Pharmacology MCQs- 220

A 35-year-old unresponsive man is brought to the emergency room after an episode of agitation and confusion. He has a history of inadequately treated Graves’ disease. Physical examination reveals temperature of 102.5F. Blood pressure of 100/70 mm Hg, and pulse of 165 per minute. After stabilizing this patient, which of the following would be the … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 219

A 62-year-old woman with a history of type 2 diabetes complains of nausea and bloating for the last three months. Gastric emptying studies confirm the diagnosis of diabetic gastroparesis. What is the first line therapy for this patient? A-Clindamycin B-Metoclopramide C-Omeprazole D-Ondansetron E-Sodium bicarbonate Answer Diabetic gastroparesis is characterized by delayed stomach emptying which leads … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 218

A 45-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for a scheduled surgery. Two days later, he develops fever, chills, cough and chest pain.  This hospital has reported several cases of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the last 3 months. What should have been given to this patient to prevent his infection with MRSA? A-Ampicillin B-Ciprofloxacin … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 217

A 72-year-old woman presents to her physician complaining of abdominal pain and frequent episodes of burning micturition. After physical examination and laboratory tests, she is diagnosed with urinary tract infection. She is prescribed gentamicin in addition to other medications. What is the most likely complication attributed to this antibiotic? A-Hepatic toxicity B-Hearing loss C-Thrombocytopenia D-Agranulocytosis … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 216

A 30-year-old man with a history of recurrent generalized tonic-clonic seizures visits his psychiatrist to refill his prescriptions. He complains of recent diplopia and ataxia. His doctor thinks that these new symptoms are related to one of his medications. Which of these drugs is most likely responsible for these new symptoms? A-Acetazolamide B-Carbamazepine C-Clonazepam D-Ethosuximide … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 291

A 49-year-old man who is recently diagnosed with hypertension and has a history of bronchial asthma and Raynaud syndrome visits his physician for initiation of his treatment plan. In selecting the appropriate antihypertensive drug, which of the following is the best treatment for this patient? A-Atenolol B-Captopril C-Diltiazem D-Metoprolol E-Verapamil Answer A calcium channel blocker … Read more