) The statement that is INCORRECT about paracetamol is;

a) maximum of eight 500mg tablets can be taken daily

b) it is safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding

c) long-term use is associated with increased rates of heart attack and kidney failure

d) it can increase blood pressure

e) its main metabolite is paracetamol sulfate

81) The statement that is not true about hyaluronic acid?

a) oral hyaluronic supplementation is not recommended in people who have a history of cancer

b) hyaluronic acid has no role in healing wounds

c) naturally present in eyes and joint fluids

d) reduces skin wrinkles and keeps it stretched

e) it is found in citrus fruits

82) Ibuprofen is a;

a) salicylic acid derivative

b) propionic acid derivative

c) anthranilic acid derivative

d) pyrazolone derivative

e) acetic acid derivative

83) Colloidal silicon dioxide that is marketed as AEROSIL is widely used in the manufacture of powders, capsules, and tablets. What role does this pharmaceutical excipient play?

a) improves solubility in water

b) decreases the viscosity of the formulation during manufacturing

c) reduces the particle size of powders

d) enhance the flowability of a powder

e) gives a shiny agreeable appearance to the final product

84) The aminoglycoside antibiotic that is used as a first-line anti-TB drug is;

a) amikacin

b) tobramycin

c) streptomycin

d) kanamycin

e) neomycin

85) Which carbohydrate among the following is made up of two molecules of glucose?

a) lactose

b) sucrose

c) maltose

d) mannose

e) fructose

86) The example of a non-nutritive sweetener is;

a) Saccharin

b) Sucralose

c) Aspartame

d) Aspartame

e) all of the above

87) The maximum daily dose of alprazolam for the management of panic disorder in adults is;

a) 1.5 mg

b) 3 mg

c) 4 mg

d) 10 mg

e) 15 mg

88) Which chemical constituent is NOT naturally obtained from the opium poppy plant?
a- codeine
b- thebaine
c- papaverine
d- noscapine
e- theophylline

89) The area of the brain that is responsible for the control of vision and recognition is;

a- frontal lobe

b- temporal lobe

c- occipital lobe

d- parietal lobe

e- limbic lobe

90) Which of the following means that individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information needed to make appropriate health decisions?

A) Health literacy

B) Cultural competency

C) Communication skills

D) professional communication

E) Health proficiency

91) Against drugs, their usual indications are given. Which one is actually an INCORRECT match?

a- orlistat: obesity

b- alendronate: osteoporosis

c- tadalafil: COPD

d- theophylline: asthma

e- flutamide: antiandrogen

92) One of the classes of skeletal muscle relaxants is neuromuscular junction (NMJ) blockers. Identify the depolarizing NMJ blockers from among the following agents?

a- atracurium

b- tubocurarine

c- gallamine

d- decamethonium

e- rocuronium

93) Auranofin would be in which classification of drugs?
a- angiotensin 2 receptor blockers

b- disease-modifying antirheumatic agents

c- 3rd-generation antihistamines

d- 5th-generation cephalosporins

e- cytotoxic antimetabolites

94) A diabetic patient has developed hypoglycemia as a consequence of taking his prescribed medications. To treat this, 500 mL IV D5W is given. Calculate the amount of dextrose in the dispensed IV bag?

a- There are 5 grams of dextrose in this bag

b- There are 25 grams of dextrose in this bag

c- There are 50 grams of dextrose in this bag

d- There are 250 grams of dextrose in this bag

e- There are 500 grams of dextrose in this bag

95) Chondroitin sulfate which is one of the building blocks of cartilage is composed of the repeating units of;

a) hyaluronic acid

b) glucuronic acid

c) sulfated glucosamine

d) uronic acid

e) glucosamine and uronic acid

96) The HYPERTONIC solution(s) among the following is(are);

a- 3 % NaCl

b- 0.9 % NaCl

c- 5 % Dextrose in water

d- 0.45 % NaCl

e- both a and c

97) The mechanism of action of Alprazolam includes all of the following but one;

a) binds to the BNZ-1 receptors mediating sedation and anti-anxiety effects

b) alprazolam binds to the BNZ-2 receptors producing ant-convulsive activity

c) alprazolam binds to GABA-A receptors

d) binds to GABA-B receptors producing stabilization

e) increased neuronal membrane permeability to chloride ions

98) Recall the skeletal structures of the various NSAID compounds and identify the one that has a single benzene ring in it?

a- ibuprofen

b- naproxen

c- piroxicam

d- indomethacin

e- diclofenac

99) Brainstorming your professional pharmaceutical knowledge, which statement is gravely distorted?

a- Calcium daily dose in men above 70 years old is 1200 mg

b- Basic drugs are better absorbed from the stomach

c- A heavy machine operator with runny nose can take cetirizine

d- GCT is performed in pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes

e- Varicella vaccine must be kept at freezing temperatures

100) Relative sweetness of Sucrose to Sucralose is;

a) 1 : 200

b) 1 : 400

c) 1 : 600

d) 1 : 800

e) 1 : 10,000

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51) Because of under-use, overuse, and misuse of medications and treatments, patients are harmed and resources go wasted. Clearly, we need improvement in the quality of pharmacy services. In this regard, a pharmacy department wants to design a system that will maximize the value of drug therapy to patients. Which of the following systems should the pharmacy department adopt?

A) patient safety first program

B) pharmacy benefit management program

C) communication with the prescriber and the therapist

D) networking of local pharmacies and adopting the bar-code system

E) digitalize the whole pharmacy system

52) Following is the data of heights in cm of 13 pediatric patients :

95, 103, 107, 110, 129, 124, 129, 136, 95, 147, 142, 140, 153

Measuring the central tendency, what does the value '129' represent?

A)Mode

B)Mean

C)Median

D)Confidence interval

E) Average

53. Identify the one statement that is INCORRECT about colipase?

A) a co-enzyme required for optimal activity of pancreatic lipase

b) colipase is secreted from the pancreas in an inactive form as pro-colipase

c) procolipase is converted into colipase in the intestinal lumen by trypsin

d) plays a crucial role in the digestion and elimination of phospholipids

e) does not hydrolyze cholesterol esters into cholesterol and free fatty acids

54) A 35-year-old mother who is breastfeeding her child has recently been diagnosed with consistently high blood pressure. The physician consults the pharmacy for the recommendation of an antihypertensive agent. As a pharmacist which among the following anti-hypertensives you will not recommend as it is going to be most hazardous for the child?

A) Nifedipine

B) Verapamil

C) Atenolol

D) Metoprolol

E) Propranolol

55) Preferred antibiotic therapy for a patient diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) that needs to be treated as an inpatient;

a) doxycycline

b) macrolide
c) levofloxacin plus vancomycin

d) ceftriaxone plus macrolide

e) azithromycin

56) The imipenem antibiotic is commonly administered with cilastatin to treat a variety of bacterial infections. What is the rationale behind this combo?
a) increases gram-negative activity
b) decreases gram-positive activity
c) increases the half-life of imipenem
d) decreases the volume of distribution of imipenem
e) renders imipenem to be renal-friendly

57) How many milliliters of 0.250M Sodium Hydroxide are required to neutralize 40mL of 0.125M Hydrochloric acid?

a) 10mL

b) 15mL

c) 18mL

d) 20mL

e) 25mL

58) Identify the one statement that is WRONG about starch?

a) it is the storage form of glucose in botanicals

b) it is a trisaccharide molecule

c) it is a mixture of amylose and amylopectin

d) natural starches predominantly consist of amylopectin

e) employed as a binder, diluent, and disintegrant in tableting

59) A patient is recently diagnosed with a particular type of inflammatory bowel disease called ulcerative colitis. The doctor prescribes Cortisone and Mesalazine for the treatment of this condition. What supplement must be used along with the prescribed medicines?

a) Vitamin B12

b) Calcium

c) Iron

d) Vitamin B6

e) Folic acid

60) The dominant hormone around the ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle is;

a) LH

b) FSH

c) estradiol

d) progesterone

e) estrogen

61) Which of the following measures of concentration will not be affected by the changes in temperature?

a) molality

b) normality

c) molarity

d) formality

e) none of the above

62) The recommended daily dose of folic acid in pregnancy is;

a) 400 mcg

b) 500 mcg

c) 600 mcg

d) 800 mcg

e) 1200 mcg

63) Iron is recycled in our bodies through?

a) transferrin

b) hemosiderin

c) ferritin

d) biliverdin

e) iron is not recycled in our bodies

64) Which drug is recommended for treating a woman with phobia of cars?

a) alprazolam

b) carbamazepine

c) diazepam

d) buspirone

e) adrenaline

65) In the titration of a strong acid and a weak base, which of the following indicators is suitable?

a) thymol blue

b) phenolphthalein

c) methyl orange

d) litmus

e) fluorescein

66) The common complaint of patients that are taking beta-blockers;

a) sinking heart

b) cold hands or feet

c) hypotension

d) hypoglycemia

e) increased anxiety

67) Identify the pure synthetic opioid compound from among the following;

a) Buprenorphine

b) Heroin

c) Morphine

d) Fentanyl

e) Oxycodone

68) Which of the following drugs need dosage adjustment in patients with chronic kidney disease?

a) ceftriaxone

b) clindamycin

c) imipenem-cilastatin

d) azithromycin

e) Amoxicillin

69) The rationale behind the coloration of solid oral dosage forms like tablets and capsules is;

a) helps patients in the identification of a medication

b) gives identity to a brand in the marketplace

c) increases the aesthetic value of the product

d) helps to reduce the chance of counterfeiting

e) all of the above

70) What prescription abbreviation is used to denote 'take medicine when required or needed?

a) stat

b) prn

c) nmt

d) tpn

e) gtt

71) Which opioid among the following has the shortest half-life?

a) methadone

b) remifentanil

c) pethidine

d) fentanyl

e) morphine

72) BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia can be worsened by;

a) diphenhydramine

b) pseudoephedrine

c) amoxapine

d) diuretics

e) all of the above

73) Point out the one WRONG statement from among the following;

a) bipolar disorder drug Lithium causes painful cold fingers and toes

b) phenelzine is useful in the treatment of social phobia

c) long-term benzo therapy increases the risk of dementia

d) max daily dose of simvastatin in geriatrics is 80 mg per day

e) Ativan is a brand name of lorazepam

74) Which among the following is NOT a polysaccharide molecule?

a) hyaluronic acid

b) glycogen

c) cellulose

d) chitin

e) galactose

75) A pharmacist prepares a 600 mL solution of 0.1M Sodium Bromide in a quality control lab. Calculate the number of milligrams of bromine present in this solution?
(Atomic weights; Na = 23, Br = 80)

a) 1800 mg

b) 2200 mg

c) 4000 mg

d) 4800 mg

e) 5150 mg

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26) A 25-years-old male is admitted to a hospital due to a hypersensitivity reaction to some drug ingested some three hours ago. The patient is given a drug that causes dilatation of vessels in muscle, constriction of cutaneous vessels, and positive inotropic and chronotropic effects on the cardiac tissue.

Which of the following is the most likely drug given?

A)Adrenaline

B)Isoproterenol

C)Acetylcholine

D)Metaproterenol

E) Atropine

27) Following is the data of heights in cm of 13 pediatric patients :

90, 9, 103, 107 ,110 ,124 ,129, 131 ,136 ,140 ,142 ,145 ,150

Measuring the central tendency, what does the value '129' represent?

A)Mode

B)Mean

C)Median

D)Confidence interval

E) Average

28) The pharmacological effects of four antihypertensive drug classes (A-D) on the renin-angiotensin system are shown in the following table;

Parameters	Drug-A	Drug-B	Drug-C	Drug-D
Renin-Conc.	🠋	🠉	🠉	🠉
Angiotensin-I-Conc.	🠋	🠉	🠉	🠉
Angiotensin-II-Conc.	🠋	🠋	🠉	🠉
Angiotensin-Receptor	---	---	🠋	---

Which class is represented by the drug -D?

A Diuretics

B Direct Renin inhibitors

C Angiotensin II receptor blockers

D Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

E) Adrenergic agents

29) The mode of transmission refers to how an infectious agent can be transferred from one person to another. Which among the following describes the mode of transmission of coronavirus?
A) by consuming contaminated foods and drinks

B) through blood transfusion

C) fomite transmission

D) by coming in contact with the patient's saliva

E) through the respiratory route

30) Eukaryotic cells contain highly abundant, small nuclear-bound non-coding RNAs that are specifically called snRNAs or small nuclear RNAs. The function of these snRNAs molecules in protein synthesis is;

A) Genetic blueprint for the protein

B) Modifies mRNA molecules

C) Assembly of amino acids

D) Translates genetic code to amino acid

E) Act is a catalyst

31) The primary reaction of our bodies to a foreign harmful substance is innate immunity. Identify the component that is not part of the innate immune system?

A) respiratory tract

B) eyelashes

C) gastrointestinal tract

D) inflammatory response

E) all of the above are parts of the innate immune system

32) Which immune system cells produce and release histamine as part of the immune response to pathogenic intruders?

A) Dendritic cells

B) Mast Cells

C) Basophils

D) Neutrophils

E) Both B and C

33) A pediatric patient has been diagnosed with a kind of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) and has been prescribed an imatinib 400mg daily regimen. Which information is incorrect regarding the dosing and administration of this anti-cancerous agent?

a- should be taken with a meal to prevent stomach upset
b- the 400mg daily dose should be administered in divided doses

c- can be dissolved in water or apple juice before taking

d- administration with iron supplements should be avoided

e- during therapy sun exposure should be minimized

34) There are many types of medication errors possible in a healthcare setting, some are easily preventable while others are difficult to prevent. Which of the following medication errors is difficult to prevent?

A) Dispensing an incorrect medication, dosage strength, or dosage form

B ) Omission error

C) Wrong time error

D) Incorrect duration of treatment

E) Allergic reactions to a medication

35) Which of the following best describes the structure of the healthcare systems in Saudi Arabia?

A) private healthcare system

B) public healthcare system

C) 2-tier system

D) 3-tier system

E) 4-tier system

36) A 69-year-old lady presented with a complaint of severe dry cough for a week. She has recently been prescribed the following medications;

-- hydrochlorothiazide and captopril for hypertension,

-- sitagliptin and metformin to manage her high blood sugar,

-- salbutamol and fexofenadine for allergic asthma.

Which drug is the most likely cause of the patient’s complaint?

A) Fexofenadine

B) Sitagliptin

C) Captopril

D) Salbutamol

E) Hydrochlorothiazide

37) As part of the survey of pharmacy staff, which one of the following best describes pharmacy health literacy assessment?

A) Measure how well the pharmacy is serving patients with limited health literacy skills

B) Discover gaps in the written information provided to served patients

C) Measuring how well the pharmacy staff is health literate

D) Explore understanding of health care information by the illiterate

E) Assess the level of literacy in the served patients

38) In a gynecological scenario, which of the following agents can be employed to cope with labor pain?

a- ropivacaine

b- oxymorphone

c- pentazocine

d- butorphanol

e- all of the above

39) The following drug(s) can suppress lactation for women who do not want to breastfeed their babies;

a- clomiphene

b- bromocriptine

c- ergot derivatives

d- androgens

e- all the mentioned agents

40) A 26-year-old man encounters a serious road crash. He is brought to the hospital with deep wounds. His vaccination history is unknown. Which of the following would be best to administer to this patient at this time?

A)Tetanus toxoid

B)Tetanus vaccine

C)Tetanus immunoglobulin

D)Tetanus vaccine and tetanus immunoglobulin

E)Tetanus vaccine and human papillomavirus vaccine

41) Which agent among the following can be prescribed to women who want to breastfeed their babies?

a- levodopa

b- metoclopramide

c- bromocriptine

d- tamoxifen

e- ergotamine

42) The complement system part of the innate immune system can be activated by which of the following immunoglobulins?

A) IgM

B) IgE

C) IgA

D) IgG

E) Both A and D

43) The antibacterial agent Amoxicillin has been classified under category B according to the FDA categories of drug safety during pregnancy. This means what?

A) No satisfactory animal or human studies have been conducted

B) Controlled human studies show no fetal risks from amoxicillin exposure

C) Evidence of human fetal risk exists, but the benefits may outweigh the risks

D) No proper pregnant women studies but animal studies show a risk to the fetus

E) No risk to the fetus in animal studies but no adequate humans studies

44) Which of the following is the function of the pharmacy and therapeutics (P&T) committee in a hospital setting?

A) Responsible for poison cases management

B) Educating the medical staff regarding patient treatment

C) Monitor the medication error reporting

D) Responsible for drug formulary management

E) Monitor the adverse drug reactions reporting

45) Glycogen which is the storage form of glucose in our bodies, its breakdown process is referred to as ____________ in the literature.

A) Respiration

B) Glycogenesis

C) Glycogenolysis

D) Gluconeogenesis

E) Glycolysis

46) Before the research initiation, investigators must submit all the relevant research protocols to the administrative body of IRB or Institutional Review Board for review and obtain its approval. What is the main responsibility of this board?

A) to facilitate the smooth conduction of research

B) to provide the needed funds for the research

C) to protect the rights, welfare, and privacy of human research subjects

D) to decide about the most appropriate sample size for the research

E) to help in collecting the research data

47) Patients living with chronic conditions can be helped with their medication adherence through an in-home electronic medication dispensing system which research has shown to be effective for achieving better results. Which of the following can be used for this purpose?

A) Text messaging

B) Cell phone calendar

C) e-pill Multi Alarm TimeCap

D) Med-E-Lert Automatic Pill Dispenser

E) ScriptPro machine

48) In regard to managing geriatrics patients, which of the following strategies can be used to encourage them for changing their behavior?

A) Use teach-back more often throughout the session

B) Introduce new concepts more slowly

C) Use briefer educational sessions

D) Express explicitly the adverse health outcomes in case they do not take their medications

E) Use more visual aids, gestures, yes/no responses, and facial expressions

49) Alcohol dehydrogenase is an enzyme that is found primarily in the liver and stomach. Which of the following best describes its function?

A) accelerates the reduction of ethanol

B) accelerate the addition of hydrogen to ethanol

C) accelerates the addition of phosphate to ethanol

D) accelerates the removal of hydrogen from ethanol

E) accelerates the conversion of ethanol into carbon dioxide and water

50) Nitrogenous bases in DNA are grouped into two categories: purines and pyrimidines. Which of the following pairs represents the pyrimidine nitrogenous bases?

A) Adenine and Uracil

B) Guanine and Uracil

C) Adenine and Guanine

D) Cytosine and Guanine

E) Cytosine and Thymine