15 Questions
Which of the following is a use of aspirin?
Antipyretic
What adverse effect is associated with aspirin use?
Renal failure
Which medication is safe to use in children?
Paracetamol
Which medication may be mixed with misoprostol to decrease gastric irritation?
Voltaren
Which medication is selective on COX 2 only and has less effect on the stomach?
Celecoxib
Which of the following adverse effects is associated with aspirin use?
Hypoprothrombinemia
What is the primary use of diclofenac?
Antirheumatic
Which medication inhibits COX3 in the brain, providing analgesic and antipyretic effects?
Paracetamol
What is the adverse effect of celecoxib and rofecoxib on the cardiovascular system?
Increase platelet aggregation
In which condition is ibuprofen preferred over aspirin?
Viral infection in children
Which type of drug is primarily used as first-line therapy in acute asthma due to its rapid onset?
B2 agonist
What is the main mechanism of action of Methylxanthines in the treatment of asthma?
Stimulate adenyl cyclase and increase CAMP leading to powerful bronchodilatation
What is the recommended use of Atropine in the treatment of asthma?
Adjuvant in acute asthma with B2 agonist
Which drug is not recommended in the treatment of asthma?
Atropine
What is the primary use of Leukotriene antagonists in the treatment of asthma?
Inhibit leukotriene production and release
Test your knowledge on the mechanisms of action, kinetics, and dynamics of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and aspirin. Explore topics such as irreversible COX1 and COX2 inhibition, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and their effects on pain, inflammation, and fever.
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