USMLE Rx: Week of 07/19/16

Question 1

Most of the CO2 in the body is transported as ___________.

Answer 1

bicarbonate

Question 2

SIADH is associated with _______ carcinoma, while hypercalcemia is associated with _________ carcinoma.

Answer 2

small cell; squamous cell (“SQUAre bricks of calcium”)

Question 3

In response to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, what drug should be substituted for heparin?

Answer 3

A direct-thrombin inhibitor

Question 4

What type of receptor does ADH bind to in the kidneys?

Answer 4

A G-protein coupled receptor which raises levels of cAMP

Question 5

Heparin has a more dramatic effect on __________.

Answer 5

the PTT

Question 6

Hemorrhagic cystitis can result from _____________ and is treated with _________.

Answer 6

chemotherapy (cyclophosphamide and isofosfamide); mesna

Question 7

Salmeterol is an asthma drug. What kind is it?

Answer 7

LABA

Question 8

List two drugs that are used to treat acute gouty attacks by competing for reabsorption sites that uric acid utilizes.

Answer 8

Probenecid and sulfinpyrazone

Question 9

What kind of receptor does CSF bind?

Answer 9

JAK-STAT transmembrane receptor

Question 10

Dilated cardiomyopathy can present after ___________.

Answer 10

a recent viral illness, which can cause direct, virus-mediated damage of myocytes