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