Repeated USMLE Questions- Pharmacology- 248

Q- Which of the following drugs is used after chemotherapy to increase the leukocyte count if it drops?

A- Dexamethasone

B- Filgrastim

C- Interleukin-2

D- Prednisone

B- Filgrastim- Filgrastim (G-CSF) stimulates the bone marrow to increase neutrophil production and is commonly used after chemotherapy to treat or prevent neutropenia. Dexamethasone and prednisone are corticosteroids, and IL-2 is used to stimulate T-cell proliferation, not leukocyte recovery after chemotherapy.

 

Q- Which of the following drugs has the shortest half-life and is used in acute anxiety?

A- Alprazolam

B- Chlordiazepoxide

C- Clonazepam

D- Flurazepam

A- Alprazolam- Alprazolam has a short half-life and rapid onset of action, making it suitable for acute anxiety episodes. Chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, and flurazepam all have longer half-lives and are not ideal for quick, short-term relief.

 

Q- Which one of these drugs reverses both muscarinic and nicotinic effects of organophosphorus compounds by restoring cholinesterase?

A- Atracurium

B- Atropine

C- Physostigmine

D- Pralidoxime

D- Pralidoxime- Pralidoxime reactivates acetylcholinesterase, reversing both muscarinic and nicotinic effects of organophosphate poisoning. Atropine blocks muscarinic symptoms only, and physostigmine actually increases acetylcholine. Atracurium is a neuromuscular blocker and has no role here.

 

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