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Which antiviral agent is indicated for the treatment of genital herpes simplex virus?
Which antiviral agent is indicated for the treatment of genital herpes simplex virus?
Which class of direct-acting antivirals for hepatitis C works by inhibiting a serine protease?
Which class of direct-acting antivirals for hepatitis C works by inhibiting a serine protease?
Which agent is used in the treatment of both HIV-1 and HBV viral infections?
Which agent is used in the treatment of both HIV-1 and HBV viral infections?
What is the mechanism of elimination of beta lactams?
What is the mechanism of elimination of beta lactams?
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What is a characteristic of beta lactams?
What is a characteristic of beta lactams?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of penicillins in dentistry?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of penicillins in dentistry?
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Which type of viral infection is Darunavir typically used to treat?
Which type of viral infection is Darunavir typically used to treat?
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Which mechanism of resistance is common among beta-lactam agents?
Which mechanism of resistance is common among beta-lactam agents?
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What is a characteristic of macrolide antibiotic agents?
What is a characteristic of macrolide antibiotic agents?
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Which of the following antimicrobial agents is a CYP inhibitor?
Which of the following antimicrobial agents is a CYP inhibitor?
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Which combination of drugs would be useful to treat an oral abscess with documented Gram-positive aerobes and Gram-negative anaerobes?
Which combination of drugs would be useful to treat an oral abscess with documented Gram-positive aerobes and Gram-negative anaerobes?
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Which of the following statements is true about vancomycin?
Which of the following statements is true about vancomycin?
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Which three classes of antiviral agents are commonly used to treat HIV?
Which three classes of antiviral agents are commonly used to treat HIV?
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Which bacteria is more susceptible to cephalosporins than penicillins?
Which bacteria is more susceptible to cephalosporins than penicillins?
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What type of activity do antifolate drugs provide against bacterial DNA synthesis?
What type of activity do antifolate drugs provide against bacterial DNA synthesis?
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Which drug is likely to cause peripheral neuropathy ( pins and needles sensation in her feet) in a patient being treated for tuberculosis?
Which drug is likely to cause peripheral neuropathy ( pins and needles sensation in her feet) in a patient being treated for tuberculosis?
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Which drug is likely to interact with carbamazepine and increase the risk of seizures in a patient with a seizure disorder?
Which drug is likely to interact with carbamazepine and increase the risk of seizures in a patient with a seizure disorder?
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What is a characteristic of fluconazole compared to other azoles?
What is a characteristic of fluconazole compared to other azoles?
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Which drug is an antimetabolite that prevents DNA replication in the S phase of the cell cycle?
Which drug is an antimetabolite that prevents DNA replication in the S phase of the cell cycle?
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Which of the following is an alkylating agent agents causes DNA damage and cell death?
Which of the following is an alkylating agent agents causes DNA damage and cell death?
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Which of the following agents is cell cycle independent, meaning it can kill cells in any phase of the cell cycle?
Which of the following agents is cell cycle independent, meaning it can kill cells in any phase of the cell cycle?
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What effect do the active metabolites of vitamin D have on the gastrointestinal tract?
What effect do the active metabolites of vitamin D have on the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which of the following agents is known to cause stomatitis as a side effect?
Which of the following agents is known to cause stomatitis as a side effect?
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Which agent prevents microtubule function in cells, thereby blocking mitosis?
Which agent prevents microtubule function in cells, thereby blocking mitosis?
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Which of the following agents suppresses RANKL production by osteoblasts, thereby inhibiting bone resorption?
Which of the following agents suppresses RANKL production by osteoblasts, thereby inhibiting bone resorption?
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What is the mechanism of action of Bisphosphonates in inhibiting bone resorption?
What is the mechanism of action of Bisphosphonates in inhibiting bone resorption?
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Which agent increases bone formation by increasing the number of osteoblasts?
Which agent increases bone formation by increasing the number of osteoblasts?
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Which agent inhibits bone resorption by suppressing RANKL-RANK interaction?
Which agent inhibits bone resorption by suppressing RANKL-RANK interaction?
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Which of the following agents increase the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw?
Which of the following agents increase the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw?
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Which of the following agents are associated with an increased risk of thromboembolic disease?
Which of the following agents are associated with an increased risk of thromboembolic disease?
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Gingival hyperplasia is a side effect of which of the following agents?
Gingival hyperplasia is a side effect of which of the following agents?
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Which of the following classes of drugs are associated with an increased risk of candidiasis?
Which of the following classes of drugs are associated with an increased risk of candidiasis?
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Which of the following agents are used to treat candidiasis?
Which of the following agents are used to treat candidiasis?
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Which of the following classes of drugs is most likely to cause Xerostomia?
Which of the following classes of drugs is most likely to cause Xerostomia?
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Which of the following agents can cause staining of teeth?
Which of the following agents can cause staining of teeth?
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What is the relative risk of ONJ in patients with osteoporosis treated with bisphosphonates compared to those treated for cancer?
What is the relative risk of ONJ in patients with osteoporosis treated with bisphosphonates compared to those treated for cancer?
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What is a general recommendation in the treatment of patients with Stage I ONJ?
What is a general recommendation in the treatment of patients with Stage I ONJ?
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Which of the following medications is not associated with Xerostomia?
Which of the following medications is not associated with Xerostomia?
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