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Immunosupressive effect of glucocorticoids is caused by:

A. Reducing concentration of lymphocytes (T and B cells) and inhibiting function of tissue macrophages and other antigen-presenting cells B. Suppression of cyclooxygenase II expression which results in reducing amount of an enzyme available to produce prostoglandins C. Activation of phospholipase A2 and reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. D. All of the above

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 of 5

Which of the following statements concerning vitamin PP (B3, niacin) functions are true:

A. Active group of the coenzymes nicotinamide-adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and nicotinamide-adenine phosphate (NADP) B. An essential coenzyme for oxidative decarboxylate of alpha-keto acids, most important being conversion of pyruvate to acetyl coenzyme A C. Specifically required for synthesis of prothrombin and several other clotting factors D. Essential constituent of flavoproteins, flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3 of 5

The ideal therapy for patients with elevated levels of cholesterol would lower the serum concentration of LDL-cholesterol while raising the concentration of HDL-cholesterol. This consideration is:

A. TRUE B. FALSE C. All D. None

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4 of 5

Indications for calcitonin administration are the following, EXCEPT:

A. Hypercalcemia B. Paget's disease C. Hypophosphatemia D. Osteoporosis

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5 of 5

Which of the magnesium preparation is the most preferable for I.V. injection

A. Magnesium sulfate B. Magnesium chloride C. Magnesium glutamate D. All of the above

Correct Answer: A

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