Description : Hypercholesterolemia is found in (A) Xanthomatosis (B) Thyrotoxicosis (C) Hemolytic jaundice (D) Malabsorption syndrom
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : The primary biochemical lesion in homozygote with familial hypercholesterolemia (type IIa) is (A) Loss of feed back inhibition of HMG reductase (B) Loss of apolipoprotein B (C) Increased production of LDL from VLDL (D) Functional deficiency of plasma membrane receptors for LDL
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Hypercholesterolemia is seen in what conditions?
Last Answer : Diabetes mellitus, nephrotic syndrome, obstructive jaundice, hypothyroidism.
Description : Familial hypercholesterolemia?
Last Answer : DefinitionFamilial hypercholesterolemia is a disorder of high LDL ("bad") cholesterol that is passed down through families, which means it is inherited. The condition begins at birth and can cause heart attacks ... LDL in the blood. High levels of LDL cholesterol make you more likely to have narro
Description : A 54-year-old woman with severe hypercholesterolemia is to be treated with a combination of niacin and atorvastatin. With this drug combination, it is important that the patient be monitored closely for signs of (a) Agranulocytosis (b) Gallstones (c) Lactic acidosis (d) Myopathy (e) Thyrotoxicosis
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Angiotensin II plays a key role in the following risk factor for ischaemic heart disease: A. Hypercholesterolemia B. Ventricular hypertrophy C. Carbohydrate intolerance D. Cardiac arrhythmia
Last Answer : B. Ventricular hypertrophy
Description : what is the best way to treat diabetes without taking drugs?
Last Answer : use karla juice in regular
Description : Which drugs do you take to treat purging?
Last Answer : I know how unbearable it could get with running of the stomach especially if it's the type that make you visit the toilet every minute. You are not alone, I have been there myself quite number of ... bitter kola will solidify your stool so that it doesn't get to the point of turning into purging.
Description : What Use of drugs to treat disease is called?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Are there any drugs that treat both angina and hypertension?
Last Answer : One such drug is NORVASC® (amlodipine besylate), which treats both angina and hypertension. Another drug that does the same is Beta-blockers.
Description : How can I treat sinus pressure without drugs?
Last Answer : A build up of mucous in your sinus cavities are some of what causes the build up of sinus pressure. Steam seems to help people if they are having sinus problems.
Description : The drugs used to treat allergy are called?
Last Answer : Antihistamins
Description : The drugs used to treat infections?
Last Answer : Antibiotics Eg: Penicillin; Ampicillin etc.
Description : . All of the following antiprotozoal drugs have been used to treat malaria except: a. Melarsoprol. b. Quinine. c. Mefloquine. d. Chloroquine.
Last Answer : a. Melarsoprol.
Description : Though few in number, some drugs, such as _____, can be used to treat some viral infections. a. penicillin and ampicillin b. isoniazid and dapsone c. amantadine and acyclovir d. streptomycin and amphotericin
Last Answer : c. amantadine and acyclovir
Description : The drugs used to treat Mycobact. avium complex infection in AIDS patients include the following except: A. Isoniazid B. Clarithromycin C. Ethambutol D. Ciprofloxacin
Last Answer : A. Isoniazid
Description : The following drug/drugs should not be used to treat tricyclic antidepressant drug poisoning: A. Quinidine B. Digoxin C. Atropine D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : The drug/drugs that can be used to treat osteoporosis is/are: A. Raloxifene B. Alendronate C. Pamidronate D. Both 'A' and 'B
Last Answer : D. Both 'A' and 'B'
Description : Is glycerin available at mercury drugs store?
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Description : Accidental poisonings are common with both aspirin and ibuprofen, two OC drugs available in tasty chewable tablets. In cases of overdose, aspirin is more likely than ibuprofen to cause (a) ... Instability (b) Hepatic necrosis (c) Metabolic acidosis (d) Thrombocytopenia (e) Ventricular arrhythmias
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : To the present time, over _____ antibiotic substances have been described and approximately _____ such drugs are available to the medical practitioner. a. 10,000; 100 b. 8,000; 100 c. 6000; 300 d. 4,000; 400
Last Answer : b. 8,000; 100
Description : A minor was facing a criminal prosecution for smuggling drugs. He borrowed Rs. 5000 to hire an advocate to defend him in the court of law. What is the remedy available to the creditor if the ... the age of majority D. The creditor can recover his amount from the parent or guardian of the minor
Last Answer : A. The creditor cannot recover the amount from the minor since a contract with a minor is void ab initio
Description : Monitoring of blood levels of diuretic drugs is not practised because: A. No sensitive methods for measuring blood levels of diuretics are available B. It is easier to measure the effect of these ... Response to diuretics is not related to their blood levels D. Diuretics need activation in the body
Last Answer : B. It is easier to measure the effect of these drugs
Description : Are there any good creams available to treat cellulite?
Last Answer : There are many cellulite creams on the market. Locally you could look at a health store or a Walgreens/CVS store. Online you could try Amazon.com as the items on that website will offer customer reviews which may help your decision.
Description : What medications are available to treat anxiety disorder?
Last Answer : Anxiety is a natural anxiety medication which can be purchased over the counter. Other herbal supplements that have been successful in reducing anxiety are kava kava. chamomile and lavender. Kava kava can be purchased in capsule form, chamomile in tea form and lavender in a floral aroma or oil.
Description : Hypoglycaemic coma can occur (A) In untreated diabetes mellitus (B) In starvation (C) After overdose of oral hypoglycaemic drugs (D) After overdose of insulin
Description : Hypolipidemic drugs reduce serum cholesterol and triacylglycerol. The effect of clofibrate is attributed to (A) Block in absorption from G.I.T. (B) Decrease in secretion of triacylglycerol and cholesterol ... by liver (C) Block in the reabsorption of bile acids (D) Decreased synthesis of cholesterol
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin act by inhibiting the activity of the enzyme: (A) Lipoxygenase (B) Cyclooxygenase (C) Phospholipase A2 (D) Lipoprotein lipase
Description : Sulpha drugs are antimetabolites of (A) PABA (B) Pyridoxin (C) Vitamin B2 (D) Pantothenic acid
Description : Sulpha drugs are antimetabolities of (A) Vitamin K (B) Pyridoxin (C) Folic acid (D) Vitamin B2
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : The drugs that form complexes with pyridoxal are (A) Isoniazid (B) Penicillamine (C) Rifampicin (D) Both (A) and (B)
Description : Sulpha drugs interfere with bacterial synthesis of (A) Lipoate (B) Vitamin E (C) Tetrahydrofolate (D) Ascorbic acid
Description : Vitamin B6 deficiency may occur during therapy with (A) Isoniazid (B) Terramycin (C) Sulpha drugs (D) Aspirin
Description : Liposomes are (A) Lipid bilayered (B) Water in the middle (C) Carriers of drugs (D) All of these
Description : Which one of the following statements concerning glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is correct? (A) Young R.B.Cs, particularly reticulocytes, contain the highest enzyme activity cells show less enzyme ... PD gene (D) G-6-PD deficiency is precipitated by ingestion of drugs such as aspirin
Description : Glycosides are found in many (A) Vitamins (B) Drugs (C) Minerals (D) Nucleoproteins
Last Answer : B
Description : Hypomagnesaemia may be caused by which of the following drugs? 1) Aminophylline 2) Cisplatin 3) Co-trimoxazole 4) Digoxin 5) Amitriptyline
Last Answer : Answers-2 Thiazide diuretics (not mentioned here) are a common cause of reduced serum magnesium. Cisplatin is a well recognised cause of hypomagnesaemia.
Description : Which of the following is associated with Hyperuricaemia? 1) is usually due to an excess purine consumption 2) occurs in association with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia 3) in primary gout is inherited in ... with low dose aspirin therapy 5) can be treated with uricosuric drugs even in renal failure
Last Answer : Answers-2 Hyperuricaemia may be due to increased purine intake, urate production or reduced urate clearance, and is most commonly due to the latter. Therefore it can occur in association with enhanced ... . Many of the uricosuric drugs may be detrimental in renal failure and may not be effective.
Description : When will you start drugs for a person with increased cholesterol level?
Last Answer : When patientís condition is not responding to the dietary restriction.