Question 1

What drug classes are tested in TMC pharmacology questions?

Accepted Answer

The TMC may test bronchodilators, corticosteroids, mucolytics, sedatives, analgesics, neuromuscular blockers, surfactants, pulmonary vasodilators, specialty gases, and reversal agents.

Question 2

What is the difference between albuterol and levalbuterol?

Accepted Answer

Levalbuterol is the R-isomer of albuterol. Both are short-acting beta agonists used for bronchodilation in acute bronchospasm.

Question 3

Why is dornase alfa used in cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

Dornase alfa helps break down DNA-rich mucus secretions, making it useful in cystic fibrosis airway clearance.

Question 4

What is inhaled nitric oxide used for?

Accepted Answer

Inhaled nitric oxide is a selective pulmonary vasodilator used in selected cases of pulmonary hypertension or refractory hypoxemia such as PPHN in neonates.

Pharmacology TMC Practice Questions