Hematology & GI Pharmacology
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Hematology & GI Pharmacology Pharmacology practice questions
This section of the Saturn Medic Pharmacology question bank covers 5 topics under Hematology & GI Pharmacology: Anticoagulants (30 questions); Antiemetics & GI Motility Drugs (30 questions); Antiplatelet & Thrombolytic Drugs (30 questions); Antiulcer & Acid-Suppressing Drugs (30 questions); and Drugs for Anemia & Hematopoiesis (30 questions).
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Hematology & GI Pharmacology Pharmacology MCQs: mixed practice questions
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Which drug is a recombinant or synthetic hirudin analogue that directly binds thrombin?
From: AnticoagulantsCorrect answer: B. Bivalirudin is a synthetic hirudin analogue that directly binds and inhibits thrombin.Which drug increases lower esophageal tone?
From: Antiemetics & GI Motility DrugsCorrect answer: C. Metoclopramide increases lower esophageal tone and promotes gastric emptying.Which adverse effect is especially important when GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors are combined with heparin?
From: Antiplatelet & Thrombolytic DrugsCorrect answer: C. Both agents impair hemostasis, so combined therapy increases the risk of bleeding.Which proton pump inhibitor is FDA approved to reduce stress-related mucosal bleeding?
From: Antiulcer & Acid-Suppressing DrugsCorrect answer: D. Omeprazole, given orally or intravenously, is FDA approved to reduce stress-related mucosal bleeding.Which drug is used to treat painful sickle-cell crises by increasing fetal hemoglobin production?
From: Drugs for Anemia & HematopoiesisCorrect answer: A. Hydroxyurea increases fetal hemoglobin production, making red cells more resistant to sickling and reducing painful episodes.