Q- Which one of the following medications is the most effective to be used locally for general herpes infection?
A- Acyclovir
B- Amantadine
C- Foscarnet
D- Ritonavir
A- Acyclovir- It is the most effective medication for local treatment of general herpes infections. It specifically targets the herpes simplex virus, inhibiting its replication and thereby reducing the severity and duration of the infection.
Q- Acute hemorrhage cystitis is a common side effect of which one of the following chemotherapeutic agents?
A- Cyclophosphamide
B- Doxorubicin
C- Tamoxifen
D- Vincristine
A- Cyclophosphamide- Acute hemorrhagic cystitis is a well-known side effect of cyclophosphamide, a chemotherapeutic agent. This condition is caused by the toxic metabolite acrolein, which can irritate the bladder lining.
Q- A patient develops severe thrombocytopenia after the use of unfractionated heparin. Which of the following is the best alternative anticoagulant for this patient?
A- Abciximab
B- Lepirudin
C- Plasminogen
D- Vitamin K
B- Lepirudin- It is the best alternative anticoagulant for a patient who develops severe thrombocytopenia after the use of unfractionated heparin. Lepirudin is a direct thrombin inhibitor that does not cross-react with heparin-induced antibodies.
