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What is the mechanism of action of minocycline?
What is the mechanism of action of minocycline?
- Binds to calcium and iron (correct)
- Deposits in teeth
- Stains skin during long-term use
- Inhibits COX-2
Which drug is known to cause staining of the skin with prolonged use?
Which drug is known to cause staining of the skin with prolonged use?
- Opioids
- Cocaine
- Tetracycline (correct)
- Aspirin
What effect do oral contraceptives have on endometrial and ovarian cancers?
What effect do oral contraceptives have on endometrial and ovarian cancers?
- Decrease in endometrial and ovarian cancers (correct)
- Inducing endometrial and ovarian cancers
- Increase in endometrial and ovarian cancers
- No effect on endometrial and ovarian cancers
Which condition can occur due to chronic aspirin toxicity?
Which condition can occur due to chronic aspirin toxicity?
What is the main effect of COX-1 inhibition by nonselective NSAIDs like aspirin?
What is the main effect of COX-1 inhibition by nonselective NSAIDs like aspirin?
What can happen when ammonia passes the blood-brain barrier due to aspirin ingestion?
What can happen when ammonia passes the blood-brain barrier due to aspirin ingestion?
Which type of injury results in complete epithelium loss?
Which type of injury results in complete epithelium loss?
'Saddle nose' deformity can result from the abuse of which substance?
'Saddle nose' deformity can result from the abuse of which substance?
What is the main cause of a puncture wound?
What is the main cause of a puncture wound?
Which cells are more susceptible to radiation damage?
Which cells are more susceptible to radiation damage?
Which vitamin is essential for proper blood clotting?
Which vitamin is essential for proper blood clotting?
What is a potential side effect of taking warfarin, a vitamin K antagonist?
What is a potential side effect of taking warfarin, a vitamin K antagonist?
Which vitamin deficiency is common in alcoholics?
Which vitamin deficiency is common in alcoholics?
What is a potential consequence of iodine deficiency?
What is a potential consequence of iodine deficiency?
What is the body mass index (BMI) cutoff for obesity?
What is the body mass index (BMI) cutoff for obesity?
Which hormone is secreted from adipocytes to suppress appetite?
Which hormone is secreted from adipocytes to suppress appetite?
