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FCPS IMM Surgery — Pharmacology MCQs

Practice 30 Pharmacology past-paper MCQs for FCPS IMM Surgery, each with a detailed explanation and reference. Try free samples below, then start a full quiz.

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Pharmacology is a core part of the FCPS IMM Surgery syllabus. HighYield's Pharmacology question bank collects 30 MCQs modelled on real past papers, so you practise the exact style and difficulty you'll face on exam day. Every question comes with a worked explanation and a subject reference, so you learn why an answer is right — not just which option to pick.

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Sample Pharmacology Questions

Q1

A patient with cirrhosis and haematemesis should first be given:

  • A.Resuscitation, terlipressin/octreotide and urgent endoscopy with banding
  • B.Beta blockers alone
  • C.Aspirin
  • D.Proton pump inhibitor only
Q2

A 77-year-old man with a healed transmural myocardial infarction has a medically refractory ventricular arrhythmia. The following is/are true:

  • A.Direct current catheter endocardial ablation has a high likelihood of success.
  • B.If the arrhythmia is inducible at EP study, there is an indication for operative intervention.
  • C.A recent MI would be a contraindication to operation
  • D.Ventricular failure would be a contraindication to operation
  • E.Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia is least amenable to surgical resection.
Q3

What is the usual dose of heparin used during CPB?

  • A.100�150 IU/kg
  • B.300�400 IU/kg
  • C.600�800 IU/kg
  • D.50 IU/kg

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