Pharmacology MCQs- 254

Q- Which one of the following glucocorticoids can cause sodium and water retention? A- Betamethasone B- Cortisol C- Dexamethasone D- Triamcinolone Q- Which one of the following drugs acts mainly by blocking the synthesis of leukotrienes? A -Cromolyn B- Ipratropium C- Montelukast D- Zileuton Q- Which of the following controls the secretion of thyrotropin? A- … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 334

Q- Which of the following is the correct statement about the difference between a strain and a sprain? A-  Strain affects ligaments, while a sprain affects muscles and tendons B-  Strain affects muscles or tendons, while a sprain affects ligaments C-  Strain affects muscles or ligaments, while a sprain affects tendons D-  Strain affects tendons … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 253

Q- Which of the following best describes the acid-base dissociation constant (pKa) of a drug? A- The pH at which 100% of the drug becomes completely ionized B- The pH at which 100% of the drug becomes completely unionized C- The pH at which 50% of the drug is ionized and 50% unionized Q- Which … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 333

Q- Which one of the following parts of the fallopian tube is the widest and the most common site for fertilization? A- Ampulla B- Infundibulum C- Isthmus Q- Coagulation factor VIII is produced by which of the following cells? A- Endothelial cells B- Hepatic cells C- Juxtaglomerular cells D- Splenic macrophages Q- Which one of … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 252

Q- Which of the following differentiates neostigmine from pilocarpine? A- Acceleration of heart rate B- Prolonged skeletal muscle contraction C- Stimulation of bowel motility D- Stimulation of salivary glands Q- An 80 mg dose of a drug was administered to a patient. 40 mg was eliminated during the first hour. This drug follows first-order elimination … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 332

Q- Which of the following is the most abused drug for all ages in the United States? A- Alcohol B- Cocaine C- Marijuana D- Methamphetamine Q- Which one of the following enzyme deficiencies is related to Tay-Sachs disease? A- Arylsulfatase A deficiency B- Glucocerebrosidase deficiency C- Hexosaminidase A deficiency D- Sphingomyelinase deficiency Q- Which statement … Read more