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39. A 42-year-old man begins drug therapy for hypertension. Three months later, he has a chronic nonproductive cough. Findings on x-ray films of the chest are normal. He is most likely taking which of the following antihypertensive drugs?

A) Enalapril

B) Hydrochlorothiazide

C) Prazosin

D) Propranolol

E) Verapamil






31. A 50-year-old man with anginal pain takes nitroglycerin. The pain is rapidly relieved because of

A) inhibition of phospholipase C activity

B) stimulation of cyclic AMP formation

C) stimulation of cyclic GMP formation

D) Stimulation of inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate formation

E) Stimulation of protein kinase C activity



39. A 42-year-old woman has dizziness and ringing in her ears 7 days after starting a drug. Which of the following drugs is the most likely cause?

A) Acetaminophen

B) Aspirin

C) Auranofin

D) Methotrexate

E) Prednisone


45. An 80-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a 2-week history of mild constipation and occasional inability to completely empty the bladder. She takes over-the-counter medications frequently. Vital signs are normal. Evaluation shows bladder distention and mild confusion. Which of the following drugs is the most likely cause of her symptoms?

A) Cimetidine

B) Diphenhydramine

C) Docusate sodium

D) Guaifenesin

E) Ibuprofen







3. A 2-year-old boy ingests an unknown quantity of iron sulfate tablets that his mother was given for anemia following childbirth. The most likely consequence of this ingestion is

A) Gastric bleeding

B) Metabolic alkalosis

C) Polycythemia

D) Respiratory depression

E) Urinary retention


  #2

my answers:

39. A
31. C
39. ??E
45. B
3. A


  #3

in an older thread second 39. B

  #4

Asperin side effects:
vomiting
stomach pain
ringing in the ears
loss of hearing
bloody or black stools
wheezing
difficulty breathing
dizziness
mental confusion
drowsiness
skin rash


  #5

thanks

  #6

yes 39 is B...rest rite!!

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  #7

39 is A.... ACEI Because it will inhibit bradycinin metabolism. increased bradycinin will cause dry cough!!!







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