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Q- Which one of the following medications enters the cell and acts on a cytoplasmic receptor? A- Adrenaline B- Dexamethasone C- Insulin D- Propranolol Q- Which one of the following local anesthetics causes local vasoconstriction and may lead to hypertension? A- Cocaine B- Etidocaine C- Lidocaine D- Tetracaine Q- Which one of the following drugs … Read more

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Q- A 60-year-old man complains of shortness of breath. Examination reveals bilateral pleural effusions and pitting edema up to the level of his thighs. Which of the following is the most likely laboratory finding in this patient? A- Anemia B- Hypoalbuminemia C- Hypoglycemia D- Neutrophilia Q- Which one of the following types of cells is … Read more

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Q- Which one of the following substances is released by sympathetic postganglionic neurons that innervate renal vascular smooth muscle? A- Acetyl choline B- Dopamine C- Epinephrine D- Norepinephrine Q- Which one of the following drugs is contraindicated in a case of osteoporosis? A- Albuterol B- Calcium oxalate C- Prednisone D- Simvastatin Q- Acetazolamide and other … Read more

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Q- Bronchoconstriction results from stimulation of which one of the following receptor types? A- Alpha-1- adrenergic receptors B- Beta-2- adrenergic receptors C- M2 cholinergic receptors D- M3 cholinergic receptors Q- A 72-year-old woman presents for her routine examination. She is healthy and exercising regularly. Her weight is 145 lb. and her height is 5’5. She … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 302

Q- Which one of the following medications is used in cases of schizophrenia to treat involuntary movements caused by the use of antipsychotics such as haloperidol? A- Benztropine B- Chlorpromazine C- Lamotrigine D- Sertraline   Q- Which one of the following agents is a muscarinic cholinomimetic? A- Atropine B- Hexamethonium C- Pilocarpine D- Tubocurarine   … Read more

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  Q- Bulging of the anterior fontanelle is considered after examination of which one of the following anatomic landmarks? A- Bregma B- Lambda C- Pterion D- Sagittal suture Q- Intramuscular vitamin B12 should be prescribed after gastrectomy. Which of the following gastric cells is responsible for this replacement treatment? A- Chief cells B- G cells … Read more