general-pharmacology MCQs with Explanations - Chapter-wise Practice Questions

Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 651)

Clofibrate mainly Lowers the -

LDL
VLDL
HDL
Chylomicrons

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Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 660)

Which one of the enzyme is used in the treatment of cancer?

L- asparginase
Phosphodiesterase
Xanthine Oxidase
None of the above

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Q. 28 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 671)

Drug that shows selective antagonistic selective H1 antagonistic action?

Chlorpheniramine
Cimetidine
Ranitidine
Thioperamide

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Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 645)

The most potent CNS stimulant among xanthine bases are-

Theophylline
Caffeine
Theobromine
All of these

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Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 661)

Eserine acts by -

Receptor mechanism
Acting on cell membrane
Drug-enzyme interactions
None of the above

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Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 655)

The sulphonamides are :

Bactericidal in nature
Bacteriostatic in nature
Bactericidal only at high dose
None of the above

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Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 646)

Chlorpromazine is useful in the treatment of -

Mental depression
Schizophrenia
Parkinsonism
None of the above

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Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 661)

Eserine acts by -

Receptor mechanism
Acting on cell membrane
Drug-enzyme interactions
None of the above

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Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 643)

Which one of these is μ-opioid agonist?

Pethidine
Codeine
Nalorphine
None of these

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Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 658)

Pyridoxine is administered with isoniazid to minimise the:

Hepatotoxicity
Neurotoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Allergic reaction

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Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 649)

Amlodepine Lowers blood pressure by-

Inhibition of calcium influx
Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
Blocking norepinephrine reuptake
All of the above

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Q. 27 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 670)

Nociceptors are associated with:

Chemical
Pain
Temperature
Pressure

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 411)

Suganril is common brand name for:

Phenylbutazone
Piroxican
Benorylate
Indomethacin

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Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 649)

Amlodepine Lowers blood pressure by-

Inhibition of calcium influx
Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
Blocking norepinephrine reuptake
All of the above

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Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 652)

Lovastatin is useful in -

High blood pressure
Arrhythmia
Hyper lipoproteinemia
Angina pectoris

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Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 646)

Chlorpromazine is useful in the treatment of -

Mental depression
Schizophrenia
Parkinsonism
None of the above

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Q. 27 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 670)

Nociceptors are associated with:

Chemical
Pain
Temperature
Pressure

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Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 662)

Desferrioxamine is a :

Chelating agent
Antimetabolite
Enzyme inhibitor
None of the above

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Q. 30 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 673)

Which one is a HMGC A reductase inhibitor?

Rhabdomylosis
Nausea
Vomiting
Rise in serum transaminase

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Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 653)

Oral anticoagulants act by antagonising the actions of -

Calcium ion
Prothrombin
Vitamin K
Fibrinogen

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Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 651)

Clofibrate mainly Lowers the -

LDL
VLDL
HDL
Chylomicrons

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Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 660)

Which one of the enzyme is used in the treatment of cancer?

L- asparginase
Phosphodiesterase
Xanthine Oxidase
None of the above

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Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 645)

The most potent CNS stimulant among xanthine bases are-

Theophylline
Caffeine
Theobromine
All of these

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Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 664)

Which one of these is used with hyoscine to induce Twilight sleep?

Pentazocine
Pethidine
Diphenhydramine
None of the above

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Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 643)

Which one of these is μ-opioid agonist?

Pethidine
Codeine
Nalorphine
None of these

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Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 668)

Testosterone is not orally active because?

React with acid
Degradation
Reduction
Rapid oxidation of 17-hydroxy group to ketones

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Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 658)

Pyridoxine is administered with isoniazid to minimise the:

Hepatotoxicity
Neurotoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Allergic reaction

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Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 659)

Which one of these combination is used in Chloroquine resistance malaria?

Trimethoprim + pyrimethamine
Pyrimethamine + sulphadoxine
Mefloquine + Primaquine
None of the above

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Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 654)

Glucocorticoid are used in the treatment of :

Inflammation
Inflammation and allergy
Skin infections
Allergy

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Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 664)

Which one of these is used with hyoscine to induce Twilight sleep?

Pentazocine
Pethidine
Diphenhydramine
None of the above

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