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USMLE/COMLEX Step 1 Pharmacology One Liners

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1. Side effects frequently seen with SSRIs






2. Aspirin is contraindicated in children with viral infection

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3. Agent used to treat chronic gout by increasing uric acid secretion and excretion






4. Vitamin given with calcium to ensure proper absorption






5. SE seen only in men with administration of ketoconazole






6. Interact with microtubules (but unlike vinca which prevent disassembly of tubules) - it stabilizes tubulin and cells remain frozen in metaphase






7. Used for SIADH






8. Site of action of loop diuretics






9. Drug used in ergot alkaloids overdose - ischemia and gangrene






10. SE of hydroxychloroquine






11. SE of Amiodarone






12. These agents increase cardiac output and may be beneficial in treatment of acute heart failure and some types of shock






13. Anti - Parkinson's drug which increases intraocular pressure and is contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






14. Inhibit angiotensin - converting enzyme (ACE)






15. SE of penicillamine






16. SSRI indicated for premenstrual dysphoric disorder






17. MOA of both generations






18. Antidote used for cyanide poisoning






19. Skeletal muscle agent that can block muscarinic receptors






20. Agent that inhibits alcohol dyhydrogenase and its clinical use






21. Toxicity of these agents include bradycardia - AV blockade - exacerbation of acute CHF; signs of hypoglycemia may be masked (tachycardia - tremor - and anxiety)






22. MOA of nateglinide






23. Very rapid acting insulin - having fastest onset and shortest duration of action






24. MOA of loop diuretics






25. Agent that inhibits hepatic metabolism - is hepatotoxic and teratogen that can cause neural tube defects and gastrointestinal distress






26. Antipsychotics that reduce positive symptoms only






27. Arterial vasodilator that works by opening K+ channels






28. Most important potential SE of metformin






29. Lacrimation - rhinorrhea - yawning - sweating - weakness - gooseflesh - nausea - and vomiting - tremor - muscle jerks - and hyperpnea are signs of this syndrome






30. Reason fluoroquinolones are contraindicated in children and pregnancy






31. Antipsychotic having the strongest autonomic effects






32. Somatostatin (SRIF) analog used for acromegaly - carcinoid - glucagonoma and other GH producing pituitary tumors






33. Antidepressant having stimulant effects similar to SSRI's and can increase blood pressure






34. SE of tPA






35. Warfarin is contraindicated in






36. Commonly abused LA which has cardiovascular toxicity including severe hypertension with cerebral hemorrhage - cardiac arrhythmias - and myocardial infarction






37. Irreversible condition resulting from the use of antipsychotics - reserpine at high doses - and MPTP (by- product of illicit meperidine analog)






38. Fibrates are contraindicated in






39. Used for Cushing's syndrome (increased corticosteroid)






40. Reduce transient hyper GI motility






41. MOA of aspirin






42. Anti - psychotic not shown to cause tardive dyskinesia






43. Treatment for TB patients (think RIPE)






44. Antidote for digoxin toxicity






45. DOC for tx of pseudomembranous colitis






46. Available bisphosphonates






47. Amphetamine agents






48. Effective in preventing TIA's






49. MOA of Bisphosphonates






50. Neurologic SE of benzodiazepines