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Question 1

All of the following are pathophysiologic characteristics of asthma, EXCEPT:

AAirway obstruction and inflammation

BDestructive changes in the alveolar walls

CThickened smooth muscle of airway

DMucosal edema

ENarrowed lumen of airway

Answer : B

Question 2

Examples of drug(s) that may precipitate asthma include all of the following, EXCEPT:

AAspirin

B-Blockers

CIpratropium

DNSAIDs

ECholinergic drugs

Answer : C

Question 3

Which of the following agents or combinations may be appropriated to treat severe intermittent asthma?

AHigh doses of inhaled corticosteroid

BLong acting 2-agonists

CShort acting 2-agonists

DOral corticosteroids

ECombination of all the above medication

Answer : C

Question 4

Which of the following vitamins is depleted in the blood by smoke?

AVitamin C

BVitamin B

CVitamin E

DVitamin D

EVitamin A

Answer : A

Question 5

Patient has a relevant increase in his asthma symptoms due to environmental allergies. He is currently having salbutamol and fluticasone inhalers. What would you advise as an adjunct medication to treat his symptoms?

AOral corticosteroids

BHigher dose of corticosteroid inhalers

CSalmeterol

DSodium cromoglycate

EAnticholinergic agents

Answer : D

Question 6

Colchicines, a widely drug used in gout treatment, can give false results of:

AGlucose

BUric acids

CUrates

DKetones

ERBCs

Answer : E

Question 7

Intra-articular means:

AIn the joint space

BIn the tissues space

CIn the spinal fluid

DIn the spinal column

EIn the dermis

Answer : A

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