ARAB COUNTRIES PHARMACY EXAM (Sample MCQ - Drug Actions)

MCQ are based on DRUG study.

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1. Which of the following is the primary site of activity for the drug Warfarin?

A. Kidney

B. Liver

C. Blood
D. Heart

 

2. Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of hepatitis?

A. Valproic acid
B. Quinidine

C. Isoniazid

D. Ethosuximide

 

3. A drug ending in the suffix (pril) is considered a ______.

A. H
B. ACE inhibitor
C. Antifungal
D. Beta agonist

 

4. A drug ending in the suffix (azole) is considered a ______.

A. H
B. ACE inhibitor
C. Antifungal
D. Beta agonist

 

5. A drug ending in the suffix (tidine) is considered a ______.

A. Antidepressant
B. Protease inhibitor
C. Beta antagonist
D. H₂ antagonist

 

6. A drug ending in the suffix (navir) is considered a ______.

A. Antidepressant
B. Protease inhibitor
C. Beta antagonist
D. H₂ antagonist

 

7. Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of extreme photosensitivity?

A. Digitalis
B. Niacin
C. Tetracycline
D. Fluoroquinolones

 

8. Which of the following is not related to a drug toxicity of Prednisone?

A. Cataracts
B. Hypotension
C. Psychosis
D. Acne

 

9. Which of the following is considered a class IA Sodium Channel blocker?

A. Mexiletine
B. Aminodarone
C. Quinidine
D. Procainamide

 

10. Which of the following is considered a class IA Sodium Channel blocker?

A. Propafenone
B. Disopyramide
C. Aminodarone
D. Quinidine

 

11. Potassium sparing diuretics have the primary effect upon the _____ found in the kidney.

A. Proximal convoluted tubule
B. Loop of Henle
C. Collecting duct
D. Distal convoluted tubule

 

12. Which of the following is not directly related to a drug toxicity of Nitroglycerin?

A. Headaches
B. Tachycardia
C. Dizziness
D. Projectile vomiting

 

Answer Key
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. A
11. D
12. D