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1.

Which of the following drugs is a 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOG) inhibitor? a) Ibuprofen b) Zileuton (Zyflo) c) Metamizole (Analgin) d) Diclofenac

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b) Zileuton (Zyflo) 

2.

Serious side effects of metamizole (analgin) include the following: a) Agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia b) Salicylism (vomiting, tinnitus, decreased hearing, and vertigo) c) Iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome (rounding, puffiness, fat deposition and plethora alter the appearance of the face – moon faces) d) All of the above 

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a) Agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia 

3.

Which of the following drugs is a leucotreine D4 receptor (LTD4) blocker? a) Ibuprofen b) Zileuton (Zyflo) c) Zafirleukast (Accolate) d) Diclofenac 

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c) Zafirleukast (Accolate)

4.

Indication for aspirin administration are the following, EXCEPT: a) Inflammatory conditions b) Decreasing the incidence of transient ischemic attack, unstable angina, coronary artery thrombosis with myocardial infarction, and thrombosis after coronary artery bypass grafting c) Relieving severe visceral pain, e.g. myocardial infarction, cancer pain condition, renal or biliary colic d) Reducing elevated body temperature 

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c) Relieving severe visceral pain, e.g. myocardial infarction, cancer pain condition, renal or biliary colic 

5.

Side effects of aspirin include following: a) Gastric upset (intolerance) b) Salicylism (vomiting, tinnitus, decreased hearing, and vertigo) c) Gastric ulcers and upper gastrointestinal bleeding d) All of the above 

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d) All of the above

6.

The following statements concerning aspirin are true, EXCEPT: a) In contrast to most other NSAIDs, aspirin irreversibly inhibits COX b) Aspirin interferes with the chemical mediators of the kallikrein systemc) Aspirin inhibits phospholipase A2 d) Aspirin inhibits tromboxane A2 formation 

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c) Aspirin inhibits phospholipase A2

7.

Which of the following NSAIDs is a pyrazolone derivative? a) Ibuprofen b) Indomethacin c) Metamizole (Analgin) d) Diclofenac

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c) Metamizole (Analgin) 

8.

Which of the following NSAIDs is an oxicam derivative? a) Piroxicam b) Indomethacin c) Meclofenamic acid d) Diclofenac 

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a) Piroxicam

9.

Which of the following NSAIDs is a nonselective COX inhibitor a) Piroxicam b) Rofecoxib c) Celecoxib d) All of the above

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a) Piroxicam

10.

Which of the following NSAIDs is a fenamate derivative? a) Phenylbutazone b) Indomethacin c) Meclofenamic acid d) Diclofenac

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c) Meclofenamic acid

11.

Which of the following NSAIDs is a selective COX-2 inhibitor? a) Piroxicam b) Indomethacin c) Celecoxib d) Diclofenac

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c) Celecoxib

12.

Anti-inflammatory effect of glucocorticoids is caused by a) Reducing the prostaglandin and leukotriene which results from inhibition of phospholipase A2 b) Reducing macrophages migration into the site of inflammation c) Decreasing capillary permeability d) All of the above

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d) All of the above

13.

Which of the following glucocorticoids has no fluoride atoms in its chemical structure? a) Prednisolon b) Dexamethasone c) Fluocinolone d) Triamcinolone 

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a) Prednisolon

14.

Which of the following statements concerning the anti-inflammatory effect of glucocorticoids is TRUE? a) Anti-inflammatory effect of glucocorticoids results from inhibition of cyclooxygenase b) Anti-inflammatory effect of glucocorticoids results from inhibition of phospholipase A2 and reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis c) Induction of cyclooxygenase II expression which results in reducing amount of an enzyme available to produce prostoglandins d) All of the above

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b) Anti-inflammatory effect of glucocorticoids results from inhibition of phospholipase A2 and reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis 

15.

Which of the following glucocorticoids have two fluoride atoms in its chemical structure? a) Prednisolon b) Dexamethasone c) Fluocinolone d) Triamcinolone 

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c) Fluocinolone 

16.

Which of the following glucocorticoids is an intermediate-acting drug? a) Cortisone b) Triamcinolone c) Butamethasone d) All of the above

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b) Triamcinolone

17.

Physiologic doses of glucocorticoid can result in: a) Increased liver glycogen stores, gluconeogenesis and lipolysis b) Maintenance of cardiovascular function (by potentiation of norepinephrine) and skeletal muscle function c) Increased hemoglobin synthesis, resulting in elevated of red blood cell count d) All of the above

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d) All of the above 

18.

Which of the following glucocorticoids is a short- to medium-acting drug? a) Prednisolon b) Dexamethasone c) Triamcinolone d) All of the above

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a) Prednisolon

19.

The following substances are considered to be referred to as eicosanoids: a) Prostaglandins b) Leukotrienes c) Thromboxanes d) All of the above

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d) All of the above

20.

Correct statements about glucocorticoids include all of the following, EXCEPT: a) Effects of glucocorticoids are mediated by widely distributed glucocorticoid receptors that are members of the superfamily of nuclear receptors. b) Glucocorticoids have dose-related metabolic effects on carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism. c) Glucocorticoids have pro-inflammatory effects. d) Glucocorticoids have catabolic effects in lymphoid and connective tissue, muscle, fat, and skin. 

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c) Glucocorticoids have pro-inflammatory effects.

21.

Correct statements about cortisol (hydrocortisone) include all of the following, EXCEPT: a) Cortisol is synthesized from cholesterol b) ACTH governs cortisol secretion c) Most cortisol is inactivated in the liver d) The half-life of cortisol in the circulations is normally about 60-90 hours. 

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d) The half-life of cortisol in the circulations is normally about 60-90 hours. 

22.

Indications of glucocorticoids are following, EXCEPT: a) Gastrointestinal diseases (inflammatory bowel disease) b) Postmenopausal hormonal therapy c) Inflammatory conditions of bones and joints (arthritis, bursitis, tenosynovitis) d) Skin diseases (atopic dermatitis, dermatoses, localized neurodermatitis) 

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b) Postmenopausal hormonal therapy

23.

Indication of glucocorticoids is: a) Chronic (Addison’s disease) and acute adrenocortical insufficiency b) Organ transplants (prevention and treatment of rejection – immunosuppression) c) Inflammatory conditions of bones and joints (arthritis, bursitis, tenosynovitis). d) All of the above

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d) All of the above

24.

An acute, transient phase, of inflammation is characterized by: a) Local vasodilatation and increased capillary permeability (phase of damage) b) Infiltration of leucocytes and phagocytic cells (phase of exudation) c) Tissue degeneration and fibrosis occurrence (phase of proliferation) d) All of the above

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a) Local vasodilatation and increased capillary permeability (phase of damage)

25.

Glucocorticoids are hormonal steroids: a) Having an important effect on intermediary metabolism, cardiovascular function, growth, and immunity b) Having principally salt-retaining activity c) Having androgenic or estrogenic activity d) All of the above

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a) Having an important effect on intermediary metabolism, cardiovascular function, growth, and immunity 

26.

A delayed, subacute phase, of inflammation is characterized by: a) Local vasodilatation and increased capillary permeability (phase of damage) b) Infiltration of leucocytes and phagocytic cells (phase of exudation) c) Tissue degeneration and fibrosis occurrence (phase of proliferation)d) All of the above

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b) Infiltration of leucocytes and phagocytic cells (phase of exudation)

27.

Inflammation is: a) A localized protective reaction of a tissue to irritation, injury, or infection, characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes loss of function b) A deficiency of the normal immune response. c) A reaction resulting from an immune reaction produced by an individual's white blood cells or antibodies acting on the body's own tissues or extracellular proteins. d) All of the above 

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a) A localized protective reaction of a tissue to irritation, injury, or infection, characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes loss of function

28.

A chronic, proliferative phase, of inflammation is characterized by: a) Local vasodilatation and increased capillary permeability (phase of damage) b) Infiltration of leucocytes and phagocytic cells (phase of exudation) c) Tissue degeneration and fibrosis occurrence (phase of proliferation) d) All of the above 

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c) Tissue degeneration and fibrosis occurrence (phase of proliferation)

29.

Which of the following glucocorticoids have one fluoride atom in its chemical structure? a) Prednisolon b) Fluocinolone c) Triamcinolone d) All of the above 

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c) Triamcinolone 

30.

Which of the following glucocorticoids is a long-acting drug? a) Prednisolon b) Dexamethasone c) Triamcinolone d) All of the above

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b) Dexamethasone 

31.

Which of the following NSAIDs is an indol derivative? a) Ibuprofen b) Indomethacin c) Meclofenamic acid d) Diclofenac 

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b) Indomethacin

32.

Which of the following property combinations is peculiar to the majority of NSAIDs? a) Antihistaminic, antipyretic, analgesicb) Immunodepressive, anti-inflammatory, analgesic c) Antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory d) Anti-inflammatory, immunodepressive, antihistaminic 

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c) Antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory

33.

Serious side effects of glucocorticoids include the following, EXCEPT: a) Acute peptic ulcers b) Iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome (rounding, puffiness, fat deposition and plethora alter the appearance of the face – moon faces) c) Salicylism (vomiting, tinnitus, decreased hearing, and vertigo) d) Hypomania or acute psychosis 

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c) Salicylism (vomiting, tinnitus, decreased hearing, and vertigo)

34.

Serious side effects of glucocorticoids include the following: a) Adrenal suppression b) Insomnia, behavioral changes (primarily hypomania) c) Rounding, puffiness, fat deposition and plethora alter the appearance of the face – moon faces d) All of the above  

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d) All of the above

35.

Immunosupressive effect of glucocorticoids is caused by: a) Reducing concentration of lymphocytes (T and B cells) and inhibiting function of tissue macrophages and other antigen-presenting cells b) Suppression of cyclooxygenase II expression which results in reducing amount of an enzyme available to produce prostoglandins c) Activation of phospholipase A2 and reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. d) All of the above

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a) Reducing concentration of lymphocytes (T and B cells) and inhibiting function of tissue macrophages and other antigen-presenting cells  

36.

Side effects of indometacin include the following: a) Abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastrointestinal hemorrhage and pancreatitis b) Dizziness, confusion and depression c) Trombocytopenia d) All of the above

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d) All of the above

37.

Which of the following drugs is a thromboxane A2 receptor (TXA2) antagonist? a) Sulotroban b) Zileuton (Zyflo) c) Zafirleukast (Accolate) d) Diclofenac

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a) Sulotroban