PHARMACOLOGY EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANWERS GRADED A | 2024
UPDATE
which beta blockers are contraindicated in asthma - correct
answer > nadolol, propranolol, timolol, sotaolol
COPD classification A (few symptoms, low exposure risk) -
correct answer > SABA
COPD classification B (more symptoms, low exacerbation risk) -
correct answer > LABA or LAMA
COPD classification C (few symptoms, high exacerbation risk) -
correct answer > LAMA
COPD classification D (more symptoms, high exacerbation risk) -
correct answer > LAMA or LAMA+LABA or ICS-LABA
, Roflumilast - correct answer > phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor,
may cause weight loss, diarrhea, and depression
Intranasal decongestants - correct answer > oxymetazoline,
phenylephrine, naphazoline
avoid intranasal decongestants with these conditions - correct
answer > BPH, glaucoma, cardiac disease, hyperthyroidism
Intranasal Cromolyn - correct answer > NasalCrom
Extremely safe but moderately effective
Suppresses release of histamines from mast cells
Best used for prophylaxis, not treatment
Response may take 1-2 wks to develop
how to treat hypertension - correct answer > a. Step 1: ACE
inhibitor or ARB or CCB or thiazide diuretic
b. Step 2: ACE inhibitor or ARB + CCB or thiazide diuretic
c. Step 3: ACE inhibitor or ARB + CCB + thiazide diuretic
Step 4: ACE inhibitor or ARB + CCB + thiazide diuretic +
spironolactone