Archives: Medical Student Finals

MSFinals-4891

What is the term used to describe the elimination of a drug or its metabolite from the body?

MSFinals-4893

A 42-year-old woman complains of fatigue and insomnia. She has lost interest in activities she used to enjoy, like hiking. She has three children aged three, six and seven years. Despite her husband’s help, her symptoms have persisted for eight weeks.
Which neurotransmitter is the medication she is likely to be prescribed targeting?

MSFinals-4894

What is the primary mode of operation of ondansetron in elderly patients?

MSFinals-4895

A 70-year-old man is admitted to an acute psychiatric unit with sudden onset of agitation and psychosis. He has a history of schizophrenia with a fluctuating course. To alleviate his symptoms, he is given a one-time intramuscular injection of 50 mg chlorpromazine. What is the primary pharmacological effect of chlorpromazine in managing psychosis?

MSFinals-4896

A pharmaceutical company is presently conducting Phase 1-2 trials for Scarozyme, a new drug intended for the treatment of Meniere’s disease. The drug’s clearance is being evaluated, with the renal system being the primary means of clearance. What factors must be measured to determine the drug’s clearance at any given moment?

MSFinals-4861

A 25-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department complaining of chest pain. He admits to snorting ‘a large amount’ of cocaine in the past few hours. What is the most likely feature that his cocaine use will cause?

MSFinals-4862

Which of the following is not a beneficial effect of nitrates in treating angina?

MSFinals-4863

A 42-year-old man, who has a history of hypertension and gout, visits you with a severely inflamed big toe on his right foot. He is currently taking indomethacin and allopurinol for his gout, but he is dissatisfied with the treatment and wants an alternative for arthritis control. You prescribe colchicine, and after three doses, his pain and swelling subside. What is the mechanism of action of colchicine in treating gout?

MSFinals-4864

A 67-year-old woman is admitted to the surgical ward after undergoing a laparotomy for small bowel obstruction. She is currently on patient controlled analgesia with morphine. The nursing staff reports that she has a decreased level of consciousness and a respiratory rate of 5 breaths per minute. While attending to her, she experiences a respiratory arrest. What is the appropriate treatment for her?