NABP FPGEE Exam
Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (Page 10 )

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Mechanism of action of cefoxitin is:

  1. monoamine reuptake inhibitor
  2. Inhibits cholesterol synthesis
  3. Inhibits activation of GPIIb/IIIa
  4. Inhibits transpeptidase
  5. Inhibits Na-K-2Cl transporter

Answer(s): D



Which of the following statements refers to phenelzine?

  1. Mechanism of action probably involves NO.
  2. Rapid IV infusion predisposes to neuromuscular paralysis.
  3. May work when other antidepressants fail.
  4. Long half-life.
  5. MOA is inhibited irreversibly. Response occurs when >80% platelet MOA is inhibited.

Answer(s): E



Effect of diltiazem is:

  1. May increase heart rate
  2. Decreases triglycerides by 10-20%
  3. May decrease heart rate
  4. Inhibits basal gastric acid secretion
  5. Decreases AV conduction

Answer(s): E



Which of the following statements refers to etidronate?

  1. Binds to DNA, preferentially to GC pairs. Inhibits RNA, DNA, and protein synthesis.
  2. Human, pig, salmon, and eel calcitonins are available.
  3. Is used for both therapy and prophylaxis of influenza A.
  4. Bioavailability increases with administered dose.
  5. Only approved by FDA for hypertension treatment.

Answer(s): D



Class of nystatin is:

  1. Thiazides
  2. Antiprotozoan agents
  3. Autonomic nervous system drugs
  4. Polyenes
  5. Oral hypoglycemics

Answer(s): D






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