(1) The guanido group of histamine has:

a) an intermediate degree H2-antagonist

b) a high degree of selective H2-antagonist
c) weak H2-antagonist
d) All of the above

(2) Cromolyn sodium is:

a) Second generation H1-blocker

b) effective in treat asthmatic attack
c) effective as prophylaxis in asthmatc attack
d) and c are correct

(3) Hydroxyzine characterized by:

a) antihistaminic and antiepilepsy activity

b)antihistaminic and antianxiety activity
c) antihistaminic and antacid activity
d) All of the above

(4) Bethanecol has long duration of action since:

a)the presence of B-methyl group.

b) the presence of carbamate group
c) the presence of a-methyl group
d) a and b are correct

(5) Referral is indicated for:

a) A 12 years-old boy with perianal itching especially during sleeping since 3 days.
b) A 7 years-old school girl with anogenital itching especially during sleeping since 2 days.
c) Itching in the decubital fossa bilaterally with weepy maculopapular rash since 2 days.
d)All of the above

(6) Patients on omeprazole should be advised to:

a) Take it with meals for maximal acid neutralization

b) See a doctor if the dyspepsia persist despite a 2-week
c) Take it after meal for maximal absorption
d) All of the above

(7) furosemide is the most effective among diuretic agents since:

 a) it inhibits reabsorption of 20-250% of Na+ that responsible for hypotonocity
b) it inhibits reabsorption of 20-25% of Na+ that responsible for hypertonocity
c) it inhibits reabsorption of 30-50% of Na+ that responsible for hypertonocit

(8) The area of Tinea corporis expanded in a male patient despite using (miconazole +
hydrocortisone) ointment:

a) Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the keratin layer of the skin caused by Candida albicans
b) Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the groins
c) The expansion is due to the ointment, a cream formulation is the appropriate formulation
(d) All of the above

(9) Which of the following antihistamines is the effective for both atopic dermatitis and common
cold?

a) Loratadine
b) Desloratadine
c) Diphenhydramine
d) All of the above

(10) Cytokine inhibitors disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs does not include:

a) Methotrexate
b) etanercept
c) infliximab
d) All of the above

(11) Post-stroke recommended drugs should include:

a) An ACE inhibitor
b) aspirin
c) a statin
d) All of the above

(12) In addition to aqueous cream & hydroxyzine, acute flare up of eczema in both hands needs a
week of

a) Clobetasone cream to be applied twice daily

b) Clobetasone ointment to be applied twice daily
c) Hydrocortisone ointment to be applied twice daily
d) All of the above

(13) Metformin
 a) Causes hypoglycemia
b) should be taken with meals
c) is more useful in non-obese
d) All of the above

(14) Patients on methotrexate should undergo regular investigations for

a) full blood count
b) renal function
c) liver function
(d) All of the above

(15) Which of the following would be a good alternative to penicillin V in a pregnant woman:

(A) erythromycin
(B) trimethoprim
(C) para-aminobenzoic acid
(D)demeclocycline

(16) The mechanism of action of amiloride and triamterene is most similar to that of

a) Aspironolactone
B) hydrochlorothiazide
(C) furosemide
D) spironolactone

(17) The best choice for a pregnant woman for essential hypertension
(A) alpha-methyldopa
(B) hydrochlorothiazide
(C) enalapril
(D) propranolol

(18) Amlodipine and verapamil are:

(A) calcium-channel blocker
(B) alpha1-adrenergic blocker
(C) nonspecific beta-adrenergic blocker
(D) angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

(19) Levodopa can best be described as a (an)

(A) dopamine precursor

(B) dopamine antagonist (D2 blocker)
(C) skeletal muscle relaxant
(D) neurotransmitter
 (20) The prolonged use of which of the following drugs is associated with the development of
Parkinson-like symptoms?

(A) antidiabetic drugs

(B) NSAIDS
C)antipsychotics
(D) most vasodilators

(21) Tretenoin and isotretinoin are closely related to

(A) pantothenic acid
(B) vitaminC
(C) vitamin D
(D) vitamin A

(22) Semisolid topical preparations are:

a) Ointments and pastes

b) Creams and gels
c) Lotions and solutions
D) - A and B

(23) The most surprising difference between creams and ointments is:

a) Creams are thicker than ointments.

b) Ointments are thicker than creams.
c) Creams are emulsions, whereas ointments are suspensions.
d) None of the above

(24) -The solid content is highest in:

a) Ointments
b) Creams
e) Pastes
d) solutions

25)-The presence of polyethylene glycol-like bases renders them:

a) Occlusive
b) Greasy
ey Water washable
d) All the above

26-The aseptic technique is the use of procedures and precautions that not necessarily prevent
contamination by microorganisms.
 a) True
b) False

27- Sterilization methods are intended to eliminate:

a) Bacteria
b) Viruses
c) Pyrogens
d) Viable microorganisms

28-Requirements for The ophthalmic preparations are:

a) Sterile and free of foreign particulates

b) Acceptable pH and tonicity
c) Stable during preparation & storage.
d) All of the above

29- Crystalline drugs have low permeability because they have higher melting points

a) Truc
b) False

30-The majority of creams are oil-in-water type emulsions.

a) True
b) False