Q- Which one of the following classes of antihypertensive medications is contraindicated in pregnancy?
A- ACE inhibitors
B- Alpha-1 blockers
C- Beta blockers
D- Calcium channel blockers
A- ACE inhibitors- This class of antihypertensive medications can cause fetal renal damage and are contraindicated during pregnancy, especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
Q- Which one of the following medications is most likely to cause red man syndrome?
A- Daptomycin
B- Gentamicin
C- Rifampin
D- Vancomycin
D-Vancomycin- Rapid infusion of vancomycin can cause histamine release, leading to flushing, which is known as red man syndrome.
Q- Which one of the following antifungal drugs binds to ergosterol and creates pores in fungal membranes?
A- Amphotericin B
B- Fluconazole
C- Griseofulvin
D- Terbinafine
A- Amphotericin B- This drug binds to ergosterol and forms pores, leading to leakage of cell contents. It is used for systemic fungal infections.
