(*) The following is true about Theophylline EXCEPT:
Phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitor
Causes tachycardia and abdominal discomfort
Only taken orally
Used for long term control of asthma
(*) Which of the following statements accurately describes the stages of heart failure as defined by the
American Heart Association (AHA)?
Stage A: asymptomatic patients at high risk with identifiable structural abnormalities
Stage B: asymptomatic patients but with no identifiable structural abnormalities
Stage C: symptomatic patients at rest with structural abnormalities
Stage D: end-stage patients refractory to standard therapy
(*) Which of the following drugs is a drug of choice for treatment of heart failure with AF( atrial
Fibrillation) and has of WPW (Wolff-Parkinson-White )syndrome?
,Sotalol
Amiodaron
Digoxin
Verapamil
(*) Which of the following statements about the use of Angiotensin II receptor blockers in HF is FALSE:
Have NEVER been proved superior to ACE inhibitors at target HF dosages
Have been proved superior to ACE inhibitors at target HF dosages
Alternative to ACEI in patients unable to take ACEI due to angioedema and cough
May be considered in addition to an ACE inhibitor if persistently symptomatic and already taking an ACE
inhibitor and a β-blocker
(*) Which one of the following statements is true about treatment of an asthma exacerbation in the
hospital?
Corticosteroids are administered intravenously for the fastest onset of action
Oxygen therapy is initiated for all patients
Albuterol may be administered continuously via nebulization
Inhaled corticosteroids are discontinued while in the hospital
, (*) All of the following patients may need to start warfarin therapy with 3 mg, EXCEPT:
Seventy year-old patient
Patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
(*) Which of the following is a major side effect of gemfibrozil therapy?
Bloating and constipation
Gall stones
Hyperuricemia
Liver damage
(*) Reduced intake of dietary sodium, DASH diet, and enhanced intake of dietary potassium for
hypertensive patients , are considered as :
Strategies to improve adherence
Risk factors to develop hypertension
Non pharmacological therapy
Hypertension complication
Phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitor
Causes tachycardia and abdominal discomfort
Only taken orally
Used for long term control of asthma
(*) Which of the following statements accurately describes the stages of heart failure as defined by the
American Heart Association (AHA)?
Stage A: asymptomatic patients at high risk with identifiable structural abnormalities
Stage B: asymptomatic patients but with no identifiable structural abnormalities
Stage C: symptomatic patients at rest with structural abnormalities
Stage D: end-stage patients refractory to standard therapy
(*) Which of the following drugs is a drug of choice for treatment of heart failure with AF( atrial
Fibrillation) and has of WPW (Wolff-Parkinson-White )syndrome?
,Sotalol
Amiodaron
Digoxin
Verapamil
(*) Which of the following statements about the use of Angiotensin II receptor blockers in HF is FALSE:
Have NEVER been proved superior to ACE inhibitors at target HF dosages
Have been proved superior to ACE inhibitors at target HF dosages
Alternative to ACEI in patients unable to take ACEI due to angioedema and cough
May be considered in addition to an ACE inhibitor if persistently symptomatic and already taking an ACE
inhibitor and a β-blocker
(*) Which one of the following statements is true about treatment of an asthma exacerbation in the
hospital?
Corticosteroids are administered intravenously for the fastest onset of action
Oxygen therapy is initiated for all patients
Albuterol may be administered continuously via nebulization
Inhaled corticosteroids are discontinued while in the hospital
, (*) All of the following patients may need to start warfarin therapy with 3 mg, EXCEPT:
Seventy year-old patient
Patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
(*) Which of the following is a major side effect of gemfibrozil therapy?
Bloating and constipation
Gall stones
Hyperuricemia
Liver damage
(*) Reduced intake of dietary sodium, DASH diet, and enhanced intake of dietary potassium for
hypertensive patients , are considered as :
Strategies to improve adherence
Risk factors to develop hypertension
Non pharmacological therapy
Hypertension complication
