Chapter 26: Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant drugs

Chapter 26: Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant drugs

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone is the hepatotoxic metabolite of

1. aspirin
2. indomethacin
3. ketorolac
4. acetaminophen
5. ibuprofen

Answer d: acetaminophen

1. The cyclooxygenase-2 isozyme forms products that cause

1. inflammation
2. platelet aggregation
3. fever
4. gastric acid secretion
5. vasoconstriction

Answer a: inflammation

1. The most common adverse effect of most non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is

1. thrombosis
2. skin rash
3. gastrointestinal distress
4. renal impairment
5. hepatitis

Answer c: gastrointestinal distress

1. High therapeutic doses of aspirin are most likely to cause

1. metabolic acidosis
2. metabolic alkalosis
3. respiratory acidosis
4. respiratory alkalosis
5. hypothermia

Answer d: respiratory alkalosis