USMLE provides an outline of the USMLE Step 1 Content. The outline breaks down the exam into systems. This page will review the respiratory system section of the USMLE Step 1 outline as it relates to pharmacology.
Respiratory System
Here is a look at a summary of USMLE outline for the respiratory system section with a focus on pharmacology related topics.
Infectious Disorders of the Upper Airways
- Streptococcal throat infections
- Bordetella pertussis pneumonia
Infectious, Immunologic, and Inflammatory Disorders of the Lower Airways
- Pulmonary anthrax
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Hospital-acquired pneumonia
- Ventilator-associated pneumonia
- Influenza pneumonia
- Pseudomonas pneumonia
- Influenza
- Histoplasmosis
- Coccidiomycosis
- Pneumocystis jirovecii
- Tuberculosis
- Aspergillosis
Obstructive Airway Disease
- Asthma
- COPD
Adverse Effects of Drugs on the Respiratory System
- Bleomycin
- Amiodarone
- 100% Oxygen
- Tobacco/Nicotine
- Inhalants
- Cocaine
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