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Pharmacology MCQs- 291

by Dr Ray Makar 2 Comments



Q- A 58-year-old man takes verapamil for hypertension and angina. Which of the following is a common adverse effect of high dose of this drug?

A- Constipation

B- Diarrhea

C- Hyperglycemia

D- Sexual dysfunction

A- Constipation- This is a common side effect of calcium channel blockers and could be dose limiting. Other side effects are hypotension, bradycardia and peripheral edema.



Q- Which of the following drugs improves skeletal muscle spasm by acting inside the muscle cell?

A- Botulinum toxin

B- Dantrolene

C- Diazepam

D- Tubocurarine

B- Dantrolene- It reduces calcium release from sarcoplasmic reticulum. A acts on cholinergic nerve endings. C acts on the brain and spinal cord while D acts on neuromuscular junction.



Q- Which one of the following drugs may cause parkinsonism-like adverse effect?

A- Clozapine

B- Haloperidol

C- Olanzapine

D- Quetiapine

B- Haloperidol- although it is a potent and effective antipsychotic, it also have a lot of side effects such as parkinsonism-like effects. Others are atypical antipsychotics with less side effects.



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  1. Dr Ray Makar says

    December 18, 2020 at 12:36 am

    Thank you. I am glad you like these questions. I hope they help you in your medical journey.

  2. Purity macharia says

    December 17, 2020 at 2:20 am

    Knowledge is power other wise good questions

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