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ABVD chemotherapy drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
The therapeutic use of neostigmine bromide is as a
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neostigmine treats curare poisoning and myasthenia gravis by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, enhancing neuromuscular transmission.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a first-line drug to treat tuberculosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin is a first-line drug for TB, alongside isoniazid, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide, due to its potent bactericidal activity.
Question 3 of 5
Which is an antidote for malathion poisoning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pralidoxime (2-PAM) is the antidote for organophosphate poisoning like malathion, reactivating acetylcholinesterase.
Question 4 of 5
The therapeutic effect of sulfasalazine in ulcerative colitis is exerted by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sulfasalazine breaks down into 5-ASA in the colon, which locally suppresses inflammation in ulcerative colitis.
Question 5 of 5
A small amount of atropine is added to the diphenoxylate tablet/syrup to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atropine is added to diphenoxylate (Lomotil) to discourage abuse due to its unpleasant side effects at high doses.