Q- Which of the following medications is an effective treatment for familial Mediterranean fever?
A- Acetaminophen
B- Ciprofloxacin
C- Colchicine
D- Methotrexate
C- Colchicine- It is the standard treatment for familial Mediterranean fever, helping to prevent attacks and complications such as amyloidosis. It is also the first-line treatment for acute attacks of gout.
Q- Which one of the following antidiabetic medications may increase the risk of bone fractures and bladder cancer?
A- Acarbose
B- Glyburide
C- Metformin
D- Pioglitazone
D- Pioglitazone- Pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione, has been associated with an increased risk of bone fractures and bladder cancer in some studies.
Q- Activity of which of the following autonomic nervous systems slows the processes of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT)?
A- Parasympathetic
B- Sympathetic
B- Sympathetic- The sympathetic nervous system generally inhibits digestive activities, reducing gastrointestinal motility and secretions.
