Podiatry and Medical - Set 1 - Question List

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36. Which of the following statements associates the correct mechanism of action with a drug used in Type II (noninsulin-dependent) diabetes?
  1. Acarbose-reduction of insulin resistance
  2. Glipizide-inhibition of intestinal alphaglucosidase
  3. Metformin-inhibition of atp-sensitive potassium channels
  4. Repaglinide-modulation of pancreatic insulin release
37. Which of the following drugs is useful in treatment of gout with recurrent renal urate stones because it decreases the excretion of uric acid?
  1. Allopurinol
  2. Aspirin
  3. Colchicine
  4. Indomethacin
38. Which of the following drugs is used in treating major depression and has the greatest sedative effect?
  1. Bupropion
  2. Desipramine
  3. Fluoxetine
  4. Mirtazapine
39. Which of the following antidepressants is most selective in blocking reuptake of serotonin as compared with norepinephrine?
  1. Amitriptyline
  2. Citalopram
  3. Desipramine
  4. Imipramine
40. Which of the following drugs can be used in rheumatoid arthritis with the lowest probable incidence of GI complications?
  1. Aspirin
  2. Celecoxib
  3. Ibuprofen
  4. Misoprostol

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