The mechanism of action of tranexamic acid involves: (1)1.            Preventing the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors2.            Inhibiting thrombin mediated platelet activation3.            Inhibiting the activation of plasminogen to plasmin4.            Inhibiting thromboxane A2 synthesis 5.            Inhibiting platelet aggregation by binding to the P2Y12 receptor

Three EKCGs are indicated by the traces below. Match each with the most likely medical diagnosis (choose the single best diagnosis for each)

Losartan is associated with the following adverse effects: (1)1.       Vasoconstriction 2.       Hypertension 3.       Hyperglycemia4.       Hypokalemia5.       Dry cough

The following is classified as a leukotriene receptor antagonist: (1)1.      Rifampicin2.       Aminophylline3.      Montelukast4.       Salbutamol5.      Ciclesonide

A 32-year-old man is diagnosed with whipworm disease after he spent the summer working outside without shoes on. The following is the best treatment option: (1)1.       Pyrantel pamoate2.       Mebendazole3.       Fluconazole4.      Praziquantel5.       Diethylcarbamazine 

Theophylline may be used in the following conditions: (1)1.    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease2.    Malaria3.    Tuberculosis4.    African trypanosomiasis5.    Cutaneous leishmaniasis

The following drug is used to treat hypothyroidism: (1)1.   Levothyroxine 2.   Thalidomide3.   Sodium iodide 4.   Radioactive iodine I1315.   Carbimazole

A 37 years old man presents with diarrhoea and gastrointestinal bleeding. Eggs of Schistosoma mansomi are found in the stool specimen. The most appropriate treatment for this patient is: (1)1.       Praziquantel2.       Fentanyl3.       Ivermectin4.       Paracetamol5.       Hydrochlorothiazide

The mechanism of action of atenolol involves: (1)1.            Inhibition of the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II 2.            Inhibition of catecholamine action at beta1-adrenoceptors 3.            Inhibition of angiotensin II action on the angiotensin1 receptor4.            Inhibition of catecholamine action at beta1- and beta2-adrenoceptors 5.            Selective inhibition of the sinus node which decreases resting heart rate

Propranolol is contraindicated in: (1)1.             Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 2.             Cardiac arrhythmias3.             Symptomatic management of anxiety states4.             Asthma5.             Angina pectoris