Pharmacology MCQs- 209

A 61-year-old man with a history of recurrent angina and hypertension presents to the clinic for routine examination. His vital signs are within normal limits and his cardiac examination is satisfactory. Reviewing his medication, his physician noticed that he had been prescribed labetalol for 2 years. He discussed with his patient replacing it with atenolol. … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 208

A 24-year-old man with a history of AIDS is currently managed by antiretroviral therapy (HAART) containing a protease-inhibitor, a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor and a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Which one of these drugs is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor? A-Etravirine B-Efavirenz C-Indinavir D-Saquinavir E-Zidovudine Answer Zidovudine is the only drug on this list that … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 207

Q- A 32-year-old woman presents with a complaint of severe pain during menstruation. She is prescribed indomethacin. Which of the following is the mechanism of action of this drug to reduce her pain? A- Interferes with the production of leukotrienes B- Limits the production of histamine C- Stimulates the production of prostaglandin E2 D- Inhibits … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 206

A 23-year-old man with a long history of duodenal ulcer has been treated with cimetidine (Tagamet) for 6 months. What is the mechanism of action of this drug? A-Adds a protective membrane to gastric mucosa B-Blocks H2 receptors C-Stimulates H2 receptors D-Inhibits H+,K+-ATPase Answer Cimetidine blocks H2 receptor so, it blocks the secretion of hydrochloric … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- 276

A 64-year-old man complains of severe headache, dizziness, nausea and deterioration of vision. Workup shows a decrease in oxygen carrying capacity with no change in PO2 of arterial blood. Which of the following is most likely responsible for this patient’s symptoms? A- Ozone B- Carbon monoxide (CO) C- Sulfur dioxide D- Nitrogen Answer This is … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 205

A 9-month- old girl is brought by her grandmother to the clinic for routine examination. She told you that the girl is totally fine but she noticed yellow discoloration of her teeth. The physician asks if her mother took any medications during her pregnancy. She remembers that she was taking an antibiotic for bronchitis. Which … Read more