PMDC NRE

PMDC NRE — Pharmacology MCQs

Practice 166 Pharmacology past-paper MCQs for PMDC NRE, 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 PMDC NRE syllabus. HighYield's Pharmacology question bank collects 166MCQs 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 severe asthma exacerbation refractory to initial bronchodilator therapy is given a methylxanthine medication with a narrow therapeutic index requiring serum level monitoring. Which drug does this describe?

  • A.Ipratropium
  • B.Salbutamol
  • C.Theophylline
  • D.Montelukast
Q2

A patient with asthma is prescribed a medication that selectively stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors in bronchial smooth muscle, causing bronchodilation with rapid onset for acute symptom relief. Which class of drug does this describe?

  • A.Inhaled corticosteroids
  • B.Leukotriene receptor antagonists
  • C.Long-acting muscarinic antagonists
  • D.Short-acting beta-2 agonists (e.g., salbutamol/albuterol)
Q3

A patient with type 2 diabetes is prescribed a medication that inhibits renal glucose reabsorption in the proximal convoluted tubule, promoting glucose excretion in urine. Which class of drug does this describe?

  • A.Sulfonylureas
  • B.DPP-4 inhibitors
  • C.SGLT2 inhibitors (e.g., empagliflozin)
  • D.Biguanides

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