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Pharmacology XIII
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1Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the adrenal corticosteroids?
- Aa. Cause retention of sodium and fluid
- Bb. Decrease activity in lymphoid tissue
- Cc. Heighten the immune response to antigens
- Dd. Can produce a diabetes-like syndrome with high blood levels
- Ee. Are therapeutically beneficial when administered orally, parenterally or topically
2Which of the following conditions contraindicate use of corticosteroids in a dental patient?
a. AIDS
b. Candidiasis
c. Tuberculosis
d. Peptic ulcers- Aa) (a), (b) and (c)
- Bb) (a), (b) and (d)
- Cc) (b), (c) and (d)
- Dd) (c) and (d) only
3Which of the following does NOT result from prolonged treatment with steroids?
- Aa. Gastric ulcer
- Bb. Osteoporosis
- Cc. Hyperglycemia
- Dd. Myocardial atrophy
- Ee. Redistribution of body fat
4Glucocorticosteroids are useful as secondary treatment of anaphylaxis because they
- Aa. Inhibit the production of antibodies
- Bb. Prevent the union of antigen with antibody
- Cc. Prevent the release of histamine from sensitized cells
- Dd. Suppress the inflammatory response to cell injury
- Ee. Inhibit the release of serotonin from vascular storage sites
5Adrenal steroids are used successfully to treat all of the following conditions EXCEPT
- Aa. Gastric ulcers
- Bb. Addison disease
- Cc. Lupus erythematosus
- Dd. Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ee. Aphthous stomatitis
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- Praxis Tests: Pharmacology Quiz on Pharmacology XIII, created by ACAPUN INSTITUTE on 08/11/2021.
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