Q- Which one of the following medications enters the cell and acts on a cytoplasmic receptor? A- Adrenaline B- Dexamethasone C- Insulin D- Propranolol Q- Which one of the following local anesthetics that causes local vasoconstriction and may leads to hypertension? A- Cocaine B- Etidocaine C- Lidocaine D- Tetracaine Q- Which one of the following … Read more
Q- A 55-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia presents for his routine examination. He is tall and obese. His vital signs are pulse 88/min, blood pressure 156/86 and oxygen saturation 98%. Which of the following is the most important action to reduce the risk of stroke in this patient? … Read more
Q- A 60-year-old man complains of shortness of breath. Examination reveals bilateral pleural effusions and pitting edema up to the thighs’ level. Which of the following is the most likely laboratory finding in this patient? A- Anemia B- Hypoalbuminemia C- Hypoglycemia D- Neutrophilia Q- Which one of the following types of cells is programmed to … Read more
Q- Which one of the following substances is released by sympathetic postganglionic neurons which innervate renal vascular smooth muscle? A- Acetyl choline B- Dopamine C- Epinephrine D- Norepinephrine Q- Which one of the following drugs is contraindicated in a case of osteoporosis? A- Albuterol B- Calcium oxalate C- Prednisone D- Simvastatin Q- Acetazolamide and other … Read more
Q- A middle-aged woman presents to the clinic complaining of visual difficulty. Examination is normal except one abnormal sign. When light is shined in the right eye, both pupils constrict while if it is shined in the left eye, both pupils dilate to the normal size. Which one of the following nerves is affected in … Read more
Q- Bronchoconstriction results from stimulation of which one of the following receptor types? A- Alpha-1- adrenergic receptors B- Beta-2- adrenergic receptors C- M2 cholinergic receptors D- M3 cholinergic receptors Q- A 72-year-old woman presents for her routine examination. She is healthy and exercising regularly. Her weight is 145 lb. and her height is 5’5. She … Read more