Question 1
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Drugs half-life is an index for
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the route of administration of the drug
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the duration of the drug effect when there is a relationship between it and plasma concentrations
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time to reach steady-state plasma concentration after repeated administration
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determination of dose interval
Question 2
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Irrational ready-made drug formulations contain
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drugs withdifferent half-life
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drugs for etiotropic and symptomatic treatment
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drugs with narrow therapeutic window
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drugs affecting different pathogenic mechanisms
Question 3
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Drug surveillance is done by
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spontaneous reporting
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observation studies
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family doctors
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population statistics
Question 4
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Adverse drug reactions are the following types
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augmented
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bizarre
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chronic
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delayed
Question 5
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Drugs contraindicated in the first half of pregnancy are
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Erythromycin
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Sex steroids
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Penicillins
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Oral anticoagulants
Question 6
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For pharmacokinetics in elderly is true
Question 7
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Reasons for inadequate pharmaceutical availability are
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chronic renal failure
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improper use of the drug formulation
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bad quality of the drug substance
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participating in treatment
Question 8
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First phase of clinical trial can be determinated as
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first application of a new substance to healthy volunteers
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first application of a new substance to patients
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efficacy and safety in a large number of patients
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post-marketing surveillance in thousands of patients
Question 9
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Monitoring of therapeutic plasma concentrations is necessary for
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theophyllin
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phenobarbital
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carbamazepin
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amoxicillin
Question 10
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Pharmacogenetic differences lead to
Question 11
Question 12
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Nocebo effect is
Question 13
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When patient and doctor are aware of the contents of the formulation, the trial is defined as
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open trial
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blind trial
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placebo trial
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double blind trial
Question 14
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Binding of drugs with plasma proteins is important for
Question 15
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Adverse drug reactions lead to
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increased pharmacological effect
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decreased risk of toxicity
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decreased efficacy of the treatment
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development of unpredictable drug effects
Question 16
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increases drugs metabolism
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decreases drug metabolism
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decreases plasma concentrations of methylxanthines
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doesn’t change drugs metabolism
Question 17
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Categories of ADRs are
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certain
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probable
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possible
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unlikely
Question 18
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Therapeutic drug monitoring is
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method for neuroleptanalgesy
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used, when there is relationship between plasma concentrations and drug effect
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used for drugs with narrow therapeutic window
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used for drugs with long half- live
Question 19
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Third phase of clinical trial can be determinated as
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first application of a new substance to healthy volunteers
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first application of a new substance to patients
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efficacy and safety in a large number of patients
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post-marketing surveillance in thou-sands of patients
Question 20
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Clearence is an index for
Question 21
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Adverse drug reactions of methylxanthines are
Question 22
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Bronchodilators are
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Antimuscarinic drugs
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β2-mimetics
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Methylxanthines
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H2-blockers
Question 23
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Drugs, used for treatment of chronic heart failure are
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Cardiac glycosides
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ACE- inhibitors
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Calcium channel blockers
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Diuretics
Question 24
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Diuretics, used in chronic liver failure are
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osmotic diuretics
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thiazide diuretics
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loop diuretics
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aldosterone antagonists
Question 25
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Anti-angina effect of β-blockers is due to
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bradycardic effect
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coronary vessels dilation
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reduced oxygen demand of the heart
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inhibition of platelet aggregation
Question 26
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Adverse drug reactions of dihydropyridine calcium channel antagonists are
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tachycardia
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bradycardia
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swelling of ankles
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flushing and headache
Question 27
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Withdrawal syndrome is observed in treatment with
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Calcium channel blockers
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β-blockers
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Organic nitrates
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Metabolotropic drugs
Question 28
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Drugs preferred for treatment of hypertensive crisis are
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Furosemide
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Clonidine
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Nitroprusside
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Pindolol
Question 29
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Which are the main drug groups for treatment of ulcer disease
Question 30
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Which are non-absorbent antacid drugs
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sodium salts
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calcium salts
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aluminium salts
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magnesium salts
Question 31
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Point out the correct statement for opioid analgesics
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binds to specific opioid receptors
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cause dependence and abuse
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in high doses suppress the respiratory center
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showed withdrawal in long term therapy
Question 32
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Which are the therapeutic effects of NSAIDs
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analgesic
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antipyretic
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anti-inflammatory
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cough suppressants
Question 33
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In patients with Gram (-) infections are preferred
Question 34
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Antimicrobial drugs with renal excretion are
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Penicillins
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Quinolones
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Macrolides
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Aminoglycosides
Question 35
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Surrogates in rational pharmacotherapy are
Question 36
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Pharmacodynamic changes in elderly are
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increased sensitivity to drugs suppressing central nervous system
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decreased sensitivity to drugs suppressing central nervous system
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paradoxal reactions are observed
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adverse drug reactions are more frequent
Question 37
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Steady-state plasma concentration is
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blood concentration of the drug 2 hours after administration
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blood concentration of the drug after repeated administration when there is a balance between absorbtion and excretion
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blood concentration of the drug after it has been ceased
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blood concentration of the drug during its absorbtion
Question 38
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Bad compliance of the patient may be due to
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dose regimen with many drugs with frequent administration
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a large number of drugs
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lack of information for the treatment
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the drug must be taken once daily
Question 39
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Fourth phase of clinical trial can be determinated as
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first application of a new substance to healthy volunteers
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first application of a new substance to patients
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efficacy and safety in a large number of patients
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post-marketing surveillance in thousands of patients
Question 40
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Drugs clearance is
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amount of drug, that reaches systemic circulation
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blood plasma volume from which the drug is eliminated for defined period of time
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steady- state plasma concentration
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withdrawal syndrome
Question 41
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β2-mimetics are contraindicated for patients with
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diabetes
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bradycardia
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thyreotoxicosis
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hypertension
Question 42
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Pethidine is indicated for
Question 43
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The main mechanism of action of NSAIDs is
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inhibition of COX enzymes
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inhibition of phosphodiesterase
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bind to dopamine receptors
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bind to opioid receptors
Question 44
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The antibiotics of choice for patients with immune deficits are
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bactericidal
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bacteriostatic
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carbapenemes
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glycopeptides
Question 45
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Corticosteroids for systemic application are
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Prednisone
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Budesonide
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Methylprednisolone
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Prednisolone
Question 46
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The therapy of cardiac failure should starts
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As earlier as having diagnose
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ACE inhibitors are recommended as first line drugs
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The very low doses are preferred
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Start with high doses
Question 47
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The most often ADRs of β-blockers are
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Tiredness
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Bradycardia
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AV block
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Hypertension
Question 48
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For treatment of Prinzmetal angina are used
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propranolol
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diltiazem
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verapamil
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furosemide
Question 49
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Adverse drug reactions of ACE inhibitors are
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angioedema
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dry cough
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hyperlipidemia
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hyperglycemia
Question 50
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Mechanism of antihypertensive drugs are
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decrease of blood volume
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decreased sensitivity of vessels to vasoconstrictors
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reduced activity of renin-angiotensin system
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decreased peripheral vascular tone
Question 51
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Proton pump inhibitors are
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Omeprazole
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Rabeprazole
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Mizoprostol
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Lansoprazole
Question 52
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Gastrointestinal mucosa protectors are
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Sucralphate
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Misoprostol
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Probiotics
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Colloidal bismuths salts
Question 53
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Opioid analgesics are suitable for treatment of
Question 54
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Which are the indications for prescribing NSAIDs
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arthritis
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toothache
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radiculitis
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neuropathic pain
Question 55
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Triptans are used for treatment of
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acute migraine
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prevention of migraine
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cancer pain
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allergies
Question 56
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Antimicrobial drugs for hepato-biliary infections are
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Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
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Gentamycin
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Rifampicin (Tubocin)
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Doxyxyclin (Vibramycin)
Question 57
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Adverse drug reactions of aminoglycosides are
Question 58
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Indications for using cardiac glycosides in the therapy of congestive heart failure are
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early stage of chronic cardiac failure
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heavy CCF
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supra-ventricular fibrillations
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decrease the mortality rate
Question 59
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Adverse drug reactions of non-dihyropyridine calcium channel antagonists are
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tachycardia
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bradycardia
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constipation
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heart failure
Question 60
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Anti-angina effects of organic nitrates is done by
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decreased preload of the heart
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improved oxygen supply
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reduced afterload of the heart
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dilation of coronary vessels
Question 61
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Typical for mixed type of insomnia are the following features
Question 62
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Which of the following β2-mimetics are used as controllers
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Salbutamol
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Salmeterol
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Seretide
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Terbutaline
Question 63
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The quality of therapeutic decision (outcomes) can be measured by
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clinical outcomes
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costs — direct and indirect
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functional status pf patient
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overall patient satisfaction
Question 64
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Method of evaluation of cost/benefits ration are
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cost minimization analysis
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cost effectiveness analysis
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cost utility analysis
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cost consequence analysis
Question 65
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Diuretics are combined with which of the drugs for treatment of cardiac failure
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ACE inhibitors
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Cardiac glycosides
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β-blockers
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Organic nitrates
Question 66
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β2-mimetics should not be combined with
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Corticosteroids
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β-blockers
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Leukotriene inhibitors
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MAO inhibitors
Question 67
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Methylxanthines should not be combined with
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Diuretics
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β2-mimetics
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Corticosteroids
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Leukotriene antagonists
Question 68
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Characteristic feature of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) are
Question 69
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Antianginal drugs are
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Cardiac glycosides
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β-blockers
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Organic nitrates
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Calcium channel blockers
Question 70
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Antihypertensive drugs are
Question 71
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Adverse drug reactions of salt losing diuretics are
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hyperglycemia
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hyperuricemia
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hypopotassiemia
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hyperpotassiamia
Question 72
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Well known drug interactions of proton pump inhibitors are
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decreased absorption of some antibiotics as tetracyclines, isoniazid, ciprofloxacin
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decreased absorption of some drugs as digoxin, quinidine, theophylline, NSAIDs
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increased absorption of some antibiotics as tetracyclines, isoniazid, ciprofloxacin
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increased absorption of other drugs as digoxin, quinidine, theophylline, warfarin
Question 73
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Contraindicated during pregnancy or breast feedings drugs are
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Bismuth salts
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Misoprostol
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Proton pump inhibitors
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Antacid drugs
Question 74
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In which cases step-wise pain killing approach is used
Question 75
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Which are the ADRs of NSAIDs the selective COX-2 inhibitors
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cardio-toxicity
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epidermal necrolysis
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peptic ulcer
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depressed fertility
Question 76
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Adverse drug reactions of triptans are
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sleepiness
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fatigue and dizziness
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hyperglycemia
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paresthesias
Question 77
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In patients with Gram (+) infections are preferred
Question 78
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Adverse drug reactions of tetracyclines are
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liver damage
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ototoxicity
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nephrotoxicity
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teeth and bone damage
Question 79
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Adverse drug reactions of quinolones are
Question 80
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Mechanisms of drug interactions are
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unpredictable
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pharmacokinetic
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pharmacodynamic
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pharmaceutical
Question 81
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Pharmacokinetic defects are
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acetylation
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oxidation
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hydrolysis
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red cells enzyme defects
Question 82
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Adverse drug reactions of β2-mimetics are
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tachycardia
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hyperglycemia
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hypoglycemia
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headache
Question 83
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For treatment of stable angina are preferred
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Calcium channel blockers
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Organic nitrates
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Diuretics
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β-blockers
Question 84
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Adverse drug reactions of nitrates used for acute attacks are
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tachycardia
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tolerance
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hypertension
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headache and flushing
Question 85
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Which are contraindications for NSAIDs non-selective COX inhibitors
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asthma
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peptic ulcer
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liver insufficiency
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kidney insufficiency
Question 86
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The benzodiazepines and some barbiturates exert the following ADRs
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hypertension
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drug tolerance and dependence
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slowed reflex time and myorelaxation
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morning sleepiness for the drugs which form active metabolites
Question 87
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Which of the following drugs are used to treat headache
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Beta-blockers
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Triptans
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Opioid analgesics
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NSAIDs
Question 88
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The rational drug combinations for treatment of headache are between the following drugs
Question 89
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Quinolones are contraindicated for
Question 90
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Adverse drug reactions of sulfonamides are
Question 91
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Metabolic effects of glucocortcosteroids are
Question 92
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Drugs decreasing myocardial hypertrophy are
Question 93
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Rational drug combinations for treatment of hypertension are
Question 94
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Adverse drug reactions of α1-blockers are
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tachycardia
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flush syndrome
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dry mouth
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orthostatic hypotension
Question 95
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Opioid analgesics are suitable for treatment of
Question 96
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Which corticosteroids are used by inhalation in asthma attacks
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Budesonide
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Dexamethasone
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Fluticasone
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Beclomethasone
Question 97
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Antihypertensive drugs with direct vasodilating effects are
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Diazoxide
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Nitroprusside
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Propranolol
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Methyldopa
Question 98
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Antihypertensive drugs are
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α2-agonists
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α1-blockers
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M-cholinolytics
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Antihistamine drugs
Question 99
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Which are anti-secretion drugs
Question 100
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Which drugs are used for eradication of Helicobacter pylori infections
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proton pump inhibitors
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colloidal bismuthi salts
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histamine blockers
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antibacterial drugs