Pharmacology MCQs

Q- Which of the following is most likely characteristic of oral route of administration? A- Absorption of the drug depends on the GIT function B- It has the fastest onset of effect C- It is the most appropriate route to interact with most of the emergencies D- Most of oral medications reach the bloodstream through […]

Q- A child is brought to the emergency room after ingestion of a full bottle of a medication two hours ago. The child is in coma with tachypnea, tachycardia and metabolic acidosis. Which of the following is the responsible medication? A- Acetaminophen B- Aspirin C- Hydrocodone D- Vitamin C Q- A 25-year-old man is brought […]

Q- Which of the following is the most dangerous adverse effect of chronic alcohol abuse? A- Cutaneous vasodilation B- Impaired judgment C- Live cirrhosis D- Respiratory depression Q- Which of the following is considered an indication of first-generation histamine H1-receptor blockers? A- Allergy B- Apoplexy C- Cough D- Peptic ulcer Q- Which of the following […]

Q- Which of the following medications increases cardiac output in pulmonary edema following myocardial infarction? A- Dobutamine B- Lisinopril C- Metoprolol D- Verapamil Q- Which of the following screening tests should be recommended for a patient taking olanzapine for schizophrenia? A- Cancer B- Diabetes C- Hemochromatosis D- Hemolysis Q- Which one of the following anti-depressant […]

Q- A 30-year-old man with hypertension is prescribed labetalol. It antagonizes which of the following receptors to be effective against hypertension? A- Alpha-adrenoceptors B- Beta-adrenoceptors C- Both alpha and beta adrenoceptors D- Nicotinic receptors   Q- Which of the following is the most effective role of probenecid in treating gout? A- Probenecid decreases inflammation of […]

Q- Which one of the following effects is correlated to direct beta1-adrenoreceptor stimulation? A- Bradycardia B- Bronchodilation C- Tachycardia D- Vasoconstriction Q- Which of the following is the most likely cause of death in cases of overdose of hypnotics? A- Cerebral edema B- Depression of the medullary respiratory center C- Hypothermia D- Status epilepticus Q- […]