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USMLE Step 1 Pharmacology

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1. Toxic effects of TMP include?






2. Which drug(s) cause this reaction: Thrombotic complications?






3. Name two organisms Vancomycin is commonly used for?






4. Acetaminophen has What two clinical uses and lacks What one clinical use of the NSAIDs?






5. What is an acronym to remember Anti - TB drugs?






6. List the mechanism - clinical use - & toxicity of Doxorubicin.

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7. Antiarrhythmic class IC- effects?






8. What are the side effects of Polymyxins?






9. Beta Blockers - CNS toxicity?






10. For Heparin What is the Structure






11. Adverse effects of Reserpine?






12. Adverse effects of beta - blockers?






13. Why are albuterol and terbutaline effective in tx of acute asthmatic attacks?






14. List the mechanism - clinical use - & toxicity of Bleomycin.






15. What is a possible result of overdose of Acetaminophen?






16. What are common side effects of Protease Inhibitors?






17. Explain differences between full and partial agonists(2).






18. Which drug(s) cause this reaction: Gray baby syndrome?






19. For Warfarin What is the Onset of action






20. What organisms does Griseofulvin target?






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






22. What are four conditions in Which H2 Blockers are used clinically?






23. How is Griseofulvin used clinically?






24. What is the mechanism of action of Heparin?






25. What patients are at risk for life threatening hypotension When taking Sildenafil (Viagra)?






26. Resistance mechanisms for Tetracycline






27. Which drug(s) cause this reaction: Stevens - Johnson syn. (3)?






28. What are two mechanisms of action of Propythiouracil?






29. What are signs of Sildenafil (Viagra) toxicity?






30. What are the products and their toxicities of the metabolism of Methanol by / alcohol dehydrogenase?






31. What is a possible toxicity of Ticlopidine - Clopidogrel usage?






32. Is toxicity rare or common whith Cromolyn used in Asthma prevention?






33. What type of gout is treated with Probenacid?






34. Explain pH dependent urinary drug elimination?






35. What sympathomimetic would you not prescribe for hypotension in a pt with renal artery sclerosis.






36. What is the mechanism of action of Omeprazole - Lansoprazole?






37. List the specific antidote for this toxin: Opioids






38. Name three Antiarrhythmic drugs in class IB.






39. What is Ketoconazole specifically used for?






40. Name the common Azoles






41. Quinidine - toxicity?






42. List the specific antidote for this toxin: Salicylates






43. Which drug(s) cause this reaction: Tendonitis and rupture?






44. How is Acyclovir used clinically?






45. What is the mechanism of action of Probenacid used to treat chronic gout?






46. What are Fluoroquinolones indicated for? (3)






47. What Sulfonamides are used for simple UTIs?






48. List the mechanism - clinical use - & toxicity of Etoposide.






49. Resistance mechanisms for Cephalosporins/Penicillins






50. What is are two clinical uses of Cyclosporine?