The following combinations of drug and their mechanism of action is correct, except:                                                                                                      1.        Salbutamol                         -stimulation of β2 receptor causing bronchodilation2.        Sodium cromoglicate          – mast cell stabilization3.        Zafirlukast                             – leukotriene modulators4.        Theophylline    -non-selective β2receptor stimulation causing bronchodilation 5.        Xylometazoline -Vasoconstriction of the mucosal blood vessels reducing oedema of the nasal mucosa

The following is appropriate in the treatment of a productive cough:  1.        Dextromethorphan2.        Bromhexine3.        Pholcodine4.        Noscapine5.        Loratidine

The following drug is classified as a Glycoprotein IIB/IIIA antagonists: 1.        Abciximab 2.        Ticagrelor 3.        Paracetamol 4.        Prednisone 5.        Atorvastatin

Inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase is an action of:                                                1.        A leukotriene modifier2.        A mast stabilizer3.        A β-sympathomimetic4.        A Short-acting β2-agonist5.        A corticosteroid

 The following selectively inhibits absorption of dietary and biliary cholesterol in the small intestine:                                                                  1.        Acipimox2.        Simvastatin3.        Ezetimibe4.        Cholestyramine5.        Nicotinic acid

The following are classified as β-lactamase sensitive penicillins:1. Benzylpenicillin2. Cloxacillin3. Piperacillin4. Ampicillin5. Amoxicillin

The following is NOT a good source of vitamin B2 (Riboflavin):   1.        Meat2.        Banana3.        Yeast extract4.        Liver5.        Eggs

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