NAPLEX Flashcards: Pharmacology

Study Pharmacology in NAPLEX with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the primary mechanism of action of amphotericin B?

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ANSWER

Binds ergosterol to form membrane pores causing cell leakage. Amphotericin B creates channels in fungal membranes, allowing leakage of cellular contents and leading to cell death.

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What this deck covers

This deck focuses on Pharmacology, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for NAPLEX.

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Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

Practice questions

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A 34-year-old male (82 kg) with generalized anxiety disorder is started on propranolol 20 mg PO TID for performance anxiety. He has a history of asthma controlled with albuterol HFA 2 puffs q4–6h PRN; allergies: none. Vitals today: HR 58 bpm, BP 112/70 mmHg; labs: SCr 0.9 mg/dL (0.6–1.3). Which mechanism of action explains the most clinically important risk in this patient?

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