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Oral Levothyroxine
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Oral Levothyroxine

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Which drug is an appetite stimulant used for wasting syndromes such as cancer and AIDS?

  • Megestrol (correct)
  • Megace
  • Ranitidine
  • Cimetidine
  • Which drug is an H2 blocker that prevents the binding of histamine to receptors and decreases stomach acid secretion?

  • Megestrol
  • Megace
  • Cimetidine (correct)
  • Ranitidine
  • Which drug may cause nausea and dyspepsia (indigestion - bloating, burning sensation) as its gastrointestinal symptoms?

  • Megace (correct)
  • Cimetidine
  • Ranitidine
  • Megestrol
  • Which drug should be taken with food?

    <p>Megestrol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug decreases iron and B12 absorption and should be taken at least 2 hours before or after iron supplementation?

    <p>Cimetidine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications can lead to hypokalemia and hypophosphatemia?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is a folic acid antagonist and may impair the absorption of fat, calcium, vitamin B12, lactose, folate, and carotene?

    <p>Methotrexate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication should be taken with consistent sodium and caffeine intake to stabilize its levels and prevent toxicity?

    <p>Lithium carbonate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication antagonizes vitamin K and requires consistent intake of vitamin K for proper functioning?

    <p>Warfarin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication interferes with calcium absorption and may lead to hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia?

    <p>Floroquinolones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a side effect of taking MAOIs?

    <p>Headaches and confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which foods should be avoided while taking MAOIs?

    <p>Hard, aged cheese and luncheon meats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication can decrease the absorption of vitamin C and folate?

    <p>Ciprofloxacin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication should be taken 2 hours before or 6 hours after consuming milk/dairy?

    <p>Ciprofloxacin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is used to treat diabetic gastroparesis and can interact with grapefruit juice?

    <p>Metoclopramide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications is used to treat hypertension and prevent angina (chest pain)?

    <p>Metoprolol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is an appetite suppressant and is used for weight loss?

    <p>Phentermine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is an antiemetic and is derived from marijuana?

    <p>Marinol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is an antihyperlipidemic and works by helping the body remove bile acids to lower cholesterol levels?

    <p>Cholestyramine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is an anti-inflammatory steroid and can increase appetite and weight gain?

    <p>Hydrocortisone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of insulin has an onset time of 15 minutes and a duration of 3 hours?

    <p>Rapid-acting insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of insulin can be given right before bed with a bedtime snack?

    <p>Intermediate-acting insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of insulin has a peak time of 2 hours and a duration of 8 hours?

    <p>Short-acting regular insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of insulin has a duration of 24 hours and no peak time?

    <p>Long-acting insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which herb should be avoided in combination with spironolactone, thiazide and loop diuretics, and hypertensives?

    <p>Licorice root</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of medication increases insulin sensitivity by activating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma?

    <p>Thiazolidinediones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of medication inhibits SGLT2 in the proximal renal tubules, reducing the reabsorption of filtered glucose?

    <p>SGLT-2 Inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of medication delays the hydrolysis of ingested complex carbohydrates, reducing glucose peaks?

    <p>Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of medication prevents DPP-4 from breaking down incretin hormones, increasing insulin release and decreasing glucagon release?

    <p>DPP-4 Inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of medication enhances insulin secretion and suppresses postprandial glucagon secretion?

    <p>GLP-1 Agonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

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