Repeated USMLE Questions- Pharmacology- 271

Q- Which one of the following medications has a significant alpha-adrenergic blocking activity?

A- Chlorpromazine

B- Clozapine

C- Haloperidol

D- Risperidone

A- Chlorpromazine- Chlorpromazine, a first-generation antipsychotic, has strong alpha-adrenergic blocking effects, which can cause hypotension. Clozapine and risperidone have weaker alpha-blocking effects, and haloperidol has minimal alpha-blocking activity.

 

Q- Which of the following effects is caused by alcohol intake?

A- Decreased body heat loss

B- Increased body heat loss

C- Increased body temperature

D- No effect on body temperature or body heat loss

B- Increased body heat loss- Alcohol causes peripheral vasodilation, which makes warm blood move closer to the skin surface. This leads to increased heat loss, even though the person may feel warm.

Q- Which of the following medications is considered a selective beta-1 adrenergic agonist?

A- Amrinone

B- Dobutamine

C- Dopamine

D- Prazosin

B- Dobutamine- Dobutamine is a selective β₁-adrenergic agonist, increasing heart rate and contractility with minimal β₂ or α activity.

 

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2 thoughts on “Repeated USMLE Questions- Pharmacology- 271”

  1. They are ABB. Thanks for answering the questions. Have the best of luck.

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