Pharmacology XIII

Question 1

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the adrenal corticosteroids?

Accepted Answer

c. Heighten the immune response to antigens

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a. Cause retention of sodium and fluid

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b. Decrease activity in lymphoid tissue

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d. Can produce a diabetes-like syndrome with high blood levels

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e. Are therapeutically beneficial when administered orally, parenterally or topically

Question 2

Which of the following conditions contraindicate use of corticosteroids in a dental patient?
a. AIDS
b. Candidiasis
c. Tuberculosis
d. Peptic ulcers

Accepted Answer

d) (c) and (d) only

Answer

a) (a), (b) and (c)

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b) (a), (b) and (d)

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c) (b), (c) and (d)

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT result from prolonged treatment with steroids?

Accepted Answer

d. Myocardial atrophy

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a. Gastric ulcer

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b. Osteoporosis

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c. Hyperglycemia

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e. Redistribution of body fat

Question 4

Glucocorticosteroids are useful as secondary treatment of anaphylaxis because they

Accepted Answer

d. Suppress the inflammatory response to cell injury

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a. Inhibit the production of antibodies

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b. Prevent the union of antigen with antibody

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c. Prevent the release of histamine from sensitized cells

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e. Inhibit the release of serotonin from vascular storage sites

Question 5

Adrenal steroids are used successfully to treat all of the following conditions EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

a. Gastric ulcers

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b. Addison disease

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c. Lupus erythematosus

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d. Rheumatoid arthritis

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e. Aphthous stomatitis

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