The following statements are true about the use of glucocorticoids in   asthma except:                                                                                                  1.        Reduces bronchial inflammation and hyperactivity to stimuli2.        Can be administered by inhalation 3.        Can be combined with β-agonists4.        Act as bronchodilators5.        Reduce the frequency of symptoms acute asthma exacerbations

Match the following drugs to their mechanism of action. Each answer can be used more than once or not at all:

The following drug can cause peptic ulcers:                                                 1.        Aspirin2.        Vitamin K3.        Streptokinase4.        Apixaban5.        Simvastatin

The following statement is true about magnesium:                                    1.        It produces an anticonvulsant effect.2.        It is required for DNA replication.3.        It is required for RNA synthesis4.        It is essential for red blood cells.5.        It maintains fluid and blood volume

Scurvy is a deficiency of the following vitamins:                                        1.        Vitamin A2.        Vitamin B63.        Vitamin C4.        Vitamin D5.        Vitamin E

The following is the alternative name for cyanocobalamin:                     1.        Vitamin B122.        Vitamin B33.        Vitamin K4.        Vitamin C5.        Vitamin E

Oral ferrous sulphate is contraindicated in:                                                1.   Prophylaxis of iron deficiency anaemia2.   Chronic alcoholism 3.   Pregnancy4.   Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia5.   Folate deficiency anaemia

Match the following drug examples with the correct drug indications. Each answer may be used more than once or not at all:

The following antibacterials are metabolised in the liver: (1)1.   Gentamycin2.   Erythromycin3.   Tetracycline4.   Cloxacillin5.   Kanamycin

Promethazine is contraindicated in:                                                        1.   Acute anaphylaxis2.   Treatment of motion sickness3.   Children below 2 years old4.   Angio-oedema5.   In obstetrics for its sedative effects