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USMLE Step 1 Pharmacology

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1. What is an occasional side effect of Aztreonam?






2. Why are the Sulfonylureas inactive in IDDM (type -1)?






3. Name three Antiarrhythmic drugs in class IC.






4. What is are two clinical uses of Cyclosporine?






5. A 57 yo heart failure pt develops cardiac decompensation - What drug will give you adequate perfusion of his kidneys as well as tx for his Hypotension






6. Sotalol - toxicity?






7. Which drug(s) cause this reaction: SLE- like syndrome?






8. Ca2+ channel blockers - mechanism?






9. Preferential action of the Ca2+ channel blockers at cardiac muscle?






10. How is Foscarnet used clinically?






11. What antimuscarinic drug is useful for the tx of asthma






12. Which RT inhibitor causes Megaloblastic Anemia?






13. What should not be taken with Tetracyclines? / Why?






14. What are two clinical uses of Azathioprine?






15. What are Amantadine - associated side effects?






16. Name several common Macrolides (3)






17. How can the t1/2 of INH be altered?






18. What is the MOA for Trimethoprim (TMP)?






19. What effect would atropine have on the preganglionic sympathetic activation of sweat glands? Would this person sweat?






20. Nifedipine has similar action to?






21. Antiarrhythmic Class III- effects?






22. Do Tetracyclines penetrate the CNS?






23. What is the effect of TCA's on the adrenergic nerve?






24. What is the mechanism of action of Sildenafil (Viagra)?






25. What is the lab value used to monitor the effectiveness of Heparin therapy?






26. Name two LPL stimulators.






27. Decrease Digoxin dose in renal failure?






28. MOA for Penicillin (3 answers)?






29. Which receptors does phenylephrine act upon?






30. What is the MOA for the Azoles?






31. Does Heparin have a long - medium - or short half life?






32. How does NE modulate its own release? What other neurotransmitter has this same effect?






33. Antiarrhythmic class IC- toxicity?






34. Why is carbachol and pilocarpine useful in treatment of glaucoma?






35. Mannitol - site of action?






36. For Heparin What is the Route of administration






37. List the specific antidote for this toxin: Carbon monoxide






38. What conditions are treated with Metronidazole?






39. Name the common Aminoglycosides (5)






40. What is the MOA of Aztreonam?






41. Beta Blockers - site of action?






42. List the specific antidote for this toxin: Warfarin






43. What antimuscarinic agent is used in asthma and COPD?






44. What is a possible toxicity of Alpha - glucosidase inhibitors used in type -2 diabetes?






45. List the specific antidote for this toxin: Benzodiazepines






46. How is Leishmaniasis treated?






47. What is the MOA for the Fluoroquinolones?






48. What is the category - desired effect - and possible mechanism of Theophylline in treating Asthma?






49. What are Aminoglycosides synergistic with?






50. Name the Protease Inhibitors (4)







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