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161. Which of the following is a leukotriene antagonist ?

A. Montelukast
B. Zileuton
C. Nedocromil
D. Misopristol

162. Which of the following statements about Azoles is false ?

A. They are fungistatic
B. They are hepatotoxic
C. Resistance to the drug is common
D. They affect the metabolism of drugs such as cyclosporine necessitating an increasing in dosage

163. Which drug is present in ledermix paste ?

A. Doxycycline
B. Demeclocyline
C. Minocycline
D. Tetracycline

164. Which drug is not acetylated ?

A. Metaclopramide
B. INH
C. Dapsone
D. Hydralazine

165. Finasteride is a ?

A. 5 alpha reductase inhibitor
B. PDE inhibitor
C. Alpha blocker
D. Androgen receptor blocker

166. Therapeutic uses of calcium salts include the following except_________________?

A. Osteoporosis
B. Disorders of coagulation
C. Laryngospasm
D. Extreme hyper-Kalemia

167. Use of morphine is contraindicated in the following conditions except_______________?

A. Head injury
B. Acute myocardial infarcation
C. Acute abdominal pain before diagnosis
D. Bronchial asthma

168. Which of the following drugs is used in the morning sickness_____________?

A. Hyoscine
B. Atropine
C. Adrenalin
D. Chlorpromazine

169. A factor with a mucopoly saccaride, present in liver, presenting in platelet aggregation is______________?

A. Plasmin
B. Acetylsalicylic acid
C. Heparin
D. Prothrombin

170. Digitalis induced automaticity is enhanced by______________?

A. High K+ levels
B. High Ca2+ levels
C. High Na+ levels
D. Low K+ levels