pathology

Q- Which one of the following antibiotics does NOT affect anaerobes? A- Ampicillin B- Clindamycin C- Metronidazole D- Tobramycin Q- Anemia occurs in cases of multiple myeloma; most likely results from which one of the following factors? A- Defective absorption of urine B- Infiltration of bone marrow with massive numbers of plasma cells C- Loss … Read more

Q- A patient with HIV history develops fecal urgency and bloody diarrhea. Which of the following is the most likely causative organism? A- Entamoeba histolytica B- Clostridium difficile C- Cytomegalovirus D- Giardia lamblia Q- Which one of the following medications acts at the proximal tubule of the kidney? A- Acetazolamide B- Furosemide C- Hydrochlorothiazide D- … Read more

Q- Which of the following joint conditions is characterized by narrowing of the joint space and formation of osteophytes? A- Gouty arthritis B- Osteoarthritis C- Pseudogout D- Rheumatoid arthritis Q- Which one of the following drugs works through inhibition of the acetyl-cholinesterase enzyme and is used in myasthenia gravis? A- Atropine B- Montelukast C- Neostigmine … Read more

Q- Which of the following is the mechanism of action of hydralazine in treating cardiovascular disorders? A- Decreased cardiac preload B- Parasympathetic stimulation C- Relaxation of arterial smooth muscle D- Sympathetic antagonism Q- Which one of the following medications increases the threshold for angina? A- Benazepril B- Digoxin C- Furosemide D- Metoprolol Q- Which of … Read more

Q- Loss of individual cells by fragmentation of nuclei and cytoplasm caused by a chemotherapeutic agent is produced through which one of the following mechanisms? A- Acute inflammation B- Apoptosis C- Mitochondrial poisoning D- Phagocytosis Q- A newborn presents with the absence of the contents of the left scrotal sac. There is no other abnormality. … Read more