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PHARMA DRUGS Flashcards

1
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This drug inhibits folic acid synthesis and is bacteriostatic.

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Dapsone

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2
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This anti-malarial drug causes cinchonism.

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Quinine

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3
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This drug was withdrawn due to the increased cases of suicide and depression.

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Rimonabant

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4
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An appetite suppressant which is an amphetamine derivative.

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Phentermine

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5
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A term for two conditions: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

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IBD

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6
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This drug can cause congenital deafness if taken during pregnancy.

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Streptomycin

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7
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What drug is used to reverse paralytic ileus?

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Bethanechol

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8
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Activates EP receptor causing increased bicarbonate and mucus secretion in the stomach.

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Misoprostol

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9
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DOC for GERD?

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PPI

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10
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The most hepatotoxic TB drug.

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Pyrazinamide

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11
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Pebble-like pieces of material, usually made of cholesterol or bilirubin.

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Gallstones

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12
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Binds to ergosterol in fungal cell membranes forming artificial pores.

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Nystatin

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13
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This prokinetic agent blocks the dopamine receptors.

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Metoclopramide

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14
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This drug inhibits norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake in the CNS.

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Sibutramine

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15
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Interfere with ergosterol synthesis by inhibiting fungal squalene oxidase.

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Terbinafine

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16
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Which of the following is described as a “trace element”.

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Zinc

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17
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Magnesium Hydroxide causes?

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Diarrhea

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18
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Forms a protective coating on ulcer beds and has antimicrobial effects.

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Bismuth

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19
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This is used for salvage therapy in severe aspergillosis.

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Caspofungin

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20
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Drug of choice for Plasmodium Falciparum malaria.

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Chloroquine

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21
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This drug causes rebound weight gain once discontinued.

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Orlistat

22
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Amongst the PPI, which has the least drug-to-drug interaction?

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Pantoprazole

23
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Inhibit fungal P450-dependent enzymes blocking ergosterol synthesis.

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Ketoconazole

24
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This azole has a narrow spectrum.

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Ketoconazole

25
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A mucosal protective agent known for being an abortifacient.

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Misoprostol

26
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This ani-tb drug inhibits mycolic acid synthesis and is bactericidal.

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Isoniazid

27
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This drug’s side effect is black stools, darkening of tongue, and encephalopathy.

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Bismuth

28
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This drug binds to guanine bases in bactericidal DNA and is used for sulfone-resistant M. Leprae.

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Clofazimine

29
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The radical cure for Plasmodium Ovalle and Plasmodium Vivax

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Primaquine

30
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What are the fat-soluble vitamins?

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A, E, D, K

31
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Interferes with microtubule function. Fungistatic.

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Griseofulvin

32
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This laxative is usually given to patients after Myocardial Infarction so that they don’t have to do the Valsalva.

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Docusate

33
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This is the most active drug against M. Leprae.

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Dapsone

34
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Drug of Choice for Peptic Ulcer Disease.

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PPI

35
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Gatsesophageal reflux disease, is a digestive disorder that affects the ring of muscle between your esophagus and your stomach. The ring is called?

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Lower esophageal sphincter

36
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This antifungal medication is best taken with greasy food.

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Griseofulvin

37
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This is used for uncomplicated resistant Plasmodium Falciparum malaria?

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Co-Artem

38
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Peptic Ulcer Disease is a chronic disease that oftentimes occur in?

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Duodenum

39
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Decreases cholesterol content of bile by reducing cholesterol secretion.

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Ursodiol

40
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Triple therapy of H. Pylori Eradication is composed of?

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Bismuth + Metronidazole + Tetracycline

41
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This drug can cause skin discoloration.

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Clofazimine

41
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This anti-tb drug inhibits DNA dependent RNA polymerase – inhibiting RNA production.

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Rifampicin

42
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This drug can cause visual disturbances, and color blindness.

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Ethambutol

43
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This anti-tb drug causes red-orange body fluids.

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Rifampicin

43
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Which of the following drugs causes GYNECOMASTIA?

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Cimetidine

44
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This laxative works by distending the colon and promoting peristalsis.

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Psyllium

45
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This prokinetic agent does not cross the blood brain barrier.

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Domperidone

46
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This laxative softens the stool material, permitting water and lipids to penetrate.

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Docusate

47
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This drug inhibits protein synthesis by binding to S12 ribosomal unit.

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Streptomycin

48
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A drug that is used for bowel preparation in surgery because it binds to motilin receptors?

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Erythromycin

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