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Pharmacology and Therapeutics

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Engage with critical pharmacology and therapeutics questions covering drug classifications and therapeutic mechanisms. Topics include chemical absorption, medication formulations, and pharmacogenomics. This collection is useful for students preparing for medical entrance, nursing, and science competitive examinations.

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Pharmacology and Therapeutics Questions

Multiple choice

What is the most common side effect of isotretinoin?

  1. Dry skin

  2. Headache

  3. Nausea

  4. Increased sun sensitivity
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dry skin is the most common side effect of isotretinoin, which can be managed with moisturizers.

Multiple choice

What is the most common side effect of methylphenidate?

  1. Insomnia

  2. Loss of appetite

  3. Headache

  4. Increased heart rate
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Insomnia is the most common side effect of methylphenidate, which can be managed with sleep hygiene techniques.

Multiple choice

What is the most common side effect of atypical antipsychotics?

  1. Weight gain

  2. Increased appetite

  3. Sedation

  4. Extrapyramidal symptoms
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Weight gain is the most common side effect of atypical antipsychotics, which can be managed with diet and exercise.

Multiple choice

What is the most common side effect of SSRIs in the treatment of OCD?

  1. Nausea

  2. Headache

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Sexual dysfunction
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Explanation

Nausea is the most common side effect of SSRIs in the treatment of OCD, which typically resolves within a few weeks.

Multiple choice

What is the most common side effect of SSRIs in the treatment of PTSD?

  1. Nausea

  2. Headache

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Sexual dysfunction
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nausea is the most common side effect of SSRIs in the treatment of PTSD, which typically resolves within a few weeks.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a targeted therapy for cancer?

  1. Cisplatin

  2. Tamoxifen

  3. Trastuzumab

  4. Doxorubicin
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Trastuzumab is a targeted therapy that targets the HER2 protein, which is overexpressed in some types of breast cancer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a checkpoint inhibitor used in immunotherapy?

  1. Pembrolizumab

  2. Imatinib

  3. Rituximab

  4. Bevacizumab
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Explanation

Pembrolizumab is a checkpoint inhibitor that targets the PD-1 protein, which is expressed on T cells and helps regulate the immune response.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a CAR T-cell therapy?

  1. Avastin

  2. Herceptin

  3. Keytruda

  4. Yescarta
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Yescarta is a CAR T-cell therapy that targets the CD19 protein, which is expressed on B cells.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a targeted therapy for lung cancer?

  1. Erlotinib

  2. Doxorubicin

  3. Cisplatin

  4. Tamoxifen
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Erlotinib is a targeted therapy that targets the EGFR protein, which is overexpressed in some types of lung cancer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a route of administration for psychopharmacological agents?

  1. Oral

  2. Intravenous

  3. Intramuscular

  4. Transdermal
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Transdermal is not a common route of administration for psychopharmacological agents.

Multiple choice

The process by which a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream is known as:

  1. Distribution

  2. Metabolism

  3. Excretion

  4. Absorption
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Absorption is the process by which a drug is taken up into the body from its site of administration.

Multiple choice

The distribution of a drug throughout the body is influenced by its:

  1. Protein binding

  2. Lipid solubility

  3. Molecular weight

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above factors influence the distribution of a drug throughout the body.

Multiple choice

The process by which a drug is broken down into smaller molecules is known as:

  1. Metabolism

  2. Excretion

  3. Distribution

  4. Absorption
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Metabolism is the process by which a drug is broken down into smaller molecules.

Multiple choice

The primary site of metabolism for most psychopharmacological agents is the:

  1. Liver

  2. Kidneys

  3. Lungs

  4. Brain
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Explanation

The liver is the primary site of metabolism for most psychopharmacological agents.

Multiple choice

The process by which a drug is eliminated from the body is known as:

  1. Metabolism

  2. Excretion

  3. Distribution

  4. Absorption
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Excretion is the process by which a drug is eliminated from the body.