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Q. 5 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 646)

Chlorpromazine is useful in the treatment of -

  • Mental depression
  • Schizophrenia
  • Parkinsonism
  • None of the above

Ans → (b)Schizophrenia

Explanation → Chlorpromazine (CPZ) is a dopamine antagonist of the typical antipsychotic class of medications possessing additional anti-adrenergic, anti-serotonergic, anti-cholinergic, and anti-histaminergic properties used to treat schizophrenia.

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Q. 1 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 411)

Suganril is common brand name for:

  • Phenylbutazone
  • Piroxican
  • Benorylate
  • Indomethacin

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Q. 2 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 643)

Which one of these is μ-opioid agonist?

  • Pethidine
  • Codeine
  • Nalorphine
  • None of these

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Q. 3 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 644)

Levodopa is amino acid precursor of - 

  • Adrenaline
  • Dopamine
  • Norepinephrine
  • All of these

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Q. 4 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 645)

The most potent CNS stimulant among xanthine bases are-

  • Theophylline
  • Caffeine
  • Theobromine
  • All of these

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Q. 5 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 646)

Chlorpromazine is useful in the treatment of -

  • Mental depression
  • Schizophrenia
  • Parkinsonism
  • None of the above

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Q. 6 of Quiz-266 (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. 7 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 650)

Cholestyramine is useful in the treatment of -

  • Arrhythmia
  • Hypertension
  • Hyper lipoproteinemia
  • Angina pectoris

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Q. 8 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 651)

Clofibrate mainly Lowers the -

  • LDL
  • VLDL
  • HDL
  • Chylomicrons

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Q. 9 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 652)

Lovastatin is useful in -

  • High blood pressure
  • Arrhythmia
  • Hyper lipoproteinemia
  • Angina pectoris

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Q. 10 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 653)

Oral anticoagulants act by antagonising the actions of -

  • Calcium ion
  • Prothrombin
  • Vitamin K
  • Fibrinogen

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Q. 11 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 654)

Glucocorticoid are used in the treatment of :

  • Inflammation
  • Inflammation and allergy
  • Skin infections
  • Allergy

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Q. 12 of Quiz-266 (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. 13 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 656)

Tetracycline act by -

  • Inhibition of protein synthesis
  • Interfering in cell wall synthesis
  • Altering the permeability of cell membrane of organism
  • All of the above

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Q. 14 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 657)

Nystatin is principally effective in:

  • Candidia albicans
  • Blastomyces
  • Cryptococcus histoplasma
  • All of the above

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Q. 15 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 658)

Pyridoxine is administered with isoniazid to minimise the:

  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Neurotoxicity
  • Nephrotoxicity
  • Allergic reaction

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Q. 16 of Quiz-266 (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. 17 of Quiz-266 (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. 18 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 661)

Eserine acts by -

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

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Q. 19 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 662)

Desferrioxamine is a :

  • Chelating agent
  • Antimetabolite
  • Enzyme inhibitor
  • None of the above

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Q. 20 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 663)

Sodium valproate prevent the epileptic seizure by -

  • Depressing the CNS
  • Preventing influx of sodium
  • Preventing influx of calcium
  • None of the above

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Q. 21 of Quiz-266 (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. 22 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 665)

Ergot preparations are useful in migraine due to its-

  • Oxytocic action
  • Vasoconstriction action
  • α -receptors blocking action
  • None of the above

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Q. 23 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 666)

Which one of these is a major tranquilizer?

  • Phenelzine
  • Promethazine
  • Trifluoperazine
  • Hydroxyzine

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Q. 24 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 667)

Which one is a cholinomimetic agent?

  • Atropine
  • Salbutamol
  • Tolbutamide
  • Acetylcholine

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Q. 25 of Quiz-266 (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. 26 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 669)

Which one of the following drug shows antiplatelet activity?

  • Verapamil
  • Nifedipine
  • Warferin
  • Dipyridamole

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Q. 27 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 670)

Nociceptors are associated with:

  • Chemical
  • Pain
  • Temperature
  • Pressure

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Q. 28 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 671)

Drug that shows selective antagonistic selective H1 antagonistic action?

  • Chlorpheniramine
  • Cimetidine
  • Ranitidine
  • Thioperamide

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Q. 29 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 672)

Which one is the alkylating anticancer drug?

  • Fluorouracil
  • Vincristine
  • Thiotepa
  • Doxorubicin

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Q. 30 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 673)

Which one is a HMGC A reductase inhibitor?

  • Rhabdomylosis
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Rise in serum transaminase

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Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1542)

Latin term "talis / tales / talia" means the following

  • such
  • as
  • after
  • before

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Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1549)

Which of the following is not used as an emulsifying agent?

  • Finely divided solids
  • Surfactant
  • Hydrophilic colloid
  • Electrolytes

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Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1271)

Pyrogen testing is done in which animal?

  • Horses
  • Dogs
  • Rabbits
  • Rats

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Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1104)

Which drug has the antiserotonin activity?

  • Cyproheptadine
  • Promethazine
  • Terfinadine
  • All of the above

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Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 665)

Ergot preparations are useful in migraine due to its-

  • Oxytocic action
  • Vasoconstriction action
  • α -receptors blocking action
  • None of the above

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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. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1039)

which hormone causes contraction of the gall bladder?

  • Secretin
  • Gastrin
  • Bradykinin
  • Cholecystokinin

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Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1368)

Which alcohol is a constituent of flavin coenzyme?

  • inositol
  • xylitol
  • Ribitol
  • Mannitol

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Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1217)

Merk index belongs to the category of-

  • Primary source of information
  • Secondary source of information
  • Tertiary source of information
  • none of the above

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Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1217)

Merk index belongs to the category of-

  • Primary source of information
  • Secondary source of information
  • Tertiary source of information
  • none of the above

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Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1083)

Antithyroid drugs decrease the synthesis of thyroxine by -

  • Decreasing the availability of amino acid
  • Destroying the cell in thyroid gland
  • Interfering with incorporation of iodide thyroglobulin
  • All of these

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Q. 27 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1407)

Turmeric possess saffron colour due to presence of-

  • Curcumin
  • Turmerone
  • Curcumens
  • Phellandrene

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Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3855)

The amino acid which contains guanidino group is

  • Cysteine
  • Methionine
  • Arginine
  • cystine

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Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1216)

Which one of these is a genetically determined adverse drug reaction?

  • Teratogenicity
  • addiction
  • idiosyncrasy
  • carcinogenecity

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Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1078)

Hyoscine (scopolamine) differs structurally from atropine -

  • Hyoscine is not a ester
  • Hyoscine is an ester of different alcohol and tropic acid
  • Hyoscine possesses epoxide linkage between carbon 6 and 7
  • None of the above

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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 : 1218)

Xylocaine HCL is not used orally because it is-

  • Ineffective orally
  • Acidic in nature
  • Unstable in acidic media
  • Stomach irritant

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Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1052)

Lysosomes are also known as -

  • Power house of cell
  • Protien factories
  • Suicidal bags
  • None of the above

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Q. 27 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1180)

The substance added to form deflocculated suspensions is -

  • Suspending agent
  • Wetting agent
  • Electrolytes
  • Dispersing agents

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Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1216)

Which one of these is a genetically determined adverse drug reaction?

  • Teratogenicity
  • addiction
  • idiosyncrasy
  • carcinogenecity

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Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1069)

Oxyphenbutazone is active metabolite of following -

  • Sulphinpyrazole
  • Pyrazole
  • Phenylbutazone
  • None of the above

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Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 680)

Which filter is used for bacterial filtration?

  • Filter paper
  • Sintered glass filter
  • Membrane filter
  • none of these

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Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 16)

Which one of these is non barbiturate, used for paediatric anaesthesia?

  • Nikethamide
  • Morphine
  • Ketamine
  • None of these

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Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 105)

Food poisoning is caused by :

  • Clostridium tetani
  • Clostridium welchi
  • Clostridium botulinium
  • Clostridium septicum

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1215)

Ambulatory patients are-

  • Required emergency treatment
  • required to admit in the ward for the treatment
  • required to go home after taking treatment in O.P.D.
  • none of the above

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Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1162)

Hypodermic injection is given in -

  • Subcutaneous tissue
  • Deltoid muscle
  • Subarachnoid tissue
  • None of the above

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Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1656)

Which of the following symptom does not appear during first week of infection in typhoid?

  • Diarrhoea in children
  • Delirium
  • Fever
  • Myalgia

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Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3569)

Fennel contains sweet principle called-

  • fenchone
  • anethole
  • limonene
  • none of these

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Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1364)

The processing of blood clotting is initiated by-

  • Prothrombin
  • Fibrinogen
  • Thrombin
  • Thromboplastin

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Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 687)

The lack of ability to resist infection is

  • susceptibility
  • Tolerance
  • Virulence
  • none of these

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Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1375)

Xanthine is converted to uric acid in the presence of enzyme-

  • Xanthine oxidase
  • xanthine reductase
  • xanthine transferase
  • xanthine isomerase

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Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 406)

The most potent CNS stimulant among xanthine bases are:

  • Theophylline
  • Theobromine
  • Caffeine
  • All of the above

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Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1370)

Net ATPs formed in the β oxidation of palmitic acid?

  • 100
  • 30
  • 50
  • 129

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Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3923)

An example of amino acid which does not contain sulphur is

  • Aspartic acid
  • cystine
  • Methionine
  • Cysteine

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Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 97)

Efficiency of ball mill depends on

  • Rotational speed
  • Density of balls
  • Volume occupied by the balls
  • All of these

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Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3870)

In TCA oxaloacetate is formed from

  • Fumarate
  • L-ketoglutarate
  • Succinate
  • Malate

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Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3871)

Heparin is a

  • Monosaccharide
  • Disaccharide
  • Mucopolysaccharide
  • Heteropolysaccharide

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Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1112)

Which one of these is not a mydriatic agent?

  • Atropine
  • Homatropine
  • Tropicamide
  • Hyoscyamine

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