DPM Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Question 1

Which class of antibiotics is most commonly used to treat diabetic foot infections?

Accepted Answer

Beta-lactams

Answer

Tetracyclines

Answer

Macrolides

Answer

Aminoglycosides

Question 2

What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDs?

Accepted Answer

Inhibit cyclooxygenase enzymes

Answer

Inhibit bacterial protein synthesis

Answer

Block sodium channels

Answer

Stimulate GABA receptors

Question 3

Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid analgesics?

Accepted Answer

Constipation

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Diarrhea

Answer

Hyperglycemia

Question 4

Which local anesthetic has the longest duration of action?

Accepted Answer

Bupivacaine

Answer

Lidocaine

Answer

Mepivacaine

Answer

Procaine

Question 5

Which antifungal is commonly used for onychomycosis?

Accepted Answer

Terbinafine

Answer

Nystatin

Answer

Fluconazole

Answer

Ketoconazole

Question 6

Which drug is a commonly used anticoagulant in patients with peripheral arterial disease?

Accepted Answer

Clopidogrel

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Warfarin

Answer

Ibuprofen

Question 7

What is the main concern when prescribing fluoroquinolones in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Tendon rupture

Answer

Hyperkalemia

Answer

Nephrotoxicity

Answer

Hypotension

Question 8

Which vitamin is essential for collagen synthesis during wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin K

Question 9

Which medication is best for acute gout attacks?

Accepted Answer

Colchicine

Answer

Allopurinol

Answer

Probenecid

Answer

Febuxostat