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Which is an example of an aminoglycoside antibiotic?
Question:
Which is an example of an aminoglycoside antibiotic?
Choose the correct answer:
- A. Tetracycline
- B. Amikacin ✅ Correct
- C. Erythromycin
- D. Clindamycin
Explanation:
Amikacin belongs to aminoglycosides, effective against gram-negative bacteria.
Amikacin belongs to aminoglycosides, effective against gram-negative bacteria.
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Which of the following is the prodrug of dopamine?
Explanation:
Levodopa crosses the blood-brain barrier and is converted into dopamine, which helps in Parkinson’s disease.
Levodopa crosses the blood-brain barrier and is converted into dopamine, which helps in Parkinson’s disease.
Which phase of clinical trials determines the efficacy of a drug?
Explanation:
Phase III trials confirm the drug's effectiveness in large populations before approval.
Phase III trials confirm the drug's effectiveness in large populations before approval.
Which of the following drugs is an H2 receptor antagonist?
Explanation:
Ranitidine blocks H2 receptors in the stomach, reducing acid production.
Ranitidine blocks H2 receptors in the stomach, reducing acid production.
What is the normal pH range of blood?
Explanation:
The normal pH of blood is maintained within 7.35-7.45 for homeostasis.
The normal pH of blood is maintained within 7.35-7.45 for homeostasis.
Which schedule of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act regulates narcotic drugs in India?
Explanation:
Schedule X drugs require special prescription and strict regulations due to addiction potential.
Schedule X drugs require special prescription and strict regulations due to addiction potential.
Which dosage form is designed for controlled drug release?
Explanation:
Sustained-release tablets release drugs gradually over time, improving compliance.
Sustained-release tablets release drugs gradually over time, improving compliance.
Ginseng is commonly used for -
Explanation:
Ginseng roots is used as an aphrodisiac, stimulant, type II diabetes and cure for erectile dysfunction in man. Ginseng contains a series of tetracyclic triterpenoid saponins (ginsenosides) as active ingredients. It is considered a tonic or adaptogenic that enhances physical performance (including sexual), promotes vitality and increases resistance to stress and ageing.
Ginseng roots is used as an aphrodisiac, stimulant, type II diabetes and cure for erectile dysfunction in man. Ginseng contains a series of tetracyclic triterpenoid saponins (ginsenosides) as active ingredients. It is considered a tonic or adaptogenic that enhances physical performance (including sexual), promotes vitality and increases resistance to stress and ageing.
'Jangali Pyaz' is synonym for
Explanation:
In Hindi language 'indian squill' is known as 'jungali pyaz'
In Hindi language 'indian squill' is known as 'jungali pyaz'
Nutmeg belongs to the family-
Explanation:
The nutmeg tree is species of the genus Myristica and family myristicaceae.
The nutmeg tree is species of the genus Myristica and family myristicaceae.
Anise fruit is obtained from-
Explanation:
Pimpinella anisum, also called aniseed is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae.
Pimpinella anisum, also called aniseed is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae.
Fennel contains sweet principle called-
Explanation:
The essential oil in fennel is constituted mainly anethole (80%) and about fenchone ( 7.5% ).
The essential oil in fennel is constituted mainly anethole (80%) and about fenchone ( 7.5% ).
'Mother cloves' is a term given to-
Explanation:
Mother cloves (anthophyllie) are the ripe fruits of cloves that are ovoid, brown berries, unicellular, and one-seeded.
Mother cloves (anthophyllie) are the ripe fruits of cloves that are ovoid, brown berries, unicellular, and one-seeded.
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