BLUEPRINT

FOR PHARMACOLOGY MOCK BOARD EXAM (April 10, 2019)

FUNDAMENTALS
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics (first order and zero order kinetics)
Drug metabolism (Phase 1, phase 2; inducers and inhibitors of cytP450 enzymes)
Phases of drug development

RESPIRATORY
Beta-2 agonists (salbutamol, albuterol)
Anti-muscarinics (ipratropium)
Theophylline
Corticosteroids (controllers)
Anti-congestants (phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine)

CARDIAC
Digitalis
Loop diuretics
Thiazides
Potassium-sparing
Anti-arrhythmics
Anti-cholesterol drugs

GASTRO
Proton-pump inhibitors
H2-blockers

ENDOCRINE
Drugs for gigantism and acromegaly
Oral hypoglycemic agents (OHA)
Anti-thyroid drugs (PTU, Methimazole, iodide)
Thyroid storm management
SERMs (Tamoxifen)
Calcium metabolism (Alendronate)

NERVOUS SYSTEM
Local anesthetics (lidocaine)
General anesthetics (malignant hyperthermia)


HEMATOLOGY
Erythropoietin
Heparin
Warfarin

MISCELLANEOUS
Common herbal medications
Fluids and electrolytes
Common antidotes to toxins and toxic effects of drugs
Toxicology (Chapters 56, 57, 58 in Katzung)
Cancer Drugs (Chapter 54 in Katzung)