Pharmacology MCQs

Q- Which of the following drugs acts directly on dopamine receptors to improve the effects of Parkinson’s disease? A- Amantadine B- Bromocriptine C- Carbidopa D- Selegiline Q- Which of the following local anesthetics causes vasoconstriction and may lead to an increase of blood pressure? A- Benzocaine B- Cocaine C- Lidocaine D- Tetracaine Q- Which of … Read more

Q- Which one of the following drugs is often added to nasal decongestants? A- Albuterol B- Epinephrine C- Norepinephrine D- Phenylephrine Q- Which of the following is the mechanism of action of aminoglycosides? A- Blocking pathogens’ recognition of the host B- Disruption of cell wall hemostasis C- Disruption of ribosomal protein synthesis D- Inhibition of … Read more

Q- Which one of the following lipid-lowering agents can cause skin flushing and pruritus? A- Atorvastatin B- Cholestyramine C- Gemfibrozil D- Niacin Q- Which one of the following drugs reverses the effects of heparin? A- Chloroquine B- Epinephrine C- Protamine D- Warfarin Q- Which one of the following oral anti-diabetic drugs is associated with lactic … Read more

Q- Which one of these drugs can lead to weight gain and constipation? A- Bromocriptine B- Clozapine C- Pimozide D- Ziprasidone Q- Which one of these drugs is associated with aplastic anemia? A- Chloramphenicol B- Metronidazole C- Nitrofurantoin D- Penicillin Q- Which one of these drugs is more beneficial to treat hypertension in diabetic patients? … Read more

Q- Which one of the following drugs is a sodium channel blocker (Class I)? A- Amiodarone B- Carvedilol C- Procainamide D- Verapamil Q- Which one of the following drugs is a beta blocker (Class II)? A- Amiodarone B- Carvedilol C- Procainamide D- Verapamil Q- Which one of the following drugs is a potassium channel blocker … Read more