Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1 Review- 123- Pharmacology

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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.

 

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