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Question # 1

Which of the following statements refers to foscavir?

Options:

A.  

Pyrophosphate analog

B.  

Metabolism in liver is by glucuronidization

C.  

Not shown to reduce sudden death or prolong survival.

D.  

Inhibition of DNA gyrase results in: 1. Inhibition of bacterial replication 2. Inhibition of DNA repair 3. Inhibition of expression of certain operons

E.  

Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor

Discussion 0
Question # 2

Drugs used in the treatment of meningitis are all of the following, EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Penicillins

B.  

Cephalosporins

C.  

Gentamycin

D.  

Streptomycin

E.  

Sulfonamides

Discussion 0
Question # 3

Indication of norepinephrine is:

Options:

A.  

Life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias

B.  

Cardiac stimulation

C.  

Decongestant

D.  

Hypertension

E.  

Asthma

Discussion 0
Question # 4

Which of the following statements refers to fansidar?

Options:

A.  

Effect monitored by PT (prothrombin tim

E.  

B.  

Embryopathy is due to production of epoxide metabolites. It is especially common when several anticonvulsants are used together.

C.  

Is a mixture of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole

D.  

Minimal GI absorption.

E.  

Allergic reactions (cutaneous) can be fatal in 1/20,000 users.

Discussion 0
Question # 5

Examples of very narrow spectrum penicillins include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Amoxicillin

B.  

Nafcillin

C.  

Methicillin

D.  

Oxacillin

E.  

All are very narrow spectrum penicillins

Discussion 0
Question # 6

Which of the following drugs cannot be taken orally?

Options:

A.  

INH

B.  

PASA

C.  

ASA

D.  

Streptomycin

E.  

Oxacillin

Discussion 0
Question # 7

Which of the following is considered a polyene antifungal agent?

Options:

A.  

Miconazole

B.  

Clotrimazole

C.  

Amphotericin

D.  

Itraconazole

E.  

Ketoconazole

Discussion 0
Question # 8

Mechanism of inhibit protein synthesis is characteristic of all the following antibiotics, EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Aminoglycosides

B.  

Tetracycline

C.  

Cephalexin

D.  

Chloramphenicol

E.  

Clindamycin

Discussion 0
Question # 9

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of tetracycline?

Options:

A.  

Alteration in gut flora

B.  

Disulfiram like reactions

C.  

Teeth permanent discoloration

D.  

Fanconi like syndrome

E.  

Hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis

Discussion 0
Question # 10

Class of phenobarbital is:

Options:

A.  

Barbiturates

B.  

Antiprotozoan agents

C.  

Antimycobacterial

D.  

Benzodiazepines

E.  

Sedatives

Discussion 0
Question # 11

Site of metabolism of omeprazole is:

Options:

A.  

None

B.  

Kidneys

C.  

Liver

D.  

Unknown

E.  

Reticuloendothelial system

Discussion 0
Question # 12

All of the following are narrow spectrum protein synthesis inhibitors, EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Erythromycin

B.  

Azithromycin

C.  

Clarithromycin

D.  

Tetracycline

E.  

Clindamycin

Discussion 0
Question # 13

Otitis media is an ear infection normally caused by S. pneumoniae and may be best treated by:

Options:

A.  

Amoxicillin

B.  

Penicillin V

C.  

Ampicillin

D.  

Amoxicillin clavulanate

E.  

Oxacillin

Discussion 0
Question # 14

Class of tocainide is:

Options:

A.  

Thiazides

B.  

Antiarrhythmic agents

C.  

Cephalosporins

D.  

Autonomic nervous system drugs

E.  

Beta blockers

Discussion 0
Question # 15

Which of the following agents may interfere with the regular effect of penicillins?

Options:

A.  

Antacids

B.  

Food

C.  

Probenecid

D.  

Aminoglycosides

E.  

All of the above

Discussion 0
Question # 16

First line treatment for UTI-Urinary Tract Infection may include:

Options:

A.  

Sulfametoxazole + Trimetoprim

B.  

Amoxicillin clavulanate

C.  

Penicillin procaine

D.  

Erythromycin

E.  

All are very effective in treating UTI

Discussion 0
Question # 17

With respect to bioalence, the parameter “Cmax” is:

Options:

A.  

Affected by the extent of absorption only.

B.  

Affected by the rate of absorption only.

C.  

Affected by neither rate nor extent of absorption.

D.  

Affected by both rate and extent of absorption.

E.  

The only significant parameter.

Discussion 0
Question # 18

In an adequately powered, randomized controlled trial conducted over 3 years, a specific serious side effect (i.e. reduction in leukocytes) with conventional therapy is seen in 0.5% of the study sample. In patients who receive a newly discovered drug, only 0.45% experience the same side effect. Based on these results, the minimum number of patients that would have to receive the new drug for 3 years to statistically demonstrate the prevention of one episode of this side effect in at least one patient is:

Options:

A.  

15.

B.  

20.

C.  

150.

D.  

200.

E.  

2000.

Discussion 0
Question # 19

Example of leukotriene antagonist drug include:

Options:

A.  

Salbutamol

B.  

Ipratropium

C.  

Zafirlukast

D.  

Montelukast

E.  

C and D are right

Discussion 0
Question # 20

All are examples of corticosteroids inhalers used in asthma, EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Beclometasone

B.  

Sodium cromoglycate

C.  

Flunisolide

D.  

Fluticasone

E.  

Budesonide

Discussion 0
Question # 21

Structure-activity studies of cholinergic drugs indicate that:

I maximum activity is achieved when the quaternary nitrogen is three carbons removed from the ester oxo group.

II structures which display a quasi-ring conformation exhibit muscarinic activity.

III one methyl group of the trimethylammonium group can be replaced by an ethyl group with only slight loss of activity.

Options:

A.  

I only

B.  

III only

C.  

I and II only

D.  

II and III only

E.  

I, II and III

Discussion 0
Question # 22

The level of which drug should be adjusted during treatment with allopurinol

I- Mercapturic acid

II- Theophillin

III- Anticoagulants

Options:

A.  

I only

B.  

III only

C.  

I and II only

D.  

II and III only

E.  

All are correct

Discussion 0
Question # 23

Best drug used in the prevention of exercise-induced asthma may include:

Options:

A.  

Long acting β2-agonists

B.  

Short acting β2-agonists

C.  

Anticholinergics

D.  

Leukotriene modifiers

E.  

Corticoids

Discussion 0
Question # 24

True statements regarding the use of monoclonal antibodies include which of the following?

I Flu-like symptoms commonly occur at the start of therapy.

II T cells are blocked from initiating the rejection process.

III Orthoclone is a human immunoglobulin product.

Options:

A.  

I only

B.  

III only

C.  

I and II only

D.  

II and III only

E.  

I, II and III

Discussion 0
Question # 25

The above structures are related to one another as:

Options:

A.  

bioisosteres

B.  

enantiomers

C.  

homologs

D.  

rotamers

E.  

positional (structural) isomers

Discussion 0
Question # 26

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by loss of bone mass and may be aggravated by:

I-Corticosteroids

II-Menopausa

III-Grave’s disease

Options:

A.  

I only

B.  

III only

C.  

I and II only

D.  

II and III only

E.  

All are correct

Discussion 0
Question # 27

Importance of Vitamin D in osteoporosis:

I- Increase the absorption of calcium from the small intestine

II- The best vitamin D analog to treat osteoporosis is calcitriol

III- Antacids containing aluminum and magnesium may interfere with proper activity of vitamin

D.  

Options:

A.  

I only

B.  

III only

C.  

I and II only

D.  

II and III only

E.  

All are correct

Discussion 0
Question # 28

The ethical principle of veracity requires that:

Options:

A.  

we respect the rights of others to make choices.

B.  

we act with honesty, without deception.

C.  

we avoid, remove or prevent harm.

D.  

we do good to patients.

E.  

we act with fairness.

Discussion 0
Question # 29

All are correct concerning the action of corticosteroids in asthma status, EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Suppress the inflammatory response

B.  

Decrease production of inflammatory mediators

C.  

Decrease airway responsiveness to inflammation

D.  

Relieve brochocontriction

E.  

Increase β-agonist receptors response

Discussion 0
Question # 30

Once daily dosing of aminoglycosides is effective due to:

Options:

A.  

prolonged residence of the antibiotic in the body

B.  

post-antimicrobial effect

C.  

enhanced tissue accumulation

D.  

reduced renal clearance

E.  

higher peak-trough differences

Discussion 0
Question # 31

Patient has a relevant increase in his asthma symptoms due to environmental allergies. He is currently having salbutamol and fluticasone inhalers. What would you advise as an adjunct medication to treat his symptoms?

Options:

A.  

Oral corticosteroids

B.  

Higher dose of corticosteroid inhalers

C.  

Salmeterol

D.  

Sodium cromoglycate

E.  

Anticholinergic agents

Discussion 0
Question # 32

Physicochemical factors affecting the rate and extent of percutaneous drug absorption include:

I the partition coefficient of the drug molecule

II the presence of surfactants in the formulation

III the type of ointment base

Options:

A.  

I only

B.  

III only

C.  

I and II only

D.  

II and III only

E.  

I, II and III

Discussion 0
Question # 33

Class of cilastin is:

Options:

A.  

Azoles

B.  

ACE inhibitors

C.  

Retinoids

D.  

Dehydropeptidase I inhibitors

E.  

K sparing diuretics

Discussion 0
Question # 34

Side effect of furosemide is:

Options:

A.  

Nausea

B.  

Mucositis

C.  

Constipation

D.  

Hearing impairment

E.  

Weight gain

Discussion 0
Question # 35

Class of metformin is:

Options:

A.  

Lipid lowering drugs

B.  

Antimycobacterial

C.  

Thyroid agents

D.  

Vasodilators

E.  

Oral hypoglycemics

Discussion 0
Question # 36

Class of demeclocycline is:

Options:

A.  

Analgesics

B.  

Inotropic agents

C.  

Penicillins

D.  

Antithyroid agents

E.  

Aquaretics

Discussion 0
Question # 37

Class of reserpine is:

Options:

A.  

Anticoagulants

B.  

Methylxanthines

C.  

Inotropic agents

D.  

Antiarrhythmic agents

E.  

Autonomic nervous system drugs

Discussion 0
Question # 38

Which of the following are similarities between Cytochrome P450 and MAO?

Options:

A.  

Both add oxygen from O2 to substrates and also form water

B.  

Both carry out direct heteroatom oxidations

C.  

Both carry out oxidative deaminations

D.  

Both carry out N-dealkylations

E.  

All of the above

Discussion 0
Question # 39

Which of the following Cytochrome P450 isozymes is responsible for the bulk of phase I metabolism?

Options:

A.  

CYP1A2

B.  

CYP2C9

C.  

CYP2D6

D.  

CYP3A4

E.  

CYP51

Discussion 0
Question # 40

Mechanism of action of neomycin is:

Options:

A.  

Inhibits dihydropteroate synthetase

B.  

Blocks K channels

C.  

Blocks Na channels

D.  

Binds to 30S subunit of bacterial ribosome

E.  

Inhibits mycolic acid synthesis

Discussion 0
Question # 41

Mechanism of resistance of dicloxacillin is:

Options:

A.  

Decreased drug uptake by bacteria

B.  

Mutations in M (matrix) protein

C.  

Beta-lactamase

D.  

Penicillin binding proteins (PBPs)

E.  

Antibodies resulting from streptococcal infection

Discussion 0
Question # 42

Class of famciclovir is:

Options:

A.  

NSAID

B.  

Antidepressants

C.  

Autonomic nervous system drugs

D.  

Antivirals

E.  

Oral hypoglycemics

Discussion 0
Question # 43

Which of the following statements refers to bretylium?

Options:

A.  

May induce mild hypotension and worsen congestive heart failure in some patients. However, most CHF patients can tolerate it.

B.  

Duration of action is usually several days.

C.  

Has been show to be more effective than six other agents in preventing arrhythmia recurrence and death in patients with ventricular tachyarrhythmias.

D.  

Is effective against erythrocytic forms.

E.  

Used in emergency setting during attempted resuscitation when lidocaine and cardioversion have failed.

Discussion 0
Question # 44

Which of the following enzymes could metabolize ethanol?

Options:

A.  

Cytochrome P450

B.  

Alcohol Dehydrogenase

C.  

Glucuronyl Transferase

D.  

Sulfotransferase

E.  

All of the above

Discussion 0
Question # 45

Class of nystatin is:

Options:

A.  

Thiazides

B.  

Antiprotozoan agents

C.  

Autonomic nervous system drugs

D.  

Polyenes

E.  

Oral hypoglycemics

Discussion 0
Question # 46

A drug ending in the suffix (azole. is considered a ______.

Options:

A.  

H2 agonist

B.  

ACE inhibitor

C.  

Antifungal

D.  

Beta agonist

Discussion 0
Question # 47

Which of the following is the antidote for the toxin Benzodiazepines?

Options:

A.  

Flumazenil

B.  

Methylene blue

C.  

Deferoxamine

D.  

Alkalinize urine

Discussion 0
Question # 48

Class of buspirone is:

Options:

A.  

Anticonvulsants

B.  

Lipid lowering drugs

C.  

Beta blockers

D.  

Benzodiazepines

E.  

Sedatives

Discussion 0
Question # 49

What is correct regarding the formation of proteins?

Options:

A.  

Formed by condensation of peptic bond

B.  

Geometric sequence of amino acids

C.  

The formation occurs by complexation of amino acids

D.  

Proteins are formed from carbohydrates

E.  

None of the above is right

Discussion 0
Question # 50

In which of the following organs or tissues is the action of acetylcholine NOT described as "nicotinic"?

I Motor endplates of skeletal muscle

II Celiac ganglia

III Circular muscles of the iris

Options:

A.  

I only

B.  

III only

C.  

I and II only

D.  

II and III only

E.  

I, II and III

Discussion 0
Question # 51

Degradation of hemoglobin in mammal involves:

Options:

A.  

Formation of bile pigments

B.  

Formation of urobilinogen

C.  

Formation of biliverdin

D.  

Non-oxidative cleavage of phosphirin ring

E.  

All are correct

Discussion 0
Question # 52

Beriberi is caused by deficiency of which of the following vitamins?

Options:

A.  

Thiamine

B.  

Riboflavin

C.  

Niacin

D.  

Pyridoxine

E.  

Folic acid

Discussion 0
Question # 53

Vitamin that requires an intrinsic factor to be carried out to ileum in order to suffer absorption from the small intestine:

Options:

A.  

Cyanocobalamin

B.  

Folic acid

C.  

Pantothenic acid

D.  

Pyridoxine

E.  

Niacin

Discussion 0
Question # 54

Tetrodotoxin is a selective inhibitor of the:

Options:

A.  

calcium ion channel

B.  

sodium ion channel

C.  

potassium ion channel

D.  

chloride ion channel

E.  

nicotinic ion channel

Discussion 0
Question # 55

Keratin is an example of:

Options:

A.  

Protein

B.  

Peptin

C.  

Scleroprotein

D.  

Albuminoid

E.  

C and D are correct

Discussion 0
Question # 56

The effectiveness of VANCOMYCIN is seen ONLY in:

Options:

A.  

Virus

B.  

Gram-negative bacterias

C.  

Gram-positive bacterias

D.  

Both gram-positive and negative bacterias

E.  

Plasmodium

Discussion 0
Question # 57

The metabolic degradation of hemoglobin takes place principally in:

Options:

A.  

RBCs

B.  

Reticulum Endothelial

C.  

Liver

D.  

Kidney

E.  

Pancreas

Discussion 0
Question # 58

Which of the following enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of DNA?

Options:

A.  

DNA polymerase

B.  

DNA gyrase

C.  

DNA ligase

D.  

RNA transferase

E.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Question # 59

Which is the strongest endogenous analgesic-pain producer in human body?

Options:

A.  

Leukotriene

B.  

Enkephalin

C.  

Bradykinin

D.  

Cytokine

E.  

Angiotensin

Discussion 0
Question # 60

All of the following statements are true regarding chronic inflammation, EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

It may develop as a granulomatous inflammation.

B.  

It may be caused by persistent infections such as tuberculosis.

C.  

It may occur with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

D.  

large numbers of macrophages are found in the infiltrate.

E.  

Lymphocytes and eosinophils are rarely involved in its development.

F.  

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Discussion 0
Question # 61

Which of the following reactions is controlled by the pancreatic hormone INSULIN?

Options:

A.  

Glycogenolysis

B.  

Glycolysis

C.  

Glycogenesis

D.  

Gluconeogenesis

E.  

Anaerobic glycolysis

Discussion 0
Question # 62

Zwintter ion reacts with a substrate as:

Options:

A.  

Neutral ion

B.  

Proton acceptor ion

C.  

Proton donor ion

D.  

Anionic

E.  

Cationic

Discussion 0
Question # 63

Catabolism of carbohydrates is a process characterized by:

I- Consume of energy

II- Release stored energy from carbohydrates

III-Glycogenolysis is an example of carbohydrates catabolism reaction

Options:

A.  

I only

B.  

III only

C.  

I and II only

D.  

II and III only

E.  

All are correct

Discussion 0
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