2003/4/5 Exams

Question 1

Among the following drugs which one is the most potent anti-inflammatory agent ?

A.  Fludrocortisone (Florinef)
B. Prednisone (Deltasone)
C. Aldosterone
D. Hydrocortisone
E. Cortisone

Answer 1

B. Prednisone (Deltasone)

Question 2

Which of the following drugs is used to treat acute adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison’s disease)?

A. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
B. Corticotropin (ATCH)
C. Mifepristone (Mifeprex)
D.  Hydrocortisone (Cortef, Hydrocordone)
E. Aminoglutethimide (Cytadren)

Answer 2

D. Hydrocortisone (Cortef, Hydrocordone)

Question 3

When used for the treatment of heart failure, potential side effects associated with use of angiotension converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors include

A. Cough
B. Decreased glomerular filtration. 
C.  Hyperkalemia
D.  A and B
E. A, B, and C

Answer 3

E

Question 4

In the treatment of asthma glucocorticoids

A. Cause bronchial dilation by acting directly on smooth muscle
B. Supress pulmonary inflammatory processes
C. Act as selective agonists of M1 cholinergic receptors
D. Trigger mast cell degranulation
E. Possess all of the above properties

Answer 4

B. Supress pulmonary inflammatory processes

Question 5

Albuterol

A. Is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor selective agonist
B. Is available in both oral and aerosol formulations
C. Is characterized by side effects including tachycardia and excitability
D. Can be prescribed to treat either acute or chronic asthma
E. Possesses all of the above properties.

Answer 5

E. Possesses all of the above properties.

Question 6

A 25-year-old female patient presents to your clinic in a cold, dry climate with complaints of difficulty in getting air. She complains this is most prominent at night and in the early morning hours, or when out jogging for exercise. Which of the following drugs provides the most rational approach to treat her symptoms?

A. Ipratropium (Atrovent)
B. Beclomethasone (Beclovent)
C. Montelukast (Singulair)
D. Cromolyn sodium (Intal)

Answer 6

Atrovent

Question 7

Which of the following drugs is used as a centrally acting antihypertensive agent?

A. Nifedipine (Procardia)
B. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
C. Clonidine (Catapres)
D. Minoxidil 
E.  Nitroprusside

Answer 7

C. Clonidine