Pharmacology MCQs- 259

Q- Which of the following characterizes the intravenous (IV) route of administration? A- Efficacy is affected by liver disorders B- Maximum bioavailability C- Rapidly excreted D- Undergo first pass metabolism Q- Which of the following medications reduces the effectiveness of oral contraceptives? A- Carbamazepine B- Ketoconazole C- Omeprazole D- Ritonavir Q- Which of the following … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 339

Q- Prophylaxis in HIV patients with TMP-SMX should be initiated at which of the following CD4 counts? A- Under 300 B- Under 200 C- Under 100 D- Under 50 Q- Which one of the following tests is diagnostic for acromegaly? A- Fasting blood glucose level B- Serum cortisol level C- Serum growth hormone level D- … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 258

Q- Ingestion of which of the following products may cause hypertensive crisis in patients taking MAO inhibitors? A- Carbohydrates such as starch B- Gluten-rich food C- Tyramine-rich food D- Vitamin D and calcium Q- Which of the following drugs is the initial therapy for Alzheimer’s disease? A- Carbachol B- Donepezil C- Methacholine D- Pilocarpine Q- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 338

Q- Which of the following drugs is considered an ergosterol synthesis inhibitor? A-Acyclovir B-Ampicillin C-Ketoconazole D-Ritonavir Q- Which of the following autoantibodies is associated with diffuse scleroderma? A- Anti-histone B- Anti-DNA topoisomerase 1 C- Anti-SSA D- Anti-SSB Q- Which one of the following cell markers is unique for NK cells? A- CD14 B- CD16 C- … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 257

Q- Which of the following drugs is the most effective treatment for benzodiazepine toxicity? A- Atropine B- Dimercaprol C- Flumazenil D- Penicillamine   Q- Which of the following correctly describes permissive drug interaction? A- Decrease in the response of a drug after repeated administration B- The effect of drug A and drug B is equal … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 337

Q- Which of the following organisms is associated with toxic shock syndrome due to exotoxin A? A- Clostridium perfringens B- Staphylococcus aureus C- Streptococcus pyogenes D- Vibrio cholerae Q- Which one of the following types of necrosis is most likely associated with myocardial infarction? A- Caseous B- Coagulative C- Fibrinoid D- Liquefactive Q- Which of … Read more