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Question 1 of 107
The drug of choice in the treatment of organophosphorus poisoning is
A
Neostigmine
B
Atropine
C
Pralidoxime
D
Acetylcholine
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Question 2 of 107
A 47-year-old man is given atropine to decrease dental secretions during a root canal procedure. This agent is most likely to have an effect on which of the following target organs/glands?
A
Adrenal medulla
B
Kidney
C
Pilomotor muscles
D
Salivary glands
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Question 3 of 107
A 49-year-old man with manic depression has been maintained on lithium for long-term therapy. However, because of worsening of symptoms, he is placed on ziprasidone. The patient must be warned about which of the following adverse effects?
A
Asthenia
B
Erectile dysfunction
C
Hypertension
D
Slowing of heart rate
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Question 4 of 107
Which of the following local anesthetics is poorly water-soluble PABA derivative and primarily used for anorectal lesions, wounds, and ulcers?
A
Benzocaine
B
Dibucaine
C
Procaine
D
Benoxinate
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Question 5 of 107
Symptoms of acute morphine toxicity include:
A
Coma, pinpoint pupils and depressed respiration
B
Abdominal cramps, diarrhea and miosis
C
Hypertension & cardiac arrhythmias
D
Dry mouth and mydriasis
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Question 6 of 107
The following drug is used for short-term control of emergency heart failure but not for long-term treatment of CHF
A
Digoxin
B
Enalapril
C
Dobutamine
D
Theophylline
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Question 7 of 107
A vasoconstrictor is added to local anaesthetic for
A
Prolongation of anaesthetic action
B
Tackling anaphylaxis
C
To prevent bleeding
D
All of the above
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Question 8 of 107
A 52-year-old man who depends upon his three cups of coffee per day, which he purchases at his place of work, suddenly finds that the coffee stand has closed. He now is unable to drink his three cups of coffee per day. Which of the following effects might he exhibit at work?
A
Enhanced penmanship
B
Facile ability with calling clients
C
Facile ability with writing letters
D
Fatigue, Headaches
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Question 9 of 107
A 70-year-old man with hypertension and decreased urinary flow presents to his primary care physician for treatment of his urinary symptoms. His current medications include a calcium channel blocker. Physical examination reveals a 20-g prostate without nodules. Which of the following is the most efficacious treatment for this patient with minimal potential for adverse events?
A
Alfuzosin
B
Tamsulosin
C
Phenoxybenzamine
D
Phentolamine
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Question 10 of 107
Kinins play a role in which of the following
A
Pain
B
Inflammation
C
Asthma
D
All of the above
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Question 11 of 107
In the GI tract, enterochromaffin cells are maximum in
A
Stomach
B
Duodenum
C
Jejunum
D
Colon
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Question 12 of 107
A 15-year-old boy attempts suicide and is brought to the emergency department by the local rescue squad. He was found in the garage with an opened spray bottle of insecticide nearby. He has lost consciousness. His heart rate is 45 beats/minute, and his blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg. He is sweating and salivating profusely. What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
A
Atropine
B
Edrophonium
C
Norepinephrine
D
Physostigmine
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Question 13 of 107
Which one of the following statements best describes the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
A
Benzodiazepines activate GABA_B receptors in the spinal cord
B
Their inhibition of GABA transaminase leads to increased levels of GABA
C
Benzodiazepines block glutamate receptors in hierarchical neuronal pathways
D
They increase the frequency of opening of chloride ion channels that are coupled to GABA_A receptors
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Question 14 of 107
Which lithium salt is used for manic depressive disorders?
A
Carbonate
B
Chloride
C
Bromide
D
All of the above
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Question 15 of 107
Opioid analgesics inhibit the release of which of the following hormones?
A
Anti-diuretic hormone
B
Luteinizing hormone
C
Prolactin
D
Somatotropin
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Question 16 of 107
The primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepine is
A
Dopamine antagonism
B
Adenosine antagonism
C
Opening up of chloride channel
D
Facilitation of GABA mediated chloride influx
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Question 17 of 107
Pentazocine differs from morphine in that
A
It is inactive by the oral route
B
It does not produce physical dependence
C
It has a lower ceiling of analgesic effect
D
Its action is not blocked by naloxone
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Question 18 of 107
A patient has been received a large dose of one of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for a long period, developed tinnitus, blurring of vision, GIT upset, irritability and hyperventilation. Fortunately, these symptoms and signs were reversible after stopping the drug. Which of the following drugs was the most likely cause of these adverse effects?
A
Ketoprofen
B
Naproxen
C
Acetylsalicylic acid
D
Piroxicam
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Question 19 of 107
All the following are complications of large doses of glucocorticoids, EXCEPT:
A
Hypertension
B
Peptic ulcer
C
Hypersensitivity reactions
D
Spread of infection
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Question 20 of 107
Neostigmine is preferred over physostigmine for treating myasthenia gravis because
A
It is better absorbed orally
B
It has a longer duration of action
C
It has additional direct agonistic action on nicotinic receptors
D
It penetrates the blood-brain barrier
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Question 21 of 107
Which of the following benzodiazepines is expected to cause the least amount of adverse effects in the elderly?
A
Chlordiazepoxide
B
Diazepam
C
Fluazepam
D
Oxazepam
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Question 22 of 107
Cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 are responsible for
A
The synthesis of prostaglandins from arachidonate
B
The synthesis of leukotrienes from arachidonate
C
The conversion of ATP to cAMP
D
The metabolic degradation of cAMP
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Question 23 of 107
A 59-year-old man presents to his primary care physician with an extremely sore shoulder following an accident at work. He is not found to have any fractures or tears and is treated with an injection of prednisolone for bursitis. He smokes and is currently taking levothyroxine because of a thyroidectomy, a β-blocker for mild heart failure, and prazosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia. His medications and the nicotine in his cigarettes each act on a different receptor. Activation of which of the following receptors produces the fastest cellular response?
A
α\(_1\)-Adrenergic receptor
B
β\(_1\)-Adrenergic receptor
C
Glucocorticoid hormone receptor
D
Nicotinic cholinergic receptor
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Question 24 of 107
Which statement about thiopentone is true?
A
Is not lipid soluble
B
Can be used IM or IV to induce anesthesia
C
Has good analgesic properties
D
Anesthetic action is terminated by redistribution from CNS to other highly vascularized tissues
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Question 25 of 107
Which of the following extra-pyramidal effects seen with antipsychotic agents is also known as rabbit syndrome?
A
Acute dystonia reaction
B
Parkinsonian syndrome
C
Tardive dyskinesia
D
Perioral tremor
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Question 26 of 107
Norepinephrine in the synaptic cleft can activate presynaptic alpha 2 receptors which results in
A
Increased release of exocytotic norepinephrine
B
Displacement of norepinephrine from the storage site
C
Further inhibition of exocytotic release of norepinephrine
D
Increased synthesis of norepinephrine
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Question 27 of 107
Which of the following best describes appropriate protocols for withdrawal of glucocorticoids from a patient who has been taking large doses for 6 months?
A
Maintain dose of glucocorticoids and add metyrapone
B
Maintain dose of glucocorticoids and add spironolactone
C
Slow reduction of the glucocorticoid dose over 1-2 weeks
D
Glucocorticoids dose immediate stoppage
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Question 28 of 107
A 53-year-old woman with seizure disorder, bipolar disorder, and trigeminal neuralgia presents to her primary care physician for follow-up and treatment. She has no new complaints. Which of the following medications may serve to treat all of her earlier mentioned problems?
A
Carbamazepine
B
Ethosuximide
C
Felbamate
D
Gabapentin
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Question 29 of 107
Which of the following steroids has a powerful sodium retaining effect:
A
Cortisone
B
Cortisol
C
Prednisolone
D
Fludrocortisone
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Question 30 of 107
The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is contraindicated in drivers and machine operators is
A
Phenylbutazone
B
Indomethacin
C
Naproxen
D
Diclofenac sodium
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Question 31 of 107
Suxamethonium
A
Is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent
B
Is contraindicated in all eye operations
C
Stimulates cardiac muscarinic receptors and autonomic ganglia
D
Should not be administered to burn patients after 24 hours
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Question 32 of 107
Which one of the following drugs is most likely to cause hypoglycemia when used as monotherapy in the treatment of type 2 diabetes?
A
Acarbose
B
Glipizide
C
Metformin
D
Miglitol
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Question 33 of 107
Which of the following bones is affected more by glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis?
A
Femur
B
Humerus
C
Radius
D
Lumbar vertebra
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Question 34 of 107
The following are useful in management of an acute attack of gout EXCEPT:
A
Allopurinol
B
Colchicine
C
Indomethacin
D
Glucocorticoids
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Question 35 of 107
Tolcapone is an antiparkinsonian agent that inhibits which of the following enzymes in brain?
A
Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT)
B
Tyrosine hydroxylase (TH)
C
Monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B)
D
Monoamine oxidase-A (MAO-A)
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Question 36 of 107
Which one of the following statements about phenytoin is accurate?
A
Displaces sulfonamides from plasma proteins
B
Drug of choice for myoclonic seizures
C
Half-life increases with phenobarbital
D
Toxicity occurs with small dose increases
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Question 37 of 107
The following prostanoid is a potent inducer of platelet aggregation
A
Prostacyclin
B
Prostaglandin E2
C
Prostaglandin D2
D
Thromboxane A2
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Question 38 of 107
A young woman was diagnosed to have endometriosis. The most appropriate therapy for this patient would be:
A
Danazol
B
Estradiol
C
Finasteride
D
Flutamide
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Question 39 of 107
Following is a GABA_A agonist
A
Muscimol
B
Baclofen
C
Bicuculline
D
None of the above
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Question 40 of 107
The most important therapeutic indication of acetazolamide is
A
Congestive heart failure
B
Renal insufficiency
C
Cirrhosis of liver
D
Glaucoma
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Question 41 of 107
The estrogen that is used in most combined hormonal contraceptives is:
A
Clomiphene
B
Ethinyl estradiol
C
Estrone
D
Norgestrel
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Question 42 of 107
Morphine is contraindicated in head injury because
A
It does not relieve the pain of head injury
B
It can raise intracranial tension
C
It can cause constipation
D
It is liable to cause addiction
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Question 43 of 107
Regarding ginkgo, the correct statement is
A
Contraindicated in diabetes and pregnancy
B
Interacts with aspirin
C
Causes hypertension and cardiac arrest
D
Interacts with phenelzine
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Question 44 of 107
The following drugs are useful in management of gout EXCEPT:
A
Thiazide diuretics
B
Colchicine
C
Allopurinol
D
Sulphinpyrazone
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Question 45 of 107
Which of the following is an intravenous anaesthetic
A
Thiopental
B
Propofol
C
Ethomidate
D
All of the above
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Question 46 of 107
Side effects of MAO inhibitors include the following EXCEPT:
A
Cheese reaction
B
Hepatic microsomal enzyme induction
C
Hepatotoxicity
D
None of the above
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Question 47 of 107
A 79-year-old man undergoes a hip replacement procedure under general anesthesia and is unable to be weaned from the ventilator postoperatively. Review of the anesthesia records indicated that he received the following agents: succinylcholine, diazepam, rocuronium, and fentanyl. He spends the next 5 days on a ventilator in the intensive care unit. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this situation?
A
Diaphragm paralysis
B
Hypokalemia
C
Hyponatremia
D
Hypocalcemia
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Question 48 of 107
The primary endogenous substrate for nitric oxide synthase is
A
Acetylcholine
B
Angiotensinogen
C
Arginine
D
Citrulline
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Question 49 of 107
The drug effective for gouty arthritis via two distinct mechanisms is
A
Allopurinol
B
Probenecid
C
Colchicine
D
Indomethacin
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Question 50 of 107
Which of the following drugs has been found to reduce alcohol craving and chances of resumed heavy drinking by alcoholics after they have undergone a detoxification program
A
Chlordiazepoxide
B
Chlorpromazine
C
Methadone
D
Naltrexone
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Question 51 of 107
Neuronal death in response to high glutamate concentration is mediated by
A
Kainate
B
AMPA
C
NMDA
D
All of the above
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Question 52 of 107
A 56-year-old male is on numerous medications, many of which are metabolized by the cytochrome P-450 system. He went to the psychiatric with depression. Given his multiple medications, which of the following antidepressant drugs should be avoided?
A
Fluoxetine
B
Citalopram
C
Sertraline
D
Imipramine
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Question 53 of 107
This drug, which does not activate opioid receptors, has been proposed as a maintenance drug for opioid addicts.
A
Amphetamine
B
Buprenorphine
C
Naloxone
D
Naltrexone
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Question 54 of 107
The most common sign/symptom of hemorrhoids is
A
Bleeding
B
Pain
C
Seepage
D
Pruritus
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Question 55 of 107
The most important channel of elimination of digoxin is
A
Glomerular filtration
B
Tubular secretion
C
Hepatic metabolism
D
Excretion in bile
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Question 56 of 107
Compared to other antipsychotic drugs, the distinctive feature of penfluridol is
A
Very long duration of action
B
Weak dopamine D2 blocking activity
C
Lack of extrapyramidal side effects
D
Additional 5-HT2 receptor blocking activity
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Question 57 of 107
Which of the following statements most closely describes the current status of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in congestive heart failure?
A
They are the first choice drugs unless contraindicated
B
They are used when diuretics alone fail
C
They are a substitute for digitalis
D
They are to be used as adjuncts only in resistant cases
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Question 58 of 107
The most important reason for the unpopularity of nonselective MAO inhibitors as antidepressants is their
A
Low antidepressant efficacy
B
Organ toxicity
C
Potential to interact with many foods and drugs
D
Propensity to precipitate hypomania in depressed patients
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Question 59 of 107
Which statement about benzodiazepines is correct?
A
Increase the duration of GABA-gated chloride channel openings
B
Will depress (in high doses) the CNS to the point known as stage 3 of general anesthesia
C
Bind to GABAB receptors
D
Have extensive cardiodepressant effects in doses used to cause hypnosis
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Question 60 of 107
Prolonged lithium therapy can cause
A
Diabetes mellitus
B
Goiter
C
Parkinsonism
D
Gout
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Question 61 of 107
The metabolism of ethanol is directly proportional to
A
Digoxin
B
Enalapril
C
Furosemide
D
Amrinone
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Question 62 of 107
What are the most common adverse effects of anticonvulsive drugs?
A
Headache and dizziness
B
Gastrointestinal symptoms
C
Alteration of cognition and mentation
D
All of the above
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Question 63 of 107
The anti-diuretic action of vasopressin is mediated via
A
V1 receptor
B
V2 receptor
C
Both of the above
D
None of the above
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Question 64 of 107
Which one of the following signs or symptoms is likely to occur with marijuana?
A
Bradycardia
B
Conjunctival reddening
C
Hypertension
D
Increased psychomotor performance
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Question 65 of 107
A 71-year-old man with gradual impairment in short-term memory and speech is thought to have Alzheimer's disease. His primary care physician begins him on rivastigmine. This agent will most likely cause which of the following effects?
A
Improved long-term memory capability
B
Improved speech and language function
C
Reduced rate of loss of cognitive function
D
Tremors similar to that seen with parkinsonism
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Question 66 of 107
Which of the following compounds is most likely to lower circulating levels of leukotrienes?
A
Zileuton
B
Montelukast
C
Carprofen
D
Aspirin
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Question 67 of 107
Which of the following conditions is an indication for the use of raloxifene?
A
Chronic renal failure
B
Hypoparathyroidism
C
Intestinal Osteodystrophy
D
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
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Question 68 of 107
Which of the following parenteral local anaesthetics has a short duration of action (i.e. between 30 to 60 minutes)
A
Chloroprocaine
B
Bupivacaine
C
Lidocaine
D
Prilocaine
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Question 69 of 107
Following is an excitatory amino acid receptor antagonist?
A
Phencyclidine
B
Quisqualate
C
Homocysteate
D
Kainate
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Question 70 of 107
The term endorphin refers to which of the following?
A
Encephalins
B
Dynorphins
C
Beta-endorphin
D
All of the above
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Question 71 of 107
The local anaesthetic with a short duration of action is
A
Lignocaine
B
Procaine
C
Tetracaine
D
Mepivacaine
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Question 72 of 107
Phenobarbitone is beneficial in the treatment of which of the following generalized seizures
A
Tonic - clonic seizures
B
Absence seizures
C
Atonic seizures
D
All of the above
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Question 73 of 107
Hydroxyethyl starches
A
Are allergenic
B
Do not cause coagulation disturbances
C
Can precipitate renal failure
D
Are hydrolysed by amylase
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Question 74 of 107
A 49-year-old man with long-standing schizophrenia is hospitalized for a symptom exacerbation. His primary care physician places him on a second-generation antipsychotic agent. Characteristics of this agent include which of the following?
A
Considered to be typical antipsychotic agents
B
Have fewer extrapyramidal symptoms than first-generation agents
C
Low risk of development of diabetes mellitus
D
Low risk of development of hypercholesterolemia
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Question 75 of 107
Which of the following would be the drug of choice for treatment of hypertensive crisis?
A
Diazoxide (Hyperstat)
B
Clonidine (Catapres)
C
Propranolol (Inderal)
D
Guanethidine (Ismelin)
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Question 76 of 107
Anti-convulsant drugs include which of the following:
A
Valproic acid
B
Barbituric acid
C
Mefenamic acid
D
Acetylsalicylic acid
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Question 77 of 107
Which of the following adverse effects of levodopa has a delayed onset and increases in severity with continued therapy?
A
Nausea and vomiting
B
Postural hypotension
C
Cardiac arrhythmia
D
Abnormal movements
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Question 78 of 107
An overdose victim presents with an elevated heart rate, decreased blood pressure, dilated pupils, and lethargy, followed by a tonic-clonic seizure. Which is the most likely intoxicant?
A
Ethyl alcohol
B
Methanol
C
Amitriptyline
D
Oxycodone
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Question 79 of 107
Which diuretic is orally active, works in both acidosis and alkalosis, is effective in renal failure, and has carbonic anhydrase inhibitory action?
A
Mannitol
B
Bendroflumethiazide
C
Mersalyl
D
Furosemide
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Question 80 of 107
The factor that affects the rate of elimination of general anesthetics is
A
Pulmonary ventilation
B
Blood flow
C
Solubility in blood and tissue
D
All of the above
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Question 81 of 107
A 32-year-old forklift operator with a past history of cardiac arrhythmias is suffering from seasonal rhinitis. Which of the following choices is the best recommendation for this patient?
A
Diphenhydramine
B
Meclizine
C
Astemizole
D
Fexofenadine
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Question 82 of 107
Which drug is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor used to treat hypertension?
A
Tranylcypromine
B
Reserpine
C
Propranolol
D
Pargyline
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Question 83 of 107
Which of the following mood stabilizers would be most appropriate in a patient with liver disease?
A
Lithium
B
Valproic acid
C
Carbamazepine
D
None of the above
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Question 84 of 107
The following drug has been found to improve urine flow in elderly males with benign prostatic hypertrophy
A
Nifedipine
B
Prazosin
C
Disopyramide
D
Imipramine
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Question 85 of 107
A 33 year old lady with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents in early pregnancy. Which of the following is most appropriate?
A
She can continue any sulphonylurea drugs she is taking
B
She must convert into insulin therapy
C
She will stop all treatment
D
She will convert to diet only
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Question 86 of 107
Drugs useful to initiate sleep include which of the following:
A
Flurazepam
B
Triazolam
C
Chlordiazepoxide
D
All of the above
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Question 87 of 107
A 68-year-old woman with a long history of sadness, gloom, and weight loss presents to her primary care physician for treatment. She is treated with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Which of the following statements is true?
A
Maximum benefit may require 1 year
B
Most patients require three antidepressants
C
Twenty percent of patients with adequate doses for 8 weeks respond to therapy
D
Two weeks of therapy are required for mood improvement
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Question 88 of 107
Probenecid has the following action(s)
A
Uricosuric
B
Analgesic
C
Anti-inflammatory
D
Both (a) and (c)
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Question 89 of 107
The most serious effect of morphine poisoning is:
A
Renal shutdown
B
Paralysis of spinal cord
C
Respiratory depression
D
Cardiovascular collapse
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Question 90 of 107
Five patients present to their primary care physician with various complaints and problems. Which of the following patients would have the most limited response to their symptoms if given a prescription for diazepam?
A
A 24-year-old woman with chronic pelvic pain
B
A 36-year-old man with chronic anxiety
C
A 42-year-old man with seizure disorder
D
A 45-year-old woman with seizure disorder
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Question 91 of 107
Which of the following diseases is worsened by propranolol?
A
Glaucoma
B
Raynaud's disease
C
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
D
Parkinsonism
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Question 92 of 107
The antihypertensive drug most likely to aggravate angina pectoris is
A
Clonidine
B
Guanethidine
C
Hydralazine
D
Methyldopa
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Question 93 of 107
An 83-year-old man is brought to the clinic by his family with complaints stating he can no longer perform his daily activities or be trusted to live on his own. During his neurological exam, he presents with moderate memory loss, apraxia, and anomia. Also, he displays aggressive behaviors throughout the physical exam. He was diagnosed to be in an early stage of Alzheimer's disease. What class of drugs would be most helpful in treating the patient?
A
Cholinesterase stimulants
B
Cholinesterase inhibitors
C
Dopamine agonists
D
Muscarinic receptor inhibitors
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Question 94 of 107
Which of the following was the first compound to be identified pharmacologically as a transmitter in the CNS?
A
Glycine
B
Glutamate
C
Acetylcholine
D
Norepinephrine
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Question 95 of 107
Which of the following drugs, is an insulin sensitizer:
A
Chlorpropamide
B
Rosiglitazone
C
Glipizide
D
Glyburide
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Question 96 of 107
The barbiturate having a higher anticonvulsant-to-sedative activity ratio is
A
Pentobarbitone
B
Phenobarbitone
C
Butabarbitone
D
Thiopentone
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Question 97 of 107
Which of the following MAO inhibitors prevents the 1-methyl 4-Phenyl 1,2,3,6 tetrahydropyridine's (MPTP) selective action in destroying the dopaminergic nigro-striatal neurons?
A
Tranylcypromine
B
Phenelzine
C
Selegiline
D
All of the above
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Question 98 of 107
Corticosteroid therapy is practically mandatory in the following condition
A
Septic shock
B
Renal transplant
C
Rheumatoid arthritis
D
Ulcerative colitis
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Question 99 of 107
Which of the following statements about pramipexole is accurate?
A
Activates dopamine D2 receptors
B
Commonly a first-line therapy for Parkinson's disease
C
May cause postural hypotension
D
All of the above
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Question 100 of 107
A 54-year-old male patient was using fluoxetine for depression but decided to stop taking the drug. When questioned, he said that it affected his sexual performance and that he wasn't getting any younger. You notice that he is a user of tobacco products. If you decide to reinstitute drug therapy in this patient, the best choice would be
A
Amoxapine
B
Bupropion
C
Imipramine
D
Sertraline
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Question 101 of 107
Methanol is toxic to the optic nerve. It is because of
A
Methanol itself
B
Oxidative metabolites of methanol
C
Conjugated product of methanol
D
Idiosyncratic reaction
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Question 102 of 107
Clobazam is a benzodiazepine used as
A
Hypnotic
B
Muscle relaxant
C
Anxiolytic
D
Antiepileptic
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Question 103 of 107
A 27-year-old woman with amenorrhea, infertility, and galactorrhea was treated with a drug that successfully restored ovulation and menstruation. Before being given the drug, the woman was carefully questioned about previous mental health problems, which she did not have. The drug used to treat this patient was probably:
A
Bromocriptine
B
Desmopressin
C
Human gonadotropin hormone
D
Octreotide
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Question 104 of 107
Which of the following should not be administered to a patient with myasthenia gravis?
A
Prostigmine
B
Digitalis
C
Atropine
D
Curare
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Question 105 of 107
A young mother is breast-feeding her 2-month-old infant. Which one of the following drug situations involving the mother is most likely to be safe for the nursing infant?
A
Doxycycline, for Lyme disease
B
Metronidazole, for trichomoniasis
C
Nystatin, for a yeast infection
D
Phentermine, used for weight reduction
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Question 106 of 107
Which of the following neuromuscular blocking agents has a short duration of action?
A
Atracurium
B
Mivacurium
C
Pancuronium
D
Doxacurium
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Question 107 of 107
Benzodiazepines are least effective in
A
Alcohol withdrawal syndromes
B
Balanced anesthesia regimens
C
Initial management of phencyclidine overdose
D
Obsessive-compulsive disorders
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