HOSPI part 2 IJNIP

Imbibition

Gel absorb H2O

Cracking

Moisture or water loss in emulsion

Crumbling

Is the moisture loss or water in ointment

Efflorescence

Release of water of crystallization

Nicardipine

Boards: it is an antihypertensive drug use for emergency hypertensive crisis?

B

Which of the following statements are true about drug interactions?

I. Drug interactions may be intentional

II. Drug interaction is always associated with

harmful effects

Ill. Drug interaction may result in responses other than the intended effect of the drug/s

a. 1, II

b. 1, III

c. II, III

d. I, II, III

C

Which of the following are correct about the use of bisphosphonates?

I. Take 30 minutes before breakfast

Il. Take with plain water or with juice

Ill. Remain upright for at least 30 minutes after taking

A. I only

B. I and II

C. land III

D. I, II, and III

Esophagitis

Boards: What is the common side effect of bisphosphonates?

C

Which of the following drugs may result in a hypertensive crisis when taken with aged cheese?

a. Metronidazole

b. Spironolactone

c. Phenelzine

d. Escitalopram

B

Which of the following should NOT be given to a 74/M patient taking Viagra®?

a. Metformin

b. Isosorbide dinitrate

c. Ibuprofen

d. Ferrous sulfate

B

Which combination demonstrates potentiation?

I. Amoxicillin + clavulanic acid

Il. Levodopa + carbidopa

III. Sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim

IV. Paracetamol + Ibuprofen

a. I only

b. I, II

c. III, IV

d. II, III

D

Which of the following is TRUE about epinephrine in relation to histamine?

a. It is a pharmacologic antagonist

b. It acts on the same receptor as histamine

c. It alters the chemical structure of histamine

d. It is a physiologic antagonist

D

What may be observed if spironolactone is used concomitantly with enalapril?

a. Elevated blood glucose

b. Less effective BP lowering

c. Hyperuricemia

d. Hyperkalemia

B

Salicylate poisoning can be managed by:

a. Urinary acidification

b. Urinary alkalinization

c, Giving ammonium chloride

d. A and C