Miscellaneous
Pharmacology · Topic 9
Source: NMC CBME Curriculum 2024 · Volume I · Pharmacology · Topic 9 · combined PDF page 183
Practice questions
- In the systematic review and meta-analysis of agents for preventing acute radiation dermatitis, which agents significantly reduced the incidence of grade 2 or higher dermatitis?
- Which agent was reported to significantly reduce both grade 2 or higher and grade 3 or higher acute radiation dermatitis?
- The pooled relative risk for grade 2 or higher radiation dermatitis with oral enzymes was 0.42. Which interpretation best matches this result?
- How many studies were included in the systematic review of natural and miscellaneous agents for radiation dermatitis, and how many were included in its meta-analysis?
- A clinician is interpreting the review’s findings on natural agents for preventing acute radiation dermatitis. Which conclusion is most consistent with the authors’ assessment?
- The marine pharmacology review covering 2019–2021 described novel pharmacology for how many structurally characterized marine compounds?
- In the 2019–2021 marine pharmacology review, which description corresponds to the group of 87 compounds?
- Which statement about the 51 compounds grouped under miscellaneous mechanisms in the 2019–2021 marine pharmacology review is supported by the review?
- How many marine compounds with novel pharmacology were reported in the review covering 2018?
- In the 2018 marine pharmacology review, what did the group of 69 compounds represent?
- A researcher cites the 2019–2021 marine pharmacology review as proof that the reported compounds are effective therapies in patients. Which appraisal is most appropriate?