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1.Easy

Why is folinic acid (leucovorin) given after high-dose methotrexate?

  1. ATo prevent nausea and vomiting after the methotrexate
  2. BTo treat an allergic reaction to methotrexate
  3. CTo protect normal cells from methotrexate toxicity
  4. DTo make methotrexate act faster on the tumour
2.Easy

Vitamin D supplements support bone health mainly by:

  1. AStimulating osteoclasts to break down bone
  2. BIncreasing calcium loss in the urine
  3. CIncreasing calcium absorption from the gut
  4. DReplacing collagen in bone
3.Easy

In hepatic encephalopathy, lactulose is given mainly to:

  1. ARaise the blood glucose level
  2. BReduce fluid in the abdomen
  3. CLower the blood ammonia level
  4. DStop bleeding from varices
4.Medium

Which type of diuretic acts on the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle?

  1. AOsmotic diuretics
  2. BThiazide diuretics
  3. CLoop diuretics such as furosemide
  4. DPotassium-sparing diuretics
5.Medium

Which lab tests are monitored in a patient taking carbamazepine?

  1. AThyroid antibodies and cortisol
  2. BINR and aPTT
  3. CSerum amylase and lipase
  4. DFull blood count and serum sodium
6.Medium

Which side effects are most common when starting gabapentin?

  1. AInsomnia and agitation
  2. BDrowsiness and dizziness
  3. CHair loss and weight loss
  4. DCough and runny nose
7.Hard

In adult cardiac arrest with shock-refractory ventricular fibrillation, which antiarrhythmic is commonly given?

  1. AVerapamil
  2. BDigoxin
  3. CAdenosine
  4. DAmiodarone
8.Hard

A patient on simvastatin is prescribed gemfibrozil. What is the main concern?

  1. ALoss of all lipid-lowering effect
  2. BA much higher risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis
  3. CSevere hypoglycaemia
  4. DA sharp rise in LDL cholesterol and triglycerides

Answer key

  1. 1. C · To protect normal cells from methotrexate toxicity
  2. 2. C · Increasing calcium absorption from the gut
  3. 3. C · Lower the blood ammonia level
  4. 4. C · Loop diuretics such as furosemide
  5. 5. D · Full blood count and serum sodium
  6. 6. B · Drowsiness and dizziness
  7. 7. D · Amiodarone
  8. 8. B · A much higher risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis

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