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

Which one of these is a major tranquilizer?

  • Phenelzine
  • Promethazine
  • Trifluoperazine
  • Hydroxyzine

Ans → (c)Trifluoperazine

Explanation → trifluoperazine is a drug from phenothiazine chemical class is atypical antipsychotic drug.

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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. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1374)

The smallest amino acid is-

  • Alanine
  • Glycine
  • Valine
  • Phenylalanine

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Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 91)

Isoniazid causes hapatotoxicity due to

  • Its metabolite acetylhydrazine
  • Accumulation of isoniazid in hepatic cells
  • Its metabolite acetylisoniazid
  • Deficience of pyrifoxine caused by prolonged isoniazid theory

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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

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Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1824)

Which one of the antibacterial agent is effective against typhoid fever?

  • Chloramphenicol
  • Penicillin
  • Teracycline
  • Sulphathiazole

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Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1205)

in the journal data is recorded on the basis of -

  • Account
  • Nature
  • Year
  • Transaction

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Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 185)

Captopril lowers down the blood pressure by

  • inhibition of calcium reflux
  • inhibition of enzyme peptidyl dipeptidase
  • relaxation of smooth muscles
  • None of these

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Q. 78 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 255)

Defficiency of vitamin A causes:

  • Conjuctival xerosis
  • Night blindness
  • Keratomalacia
  • Rickets

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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

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Q. 28 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1408)

Free cinnamic acid is present in-

  • Colophony
  • Storax
  • Asafoetida
  • Balsam of tolu

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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 : 1830)

Vginal sponge, means of family planning belongs to-

  • Physical method
  • Chemical method
  • Hormonal method
  • none of the these

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Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1816)

Isosorbide dinitrate is usually administered by-

  • sublingual route
  • Oral route
  • Intravenous route
  • none of the above

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Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 635)

Which of the following are prohibited to be imported?

  • Toilet preparation
  • Misbranded drugs
  • Unani drugs
  • None of the above

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Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1386)

Which one of these is called a Indian tobacco?

  • Lobelia
  • Nicotina
  • Cocca leaves
  • none of the above

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1622)

Which of the following is not an aspect of the pathophysiology in disease

  • Morphological changes
  • Therapeutic treatment
  • Causes
  • Pathogenesis

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Q. 29 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1095)

which one of these antineoplastic (anticancer) drugs contains platinum?

  • Nitrogen mustard
  • Busulphan
  • Cisplatin
  • Daunorubicin

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Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 640)

What is the punishment, when any person obstructing an inspector to exercise his duty?

  • Imprisonment upto 6 months or fine upto Rs. 1000 or both
  • Imprisonment upto 1 yrs or fine upto Rs. 5000 or both
  • Imprisonment upto 5 yrs or fine upto Rs. 10000 or both
  • Imprisonment upto 3 yrs or fine upto Rs. 5000 or both

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Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1117)

The basic ring present in estradiol (female sex hormone) -

  • 5 α - androstane
  • 5 α - estrane
  • 5 α - pregnane
  • None of the above

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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

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Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1269)

The absorption rate is faster for-

  • Capsule
  • Tablet
  • Coated tablet
  • Solution

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Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 577)

What is the full form of "RADAR" ?

  • Radio Detecting and Ranging
  • Region Device and Ranging
  • Radio Detect and Rangs
  • Radio Device and Ranging

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Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 186)

Which one of these metallic ions essential for coagulation of blood?

  • Calcium
  • Manganese
  • Sodium
  • Potassium

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Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1114)

The pentothal sodium is a -

  • Local anesthetic
  • Intravenous anesthetic
  • General anesthetic
  • Hypnotic

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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. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3856)

Hyperlipidemia is excess of

  • Cholesterol and triglyceride
  • Free fatty acids
  • Glycerol
  • Ketone bodies

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Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 618)

Bromhexin HCL is a -

  • Sch. G drug
  • Sch. H drug
  • Sch. X drug
  • Sch. W drug

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Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1500)

Pilocarpine is used for

  • Glaucoma
  • Paralytic ileus
  • Urinary retention
  • Infection

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Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 561)

The air becomes heated by-

  • Conduction
  • Convection
  • Radiation
  • Expansion

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Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 71)

Which one of these is not a Glucocorticoid?

  • Hydrocortisone
  • Prednisolon
  • Aldosterone
  • dexamethasone

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1351)

Proteins are precipitated by-

  • water
  • sodium hydroxide
  • formaldehyde
  • Trichloro acetic acid

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Q. 26 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1286)

The greater the fraction of drug in the non-ionized form at an absorption site means-

  • The faster the absorption
  • the slower the absorption
  • The t1/2 of the drug will be more as compared to ionised form.
  • The greater the elimination

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Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3925)

Main ring present in tryptophan is

  • Indole
  • Imidazole
  • Furan
  • Thiophane

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Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1688)

Iodine dissolves in water with the addition of-

  • Sodium chloride
  • Sulphur
  • Potassium iodide
  • Calcium carbonate

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Q. 42 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 129)

Hyperuricemia is associated with the the abnormal metabolism of

  • Purine
  • Thiamine
  • Riboflavin
  • Pyrimidine

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Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 454)

Vitamin A is related to:

  • β-ionone
  • α-ionone
  • δ-ionone
  • ɣ-ionone

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Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1400)

Cymbopogon citratus belongs to the family-

  • Graminae
  • Lauraceae
  • Myrtaceae
  • Rubiaceae

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1261)

Rifampicin and isoniazid is used for-

  • Tuberculosis
  • leprosy
  • Helmintics
  • Fungal disease

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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

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Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1678)

N-oxidation will be involved with the metabolism of following drugs, except

  • Dapsone
  • Meperidine
  • Phenytoin
  • Chlorpheniramine

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

Nociceptors are associated with:

  • Chemical
  • Pain
  • Temperature
  • Pressure

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Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1653)

The occurrence of typhoid is high in following circumstances except

  • Comes in contact with infected person
  • Use of narrow spectrum antibiotic
  • Living with poor sanitation
  • None of the above

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Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1569)

In which of the following bone structures do osteocytes live?

  • canaliculi
  • osteons
  • lacunae
  • lamellae

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