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