USMLE PHARMACOLOGY EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Aromatase Inhibitors - ....ANSWER ...-Names:
- Letrozole
- Anastrozole
Indications:
- Adjuvant hormonal therapy after the resection of breast cancer
Method of Action:
- Block the production of estrogen
Side Effects:
- Bone loss
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,Cilostazol - ....ANSWER ...-Indications:
- Intermittent claudication from vascular disease
- Peripheral artery disease
Method of Action:
- Phosphodiesterase inhibitor
- Increases cAMP
- Vasodilator
Side Effects:
- Edema, dizziness, vertigo
- Atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, CHF
Methotrexate - ....ANSWER ...-Indications:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Severe psoriasis
- Leukemia, lymphoma, and certain solid tumors
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, Method of Action:
- Inhibits metabolism of folate
Side Effects:
- Hepatotoxicity
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Myelosuppression
- Nephrotoxicity
Protease Inhibitors - ....ANSWER ...-Names:
- End in "-navir"
Indications:
- Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
Method of Action:
- Inhibit the protease enzyme
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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Aromatase Inhibitors - ....ANSWER ...-Names:
- Letrozole
- Anastrozole
Indications:
- Adjuvant hormonal therapy after the resection of breast cancer
Method of Action:
- Block the production of estrogen
Side Effects:
- Bone loss
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,Cilostazol - ....ANSWER ...-Indications:
- Intermittent claudication from vascular disease
- Peripheral artery disease
Method of Action:
- Phosphodiesterase inhibitor
- Increases cAMP
- Vasodilator
Side Effects:
- Edema, dizziness, vertigo
- Atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, CHF
Methotrexate - ....ANSWER ...-Indications:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Severe psoriasis
- Leukemia, lymphoma, and certain solid tumors
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, Method of Action:
- Inhibits metabolism of folate
Side Effects:
- Hepatotoxicity
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Myelosuppression
- Nephrotoxicity
Protease Inhibitors - ....ANSWER ...-Names:
- End in "-navir"
Indications:
- Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
Method of Action:
- Inhibit the protease enzyme
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