Question 1

Metformin belongs to which class?

Accepted Answer

A) Sulphonylureas 
B) Meglitinide analogues 
C) Biguanides 
D) Thiazolidinediones 
A) Sulphonylureas 
B) Meglitinide analogues 
C) Biguanides 
D) Thiazolidinediones

Question 2

Long-term thiazide therapy can cause hyperglycaemia by:

Accepted Answer

A) Reducing insulin release 
B) Interfering with glucose utilization in tissues 
C) Increasing sympathetic activity 
D) Increasing corticosteroid secretion 
A) Reducing insulin release 
B) Interfering with glucose utilization in tissues 
C) Increasing sympathetic activity 
D) Increasing corticosteroid secretion

Question 3

Choose the correct statement about osmotic diuretics:

Accepted Answer

A) They are large molecular weight substances which form colloidal solution 
B) Their primary site of action is collecting ducts in the kidney 
C) They increase water excretion without increasing salt excretion 
D) They can lower intraocular pressure 
A) They are large molecular weight substances which form colloidal solution 
B) Their primary site of action is collecting ducts in the kidney 
C) They increase water excretion without increasing salt excretion 
D) They can lower intraocular pressure

Question 4

The following vasodilator(s) act(s) by opening K+ channels in the vascular smooth muscle:

Accepted Answer

A) Dipyridamole 
B) Minoxidil 
C) Diazoxide 
D) Both 'B' and 'C' 
A) Dipyridamole 
B) Minoxidil 
C) Diazoxide 
D) Both 'B' and 'C'

Question 5

Long-term hydralazine therapy is likely to cause:

Accepted Answer

A) Gynaecomastia 
B) Thrombocytopenia 
C) Haemolytic anaemia 
D) Lupus erythematosus 
A) Gynaecomastia 
B) Thrombocytopenia 
C) Haemolytic anaemia 
D) Lupus erythematosus

Metformin belongs to which class?

Long-term thiazide therapy can cause hyperglycaemia by:

Choose the correct statement about osmotic diuretics:

The following vasodilator(s) act(s) by opening K⁺ channels in the vascular smooth muscle:

Long-term hydralazine therapy is likely to cause:

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Exam 3: Blood Pressure and Diuretics

Metformin belongs to which class?

Long-term thiazide therapy can cause hyperglycaemia by:

Choose the correct statement about osmotic diuretics:

The following vasodilator(s) act(s) by opening K+ channels in the vascular smooth muscle:

Long-term hydralazine therapy is likely to cause:

Cardiovascular Drugs

Cardiovascular Medications

Pharmacology and Drug Therapy

Chemical and Biological Aspects

Filters

The following vasodilator(s) act(s) by opening K⁺ channels in the vascular smooth muscle: