All of the following statements concerning cholestyramine (Questran) are true, EXCEPT:

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Question 1 of 5

All of the following statements concerning cholestyramine (Questran) are true, EXCEPT:

A. It would not be a good choice for treating patients with familial hypertriglyceridemia (type IV) B. It is not well tolerated by patients C. It works by directly binding cholesterol in the blood D. It is an effective drug for treatment of types IIa and IIb hyperlipidemia

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following statements refers to plicamycin (formerly mithramycin):

A. Duration of action is usually several days B. Mechanism of cytotoxic action appears to involve its binding to DNA, possibly through an antibiotic-Mg2+ complex. C. The drug causes plasma calcium levels to decrease, apparently through an action on osteoclasts that is independent of its action on tumor cells and useful in hypercalcemia. D. All of the above.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Minimal duration of antibacterial treatment usually is:

A. Not less than 1 day B. Not less than 5 days C. Not less than 10-14 days D. Not less than 3 weeks

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Characteristics of polyenes are following, except:

A. Alter the structure and functions of cell membranes B. Broad-spectrum C. Fungicidal effect D. Nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Tick the antimalarial drug influencing tissue schisonts:

A. Mefloquine B. Chloroquine C. Quinidine D. Primaquine

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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