Digoxin is contraindicated in which of the following conditions?

C. Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)

D. Supraventricular tachycardia

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11.
Who performed the first cornea transplantation?
Correct Answer: D. Zirm
One-liner
The first successful cornea transplantation was performed by Eduard Zirm in 1905.
12.
Apretude, is the world's first injectable medication, approved for which ailment?
Correct Answer: A. AIDS
One-liner
Apretude is the world's first injectable medication approved for AIDS (HIV prevention).
13.
Which is the first country in the world to introduce a vaccine for meningitis?
Correct Answer: A. Nigeria
One-liner
Nigeria is the first country in the world to introduce a vaccine for meningitis.
14.
Who invented "Aspirin" in 1897?
Correct Answer: A. Felix Hoffmann
One-liner
Aspirin was invented in 1897 by Felix Hoffmann, a German chemist working at Bayer.
15.
Who invented antibiotic medicine?
Correct Answer: D. Alexander Fleming
One-liner
Antibiotic medicine was invented by Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin in 1928.
16.
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Who prepared the first cholera vaccine?
Correct Answer: D. Waldemar Haffkine
One-liner
The first cholera vaccine was prepared by Waldemar Haffkine.
17.
Heparin dose is different than which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Enoxaparin
One-liner
Heparin dosing is different from Enoxaparin because Heparin is unfractionated and requires monitoring, while Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin with fixed dosing.
18.
Application of drug on the surface is called?
Correct Answer: A. Topical
One-liner
Application of a drug on the surface (skin or mucous membranes) is called topical administration.
19.
Digoxin is contraindicated in which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C. Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
One-liner
Digoxin is contraindicated in Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) because it can worsen the obstruction by increasing myocardial contractility.
20.
A medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison is known as?
Correct Answer: B. Antidote
One-liner
A medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison is known as an antidote.

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