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Question 1:
A 55-year-old patient with a history of hypertension and chronic kidney disease
(CKD) is prescribed lisinopril. Which of the following is the primary reason an ACE
inhibitor like lisinopril is beneficial in this patient?


A) It decreases blood pressure by blocking calcium channels in vascular smooth
muscle.


B) It reduces the progression of diabetic nephropathy by decreasing glomerular
filtration pressure.


C) It lowers cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of atherosclerosis.


D) It acts as a diuretic and promotes fluid excretion in the kidneys.


Answer: B) It reduces the progression of diabetic nephropathy by decreasing
glomerular filtration pressure.


Question 2:
Which of the following is a common side effect of metformin that patients should be
counseled about?


A) Hypoglycemia


B) Weight gain


C) Gastrointestinal upset


D) Hyperkalemia

,Answer: C) Gastrointestinal upset


Question 3:
A 68-year-old male patient with atrial fibrillation is started on warfarin therapy.
What is the primary goal of initiating warfarin in this patient?


A) To dissolve existing blood clots


B) To prevent ischemic stroke by reducing the formation of thromboemboli


C) To lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels


D) To reduce cholesterol levels


Answer: B) To prevent ischemic stroke by reducing the formation of thromboemboli


Question 4:
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of corticosteroids in the
treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases?


A) They should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible
duration.


B) They are the first-line treatment for hypertension associated with chronic
inflammation.


C) They have minimal side effects when used long-term.


D) They are contraindicated in patients with diabetes mellitus.


Answer: A) They should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible
duration.

,Question 5:
A 32-year-old female is prescribed a combination oral contraceptive pill. Which of
the following is a contraindication to the use of this medication?


A) History of migraines without aura


B) Current smoking habit of less than 5 cigarettes per day


C) History of deep vein thrombosis


D) Family history of breast cancer


Answer: C) History of deep vein thrombosis


Question 6:
A patient with asthma is prescribed a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) in combination
with an inhaled corticosteroid. What is the rationale for using this combination
therapy?


A) To provide rapid relief of acute bronchospasm


B) To enhance bronchodilation and reduce inflammation over the long term


C) To prevent the development of tolerance to the beta-agonist


D) To reduce the risk of fungal infections associated with corticosteroid use


Answer: B) To enhance bronchodilation and reduce inflammation over the long term


Question 7:
Which of the following drugs is most likely to cause a dry cough as a side effect?

, A) Losartan


B) Amlodipine


C) Lisinopril


D) Hydrochlorothiazide


Answer: C) Lisinopril


Question 8:
A patient with Type 2 diabetes is started on glipizide. What is the mechanism of
action of glipizide?


A) It increases insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues.


B) It decreases hepatic glucose production.


C) It stimulates pancreatic beta cells to release insulin.


D) It slows carbohydrate absorption in the intestines.


Answer: C) It stimulates pancreatic beta cells to release insulin.


Question 9:
When prescribing antibiotics for a bacterial infection, which of the following
principles should guide antibiotic selection?


A) Always select the broadest spectrum antibiotic available.


B) Prefer antibiotics with bactericidal effects over bacteriostatic ones.

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