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Key Pharmacological Insights 2020

The document outlines various pharmacological agents and their classifications, including cytokine inhibitors, antiarrhythmic agents, and lipid-lowering agents. It also covers drug mechanisms, side effects, and specific uses in different medical conditions. Each entry is categorized under relevant pharmacology topics and subtopics.

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Key Pharmacological Insights 2020

The document outlines various pharmacological agents and their classifications, including cytokine inhibitors, antiarrhythmic agents, and lipid-lowering agents. It also covers drug mechanisms, side effects, and specific uses in different medical conditions. Each entry is categorized under relevant pharmacology topics and subtopics.

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2020

Q1. Abatacept is a cytokine inhibitor used as an


anti-inflammatory.

Topic: Immunopharmacology

Subtopic: Cytokine Inhibitors / DMARDs

Q2. Magnesium is the drug of choice for Torsades


de pointes.

Topic: Cardiovascular Pharmacology

Subtopic: Antiarrhythmic Agents

Q3. Ezetimibe reduces LDL by inhibiting an


intestinal transport protein.

Topic: Cardiovascular Pharmacology

Subtopic: Lipid-Lowering Agents


Q4. Morphine is derived from tyrosine.

Topic: Natural Product Pharmacology

Subtopic: Biosynthetic Pathways

Q5. Carvedilol has two enantiomers.

Topic: Stereochemistry in Pharmacology

Subtopic: Enantiomeric Drug Action

Q6. Lupron is an erodible implant.

Topic: Drug Delivery

Subtopic: Implant Systems

Q7. Hand-foot syndrome is not caused by


mitomycin.

Topic: Chemotherapy
Subtopic: Drug Side Effects

Q8. Cimetidine blocks H2 receptors.

Topic: Gastrointestinal Pharmacology

Subtopic: Acid-Reducing Agents

Q9. Ceftaroline is a fifth-generation cephalosporin.

Topic: Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Subtopic: Beta-lactam Antibiotics

Q10. Imipenem is inappropriate for MRSA cellulitis.

Topic: Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Subtopic: Drug Resistance

Q11. Methotrexate toxicity is prevented by


leucovorin.
Topic: Chemotherapy

Subtopic: Rescue Therapy

Q12. B-lymphocytes do not mediate cell-mediated


immunity.

Topic: Immunopharmacology

Subtopic: Immune Cell Roles

Q13. Tamoxifen is classified as an antiestrogen.

Topic: Endocrine Pharmacology

Subtopic: Hormone Antagonists

Q14. Simethicone is added to antacids as an


antiflatulent.

Topic: Gastrointestinal Pharmacology

Subtopic: Combination Products


Q15. Dihydropyridines block L-type calcium
channels.

Topic: Cardiovascular Pharmacology

Subtopic: Calcium Channel Blockers

Q16. Ticagrelor is a reversible ADP receptor


inhibitor.

Topic: Hematologic Pharmacology

Subtopic: Antiplatelet Drugs

Q17. Ticlopidine is a P2Y12 antagonist.

Topic: Hematologic Pharmacology

Subtopic: Antiplatelet Agents

Q18. Pramipexole is an antiparkinsonian drug.


Topic: CNS Pharmacology

Subtopic: Parkinson’s Disease

Q19. Isoniazid is not used in asthma treatment.

Topic: Respiratory Pharmacology

Subtopic: Antitubercular vs. Antiasthmatic Drugs

Q20. Bortezomib is a proteasome inhibitor.

Topic: Oncology Pharmacology

Subtopic: Targeted Therapy

Q21. Phenytoin & Clarithromycin are not typical


causes of neutropenia.

Topic: Adverse Drug Reactions

Subtopic: Hematologic Toxicity


Q22. Hydroxychloroquine is a 4-aminoquinoline.

Topic: Antimalarial Drugs

Subtopic: Drug Classification

Q23. Tocilizumab is an IL-6 receptor antagonist.

Topic: Immunopharmacology

Subtopic: Biologic DMARDs

Q24. Nerve gas blocks acetylcholinesterase.

Topic: Toxicology

Subtopic: Nerve Agents

Q25. Linezolid is used in XDR-TB.

Topic: Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Subtopic: TB Treatment Options


Q27. Eptifibatide inhibits GP IIb/IIIa receptor.

Topic: Hematologic Pharmacology

Subtopic: Antiplatelet Drugs

Q28. Propoxyphene is an opioid-like agonist.

Topic: CNS Pharmacology

Subtopic: Opioid Analgesics

Q29. Rosiglitazone does not cause phototoxicity.

Topic: Adverse Drug Reactions

Subtopic: Dermatologic Toxicity

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