ABCP Basic Science Booklet Practice Exam
with verified answers (2025)
The use of Citrate Phosphate Dextrose (CPD-A) blood in the perfusate affects what
parameter?
A. potassium
B. ionized calcium
C. total carbon dioxide
D. blood sugar - correct -answer-ionized calcium
Verapamil has actions similar to those of:
A. Bretylium
B. Dilantin
C. Norpace
D. Nifedipine - correct -answer-Nifedipine
Dexamethasone is a potent, synthetic:
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A. curarizing agent
B. anti-arrhythmic
C. adrenocortical steroid
D. beta blocker - correct -answer-adrenocortical steroid
Deferoxamine (desferrioxamine) administered in large doses is a(an):
A. diuretic
B. calcium channel blocker
C. antiarrhythmic agent
D. hydroxyl radical scavenger - correct -answer-hydroxyl radical scavenger
Iloprost is an analog of:
A. IgA
B. aprotinin
C. prostacyclin
D. thromboxane - correct -answer-prostacyclin
With normal renal función, the half-life of Cephalexin is: