A4M LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 EXAM
QUIZBANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% GRADED AT A+
1. Mechanism of action of curcumin Supplement whose mechanism
includes decreasing tau phosphorylation and reducing COX-2
expression. - ANSWER ✔Curcumin is an inhibitor of
phosphorylase kinase. It decreases tau phosphorylation; reduces
COX-2 expression; inhibits NF-kB.
2. T or F: The gamma isomer of Vitamin E is more potent than the
alpha isomer in lipid lowering effects - ANSWER ✔True
3. Most potent B vitamin; lowers blood pressure via multiple
mechanisms - ANSWER ✔Vitamin B6. Increases bioavailability of
coA and decreases cholesterol synthesis. Also reduces oxLDL.
Increases HDL, reduces LDL and triglycerides.
4. T or F: There is strong evidence for Guggul in treatment of
cholesterol - ANSWER ✔False
,5. Stimulates neutrophils and macrophages to kill microorganism.
Nontoxic and does not cause microbial resistance. Useful for
treatment of intracellular organisms. - ANSWER ✔Olive leaf
extract
6. Rate of secretion of PSA from prostate / day? - ANSWER ✔0.07
ng / mL
7. Mineral responsible for increasing renal intra-glomerular pressure
and decreasing arterial compliance - ANSWER ✔Sodium
8. How much does potassium decrease BP? - ANSWER
✔Supplementing potassium 60-120 mEG day may decrease SBP /
DBP by 4/2.5 mm HG
9. Actions of Magnesium on BP: are - ANSWER ✔- Acts as a calcium
channel blocker
- Regulates insulin sensitivity
- Regulates pH
- Increases arterial compliance via endothelial vasodilatation
10. T or F: omega-6 fatty acids decrease blood pressure -
ANSWER ✔False (although may indirectly affect BP through
effects on saturated fatty acids)
,11. Recommended intake of calcium to reduce HTN - ANSWER
✔> 800 mg / day may reduce incidence of HTN
12. T or F: soy protein decreases blood pressure and increases
arterial compliance - ANSWER ✔True; recommended in
fermented form; 30-40 gm / day for hypertensive individuals
13. T or F: omega-9 fatty acids found in olive oil have beneficial
effects on both blood pressure and cholesterol - ANSWER ✔True
14. Effects of garlic on HTN - ANSWER ✔garlic acts as a natural
ACE-I, CCB and increases arterial compliance via increase of NO
production
15. T or F: Niacin is the most effective currently known agent for
increasing HDL - ANSWER ✔True
16. Which infectious agents have been linked to development of
MS plaques in brain? - ANSWER ✔Mycoplasma pneumoniae and
EBV
17. T or F: 20% of MS patients have been shown to have gluten
sensitivity - ANSWER ✔True
, 18. What pharmaceutical / nutriceutical agents have been
shown to be helpful in treatment of MS? - ANSWER ✔Alpha
lipoic acid; minocycline; doxycycline; memantine; NAC; Vitamin
B12; phosphatidyl serine; Coenzyme Q10; HRT with estrogen /
estriol; hyperbaric oxygen therapy
19. What are the risk factors for sub-arachnoid hemorrhage
(rupture of cerebral aneurysm)? - ANSWER ✔Hypertension;
smoking; oral contraceptive usage; usage of stimulants
20. What is the mechanism of action of migraine headache? -
ANSWER ✔Extreme cerebral vasoconstriction followed by vaso-
dilatation
21. Which neuro-transmitter deficiencies have been implicated
in the development of migraine headaches? - ANSWER ✔GABA
and serotonin
22. T or F: thymectomy is recommended for treatment of
myasthenia gravis - ANSWER ✔False; current evidence does not
support thymus removal due to risks of surgery and lack of
evidence; however, 70% of patients with myasthenia gravis have
thymus hypertrophy and 10-15% have thymomas. IVIG may be
helpful for management of myasthenia gravis.
QUIZBANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% GRADED AT A+
1. Mechanism of action of curcumin Supplement whose mechanism
includes decreasing tau phosphorylation and reducing COX-2
expression. - ANSWER ✔Curcumin is an inhibitor of
phosphorylase kinase. It decreases tau phosphorylation; reduces
COX-2 expression; inhibits NF-kB.
2. T or F: The gamma isomer of Vitamin E is more potent than the
alpha isomer in lipid lowering effects - ANSWER ✔True
3. Most potent B vitamin; lowers blood pressure via multiple
mechanisms - ANSWER ✔Vitamin B6. Increases bioavailability of
coA and decreases cholesterol synthesis. Also reduces oxLDL.
Increases HDL, reduces LDL and triglycerides.
4. T or F: There is strong evidence for Guggul in treatment of
cholesterol - ANSWER ✔False
,5. Stimulates neutrophils and macrophages to kill microorganism.
Nontoxic and does not cause microbial resistance. Useful for
treatment of intracellular organisms. - ANSWER ✔Olive leaf
extract
6. Rate of secretion of PSA from prostate / day? - ANSWER ✔0.07
ng / mL
7. Mineral responsible for increasing renal intra-glomerular pressure
and decreasing arterial compliance - ANSWER ✔Sodium
8. How much does potassium decrease BP? - ANSWER
✔Supplementing potassium 60-120 mEG day may decrease SBP /
DBP by 4/2.5 mm HG
9. Actions of Magnesium on BP: are - ANSWER ✔- Acts as a calcium
channel blocker
- Regulates insulin sensitivity
- Regulates pH
- Increases arterial compliance via endothelial vasodilatation
10. T or F: omega-6 fatty acids decrease blood pressure -
ANSWER ✔False (although may indirectly affect BP through
effects on saturated fatty acids)
,11. Recommended intake of calcium to reduce HTN - ANSWER
✔> 800 mg / day may reduce incidence of HTN
12. T or F: soy protein decreases blood pressure and increases
arterial compliance - ANSWER ✔True; recommended in
fermented form; 30-40 gm / day for hypertensive individuals
13. T or F: omega-9 fatty acids found in olive oil have beneficial
effects on both blood pressure and cholesterol - ANSWER ✔True
14. Effects of garlic on HTN - ANSWER ✔garlic acts as a natural
ACE-I, CCB and increases arterial compliance via increase of NO
production
15. T or F: Niacin is the most effective currently known agent for
increasing HDL - ANSWER ✔True
16. Which infectious agents have been linked to development of
MS plaques in brain? - ANSWER ✔Mycoplasma pneumoniae and
EBV
17. T or F: 20% of MS patients have been shown to have gluten
sensitivity - ANSWER ✔True
, 18. What pharmaceutical / nutriceutical agents have been
shown to be helpful in treatment of MS? - ANSWER ✔Alpha
lipoic acid; minocycline; doxycycline; memantine; NAC; Vitamin
B12; phosphatidyl serine; Coenzyme Q10; HRT with estrogen /
estriol; hyperbaric oxygen therapy
19. What are the risk factors for sub-arachnoid hemorrhage
(rupture of cerebral aneurysm)? - ANSWER ✔Hypertension;
smoking; oral contraceptive usage; usage of stimulants
20. What is the mechanism of action of migraine headache? -
ANSWER ✔Extreme cerebral vasoconstriction followed by vaso-
dilatation
21. Which neuro-transmitter deficiencies have been implicated
in the development of migraine headaches? - ANSWER ✔GABA
and serotonin
22. T or F: thymectomy is recommended for treatment of
myasthenia gravis - ANSWER ✔False; current evidence does not
support thymus removal due to risks of surgery and lack of
evidence; however, 70% of patients with myasthenia gravis have
thymus hypertrophy and 10-15% have thymomas. IVIG may be
helpful for management of myasthenia gravis.
