1 of 10 〉 Compared to subcutaneous injection, the intramus- cular injection of drugs:

• Is more painful
• Produces faster response
• Is unsuitable for depot preparations
• Carries greater risk of anaphylactic reaction

Answer: Produces faster response

2 of 10 〉 The majority of drugs cross biological membranes primarily by

• Passive diffusion
• Facilitated diffusion
• Active transport
• Pinocytosis

Answer: Passive diffusion

1 of 10 〉 Labetalol differs from propranolol in that

• It has additional α1 blocking property
• It is a selective βS1 blocker
• It does not undergo first pass metabolism
• All of the above

Answer: It has additional α1 blocking property

2 of 10 〉 Select the β-adrenergic blocker that has additional β1blocking, vasodilator and antioxidant properties

• Celiprolol
• Metoprolol
• Carvedilol
• Acebutolol

Answer: Carvedilol