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Pharmacy One Liners
Biochemistry Important One Liners Questions On Mineral Metabolism
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Revision of Pharmacology, some basic points (one liners)
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Pharmaceutics useful terms and definitions (oneLiner Questions)
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Autonomic Nervous System.
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Health Education and Community Pharmacy important terms | One Liners
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Most Important Exam Oriented Questions on Immunity and Immunological products | Pharmacy Exams
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Identify the Drugs based on Given information
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TYPES OF CANCER
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Fundamental principles of microbiology
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Pharmacy Practice MCQs
Question 1 of 687
Q.1 Which one is not an ester prodrug?
- Aspirin
- Benorylate
- Salsalate
- None of these
Answer ✔ (d) None of these
Explanation: Aspirin, benorylate and slasalate are ester prodrugs of NSAIDs.
Question 2 of 687
Q.2 Pharmacodynamics deals with the study of
- Machanism of action
- Intraction with receptor
- toxic effect of drug
- metabolism of drug
Answer ✔ (a) Machanism of action
Explanation: pharmacodynamics is the study of mechanism of drug action and the relationship between drug concentration and effect
Question 3 of 687
Q.3 Therepeutic index is a ratio of
- toxic dose and therapeutic dose
- therapeutic dose and % response
- Toxic dose and % response
- None of these
Answer ✔ (a) toxic dose and therapeutic dose
Explanation: Response appers at therapeutic dose but toxic effects apper at toxic dose. There should be good margin between therapeutic and toxic dose
Question 4 of 687
Q.4 The action of acetyle choline on Exocrine gland is
- Stimulatory
- Inhibitory
- Stimulatory or inhibitory depends on nature of exocrine glands
- None of these
Answer ✔ (a) Stimulatory
Explanation: Exocrine glands and nicotinic receptors are stimulated by Ach.
Question 5 of 687
Q.5 barbiturates causes death at toxic dose due to
- Cardiac arrest
- Liver damage
- Depression of respiration
- All of these
Answer ✔ (c) Depression of respiration
Explanation: Brbiturates are effective as Anxiolytics, Hypnotics and anticonvulsants
Question 6 of 687
Q.6 Amphotericin B, polyene antibiotic act by
- Intraction with fungal membran sterol
- Inhibiting protien synthesis
- Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
- None of these
Answer ✔ (a) Intraction with fungal membran sterol
Explanation:
Question 7 of 687
Q.7 Suganril is common brand name for :
- Phenylbutazone
- Piroxicam
- Benorylate
- Indomethacine
Answer ✔ (b) Piroxicam
Explanation: Piroxicam is used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis
Question 8 of 687
Q.8 Captopril lowers down the blood pressure by
- inhibition of calcium reflux
- inhibition of enzyme peptidyl dipeptidase
- relaxation of smooth muscles
- None of these
Answer ✔ (b) inhibition of enzyme peptidyl dipeptidase
Explanation: Captopril is an ACE Inhibitor
Question 9 of 687
Q.9 Which one of these metallic ions essential for coagulation of blood?
- Calcium
- Manganese
- Sodium
- Potassium
Answer ✔ (a) Calcium
Explanation: Calcium activates protien Kinase C, which inturn, activates phospholipase A2. Calcium is responsible for activation of prothrombin into thrombin which convert fibrinogen to fibrin
Question 10 of 687
Q.10 Paraldehyde is administered by
- Oral route
- Rectal route
- Intramuscular route
- All of these
Answer ✔ (c) Intramuscular route
Explanation: Paraldehyde is used to treat alcoholism and some convulsive desorders.
Question 11 of 687
Q.11 The term bio-equivalence means comparisions of various formulation of
- same class of drug
- different class of drug
- same or different class of drug
- None of these
Answer ✔ (a) same class of drug
Explanation: Pharmaceutical products are bioequivalent if they are pharmaceutically equivalent and their bioavailabilities.
Question 12 of 687
Q.12 which one of these vitamin possess lipid lowering property?
- Nicotinic acid
- vitamin A
- vitamin B1
- vitamin K
Answer ✔ (a) Nicotinic acid
Explanation: nicotinic acid is also called vitamin B3 and Niacin.
Question 13 of 687
Q.13 Which one of these is a major tranquilizer?
- Phenelzine
- Trifluperazine
- Promethazine
- Hydroxyzine
Answer ✔ (b) Trifluperazine
Explanation: Trifluperazine is a typical antipsychotic of phenothyzine chemical class.
Question 14 of 687
Q.14 Dose and frequency of administration is determined by
- Dissolution rate
- Half-life of a drug
- Disintration rate
- All of these
Answer ✔ (b) Half-life of a drug
Explanation: Half-life is the amount of time required for a quantity to fall to half its value
Question 15 of 687
Q.15 The Saheli oral contraceptive contains
- Estrogen
- Estrogen and progestin
- Non-steroidal compound
- None of these
Answer ✔ (c) Non-steroidal compound
Explanation: Saheli is the non-hormonal contraceptive pill contains Ormeloxifene which is a selective estrogen receptor modulator, (SERMs).
Question 16 of 687
Q.16 Drug of choice in acute attack of migraine is:
- Methylsergide
- Ergotamine
- Serotonin
- Nicotine
Answer ✔ (b) Ergotamine
Explanation: Ergotamine has antimigraine effect due to constiction of intracranial extracerebral blood vessel.
Question 17 of 687
Q.17 Antidote for acute iron poisoning is:
- Desferoxamine
- Copper
- Pyridoxine
- Riboflavin
Answer ✔ (a) Desferoxamine
Explanation: Desferoxamine is a bactrial siderophore produced by the actinobacteria (Streptomyces pilosus).
Question 18 of 687
Q.18 Drug that cause the pupil of eye to constrict are called
- Mydriatics
- Vasoconstrictors
- Vasodilators
- Miotics
Answer ✔ (d) Miotics
Explanation: Sympathomimetic drugs cause miosis.
Question 19 of 687
Q.19 An example of auto-immune disorder is:
- Myasthenia gravis
- Hypertension
- Angina
- DM
Answer ✔ (a) Myasthenia gravis
Question 20 of 687
Q.20 Which one of these impart red colour to urine?
- Rifampin
- Isoniazid
- Aspirin
- Luminal
Answer ✔ (a) Rifampin
Explanation: Rifampin is bactericidal antibiotic. It is intensly red solid which causes red colour of urine.
Question 21 of 687
Q.21 Which one of these is used as antidote for heparin
- Protamine sulphate
- Warfarin
- BAL
- Glyceryl trinitrate
Answer ✔ (a) Protamine sulphate
Explanation: Protamine sulphate binds to heparin and reverse its anticoagulant effect.
Question 22 of 687
Q.22 Naloxene is used in the poisoning of
- Barbiturates
- Morphine
- Cocaine
- Alcohol
Answer ✔ (b) Morphine
Explanation: Naloxene is pure opioid antagonist. Naloxene is used to counter the effect of morphine.
Question 23 of 687
Q.23 Overdose of digitalis may cause
- Habituation
- Tolerance
- Cumulative tolerance
- Physical dependence
Answer ✔ (c) Cumulative tolerance
Explanation: Digitalis id commonly called foxgolves. Overdose may cause cumulative tolerance.
Question 24 of 687
Q.24 Methyl alcohol may cause
- Tetany
- Blindness
- Inflammation of skin
- Gastric irritation
Answer ✔ (b) Blindness
Explanation: Methyle alcohol is metabolised to formic acid which act on CNS and cause blindness.
Question 25 of 687
Q.25 In infants tetracyclin offen cause:
- Agranulocytocis
- Redness in eye
- Discolouration of teeth
- Fever
Answer ✔ (c) Discolouration of teeth
Explanation: Tetracycline are a group of broad spectrum antibiotic. Discolouration of teeth is side effect of tetracycline to the infant upto eight year of age.
Question 26 of 687
Q.26 Ryle's tube is used for:
- Feeding
- Removing poision from stomach
- Gastric lavage
- All of the above purpose
Answer ✔ (d) All of the above purpose
Explanation: Ryle's tube is medical device, involving the insertion of a plastic tube through the nose and down in stomach.
Question 27 of 687
Q.27 Service directly related to the patient care is:
- Clinical service
- Pharmacy service
- Nursing service
- All of the above
Answer ✔ (c) Nursing service
Explanation: Nurses are directly involved in patient care.
Question 28 of 687
Q.28 Aspirin is not taken in empty stomach because
- It causes gastric irritation
- It causes anaemia
- It is absorbed slowly
- It causes allergy
Answer ✔ (a) It causes gastric irritation
Explanation: Aspirin is alsoo called acetyl salicylic acid causes irritation in stomach.
Question 29 of 687
Q.29 The member secretary of pharmacy and therapeutic committee is
- Chief pharmacist
- Medical officer
- Analytical chemist
- Physician
Answer ✔ (a) Chief pharmacist
Explanation: Chief pharmacist is the member secretory of PTC.
Question 30 of 687
Q.30 When the combined effect of two drugs is graeter than the algebric sum of their indivisiul effect, is called
- Antagonism
- Competitive antagonism
- Synergism
- non-competitive antagonism
Answer ✔ (c) Synergism
Explanation: Synergism is the combination of two or more things that create an effect which is greater than the sum of both seprately.
Question 31 of 687
Q.31 Drug useful in Zollinger-ellison syndrome:
- Famotidine
- Ranitidine
- Cimetidine
- Omeprazole
Answer ✔ (d) Omeprazole
Explanation: Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of dyspepsia and peptic ulcer disease ( Zollinger-ellison syndrome ).
Question 32 of 687
Q.32 Cheese is not given with MAO inhibitors because there is risk of:
- Allergic reactions
- Hypertensive crisis
- Decrease absorption
- None of the above
Answer ✔ (b) Hypertensive crisis
Explanation: Hypertensive crisis is also known as mlignant hypertensive causes impairment of organ system which is irriversible. Chease prolongs the effect of MAO inhibitors which cause increased neurotransmitters ( hypertensive crisis ).
Question 33 of 687
Q.33 The latin word 'Ad libitum' means :
- As much as you please
- To be added
- When required
- Upto
Answer ✔ (a) As much as you please
Question 34 of 687
Q.34 The term ambulatory patients is refers to:
- Those patients who are bedridden
- Those who are able to walk
- Those who are brought to hospital in an ambulance
- Elderly patients
Answer ✔ (b) Those who are able to walk
Explanation: Ambulatory patients are also called OPD patients.
Question 35 of 687
Q.35 Lipid soloble drugs are better absorbed when:
- Given with meal
- Given 3 hours after meal
- Given 1/2 hours before meal
- both (b) and (c)
Answer ✔ (a) Given with meal
Explanation: Lipids are group of naturally occuring, molecules that include fats, waxes etc. While taking meal, pH of GIT decreases so absorption of lipid increases.
Question 36 of 687
Q.36 D5W refers to:
- 5% solution of D-glucose
- Distilled water which is acidified to pH 5.0
- 0.5% solution of sodium chloride in distilled water
- None of above
Answer ✔ (a) 5% solution of D-glucose
Question 37 of 687
Q.37 Drugs contra-indicated in pregnancy
- Paracetamol
- Colchicines
- Indomethacin
- Allopurinol
Answer ✔ (d) Allopurinol
Explanation: Allopurinol causes congenital malformation so it is contra-indicated in pregnancy.
Question 38 of 687
Q.38 List of ailments that is not cured by drug is given in Schedule
- G
- J
- C
- H
Answer ✔ (b) J
Question 39 of 687
Q.39 The drug sample taken by the drug inspector for analysis are sent to:
- Drug controller
- Chemical analyst
- Govt. analyst
- Testing laboratories
Answer ✔ (c) Govt. analyst
Question 40 of 687
Q.40 Shedule FF is related with:
- Standard for opthalmic preparation
- Standards fro surgical dressings
- Standards for cometics
- None of these
Answer ✔ (a) Standard for opthalmic preparation
Question 41 of 687
Q.41 What is GMP means?
- Good man practices
- Good manufacturing practices
- good manufacturing plant
- Good material practices
Answer ✔ (b) Good manufacturing practices
Explanation: GMP is short term for good manufacturing practices.
Question 42 of 687
Q.42 Which of the following colours is a natural colour?
- Carotene
- Caramel
- Tetrazine
- All of these
Answer ✔ (a) Carotene
Explanation: carotene is an orange photosynthetic pigment important for photosynthesis.
Question 43 of 687
Q.43 Ibuprofen belongs to which schedule as per Drug and cosmetics act, 1940?
- B
- G
- H
- X
Answer ✔ (c) H
Explanation: Ibuprofen is a NSAID and belongs to schedule H drug.
Question 44 of 687
Q.44 Which form should be used for application to import drugs for personal use?
- Form 12 A
- Form 19
- Form 8
- Form 24 C
Answer ✔ (a) Form 12 A
Explanation: Form 12A should be filled to import medicine for personal use.
Question 45 of 687
Q.45 In the prescription the medication prescribed is called as:
- Superscription
- Inscription
- Subscription
- Signature
Answer ✔ (b) Inscription
Explanation: inscription is the portion of the prescription that specifies the medication.
Question 46 of 687
Q.46 Aminophyllin is used in:
- Edema
- Asthma
- Ulcer
- Depression
Answer ✔ (b) Asthma
Explanation: Aminophyllin is a bronchodilator and used in asthma
Question 47 of 687
Q.47 Naturally occuring alkaloid colchicine is used in:
- Inflammation
- Gout
- Pain
- none of these
Answer ✔ (b) Gout
Explanation: Colchicine is the main drug for gout from natural sources.
Question 48 of 687
Q.48 Parkinsonism occurs due to:
- Excess of dopamine
- Depletion of dopamine
- Depletion of epinephrine
- None of these
Answer ✔ (b) Depletion of dopamine
Explanation: the brain dopamine loss is fundamental to perkinson's disease.
Question 49 of 687
Q.49 Which one of these antihistaminic drugs is used as appetite stimulant?
- Promethazine
- Pheniramine maleate
- Cyproheptadine
- None of these
Answer ✔ (c) Cyproheptadine
Explanation: Cyproheptadine ( peritol ) is a 1st generation antihistaminics, also used as appetite stimulant.
Question 50 of 687
Q.50 Ventolin is a common brand name for:
- Salbutamol
- Terbutaline
- Amphetamine
- Orciprenaline
Answer ✔ (a) Salbutamol
Explanation: Salbutamol ( albuterol ) is a bronchodilatory medication marketed under the brand name ventolin.
Question 51 of 687
Q.51 Acetylcholine is not used clinically as it is:
- Less active
- More toxic
- Hydrolyse rapidly
- None of these
Answer ✔ (c) Hydrolyse rapidly
Explanation: Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter in ANS. It is hydrolysed rapidly hence cannot used clinically.
Question 52 of 687
Q.52 Cardiac glycosides possess cardiac activity due to presence of:
- Glycoside linkage
- Steroid nucleus
- hydroxy group
- Unsaturated five membered lactone ring
Answer ✔ (d) Unsaturated five membered lactone ring
Explanation: Cardiac activity of cardiac glycosides is due to the presence of lactone ring at C-17 position.
Question 53 of 687
Q.53 From these β-blockers, which one is used in glaucoma?
- Propranolol
- atenolol
- timolol
- metoprolol
Answer ✔ (c) timolol
Explanation: Timolol is used in Glaucoma, heart attack and hypertension.
Question 54 of 687
Q.54 Insulin is composed of:
- Amino acid
- Fatty acid
- Sugar units
- None of above
Answer ✔ (a) Amino acid
Explanation: Insulin is a peptide hormone composed of 51 amino acids.
Question 55 of 687
Q.55 Prazosin act as antihypertensive drug by:
- Blocking α-receptors
- Blocking β-receptors
- Blocking ganglions
- Depleting catecholamine
Answer ✔ (a) Blocking α-receptors
Explanation: Prazosin ( minipress ) is a sympethetic drug and it is α1-receptor blocker.
Question 56 of 687
Q.56 Mannitol acts as a diuretic by:
- Increasing the osmotic pressor in renal tunules
- Increasing the rate of glomarular filtration
- inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium ion
- None of above
Answer ✔ (a) Increasing the osmotic pressor in renal tunules
Explanation: Mnniton is used clinically as diuretic and it act as osmotic agents.
Question 57 of 687
Q.57 Which one of these is an anabolic steroid?
- Testosterone propionate
- Fluxymesterone
- Stanozolol
- None of these
Answer ✔ (c) Stanozolol
Explanation: Anabolic steroids include stanozolol, danozol, nandrolon, metenolon, etc.
Question 58 of 687
Q.58 Which one of these is a non-steroidal drug, possessing oestrogenic properties?
- Stilbosterol
- Ethinylestrodiole
- Ethisterone
- None of these
Answer ✔ (a) Stilbosterol
Question 59 of 687
Q.59 Which one of these antibiotics belongs to aminoglycoside category?
- Chloramphenicol
- Bacitracin
- Streptomycin
- Penicillin
Answer ✔ (c) Streptomycin
Explanation: Streptomycin, tobramycin, kanamycin, gentamycin and neomycine are the examples of aminoglycosides.
Question 60 of 687
Q.60 Which one of these antibiotic contains napthacene ring?
- Tobramycin
- Tetracycline
- Amoxicillin
- None of these
Answer ✔ (b) Tetracycline
Explanation: The four ring in tetracycline collectively known as nepthacene ring.
Question 61 of 687
Q.61 Iodized oil is used for:
- Bronchography
- Urography
- Fallopian tube
- None of these
Answer ✔ (c) Fallopian tube
Explanation: Iodised oil is used for the treatent of blocked fallopian tubes.
Question 62 of 687
Q.62 The 5,5-diphenyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione monosodium is used as:
- Hypnotic
- Anticonvulsant
- Muscle relexant
- Muscarinic agent
Answer ✔ (b) Anticonvulsant
Explanation: 5,5-diphenyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione monosodium is the chemical name for 'Phenytoin' which is an anticonvulsant.
Question 63 of 687
Q.63 Diltiazem is a:
- Benzodiezipine derivative
- Benzothiazepine derivative
- Thiazolidine derivative
- None of these
Answer ✔ (b) Benzothiazepine derivative
Explanation: Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker and a benzothiazepine derivative.
Question 64 of 687
Q.64 which one of these prolongs the repolarization of cardiac muscle to act as antiarrythmic drug?
- verapamil
- Procainamide
- Bretylium
- Maxiltene
Answer ✔ (c) Bretylium
Explanation: Bretillium blocks the release of nor-adrenaline from nerve terminals and prolong the repolarisation of cardiac muscle to act as antiarrythmic agents.
Question 65 of 687
Q.65 Which sugar is present in digitalis glycoside?
- Digoxose
- Digitoxose
- Fructose
- Doxose
Answer ✔ (b) Digitoxose
Explanation: digitoxose is attached at 3-position at the steroidal ring.
Question 66 of 687
Q.66 Which one of these paraffin base is used in the eye ointment?
- White soft paraffin
- Yellow soft paraffin
- Hard paraffin
- None of these
Answer ✔ (b) Yellow soft paraffin
Explanation: Yellow soft paraffin is also known as Yellow petrollium jelly, is used as base for an eye ointment.
Question 67 of 687
Q.67 Latin term for 'two times a day'
- b.i.d.
- q.i.d.
- s.o.s.
- t.i.d.
Answer ✔ (a) b.i.d.
Explanation: b.i.d. ( bis-in-die ) is two times a day, q.i.d ( quarter in die ) 4 times a day, t.i.d (ter in die ) three times a day, s.o.s (si-opu-sit) if there is a need.
Question 68 of 687
Q.68 One fluid ounce is equal to :
- 30ml
- 20ml
- 25ml
- 50ml
Answer ✔ (a) 30ml
Explanation: 1 fluid ounce ( 1 Hoz ) is equivalent to 30ml.
Question 69 of 687
Q.69 Glycerin suppositories ( containing 92% of glycerin ) are solidified by adding:
- White wax
- Stearic acid
- Sodium stearate
- PEG 4000
Answer ✔ (c) Sodium stearate
Question 70 of 687
Q.70 DPT vaccine contains the mixture of:
- killed causative microorganism suspension
- Diptheria toxoid, tetanous toxoid, and killed bordetella pertusis suspension
- living causative micro-organism suspension
- none of these
Answer ✔ (b) Diptheria toxoid, tetanous toxoid, and killed bordetella pertusis suspension
Explanation: DPT vaccine is used aginst three infections in human - diptheria, pertusis(whooping cough), and tetanus.
Question 71 of 687
Q.71 The dose of BCG vaccine is:
- 1 ml
- 0.01 ml
- 0.1 ml
- 0.02 ml
Answer ✔ (c) 0.1 ml
Explanation: BCG is Bacillus Calmatte Guerin used as vaccination in the dose of 0.05 ml for infants (below 1 year) and 0.1 ml for children over 1 year of age.
Question 72 of 687
Q.72 The shells of soft gellatin capsules may be made ellastic or plastic like by the addition of:
- Sorbitol
- Cmc
- Water
- Alcohol
Answer ✔ (a) Sorbitol
Explanation: sorbitol is also known as glucitol is a sugar alcohol. It imparts elasticity to the soft gelatin capsules.
Question 73 of 687
Q.73 Aromatic waters are prepared by:
- Filtration
- Condensation
- Maceration
- Distillation
Answer ✔ (d) Distillation
Explanation: Aromatic waters are saturated solution of volatile oil and aromatic substances in distilled water, it is highly therapeutic distillates.
Question 74 of 687
Q.74 Elisa test is used for diagnosis of:
- Tuberculosis
- Typhoid
- AIDS
- Rabbies
Answer ✔ (c) AIDS
Explanation: Elisa test is used for AIDS diagnosis. This test is used to determine to know antibodies related to certain infection conditions.
Question 75 of 687
Q.75 Protien Energy Malnutrition causes:
- Marasmus
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Cancer
Answer ✔ (a) Marasmus
Explanation: Marasmus is aform of severe malnutrition characterised by energy deficiency. Its occurance increases prior to age 1.
Question 76 of 687
Q.76 The injectable contraceptive is
- Ethesterone
- Progesterone
- Depomedroxy progesterone acetate
- none of these
Answer ✔ (c) Depomedroxy progesterone acetate
Explanation: it is used for depot injection in the form of aquous suspension.
Question 77 of 687
Q.77 Hetrazan drug is used in
- Malaria
- Filariasis
- cholera
- Typhoid
Answer ✔ (b) Filariasis
Explanation: Hetrazan is inhibitor of arachidonic acid metabolism in filarial microfilaria, hence used for the treatment of filariasis.
Question 78 of 687
Q.78 Defficiency of vitamin A causes:
- Conjuctival xerosis
- Night blindness
- Keratomalacia
- Rickets
Answer ✔ (b) Night blindness
Explanation: Night blindness is condition making difficult to see in low light.
Question 79 of 687
Q.79 The most essential fatty acid is:
- Linoleic acid
- Linolenic acid
- Arachidonic acid
- Stearic acid
Answer ✔ (a) Linoleic acid
Explanation: Linoleic acid is most essential fatty acid, polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid.
Question 80 of 687
Q.80 In anaphylactic shock, the drug of choice is:
- Isoprenaline
- Dopamine
- Coramine
- Adrenaline
Answer ✔ (d) Adrenaline
Explanation: Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. Adrenaline is a neurotransmitter and a hormone which is a drug of choice for anaphylactic shock.
Question 81 of 687
Q.81 Hydrophobia is a symptom of which disease?
- Rabbies
- AIDS
- Amoebiasis
- Tuberculosis
Answer ✔ (a) Rabbies
Explanation: Hydrophobia is fear of drinking fluids ( is a symptom of rabbies ) because of painful spasm when trying to swallow.
Question 82 of 687
Q.82 The body temperature is controlled by:
- Hypothallamus
- Medulla
- Pitutary
- Thyroid
Answer ✔ (a) Hypothallamus
Explanation: The hypothalamus is the center for homeostasis and controls the things like hunger, thirst, and maintaining body temperature.
Question 83 of 687
Q.83 Insulin is secreted by:
- Salivary glands
- Liver
- beta-cells of islets of langerhans
- Pancrease
Answer ✔ (c) beta-cells of islets of langerhans
Question 84 of 687
Q.84 Which type of antigen is present in universal donor blood group?
- A
- B
- Both A nd B
- None of these
Answer ✔ (c) Both A nd B
Question 85 of 687
Q.85 The number of cervical vertibrae in humans is:
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Answer ✔ (b) 7
Explanation: These regions are called the cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, sacrum and coccyx. There are seven cervical vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae and five lumbar vertebrae
Question 86 of 687
Q.86 A component of coenzyme A is :
- Inosine
- Thiamine
- Pentothenic acid
- Pyridoxine
Answer ✔ (c) Pentothenic acid
Explanation: pentothenic acid also called Vitamin B5.
Question 87 of 687
Q.87 Increase in level of SGPT is used in diagnosis of which disease?
- Hepatitis
- Rickets
- Heart attack
- Alcoholism
Answer ✔ (a) Hepatitis
Question 88 of 687
Q.88 The major site of fat digestion is:
- Large intestine
- small intestine
- Kidney
- Liver
Answer ✔ (b) small intestine
Explanation: Fats are digested using enzyme lipase throughout the small intestine. The product of this reaction are glycerol and 3 fatty acids.
Question 89 of 687
Q.89 Drug acting on HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor ?
- Propranolol
- lovastatin
- Captopril
- Allopurinol
Answer ✔ (b) lovastatin
Explanation: Lovastatin is a hypolipidemic agent.
Question 90 of 687
Q.90 Calcium gluconate is used as:
- Antacid
- Electrolyte replenisher
- Preservative
- Astringent
Answer ✔ (b) Electrolyte replenisher
Explanation: Calcium gluconate(10%) is used as electrolyte replenisher in hypocalcemia.
Question 91 of 687
Q.91 Silver nitrate should be stored in:
- Clean, dry white bottle
- Lead free white bottle
- Amber coloured white bottle
- Neutral glass bottle
Answer ✔ (c) Amber coloured white bottle
Explanation: Silver nitrate ( AgNO3 ) should be protected from light, hence should be stored in amber coloured bottles.
Question 92 of 687
Q.92 Barium sulphate is used to diagnose:
- Thyroid gland
- Kidney
- Blood vessels
- Gastro intestinal tract
Answer ✔ (d) Gastro intestinal tract
Explanation: Barium sulphate is used as a radio-contrast media for x-ray imaging of GI tract.
Question 93 of 687
Q.93 Which one of these oil is used as laxatives?
- Olive oil
- Castor oil
- Arachis oil
- Linseed oil
Answer ✔ (b) Castor oil
Explanation: castor oil is fixed oil, used as laxatives.
Question 94 of 687
Q.94 Cod liver oil is nutritive due to the presence of which vitamin?
- Vtamin A
- vitamin A and vitamin D
- Vitamin A and E
- Vitamin E
Answer ✔ (b) vitamin A and vitamin D
Question 95 of 687
Q.95 Which one of these drug is used in inflammation?
- Asafoetida
- Turmeric
- Jalap
- All of these
Answer ✔ (b) Turmeric
Explanation: In turmeric the active compound curcumin have wide range of biological effects like antiinflamatory, antitumor, anti-microbial.
Question 96 of 687
Q.96 Which one of these posssess cytotoxic action?
- Podophillum emodi
- Ipomoea hederacea
- Curcuma longa
- None of these
Answer ✔ (a) Podophillum emodi
Explanation: podophyllum is highly poisonous, used in treatment of cancer.
Question 97 of 687
Q.97 Codien as an alkaloid is used for
- Vasodilation
- Analgesia
- Skeletal muscle contraction
- cough suppression
Answer ✔ (d) cough suppression
Explanation: Codien is a methoxy morphine, used in cough.
Question 98 of 687
Q.98 Which one of these drug contains anthraquinone glycosides?
- Senna
- Aloe
- Cascara
- All of these
Answer ✔ (a) Senna
Question 99 of 687
Q.99 Which of the following is used as emetic?
- Agar
- Isphagula
- Ipecac
- Ginseng
Answer ✔ (c) Ipecac
Explanation: ipecac (rhizomes and roots of Rubiacea faimily ) has emetic, exxpectorant and diaphoretic properties.
Question 100 of 687
Q.100 Drug under the class of isothiocyanate glycosides:
- Black mustard
- White mustard
- Thevatia
- Black mustard and white mustard both
Answer ✔ (d) Black mustard and white mustard both
Question 101 of 687
Q.1 The function of iron is
- Formation of bones and teeth
- Control excitability of nerves
- Regulates the permeability of membranes
- Transport of oxygen to tissue
Answer ✔ (d) Transport of oxygen to tissue
Explanation: Iron is essential element for blood production. Haemoglobin is essential for transferring O2 in blood.
Question 102 of 687
Q.2 Cobalt is a component of :
- vitB6
- Vit A
- Vit B12
- Vit D
Answer ✔ (a) vitB6
Explanation: Cobalt is the active centre of co-enzyme called cobalamine.
Question 103 of 687
Q.3 Alkaline phosphate level is increased in
- Ricket
- Leukemia
- Cardial infection
- Pancreatic deficiency
Answer ✔ (a) Ricket
Explanation: Ticket is a disease of growing bone that is unique to children and a dietary deficiency of calcium or phosphorous.
Question 104 of 687
Q.4 Microcytic hyper chronic anaemia occurs due to deficiency of
- Cu2+
- Co2+
- Zinc
- Iron
Answer ✔ (d) Iron
Question 105 of 687
Q.5 Normal urine is
- Neutral
- Highly acidic
- Slightly alkaline
- Slightly acidic
Answer ✔ (d) Slightly acidic
Explanation: Urine contains high concentration of urea and other substances including toxins.
Question 106 of 687
Q.6 Milky type colour of urine gets elevated in
- Albimins
- Haemoglobin
- Fatty acid
- Nephritis
Answer ✔ (c) Fatty acid
Explanation: Milky type colour of urine is indication of UTI.
Question 107 of 687
Q.7 A component of coenzyme A is
- Inosine
- Thiamine
- Pethothenic acid
- Pyridoxine
Answer ✔ (c) Pethothenic acid
Explanation: Pethothenic acid is called vitamin B5. Animals require penthoneic acid to synthesise coenzyme A.
Question 108 of 687
Q.8 Hyperlipidemia is excess of
- Cholesterol and triglycerides
- Free fatty acids
- Glucose
- Ketone bodies
Answer ✔ (a) Cholesterol and triglycerides
Explanation: Hyperlipidemia is excess of lipids which means Cholesterol and triglycerides.
Question 109 of 687
Q.9 Out of these amino acid which one is not essential amino acid?
- Proline
- Tryptophan
- Tyrosine
- Histidine
Answer ✔ (a) Proline
Explanation: Proline is not essential amino acid.
Question 110 of 687
Q.10 Which one is essential amino acid
- Alanine
- Leucine
- Proline
- Tryptophan
Answer ✔ (c) Proline
Explanation: Proline is an essential amino acid.
Question 111 of 687
Q.11 Polypeptide chain number can be identified by treatment of protein with
- Barium chloride
- Mercuric chloride
- Nitric acid
- Dansyl chloride
Answer ✔ (d) Dansyl chloride
Explanation: Because dansyl chloride reacts with the free amino group of peptides and proteins.
Question 112 of 687
Q.12 Isoelectric pH of pepsin is
- 4.6
- 4.7
- 1.1
- 11.0
Answer ✔ (c) 1.1
Question 113 of 687
Q.13 Methionine enkephalin is chain
- Dipeptide
- Tripeptide
- Tetra peptide
- Pentapeptide
Answer ✔ (d) Pentapeptide
Explanation: It consist of five amino acid linked together and attached to a fatty acid to enhance oil solubility.
Question 114 of 687
Q.14 Plasminogen is converted to plasma with the help of enzyme
- Streptokinase
- Amylase
- Aldolase
- Acid phosphatase
Answer ✔ (a) Streptokinase
Explanation: Streptokinase is an enzyme secreted by several species of streptococcus.
Question 115 of 687
Q.15 Thiamine includes which one of the following chemical nucleus
- Pyrimidine and thiazole
- Pyrrole and furan
- Imidazole
- Acid phosphatase
Answer ✔ (a) Pyrimidine and thiazole
Explanation: Thiamine is also known as VitB1, found in virtually all food.
Question 116 of 687
Q.16 Biotin structure is formed by fusion of
- Imidazole and thiophene ring
- Imidazole and furan rings
- Imidazole and insoles ring
- Imidazole and purine rings
Answer ✔ (a) Imidazole and thiophene ring
Explanation: Biotin has two rings fused together via one of their sider.
Question 117 of 687
Q.17 1 kilobase in DNA is equal to the
- 10 base pair
- 100 base pair
- 1 base pair
- 1000 base pair
Answer ✔ (d) 1000 base pair
Explanation: 1 kilobase in DNA is equal to the 1000 base pair.
Question 118 of 687
Q.18 Which one is not the type of RNA
- mRNA
- iRNA
- tRNA
- rRNA
Answer ✔ (b) iRNA
Explanation: iRNA is not the type of RNA
Question 119 of 687
Q.19 Which of the following RNA have high concentration in cell?
- mRNA
- tRNA
- rRNA
- None of the above
Answer ✔ (b) tRNA
Explanation: tRNA has L-shaped 3D structure because it has primary, secondary and tertiary structure.
Question 120 of 687
Q.20 An example of transferase enzyme
- Lipase
- Hexokinase
- Esterase
- Urease
Answer ✔ (b) Hexokinase
Explanation: It is an enzyme which phosphorylase hexose into hexose phosphate.
Question 121 of 687
Q.21 Appropriate percentage of carbon in protein is the range of
- 10-20%
- 20-30%
- 30-40%
- 50-55%
Answer ✔ (d) 50-55%
Question 122 of 687
Q.22 Appropriate percentage of sulphur in protein is the range of
- 0-4%
- 4-8%
- 8-12%
- 12-16%
Answer ✔ (a) 0-4%
Question 123 of 687
Q.23 An example of amino acid which does not contain sulphur is
- Aspartic acid
- cystine
- Methionine
- Cysteine
Answer ✔ (a) Aspartic acid
Explanation: Aspartic acid does not contain sulphur in it.
Question 124 of 687
Q.24 Main ring present in histidine amino acid is
- Pyrrole
- Imidazole
- Furan
- Thiophene
Answer ✔ (b) Imidazole
Question 125 of 687
Q.25 Main ring present in tryptophan is
- Indole
- Imidazole
- Furan
- Thiophane
Answer ✔ (a) Indole
Question 126 of 687
Q.1 The function of iron is
- Formation of bones and teeth
- Control excitability of nerves
- Regulates the permeability of membranes
- Transport of oxygen to tissue
Answer ✔ (d) Transport of oxygen to tissue
Explanation: Iron is essential element for blood production. Haemoglobin is essential for transferring O2 in blood.
Question 127 of 687
Q.2 Cobalt is a component of :
- vitB6
- Vit A
- Vit B12
- Vit D
Answer ✔ (a) vitB6
Explanation: Cobalt is the active centre of co-enzyme called cobalamine.
Question 128 of 687
Q.3 Alkaline phosphate level is increased in
- Ricket
- Leukemia
- Cardial infection
- Pancreatic deficiency
Answer ✔ (a) Ricket
Explanation: Ticket is a disease of growing bone that is unique to children and a dietary deficiency of calcium or phosphorous.
Question 129 of 687
Q.4 Microcytic hyper chronic anaemia occurs due to deficiency of
- Cu2+
- Co2+
- Zinc
- Iron
Answer ✔ (d) Iron
Question 130 of 687
Q.5 Normal urine is
- Neutral
- Highly acidic
- Slightly alkaline
- Slightly acidic
Answer ✔ (d) Slightly acidic
Explanation: Urine contains high concentration of urea and other substances including toxins.
Question 131 of 687
Q.6 Milky type colour of urine gets elevated in
- Albimins
- Haemoglobin
- Fatty acid
- Nephritis
Answer ✔ (c) Fatty acid
Explanation: Milky type colour of urine is indication of UTI.
Question 132 of 687
Q.7 A component of coenzyme A is
- Inosine
- Thiamine
- Pethothenic acid
- Pyridoxine
Answer ✔ (c) Pethothenic acid
Explanation: Pethothenic acid is called vitamin B5. Animals require penthoneic acid to synthesise coenzyme A.
Question 133 of 687
Q.8 Hyperlipidemia is excess of
- Cholesterol and triglycerides
- Free fatty acids
- Glucose
- Ketone bodies
Answer ✔ (a) Cholesterol and triglycerides
Explanation: Hyperlipidemia is excess of lipids which means Cholesterol and triglycerides.
Question 134 of 687
Q.9 Out of these amino acid which one is not essential amino acid?
- Proline
- Tryptophan
- Tyrosine
- Histidine
Answer ✔ (a) Proline
Explanation: Proline is not essential amino acid.
Question 135 of 687
Q.10 Which one is essential amino acid
- Alanine
- Leucine
- Proline
- Tryptophan
Answer ✔ (c) Proline
Explanation: Proline is an essential amino acid.
Question 136 of 687
Q.11 Polypeptide chain number can be identified by treatment of protein with
- Barium chloride
- Mercuric chloride
- Nitric acid
- Dansyl chloride
Answer ✔ (d) Dansyl chloride
Explanation: Because dansyl chloride reacts with the free amino group of peptides and proteins.
Question 137 of 687
Q.12 Isoelectric pH of pepsin is
- 4.6
- 4.7
- 1.1
- 11.0
Answer ✔ (c) 1.1
Question 138 of 687
Q.13 Methionine enkephalin is chain
- Dipeptide
- Tripeptide
- Tetra peptide
- Pentapeptide
Answer ✔ (d) Pentapeptide
Explanation: It consist of five amino acid linked together and attached to a fatty acid to enhance oil solubility.
Question 139 of 687
Q.14 Plasminogen is converted to plasma with the help of enzyme
- Streptokinase
- Amylase
- Aldolase
- Acid phosphatase
Answer ✔ (a) Streptokinase
Explanation: Streptokinase is an enzyme secreted by several species of streptococcus.
Question 140 of 687
Q.15 Thiamine includes which one of the following chemical nucleus
- Pyrimidine and thiazole
- Pyrrole and furan
- Imidazole
- Acid phosphatase
Answer ✔ (a) Pyrimidine and thiazole
Explanation: Thiamine is also known as VitB1, found in virtually all food.
Question 141 of 687
Q.16 Biotin structure is formed by fusion of
- Imidazole and thiophene ring
- Imidazole and furan rings
- Imidazole and insoles ring
- Imidazole and purine rings
Answer ✔ (a) Imidazole and thiophene ring
Explanation: Biotin has two rings fused together via one of their sider.
Question 142 of 687
Q.17 1 kilobase in DNA is equal to the
- 10 base pair
- 100 base pair
- 1 base pair
- 1000 base pair
Answer ✔ (d) 1000 base pair
Explanation: 1 kilobase in DNA is equal to the 1000 base pair.
Question 143 of 687
Q.18 Which one is not the type of RNA
- mRNA
- iRNA
- tRNA
- rRNA
Answer ✔ (b) iRNA
Explanation: iRNA is not the type of RNA
Question 144 of 687
Q.19 Which of the following RNA have high concentration in cell?
- mRNA
- tRNA
- rRNA
- None of the above
Answer ✔ (b) tRNA
Explanation: tRNA has L-shaped 3D structure because it has primary, secondary and tertiary structure.
Question 145 of 687
Q.20 An example of transferase enzyme
- Lipase
- Hexokinase
- Esterase
- Urease
Answer ✔ (b) Hexokinase
Explanation: It is an enzyme which phosphorylase hexose into hexose phosphate.
Question 146 of 687
Q.21 Appropriate percentage of carbon in protein is the range of
- 10-20%
- 20-30%
- 30-40%
- 50-55%
Answer ✔ (d) 50-55%
Question 147 of 687
Q.22 Appropriate percentage of sulphur in protein is the range of
- 0-4%
- 4-8%
- 8-12%
- 12-16%
Answer ✔ (a) 0-4%
Question 148 of 687
Q.23 An example of amino acid which does not contain sulphur is
- Aspartic acid
- cystine
- Methionine
- Cysteine
Answer ✔ (a) Aspartic acid
Explanation: Aspartic acid does not contain sulphur in it.
Question 149 of 687
Q.24 Main ring present in histidine amino acid is
- Pyrrole
- Imidazole
- Furan
- Thiophene
Answer ✔ (b) Imidazole
Question 150 of 687
Q.25 Main ring present in tryptophan is
- Indole
- Imidazole
- Furan
- Thiophane
Answer ✔ (a) Indole
Question 151 of 687
Q.1 The glycolytic pathway is the
- Conversion of pyruvic acid into oxaloacetate
- Degradation of glucose into pyruvic acid
- Successive oxidation - reduction reaction involving succinate NADH
- None of these
Answer ✔ (b) Degradation of glucose into pyruvic acid
Explanation: The glycolytic pathway is the degradation of glucose into pyruvic acid
Question 152 of 687
Q.2 Oxidative phosphorylation is the generation of
- Phosphoglyceric acid
- Pyruvic acid
- ATP
- ADP
Answer ✔ (c) ATP
Explanation: It is the metabolic pathway in which mitochondria in cells use their structure, enzymes and energy released by oxidation.
Question 153 of 687
Q.3 The term lipolysis is used for
- Breakdown of lipids
- Biosynthesis of lipids
- Accumulation of lipids in the body
- Inherited metabolic disorder of lipids
Answer ✔ (d) Inherited metabolic disorder of lipids
Explanation: The term lipolysis is used for breakdown of lipids
Question 154 of 687
Q.4 Milky fluid containing emulsified fat in small intestine is known as
- Lymph
- Blood
- Chyle
- Chyme
Answer ✔ (c) Chyle
Explanation: Chyle is milky fluid containing emulsified fat in small intestine.
Question 155 of 687
Q.5 The amino acid which contains guanidino group is
- Cysteine
- Methionine
- Arginine
- cystine
Answer ✔ (c) Arginine
Question 156 of 687
Q.6 Hyperlipidemia is excess of
- Cholesterol and triglyceride
- Free fatty acids
- Glycerol
- Ketone bodies
Answer ✔ (a) Cholesterol and triglyceride
Explanation: Hyperlipidemia involves abnormality in which Cholesterol and triglyceride gets elevated.
Question 157 of 687
Q.7 The RNA synthesis on a DNA template is known as
- Translation
- Transduction
- Replication
- Transcription
Answer ✔ (d) Transcription
Explanation: The RNA synthesis on a DNA template is known as Transcription.
Question 158 of 687
Q.8 Deamination of amino acids occurs during the
- Anabolism of amino acid
- Catabolism of amino acid
- Formation of urea
- Krebs cycle
Answer ✔ (c) Formation of urea
Explanation: Deamination of amino acid is the process by which amino acid are broken down into ammonia. Ammonia is toxic so its converted into urea or uric acid.
Question 159 of 687
Q.9 Blood platelets are rich in
- Carbohydrates
- Cholesterol
- Phospholipids and protein
- Nucleic acids
Answer ✔ (c) Phospholipids and protein
Explanation: Blood platelets are rich in Phospholipids and protein.
Question 160 of 687
Q.10 Increase in number of erythrocytes
- Poikilocytosis
- Reticulocytes
- displacia
- Polycythemia
Answer ✔ (d) Polycythemia
Explanation: Polycythemia is a state in which the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by RBC increases.
Question 161 of 687
Q.11 Treatment of iodine with starch shows
- Blue
- Red
- Green
- Red
Answer ✔ (a) Blue
Explanation: Treatment of iodine with starch shows Blue.
Question 162 of 687
Q.12 Which test is used for distinguishing monosaccharides?
- Bebedicts
- Tollens
- Barfoeds
- Ninhydrin
Answer ✔ (c) Barfoeds
Explanation: Barfoeds test is based on the reduction of copper acetate to copper oxide which forms brick red colour.
Question 163 of 687
Q.13 Drug which is used in the treatment of tuberculosis from glycosidic class
- Isoniazid
- Ethambutol
- Streptomycin
- Pyrizinamide
Answer ✔ (c) Streptomycin
Explanation: Streptomycin is an antibiotic drug called aminoglycosides.
Question 164 of 687
Q.14 which compound is used as reference carbohydrate for rotation determination
- Glyceraldehyde
- Glucose
- Fructose
- Maltose
Answer ✔ (a) Glyceraldehyde
Explanation: Glyceraldehyde is a triose monosaccharides and is simple of all aldoses.
Question 165 of 687
Q.15 Glucose and galactose are epimers to each other with reference to
- C2
- C3
- C4
- C1
Answer ✔ (c) C4
Question 166 of 687
Q.16 D-glucose corresponding alcohol is
- D- Sorbitol
- D-Ribitol
- D-Mannitol
- D-Dulcitol
Answer ✔ (a) D- Sorbitol
Explanation: It is also known as glucitol sugar which is a sugar alcohol.
Question 167 of 687
Q.17 Starch is hydrolysed by enzyme
- Lactose
- Amylase
- Aldolase
- Phosphatase
Answer ✔ (b) Amylase
Explanation: The pancreas and salivary gland make amylase hydrolyse dietary starch into disaccharide and trisaccharide.
Question 168 of 687
Q.18 Which carbohydrate is exclusively used in kidney functioning test
- Lactose
- Sucrose
- Fructose
- Insulin
Answer ✔ (d) Insulin
Explanation: Insulin is helpful during kidney functioning.
Question 169 of 687
Q.19 Monosaccharides are called as
- Simple sugar
- Complex sugar
- Common sugar
- Lactose sugar
Answer ✔ (a) Simple sugar
Explanation: Monosaccharides are the most basic unit of sugar and thus are called as simple sugar.
Question 170 of 687
Q.20 In TCA oxaloacetate is formed from
- Fumarate
- L-ketoglutarate
- Succinate
- Malate
Answer ✔ (d) Malate
Explanation: It is an enzyme that reversibly catalysed by oxidation of malate into oxaloacetate.
Question 171 of 687
Q.21 Heparin is a
- Monosaccharide
- Disaccharide
- Mucopolysaccharide
- Heteropolysaccharide
Answer ✔ (a) Monosaccharide
Explanation: Heparin is also known as unfractioned sugar.
Question 172 of 687
Q.22 An example of transferase enzyme
- Lipase
- Hexokinase
- Esterase
- Urease
Answer ✔ (b) Hexokinase
Explanation: Hexokinase is an anticoagulant which phosphorylase hexose to hexose phosphate.
Question 173 of 687
Q.23 An example of enzyme of oxidoreductase class
- Alcohol dehydrogenase
- Lipase
- Hexokinase
- Aldolase
Answer ✔ (a) Alcohol dehydrogenase
Explanation: It facilitates interconversion.
Question 174 of 687
Q.24 In example of enzyme in lyase class
- Lipase
- Hexokinase
- Aldolase
- Urease
Answer ✔ (c) Aldolase
Explanation: Aldolase is an enzyme which carries aldol reaction.
Question 175 of 687
Q.25 Functional unit of enzyme is known as
- Holoenzyme
- Gene
- Cell
- Apoenzyme
Answer ✔ (a) Holoenzyme
Explanation: Functional unit of enzyme is known as Holoenzyme.
Question 176 of 687
Q.1 The glycolytic pathway is the
- Conversion of pyruvic acid into oxaloacetate
- Degradation of glucose into pyruvic acid
- Successive oxidation - reduction reaction involving succinate NADH
- None of these
Answer ✔ (b) Degradation of glucose into pyruvic acid
Explanation: The glycolytic pathway is the degradation of glucose into pyruvic acid
Question 177 of 687
Q.2 Oxidative phosphorylation is the generation of
- Phosphoglyceric acid
- Pyruvic acid
- ATP
- ADP
Answer ✔ (c) ATP
Explanation: It is the metabolic pathway in which mitochondria in cells use their structure, enzymes and energy released by oxidation.
Question 178 of 687
Q.3 The term lipolysis is used for
- Breakdown of lipids
- Biosynthesis of lipids
- Accumulation of lipids in the body
- Inherited metabolic disorder of lipids
Answer ✔ (d) Inherited metabolic disorder of lipids
Explanation: The term lipolysis is used for breakdown of lipids
Question 179 of 687
Q.4 Milky fluid containing emulsified fat in small intestine is known as
- Lymph
- Blood
- Chyle
- Chyme
Answer ✔ (c) Chyle
Explanation: Chyle is milky fluid containing emulsified fat in small intestine.
Question 180 of 687
Q.5 The amino acid which contains guanidino group is
- Cysteine
- Methionine
- Arginine
- cystine
Answer ✔ (c) Arginine
Question 181 of 687
Q.6 Hyperlipidemia is excess of
- Cholesterol and triglyceride
- Free fatty acids
- Glycerol
- Ketone bodies
Answer ✔ (a) Cholesterol and triglyceride
Explanation: Hyperlipidemia involves abnormality in which Cholesterol and triglyceride gets elevated.
Question 182 of 687
Q.7 The RNA synthesis on a DNA template is known as
- Translation
- Transduction
- Replication
- Transcription
Answer ✔ (d) Transcription
Explanation: The RNA synthesis on a DNA template is known as Transcription.
Question 183 of 687
Q.8 Deamination of amino acids occurs during the
- Anabolism of amino acid
- Catabolism of amino acid
- Formation of urea
- Krebs cycle
Answer ✔ (c) Formation of urea
Explanation: Deamination of amino acid is the process by which amino acid are broken down into ammonia. Ammonia is toxic so its converted into urea or uric acid.
Question 184 of 687
Q.9 Blood platelets are rich in
- Carbohydrates
- Cholesterol
- Phospholipids and protein
- Nucleic acids
Answer ✔ (c) Phospholipids and protein
Explanation: Blood platelets are rich in Phospholipids and protein.
Question 185 of 687
Q.10 Increase in number of erythrocytes
- Poikilocytosis
- Reticulocytes
- displacia
- Polycythemia
Answer ✔ (d) Polycythemia
Explanation: Polycythemia is a state in which the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by RBC increases.
Question 186 of 687
Q.11 Treatment of iodine with starch shows
- Blue
- Red
- Green
- Red
Answer ✔ (a) Blue
Explanation: Treatment of iodine with starch shows Blue.
Question 187 of 687
Q.12 Which test is used for distinguishing monosaccharides?
- Bebedicts
- Tollens
- Barfoeds
- Ninhydrin
Answer ✔ (c) Barfoeds
Explanation: Barfoeds test is based on the reduction of copper acetate to copper oxide which forms brick red colour.
Question 188 of 687
Q.13 Drug which is used in the treatment of tuberculosis from glycosidic class
- Isoniazid
- Ethambutol
- Streptomycin
- Pyrizinamide
Answer ✔ (c) Streptomycin
Explanation: Streptomycin is an antibiotic drug called aminoglycosides.
Question 189 of 687
Q.14 which compound is used as reference carbohydrate for rotation determination
- Glyceraldehyde
- Glucose
- Fructose
- Maltose
Answer ✔ (a) Glyceraldehyde
Explanation: Glyceraldehyde is a triose monosaccharides and is simple of all aldoses.
Question 190 of 687
Q.15 Glucose and galactose are epimers to each other with reference to
- C2
- C3
- C4
- C1
Answer ✔ (c) C4
Question 191 of 687
Q.16 D-glucose corresponding alcohol is
- D- Sorbitol
- D-Ribitol
- D-Mannitol
- D-Dulcitol
Answer ✔ (a) D- Sorbitol
Explanation: It is also known as glucitol sugar which is a sugar alcohol.
Question 192 of 687
Q.17 Starch is hydrolysed by enzyme
- Lactose
- Amylase
- Aldolase
- Phosphatase
Answer ✔ (b) Amylase
Explanation: The pancreas and salivary gland make amylase hydrolyse dietary starch into disaccharide and trisaccharide.
Question 193 of 687
Q.18 Which carbohydrate is exclusively used in kidney functioning test
- Lactose
- Sucrose
- Fructose
- Insulin
Answer ✔ (d) Insulin
Explanation: Insulin is helpful during kidney functioning.
Question 194 of 687
Q.19 Monosaccharides are called as
- Simple sugar
- Complex sugar
- Common sugar
- Lactose sugar
Answer ✔ (a) Simple sugar
Explanation: Monosaccharides are the most basic unit of sugar and thus are called as simple sugar.
Question 195 of 687
Q.20 In TCA oxaloacetate is formed from
- Fumarate
- L-ketoglutarate
- Succinate
- Malate
Answer ✔ (d) Malate
Explanation: It is an enzyme that reversibly catalysed by oxidation of malate into oxaloacetate.
Question 196 of 687
Q.21 Heparin is a
- Monosaccharide
- Disaccharide
- Mucopolysaccharide
- Heteropolysaccharide
Answer ✔ (a) Monosaccharide
Explanation: Heparin is also known as unfractioned sugar.
Question 197 of 687
Q.22 An example of transferase enzyme
- Lipase
- Hexokinase
- Esterase
- Urease
Answer ✔ (b) Hexokinase
Explanation: Hexokinase is an anticoagulant which phosphorylase hexose to hexose phosphate.
Question 198 of 687
Q.23 An example of enzyme of oxidoreductase class
- Alcohol dehydrogenase
- Lipase
- Hexokinase
- Aldolase
Answer ✔ (a) Alcohol dehydrogenase
Explanation: It facilitates interconversion.
Question 199 of 687
Q.24 In example of enzyme in lyase class
- Lipase
- Hexokinase
- Aldolase
- Urease
Answer ✔ (c) Aldolase
Explanation: Aldolase is an enzyme which carries aldol reaction.
Question 200 of 687
Q.25 Functional unit of enzyme is known as
- Holoenzyme
- Gene
- Cell
- Apoenzyme
Answer ✔ (a) Holoenzyme
Explanation: Functional unit of enzyme is known as Holoenzyme.
Question 201 of 687
Q.1 What is green vitrol?
- Copper sulphate
- Ferrous sulphate
- Magnesium sulphate
- Sodium sulphate
Answer ✔ (b) Ferrous sulphate
Explanation: ferrous sulphate is also known as green vitrol (vitriol). It is used to treat Iron deficiency anaemia.
Question 202 of 687
Q.2 Ferrous salt with organic acid is preferred because these are-
- Less astringent
- More potent
- Less astringent and less irritant
- Less irritant
Answer ✔ (c) Less astringent and less irritant
Explanation: Ferrous salt with organic acids (Ferrous fumarate, Ferrous Gluconate etc.) are less astringent and less irritant than ferrous salt alone.
Question 203 of 687
Q.3 Which one of these is used in metabolic alkalosis?
- Sodium chloride
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Ammonium chloride
- Potassium citrate
Answer ✔ (c) Ammonium chloride
Explanation: Ammonium chloride is an acidic salt it converted to ammonia and hydrochloric acid on metabolism, so used to treat metabolic alkalosis.
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Q.4 To carry out limit test for sulphate and chloride in potassium permangnate, colour is destroyed by boiling with-
- Water
- Ethanol alcohol
- Oxalic acid
- Sulphuric acid
Answer ✔ (b) Ethanol alcohol
Explanation: Ethanol is used to destroy the pink colour of KMnO4 (potassium permangnate) in the limit test.
Question 205 of 687
Q.5 Which one of these is used in sunburns?
- Titanium oxide
- Potassium iodide
- Boric acid
- Calamine
Answer ✔ (a) Titanium oxide
Explanation: Titanium dioxide is used as a pigment, sunscreen, and a thickener in cosmetic and skin care products.
Question 206 of 687
Q.6 The activity of radioactive particles passing through biological tissue depends on-
- Ability of the radiation to penetrate tissue
- Energy of radiation
- surface area exposed
- all of these
Answer ✔ (d) all of these
Explanation: The radioactive particles are used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Question 207 of 687
Q.7 Drug used in inhalants administered in the form of-
- solid droplets
- liquid droplets
- gas
- none of these
Answer ✔ (a) solid droplets
Explanation: Small size solid particles of a drug are administered as inhalants.
Question 208 of 687
Q.8 Solution of Borax is used as eyewash and wet dressing for wounds is-
- 1-2% of solution
- 10-20% of solution
- 5-10% of solution
- 70-78% of solution
Answer ✔ (b) 10-20% of solution
Explanation: A 12% w/v solution of Borax is used as eyewash and wet dressing of wounds.
Question 209 of 687
Q.9 Which of the following is used as a protective and soothing application in eczema?
- Silicon polymers
- zinc oxide
- calamine
- bentonite
Answer ✔ (b) zinc oxide
Explanation: Zinc oxide has protective and soothing (non-irritant) properties hence used in eczema.
Question 210 of 687
Q.10 Antacids forms metal complexes with-
- Chloramphenicol
- Paracetamol
- Tetracycline
- Cephalosporin's
Answer ✔ (c) Tetracycline
Explanation: Antacids form complexes with tetracyclines and amphetamine thereby altering their bioavailability.
Question 211 of 687
Q.11 Bismuth subcarbonate is an example of-
- Chelating agent
- Preservative
- Protective and adsorbents
- Cathartics
Answer ✔ (c) Protective and adsorbents
Explanation: Bismuth subcarbonate, methylcellulose, etc. has protective and adsorbent properties and is used for the treatment of Diarrhea.
Question 212 of 687
Q.12 Which statement below is correct for cathartics?
- Agents which reduce the evacuation of bowels
- Agents which is used in case of diarrhoea
- Agents which is used in case of acidosis
- Agents which fastens and increase evacuation of bowels
Answer ✔ (d) Agents which fastens and increase evacuation of bowels
Explanation: Cathartic (sorbitol, magnesium citrate, magnesium sulphate, sodium sulphate) accelerates defecation.
Question 213 of 687
Q.13 Which statement is correct for topical agents?
- It is used externally
- drug may accomplish within body cavity
- They are not placed in eyes, nose or mouth
- All statements are correct
Answer ✔ (c) They are not placed in eyes, nose or mouth
Explanation: Topical agents are used externally and should not be used in eye, nose, or mouth.
Question 214 of 687
Q.14 The stabilizing agent is used with adrenaline injection is-
- Sodium thiosulphate
- Sodium metabisulphite
- sodium bisulphate
- sodium sulphate
Answer ✔ (b) Sodium metabisulphite
Explanation: Sodium metabisulphite (Na2S2O5) is added to adrenaline or lidocaine injection as stabilizing agent to prevent the oxidation of these agents (improves self life)
Question 215 of 687
Q.15 Sodium thiosulphate is used as-
- Antidote
- Antioxidant
- Antifungal
- All of these
Answer ✔ (d) All of these
Explanation: Sodium thiosulphate is used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning, an antioxidant, topical antifungal, and anti-ringworm agent.
Question 216 of 687
Q.16 Which of the following is used as Rust inhibitor?
- sodium nitrite
- calcium carbide
- Liquid nitrogen
- sodium thiosulphate
Answer ✔ (a) sodium nitrite
Explanation: Sodium nitrite is an effective rust inhibitor and is used as an additive in industrial greases.
Sodium nitrite is also used in cyanide poisoning. Sodium nitrite and amine nitrite when used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning a non-toxic cyanide derivative of methaemoglobin (Cyanomethaemoglobin) is formed.
sodium nitrite forms complex ions with different metallic salts.
Question 217 of 687
Q.17 Karl Fischer reagent consists-
- Iodine and sulphur dioxide in water with methanol
- iodine and sulphur dioxide in pyridine with methanol
- sulphur dioxide in pyridine with methanol
- Iodine and sulphur dioxide
Answer ✔ (b) iodine and sulphur dioxide in pyridine with methanol
Explanation: Karl Fischer reagent is a mixture of iodine, sulphur dioxide (SO2), and pyridine in methanol.
Question 218 of 687
Q.18 Salicylic acid is used as-
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Keratolytic agent
- None of these
Answer ✔ (c) Keratolytic agent
Explanation: Salicylic acid, urea, lactic acid, and allantoin are used as keratolytic agents.
Question 219 of 687
Q.19 Collutorium means-
- Eye lotion
- Mouth wash
- Half
- Immediately
Answer ✔ (b) Mouth wash
Explanation: Collutorium or collutory means mouthwash.
Question 220 of 687
Q.20 The Chemical name of Vitamin C is -
- Ascorbic acid
- Benzoic acid
- Maleic acid
- None of the above
Answer ✔ (a) Ascorbic acid
Explanation: Ascorbic acid is known as vitamin C. It is used in the treatment of vitamin C Deficiency and to boost up the immune system.
Question 221 of 687
Q.21 Standard solution of arsenic contain-
- Arsenious acid
- Arsine
- Arsenic acid
- Arsenic oxide
Answer ✔ (c) Arsenic acid
Explanation: Arsenic acid is used to prepare a standard solution of arsenic.
Question 222 of 687
Q.22 The Colour of the lead dithizone complex is-
- Green colour
- Yellow colour
- Violet colour
- None of these
Answer ✔ (c) Violet colour
Explanation: Lead dithizone complex is violet in color.
Question 223 of 687
Q.23 Oxygen is used in the treatment of-
- CO poisoning
- Lead poisoning
- Mercury poisoning
- Blood pressure
Answer ✔ (a) CO poisoning
Explanation: Oxygen is used in Carbon monoxide poisoning.
Question 224 of 687
Q.24 In the limit test of iron, the colour is obtained due to formation of-
- Ferric salt
- Ferrous salt
- Ferrous ion
- Ferric ion
Answer ✔ (b) Ferrous salt
Explanation: In the iron limit test, the colour is produced due to the formation of ferrous thioglycolate salt.
Question 225 of 687
Q.25 Ammonium carbonate assay is based on the principle-
- Acid-base
- Iodometric
- Complexometric
- Conductometric
Answer ✔ (a) Acid-base
Explanation: The assay of ammonium carbonate is based on acidometry and alkalimetry (acid-base) titration. Methyl red solution is used as an indicator for this assay. Ammonium carbonate is used as a respiratory stimulant and expectorant.
Question 226 of 687
Q.1 Alupent is common brand name for-
- Isoprenaline
- Phenylephrine
- Orciprenaline
- Terbutaline
Answer ✔ (b) Phenylephrine
Explanation: Orciprenaline is also known as metaproterenol, is a bronchodilator.
Question 227 of 687
Q.2 Which of these hypnotic possess a muscle relaxant property?
- Paraldehyde
- Phenobarbitone
- Barbitone
- Diazepam
Answer ✔ (d) Diazepam
Explanation: Diazepam possesses anticonvulasant and skeletal muscle relaxant activity.
Question 228 of 687
Q.3 Paracetamol is excreted as-
- Glucuronide
- Deacetylated product
- Hydroxy derivatives
- none of the above
Answer ✔ (a) Glucuronide
Explanation: Paracetamol is metabolised in the liver (90-95%) and?excreted?in the urine mainly as the glucuronide and sulphate conjugates. less than 5% is excreted as unchanged paracetamol.
Question 229 of 687
Q.4 Cardiovuscular action of epinephrine is mediated through-
- α - receptor
- α and β receptor
- β receptor
- none of the above
Answer ✔ (c) β receptor
Explanation: Ephinephrine is also known as adrenaline hormone and neurotransmitter. Cardiovascular action of epinephrine is mediated through β receptor.
Question 230 of 687
Q.5 Slow metabolism of isoniazid in africans are due to-
- Genetic variation
- Idiosyncracy
- Teratogenic effect
- none of the above
Answer ✔ (a) Genetic variation
Explanation: Isoniazid is given in the treatment of TB. Also known as isonicotinylhydrazine. In Africans Metabolism of Isoniazid is slow due genetic variations.
Question 231 of 687
Q.6 Phenytoin act as anti-epilectic drug by-
- inhibiting the enzyme
- blocking the receptor
- acting on cell membrane
- non-specific drug action
Answer ✔ (c) acting on cell membrane
Explanation: Phenytoin is a hydantoin derivative, class 1B anti-arrythmic. It act on cell membrane by sodium channel blockade.
Question 232 of 687
Q.7 Isosorbide dinitrate is usually administered by-
- sublingual route
- Oral route
- Intravenous route
- none of the above
Answer ✔ (a) sublingual route
Explanation: Isosorbide Dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina attacks). It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. These tablets will not treat an angina attack that has already begun. They may be also used to control heart failure. generally taken as sublingual route (below the tongue) for quick absorption and action in emergency.
Question 233 of 687
Q.8 Methotrexate is a -
- Enzyme inhibitor
- Receptor blocker
- Alkylating agent
- Anti-metabolic
Answer ✔ (d) Anti-metabolic
Explanation: Methotrexate is used in cancer, autoimmune diseases and ectopic pregnancy.
Question 234 of 687
Q.9 Which one of these antibiotics is used in amoebic dysentery?
- Tetracycline
- Bacitracin
- Paramomycin
- tobramycin
Answer ✔ (c) Paramomycin
Explanation: Paromomycin is an antimicrobial used to treat a number of parasitic infections including amebiasis, giardiasis, leishmaniasis, and tapeworm infection. It is a first-line treatment for amebiasis or giardiasis during pregnancy. Otherwise it is generally a second line treatment option. It is used by mouth, applied to the skin, or by injection into a muscle.
Question 235 of 687
Q.10 Niclosamide is used in the infection caused by-
- Nematodes
- Cestodes
- Trematodes
- all of the above
Answer ✔ (b) Cestodes
Explanation: Niclosamide is a tenacide in the antihelmintic family especially effective against cestodes.
Question 236 of 687
Q.11 Which one of these is not a antiviral agent?
- Amantadine
- Idoxuridine
- Acyclovir
- Haymycin
Answer ✔ (d) Haymycin
Explanation: Haymycin is a polyene antimycotic agent.
Question 237 of 687
Q.12 Amphotericin B, polyene antibiotic act by-
- Intracting with fungal membrane sterol
- Inhibiting protein synthesis
- Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
- all of the above
Answer ✔ (a) Intracting with fungal membrane sterol
Explanation: Amphotericin B id often used for treatment of systemic fungal nfections.
Question 238 of 687
Q.13 Steven-Johnson syndrome is associated with-
- Penicillin
- Cephalosporin
- Sulphonamides
- Erythromycin
Answer ✔ (c) Sulphonamides
Explanation: Stevens- Johnson syndrom affects the skin and mucus membrane and these is the common side effects of sulphonamides.
Question 239 of 687
Q.14 Penicillinase resistance penicillin include-
- Penicillin G
- Penicillin V
- Cloxacilline
- Ampicilline
Answer ✔ (c) Cloxacilline
Explanation: Cloxacillin used against staphylococci that produce β- lactamase.
Question 240 of 687
Q.15 Which one of the antibacterial agent is effective against typhoid fever?
- Chloramphenicol
- Penicillin
- Teracycline
- Sulphathiazole
Answer ✔ (a) Chloramphenicol
Explanation: Typhoid fever is also called pathogenic fever. Chloramphenicol is a second line agent in the treatment of tetracycline resistant cholera.
Question 241 of 687
Q.16 5-hydroxytryptophan on decarboxylation gives-
- Tryptophan
- 5-hydroxy indole acetic acid
- 5-hydroxytryptamine
- Indole
Answer ✔ (c) 5-hydroxytryptamine
Explanation: On decarboxylation, 5-HT gives 5-Hydroxtryptamine (serotonin).
Question 242 of 687
Q.17 Pharmaclogical action of morphine is-
- CNS stimulant
- Vasoconstriction
- Increase in blood pressure
- Release of histamine
Answer ✔ (a) CNS stimulant
Explanation: Morphine is an opiod analgesic, it acts directly on the CNS.
Question 243 of 687
Q.18 Rhabdomylosis side effect is related with-
- Atenolol
- Atorvastatin
- Propranalol
- Digoxin
Answer ✔ (b) Atorvastatin
Explanation: Atorvastatin is primarily used for lowering blood cholesterol for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Question 244 of 687
Q.19 Inchthamol is used in the treatment of-
- Tuberculosis
- Diarrhoea
- inflammation and boils
- Leprosy
Answer ✔ (c) inflammation and boils
Explanation: Inchthamol is used for treating some skin disease including eczema and psoriasis.
Question 245 of 687
Q.20 Famciclovir is an ester prodrug of-
- Cytosine nucleoside
- Guanosine nucleoside
- Thymidine nucleoside
- Adenine nucleoside
Answer ✔ (b) Guanosine nucleoside
Explanation: Famciclovir is used for the treatment of various herpes virus infections, most commonly for herpes zoster.
Question 246 of 687
Q.1 Vginal sponge, means of family planning belongs to-
- Physical method
- Chemical method
- Hormonal method
- none of the these
Answer ✔ (a) Physical method
Explanation: Vaginal sponge is a methos of delivering a spermicide in cervix and vagina. It provides physical barrier between ovum and sperm.
Question 247 of 687
Q.2 Mala - D (oral pills) contains which of the following hormone?
- Oestrogen
- Progestogen
- Both (a) and (b)
- none of the these
Answer ✔ (c) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation: Mala -D is a combined oral contraceptive pill with the low estrogen and progestogen content which provides good control on menstrual cycle.
Question 248 of 687
Q.3 Water borne disease is-
- Tuberculosis
- cholera
- measles
- influenza
Answer ✔ (b) cholera
Explanation: Cholera is a water borne disease. This infects intestine and caused by Vibrio cholra.
Question 249 of 687
Q.4 In diphtheria the causetive organism affects-
- upper respiratory tract
- Intestine
- brain
- lungs
Answer ✔ (a) upper respiratory tract
Explanation: Diphteria is a upper respiratory tract infectious disease caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make a toxin (poison). It is the toxin that can cause people to get very sick. Diphtheria bacteria spread from person to person, usually through respiratory droplets, like from coughing or sneezing.
Question 250 of 687
Q.5 Elisa test is used for diagnosis of-
- Tuberculosis
- Typhoid
- AIDS
- Rabies
Answer ✔ (c) AIDS
Explanation: The Elisa test is used to determine to know antibodies related too certain infection conditions. Elisa test is used for AIDS Diagnosis.
Question 251 of 687
Q.6 In liver, Glucose is stored as-
- Starch
- Glycogen
- Sucrose
- Lactose
Answer ✔ (b) Glycogen
Explanation: Glucose is stored in liver as glycogen, which is multibranched polysachharide. Glucose is the monomer unit of Glycogen. Starch, Sucrose and Lactose are borken down to glucose in the process of digestion. Fructose is also isomerised to glucose.
Question 252 of 687
Q.7 The reserve food material of a plant is-
- Cellulose
- Starch
- Glucose
- Pectine
Answer ✔ (a) Cellulose
Explanation: Cellulose is the reserve food material of plants. It is atype of biofuel produced from lignocelluloses.
Question 253 of 687
Q.8 Measles is caused by-
- Variola virus
- Rubeola virus
- Varicella zoster
- Herpes virus
Answer ✔ (b) Rubeola virus
Explanation: Maesles is caused by rubella virus. It is an infectious disease of respiratory system, immune system, and skin caused by virus especially paromyxo virus.
Question 254 of 687
Q.9 Removal of disease from universe is-
- Eradication
- Prevention
- Epidemic
- Pandemic
Answer ✔ (a) Eradication
Explanation: Eradication of infectious disease is the reduction of the global prevalence in the humans or animals host to zero.
Question 255 of 687
Q.10 Chlorhexidine is used as-
- Disinfectant
- Bacteriostatic
- Antiseptic
- none of the these
Answer ✔ (c) Antiseptic
Explanation: Chlorhexidine salt dissociates and releases negative charged ions at the physiological pH. It is active against the both gram positive and gram negative microorganisms.
Question 256 of 687
Q.11 Malaria is transmitted through -
- Female culex musquito
- Female housefly
- Female anopheles mosquito
- none of the these
Answer ✔ (c) Female anopheles mosquito
Explanation: Female anopheles mosquito spreads malaria and its parasite traget liver to mature and reproduce.
Question 257 of 687
Q.12 The Popular IUCD is-
- Condom
- Copper T
- Foam tablet
- Cream
Answer ✔ (b) Copper T
Explanation: An intrauterine device (IUD or coil) is a small contraceptive device, often t-shaped containing erither copper or levonorgestrel, which is inserted into the uterus.
Question 258 of 687
Q.13 The intrinsic factor for the absorption of iron is-
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin A
Answer ✔ (a) Vitamin B12
Explanation: Vitamin B12 is the intrinsic factor for the absorption of iron (determines how much iron is needed for a healthy blood and cells).It is important for normal blood cells and nerves. Vitamin C Improves the absorption of iron from stomach. follates (vitamin B9 ) needed for the formation of helathy blood cells (RBCs).
Question 259 of 687
Q.14 Which of the following has the highest amount of polyunsaturated fatty acid?
- sunflower oil
- Ground nut oil
- Palm Oil
- Soyabean oil
Answer ✔ (a) sunflower oil
Explanation: Sunflower oil is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids used as an emollient.
Question 260 of 687
Q.15 Which of the following is the carbohydrate of animal origin?
- Glucose
- Sucrose
- starch
- Glycogen
Answer ✔ (d) Glycogen
Explanation: Glycogen is the animal origin carbohydrate, it is multibranched polysachhride.
Question 261 of 687
Q.16 How much retinol is equal to one I.U.?
- 0.3 mcg
- 0.6 mcg
- 1.2 mcg
- 2 mcg
Answer ✔ (a) 0.3 mcg
Explanation: Retinol is a diterpenoid, other form of vitamin A. Deficiency of Retinol (Vitamin A) causes night blindness. 1 international unit (I.U.) of retinol contains 0.3 mcg of retinol.
Question 262 of 687
Q.17 leprosy mainly affects-
- muscles and bones
- nerves and skin
- testes and eye
- all of the above
Answer ✔ (d) all of the above
Explanation: leprosy mainly affects skin and nerves leading to the disfunction of eyes, bones, muscles nd othe sensary organs.
Question 263 of 687
Q.18 Which is not a live attenuated vaccine?
- BCG
- OPV
- measles
- pertusis
Answer ✔ (d) pertusis
Explanation: Pertussis vaccine is a vaccine that protects against whooping cough. There are two main types: whole-cell vaccines and acellular vaccines.
Question 264 of 687
Q.19 In general, which foods are considered to be high in vitamin K and should be avoided in large amounts when on warfarin dose?
- Citrus fruits
- Dairy products
- bread and cereals
- Green leafy vegatables
Answer ✔ (d) Green leafy vegatables
Explanation: Green leafy vegetables are nutritional power houses filled with vitamins, minerals, and polynutrients.
Question 265 of 687
Q.20 Tocoferol also known as-
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin K
Answer ✔ (b) Vitamin E
Explanation: Tocoferols and tocotrienols are related compounds have vitamin activity and known as vitamin E compounds. These are fat soluble antioxidants and also have many other functions in the body.
Question 266 of 687
Q.1 Vginal sponge, means of family planning belongs to-
- Physical method
- Chemical method
- Hormonal method
- none of the these
Answer ✔ (a) Physical method
Explanation: Vaginal sponge is a methos of delivering a spermicide in cervix and vagina. It provides physical barrier between ovum and sperm.
Question 267 of 687
Q.2 Mala - D (oral pills) contains which of the following hormone?
- Oestrogen
- Progestogen
- Both (a) and (b)
- none of the these
Answer ✔ (c) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation: Mala -D is a combined oral contraceptive pill with the low estrogen and progestogen content which provides good control on menstrual cycle.
Question 268 of 687
Q.3 Water borne disease is-
- Tuberculosis
- cholera
- measles
- influenza