Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 301

A 52-year-old man who is recently diagnosed with gout is presented to his physician to discuss his treatment plan. One of the treatments that will be taken is allopurinol. Which of these enzymes is targeted by this medication? A-Hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase B-Phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthase C-Guanase D-Xanthine oxidase Answer Allopurinol is used to treat chronic gout due … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Pharmacology- 225

Q- Which one of the following drugs results in disulfiram- like action when it is accompanied by alcohol? A- Ampicillin B- Cefotetan C- Cimetidine D- Dipyridamole Q- Which one of the following medications inhibits fibrinolysis? A- Aminocaproic acid B- Heparin C- Lepirudin D- Rifampin Q- Which one of the following medications can be reversed by … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 224

A 24-year-old man presents to the clinic with a complaint of grey-colored penile discharge and burning micturition for 2 days. His medical, surgical and family histories are unremarkable. Examination reveals a purulent discharge that can be seen by squeezing his penis. Penile swab shows Gram-negative diplococci within neutrophils. What is the most appropriate treatment? A … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 223

A 22-year-old female with a history of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) develops low grade fever, headache and blurred vision. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing for Cryptococcal antigen is positive. Which of these drugs can be given orally to treat Cryptococcal meningitis? A-Amphotericin B B-Caspofungin C-Fluconazole D-Metronidazole Answer This is a tricky question. The ideal regimen for … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 222

A 63-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation visits the clinic for evaluation of his current medications. His physician orders laboratory tests including prothrombin time. Which one of these drugs is used to reduce the possibility of blood clotting in this patient through its action on the enzyme epoxide reductase? A- Aspirin B- Dipyridamole … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 221

A 19-year-old man with a history of immunodeficiency disease develops fever. Prophylactic measures including some medications are initiated. A few days later, the patient develops acute renal failure. Which of these drugs is most likely responsible? A-Acyclovir B-Amphotericin B C-Ampicillin D-Ciprofloxacin E-Nystatin Answer Amphotericin B has been known for causing renal problems through decreasing creatinine … Read more