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Which of the following is true about digitalis glycosides?
Which of the following is true about digitalis glycosides?
- They are no longer used in the treatment of congestive heart failure
- They have been used in the therapy of congestive heart failure since the 18th century (correct)
- They are derived from the foxglove plant
- They are commonly found in Nerium oleander
What is the common molecular motif found in cardioactive steroids (CAS)?
What is the common molecular motif found in cardioactive steroids (CAS)?
- A steroid nucleus with a saturated lactone at the C17 position and one or more glycoside residues at C3 position
- A steroid nucleus with an unsaturated lactone at the C17 position and one or more glycoside residues at C3 position (correct)
- A steroid nucleus with an unsaturated lactone at the C3 position and one or more glycoside residues at C17 position
- A steroid nucleus with a saturated lactone at the C3 position and one or more glycoside residues at C17 position
Which plant contains cardioactive steroids (CAS) and is used by herbalists for varied disorders?
Which plant contains cardioactive steroids (CAS) and is used by herbalists for varied disorders?
- Digitalis purpurea
- Nerium oleander
- Both Digitalis purpurea and Nerium oleander (correct)
- None of the above
How does digitoxin differ from digoxin?
How does digitoxin differ from digoxin?
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What can be a lifesaving treatment for cardioactive steroid (CAS) poisoning?
What can be a lifesaving treatment for cardioactive steroid (CAS) poisoning?
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Which of the following statements about digitalis glycosides is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about digitalis glycosides is NOT true?
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What is the main chemical characteristic of cardioactive steroids (CAS)?
What is the main chemical characteristic of cardioactive steroids (CAS)?
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What is the plant that contains cardioactive steroids (CAS) and is used by herbalists for varied disorders?
What is the plant that contains cardioactive steroids (CAS) and is used by herbalists for varied disorders?
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What can be a lifesaving treatment for cardioactive steroid (CAS) poisoning?
What can be a lifesaving treatment for cardioactive steroid (CAS) poisoning?
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How does digitoxin differ from digoxin?
How does digitoxin differ from digoxin?
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