BMJ Questions answers Flashcards
1
Q
What does dietary starch undergo before releasing glucose?
A
Luminal hydrolysis by pancreatic amylase
2
Q
What shares a common carrier with galactose?
A
Glucose absorption
3
Q
What can treat paracetamol toxicity?
A
Acetylcysteine
4
Q
Does paracetamol cause GI bleeding?
A
NO
5
Q
Can aminophylline lead to dysrhythmias?
A
YES
6
Q
What does aminophylline do?
A
Inhibit phosphodiesterase
7
Q
Are NSAIDS useful in the treatment of gout?
A
YES
8
Q
What is Pellagra?
A
Deficiency of vitamin niacin
9
Q
What does creatine kinase actually do?
A
Regenerates ATP for muscle contraction
10
Q
What part of the GI system has Brunner’s glands?
A
Duodenum
11
Q
What does aldosterone act on in the kidney tubules?
A
Distal convoluted tubule
12
Q
What is a suitable medication for a 58yr old woman who suffers from hives?
A
H1 receptor antagonist
