Which of the following best describes appropriate protocols for withdrawal of glucocorticoids from a patient who has been taking large doses for 6 months?

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Which of the following best describes appropriate protocols for withdrawal of glucocorticoids from a patient who has been taking large doses for 6 months?

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following conditions is an indication for the use of raloxifene?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Raloxifene (choice D), a SERM, prevents postmenopausal osteoporosis by acting as an estrogen agonist on bone, increasing density, and antagonist on breast/uterus. Renal failure (choice A), hypoparathyroidism (choice B), and intestinal osteodystrophy (choice C) involve different therapies. Osteoporosis is its primary indication.

Question 3 of 5

This drug, which does not activate opioid receptors, has been proposed as a maintenance drug for opioid addicts.

Correct Answer: D

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Cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 are responsible for

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5 of 5

The drug effective for gouty arthritis via two distinct mechanisms is

Correct Answer: B

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

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