Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 73- Pharmacology

Q- Which one of the following drugs most likely resembles the pharmacologic action of atropine? A- Hexamethonium B- Pilocarpine C- Scopolamine D- Succinylcholine Q- Which of the following agents is used to improve the drug-induced form of Parkinsonism? A- Bromocriptine B- Benztropine C- Dopamine D- Levodopa Q- Synthesis of which one of the following substances … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 72

Q- Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome is characterized by which of the following conditions? A- Abdominal pain, diarrhea and leukocytosis B- Adrenal insufficiency, hypotension and disseminated intravascular coagulation C- Back pain, fever and night sweats D- Chest pain, pericardial effusion and persistent fever Q- 1-α-Hydroxylase activity is increased in which of the following conditions? A- Hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 71- Pharmacology

Q- Mifepristone is indicated in the medical termination of pregnancy. It acts as an antagonist at which one of the following receptors? A- Dopamine receptors B- Estrogen receptors C- Muscarinic receptors D- Progesterone receptors Q- A patient is diagnosed with high blood pressure and prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. Which one of the following is a common side … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 70

Q- A patient presents with end-stage chronic renal disease. Which of the following substances is most likely increased in blood value in this patient? A- Calcium B- Erythropoietin C- Hematocrit D- Phosphate   Q- Calcitonin acts on which one of the following cell types to decrease serum calcium and bone resorbing activity? A- Osteoblast B- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 69- Pharmacology

Q- Which one of the following medications is used as sleeping pills and is considered over-the-counter preparation? A- Fexofenadine B- Melatonin C- Temazepam D- Zolpidem Q- Hepatotoxicity due to overdose of acetaminophen is greatly increased in an alcoholic than in a non-alcoholic because of which one of the following? A- Acetaminophen inhibits ethanol metabolism B- … Read more