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Question 1 of 5

Pellagra is:

A. A disease caused by a deficiency of niacin in the diet and characterized by skin eruptions, digestive and nervous system disturbances, and eventual mental deterioration B. Inflammation of several nerves at one time caused by a deficiency of thiamin, marked by paralysis, pain, and muscle wasting. Also called multiple neuritis or polyneuritis C. A severe form of anemia most often affecting elderly adults, caused by a failure of the stomach to absorb vitamin B12 and characterized by abnormally large red blood cells, gastrointestinal disturbances, and lesions of the spinal cord. Also called pernicious anemia, malignant anemia D. All of the above

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following antienzymes is an aromatase inhibitor used in cancer therapy?

A. Physostigmine B. Allopurinol C. Aminocaproic acid D. Aminoglutethimide

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 3 of 5

Familial chylomicronemia (type I) is caused by deficiency in lipoprotein lipase activity. This consideration is:

A. TRUE B. FALSE C. All of the above D. None of the above

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

All of the following statements concerning drugs which inhibit cholesterol synthesis are true, EXCEPT:

A. These drugs should not be used in pregnant women or children B. These drugs often cause myopathy if used in combination with cyclosporine (Sandimmune) C. Failure to discontinue the drug after myopathy has been detected can cause acute renal failure D. Several of these drugs tend to lengthen the sleep cycle

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 5 of 5

The bile acid-binding resins can bind many drugs and vitamins and reduce their absorption. This consideration is:

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

Correct Answer: A

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

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