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Lovastatin is useful in -
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Q. 9 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 652)
Lovastatin is useful in -
- High blood pressure
- Arrhythmia
- Hyper lipoproteinemia
- Angina pectoris
Ans → (c)Hyper lipoproteinemia
Explanation → Lovastatin is a naturally occurring Drug in food, which controls blood cholesterol level.
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Q. 1 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 411)
Suganril is common brand name for:
- Phenylbutazone
- Piroxican
- Benorylate
- Indomethacin
Q. 2 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 643)
Which one of these is μ-opioid agonist?
- Pethidine
- Codeine
- Nalorphine
- None of these
Q. 3 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 644)
Levodopa is amino acid precursor of -
- Adrenaline
- Dopamine
- Norepinephrine
- All of these
Q. 4 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 645)
The most potent CNS stimulant among xanthine bases are-
- Theophylline
- Caffeine
- Theobromine
- All of these
Q. 5 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 646)
Chlorpromazine is useful in the treatment of -
- Mental depression
- Schizophrenia
- Parkinsonism
- None of the above
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
Q. 7 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 650)
Cholestyramine is useful in the treatment of -
- Arrhythmia
- Hypertension
- Hyper lipoproteinemia
- Angina pectoris
Q. 9 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 652)
Lovastatin is useful in -
- High blood pressure
- Arrhythmia
- Hyper lipoproteinemia
- Angina pectoris
Q. 10 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 653)
Oral anticoagulants act by antagonising the actions of -
- Calcium ion
- Prothrombin
- Vitamin K
- Fibrinogen
Q. 11 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 654)
Glucocorticoid are used in the treatment of :
- Inflammation
- Inflammation and allergy
- Skin infections
- Allergy
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
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
Q. 14 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 657)
Nystatin is principally effective in:
- Candidia albicans
- Blastomyces
- Cryptococcus histoplasma
- All of the above
Q. 15 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 658)
Pyridoxine is administered with isoniazid to minimise the:
- Hepatotoxicity
- Neurotoxicity
- Nephrotoxicity
- Allergic reaction
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
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
Q. 18 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 661)
Eserine acts by -
- Receptor mechanism
- Acting on cell membrane
- Drug-enzyme interactions
- None of the above
Q. 19 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 662)
Desferrioxamine is a :
- Chelating agent
- Antimetabolite
- Enzyme inhibitor
- None of the above
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
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
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
Q. 23 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 666)
Which one of these is a major tranquilizer?
- Phenelzine
- Promethazine
- Trifluoperazine
- Hydroxyzine
Q. 24 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 667)
Which one is a cholinomimetic agent?
Which one is a cholinomimetic agent?
- Atropine
- Salbutamol
- Tolbutamide
- Acetylcholine
Q. 25 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 668)
Testosterone is not orally active because?
Testosterone is not orally active because?
- React with acid
- Degradation
- Reduction
- Rapid oxidation of 17-hydroxy group to ketones
Q. 26 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 669)
Which one of the following drug shows antiplatelet activity?
Which one of the following drug shows antiplatelet activity?
- Verapamil
- Nifedipine
- Warferin
- Dipyridamole
Q. 27 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 670)
Nociceptors are associated with:
Nociceptors are associated with:
- Chemical
- Pain
- Temperature
- Pressure
Q. 28 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 671)
Drug that shows selective antagonistic selective H1 antagonistic action?
Drug that shows selective antagonistic selective H1 antagonistic action?
- Chlorpheniramine
- Cimetidine
- Ranitidine
- Thioperamide
Q. 29 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 672)
Which one is the alkylating anticancer drug?
Which one is the alkylating anticancer drug?
- Fluorouracil
- Vincristine
- Thiotepa
- Doxorubicin
Q. 30 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 673)
Which one is a HMGC A reductase inhibitor?
Which one is a HMGC A reductase inhibitor?
- Rhabdomylosis
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rise in serum transaminase
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Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1178)
The ideal antiseptic concentration of ethyl alcohol is -
- 95%
- 100%
- 70%
- 50%
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1831)
Mala - D (oral pills) contains which of the following hormone?
- Oestrogen
- Progestogen
- Both (a) and (b)
- none of the these
Q. 38 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 125)
An example of protien denaturation is
- Dissolving sugar in water
- Metabolism of meat
- Heating milk
- Heating egg
Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3924)
Main ring present in histidine amino acid is
- Pyrrole
- Imidazole
- Furan
- Thiophene
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1262)
Drugs that contraindicated in pregnancy-
- Paracetamol
- Colchicines
- Indomethacin
- Allopurinol
Q. 33 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 120)
Tragacanth in water is associated with
- Plastic flow
- Pseudoplatic flow
- Dialatant flow
- None of these
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 666)
Which one of these is a major tranquilizer?
- Phenelzine
- Promethazine
- Trifluoperazine
- Hydroxyzine
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1352)
The major site of fat digestion is-
- Large intestine
- small intestine
- Kidney
- Liver
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 634)
If a Cosmetic contains a colour which is not prescribed, is called -
- Spurious
- Misbranded
- Adulterated
- Narcotic
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1814)
Slow metabolism of isoniazid in africans are due to-
- Genetic variation
- Idiosyncracy
- Teratogenic effect
- none of the above
Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 622)
Life period of whole human blood when stored at a room temperature between 4℃ to 6℃
- 21 days
- 21 months
- 2 days
- 30 days
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 482)
Which one of these glands has both endocrine and exocrine function?
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Parotid gland
- Thyroid gland
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1353)
Ninhydrin oxidatively decarboxylates α-amino acids to-
- CO2
- H2O,CO2
- CO2,NH3
- NH3
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1812)
Paracetamol is excreted as-
- Glucuronide
- Deacetylated product
- Hydroxy derivatives
- none of the above
Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1842)
The intrinsic factor for the absorption of iron is-
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin A
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 463)
The citrate is converted into isocitrate via cis-aconitase by the enzyme:
- Cutrate synthase
- aconitase
- isocitrate dehydrogenate
- malate dehydrogenase
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 661)
Eserine acts by -
- Receptor mechanism
- Acting on cell membrane
- Drug-enzyme interactions
- None of the above
Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 492)
The shoulder joint is a type of:
- Hinge Joint
- Ball and socket joint
- Pivot joint
- Gliding joint
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1685)
A gas used for fumigation is-
- Nitrogen oxide
- Ethylene
- Oxygen
- Sulphur dioxide
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1491)
High plasma protein binding
- Increases volume of distribution of the drug
- Generally makes the drug long acting
- Facilitates glomerular filtration of the drug
- Minimises drug interactions
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1515)
The bladder trigone and prostatic muscles are relaxed by
- Adrenergic α1 agonists
- Adrenergic α1 antagonists
- Adrenergic α2 antagonists
- Adrenergic α2 agonists
Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 662)
Desferrioxamine is a :
- Chelating agent
- Antimetabolite
- Enzyme inhibitor
- None of the above
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1673)
The following are excreted faster in basicurine
- Weak acids
- Strong acids
- Weak Bases
- None of the above
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1565)
Simple syrup is a saturated solution of…
- Fructose
- Mannose
- Glucose
- Sucrose
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 650)
Cholestyramine is useful in the treatment of -
- Arrhythmia
- Hypertension
- Hyper lipoproteinemia
- Angina pectoris
Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1196)
What is a pooled commission?
- Share of commission on total profit
- Equal share of commission on total sale
- Equal share of commission on annual total sale
- Straight salary plus bonus on sale
Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1106)
Which one of these antitubercular drugs contain pyridine nucleus?
- Isoniazid
- Pyrizinamide
- Ethionamide
- Cycloserine
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1572)
One of the functions of bones is to make red blood cells. What is this process known as?
- Haemopoiesis
- Haematuria
- Haemostasis
- Haemolysis
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 192)
The Saheli oral contraceptive contains
- Estrogen
- Estrogen and progestin
- Non-steroidal compound
- None of these
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
Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1028)
Collapsible tubes made from lead is not used for pharmaceutical packaging due to
- Inferior metal
- Risk of lead poisoning
- Soft in nature
- Not good in appearance
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1397)
Urginea maritimma is used as-
- Purgative
- Astringent
- Cardiotonic
- Anti-infective
Q. 47 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 134)
The cellular organells called 'suiside bags' are
- Lysosomes
- Nucleolus
- Ribosomes
- Golgi's bodies
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 427)
Origin of KAVERI RIVER
- Talakaveri in Western Ghats in Karnataka
- Western Ghats near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra
- Tamil nadu
- Madhya pradesh
Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 638)
Import of drugs in India through sea and air both is allowed in which of the following places?
Import of drugs in India through sea and air both is allowed in which of the following places?
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- All of these
Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1169)
Dextrose injection is sterilised by
- Hot air oven
- Autoclave
- Tyndallization
- Pasteurization
Directions :
Substances in which medicament is either dissolved or suspended are… …
- Elixirs
- Vehicles
- Emulsions
- Mixtures
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1674)
A good example of chemical antagonism
- Heparin & Protamine
- Protamine & Zinc
- Heparin & Prothrombin
- All the above
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 69)
Which one of these is not a mucolytic?
- Bromhexine
- Ambroxol
- Codiene
- Carbocistein
Q. 73 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 250)
Aromatic waters are prepared by:
- Filtration
- Condensation
- Maceration
- Distillation
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3873)
An example of enzyme of oxidoreductase class
- Alcohol dehydrogenase
- Lipase
- Hexokinase
- Aldolase
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 619)
'Magic remedies Act' was passed in -
- April 1954
- May 1950
- October 1948
- June 1959
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 474)
Bial's Reagent is a solution of:
- Alpha napthol in alcohol
- Phenol in 30% HCL
- Orcinol in 30% HCL
- Orcinol in 30% HCL + ferric chloride
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