Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1 Review- 124- Pharmacology

 

Q- Which of the following medications is an alpha-1 blocker used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

A- Finasteride

B- Sildenafil

C- Spironolactone

D- Tamsulosin

D- Tamsulosin- It selectively blocks alpha-1A receptors in the prostate and bladder neck, easing urinary flow in BPH.

 

Q- Which of the following is a known adverse effect of chronic amiodarone use?

A- Gynecomastia

B- Hyperkalemia

C- Pulmonary fibrosis

D- Renal failure

C- Pulmonary fibrosis- Amiodarone, a class III antiarrhythmic, is associated with serious long-term effects like pulmonary fibrosis and thyroid dysfunction.

 

Q- Which of the following drugs can cause drug-induced lupus erythematosus?

A- Amlodipine

B- Atenolol

C- Isoniazid

D- Lisinopril

C- Isoniazid- it is one of the classic drugs known to cause lupus-like syndrome, along with hydralazine and procainamide.

 

More Pharmacology MCQs

Check this Review Book for USMLE Step 1

Leave a Comment