FPGEE exam

A drug ending in the suffix (pril) is considered a ______.A . H2 agonistB . ACE inhibitorC . AntifungalD . Beta agonistView AnswerAnswer: B

Mechanism of action of vancomycin is:A . Potentiates glucose-mediated insulin secretionB . Inhibits phospholipase CC . Mitotic spindle poisonD . Inhibits transpeptidaseE . Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesisView AnswerAnswer: E

Given that the VD = 230 L/70Kg and Cl = 60 L/hr/70 Kg for morphine, approximately how much of a 10 mg IV dose remains after 8 hr, given to a normal 70 Kg patient?A . 5 mgB . 2.5 mgC . 1.25 mgD . 625 mgView AnswerAnswer: C

Which Cytochrome P450 isozyme does not participate appreciably in drug metabolism?A . CYP1A2B . CYP2C9C . CYP3A4D . CYP51E . All are drug metabolizing isoformsView AnswerAnswer: D

Indication of salmeterol is:A . Thyrotoxicosis - preparation for surgeryB . Chronic renal diseaseC . Scleroderma renal crisisD . AsthmaE . Allergic rhinitisView AnswerAnswer: D

Side effect of fluvastatin is:A . SeizuresB . Skin rashC . NauseaD . Urinary tract complicationsE . MyalgiaView AnswerAnswer: E

Which of the following is the primary site of activity for the drug Warfarin?A . KidneyB . LiverC . BloodD . HeartView AnswerAnswer: B

Route of excretion of cinoxacin is:A . UnknownB . KidneysC . IntestinesD . LiverView AnswerAnswer: B

Which of the following is not directly related to a drug toxicity of Nitroglycerin?A . HeadachesB . TachycardiaC . DizzinessD . Projectile vomitingView AnswerAnswer: D

Side effect of nedocromil is:A . Growth retardation in childrenB . Thiocyanate poisoningC . Neuromuscular paralysisD . NauseaE . DysphoniaView AnswerAnswer: D