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

Which one is a cholinomimetic agent?

  • Atropine
  • Salbutamol
  • Tolbutamide
  • Acetylcholine

Ans → (d)Acetylcholine

Explanation → Acetylcholine mimics the action of the cholinergic system.

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

Turmeric possess saffron colour due to presence of-

  • Curcumin
  • Turmerone
  • Curcumens
  • Phellandrene

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Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3853)

The term lipolysis is used for

  • Breakdown of lipids
  • Biosynthesis of lipids
  • Accumulation of lipids in the body
  • Inherited metabolic disorder of lipids

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Q. 36 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 123)

Plasma protiens act as

  • Reserve protiens
  • Immunoglobulins
  • Buffers
  • All of these

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Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3873)

An example of enzyme of oxidoreductase class

  • Alcohol dehydrogenase
  • Lipase
  • Hexokinase
  • Aldolase

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Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1634)

The edema is most likely the result of

  • Increased vascular permeability
  • Increased arterial hydrostatic pressure
  • Vasodilation
  • All of the above

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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. 30 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1410)

Silk fibres obtained from-

  • seeds of goissypium
  • Cacoons of Bombyx mori
  • Synthetic source
  • Corchorus cupsularin

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Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1055)

How many pairs of spinal nerves are in humans?

  • 12
  • 13
  • 25
  • 31

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Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 506)

advertisements of prescription drugs are meant for:

  • Physician
  • Distributor
  • Patient
  • Retail Pharmacy

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Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1057)

What is embolism?

  • Breaking of blood clot
  • Stoping of blood clot
  • Movement of blood clot in vessels
  • None of the above

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Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1274)

LVP stands for-

  • low volume paranterals
  • Large volume paranterals
  • Large variety paranterals
  • large variation paranterals

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Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1167)

Lozenges are also known as

  • Buccal tablets
  • Pessaries
  • Troches
  • Pastilles

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Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1174)

In situ salt formation is a technique used in drug therapy to overcome -

  • Lack of solubility of salt
  • Poor absorption
  • Chemical instability
  • Complexation problems

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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. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 89)

Which among the given is not suitable for controlled release dosase form

  • Diclofenace
  • Nicotine
  • Carbamazepine
  • Fentanyl

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Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3857)

The RNA synthesis on a DNA template is known as

  • Translation
  • Transduction
  • Replication
  • Transcription

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Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1686)

Antimony potassium tartarate is used as-

  • Antidote
  • Emetic
  • Astringent
  • Buffer

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Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1692)

Milk of magnesia is a common name for-

  • Suspension of magnesium oxide
  • suspension of magnesium hydroxide
  • suspension of magnesium carbonate
  • none of the above

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Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1232)

Relative to oral temperature, axillary temperature is-

  • same
  • 1° lower
  • 1° higher
  • 2° higher

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Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1557)

Which of the following method is used to manufacture suppositories

  • Compression molding
  • Dissolution
  • Sterilisation
  • Disinfection

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Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1583)

The water soluble fuels which are overproduced during fasting or in untreated diabetes mellitus are called… . .

  • Melanin bodies
  • Ketone bodies
  • Glucose bodies
  • Citrate bodies

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Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1030)

The output of size reduction of material in a machine depends on 

  • Chemical nature
  • Physical character
  • Bulk density
  • Material structure

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Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2231)

Collutorium means-

  • Eye lotion
  • Mouth wash
  • Half
  • Immediately

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Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1365)

Intracellular substance present in connective tissue is-

  • Fatty in nature
  • Muco polysaccharide
  • Protein
  • none of the above

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Q. 30 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1339)

A chemist shop deals only in drugs so it is an example of-

  • General store
  • Single line store
  • Street stall
  • none of the above

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Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1099)

Digoxin contains hydroxyl groups at position-

  • 3 and 12
  • 3 and 14
  • 3, 12 and 14
  • 3, 12 and 15

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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. 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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Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1701)

Titrant used in the assay of ferrous sulphate I.P.1996 is-

  • Potassium parmangnate
  • cerric ammonium sulphate
  • sulphuric acid
  • none of the above

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Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 466)

The disease albinism is related to:

  • defect of tyrosine metabolism
  • defect of phenylealanine metabolism
  • defect related to melanin biosynthesis
  • All of these

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Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1333)

Fixed rate of divident is given to-

  • Equity share holders
  • Preference share holders
  • Differed shares
  • Any of the above

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Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1521)

The ______________ of the body includes the head, neck, and trunk

  • dorsal cavity
  • axial portion
  • appendicular portion
  • ventral cavity

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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. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 650)

Cholestyramine is useful in the treatment of -

  • Arrhythmia
  • Hypertension
  • Hyper lipoproteinemia
  • Angina pectoris

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Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1821)

Amphotericin B, polyene antibiotic act by-

  • Intracting with fungal membrane sterol
  • Inhibiting protein synthesis
  • Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
  • all of the above

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Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 621)

Which disease is not included in schedule J ?

  • AIDS
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Tuberculosis

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 477)

Endocardium is the layer of

  • kidney
  • lung
  • heart
  • stomach

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Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1193)

Uniform part of a loan raised by a company is known as -

  • Public deposit
  • Equity shares
  • Debentures
  • Borrowed capital

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Q. 30 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1380)

Menke's disease is related to-

  • deficiency of sulphur
  • deficiency of zinc
  • defect in transport of copper
  • defect in transport of zinc

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Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1284)

Surgical gauze is checked for the following standards-

  • Yarn number
  • Thread per stated length
  • weight per unit area
  • all of the above

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Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1315)

ICICI stands for -

  • Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India
  • Inductrial and Commercial Investment Corporation of India
  • Indian Corporation of Investments and Commercial Institution
  • Industrial Corporation of Investment and Credit Income

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Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3917)

1 kilobase in DNA is equal to the

  • 10 base pair
  • 100 base pair
  • 1 base pair
  • 1000 base pair

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Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1608)

Where does glycolysis occur?

  • Cytosol
  • Mitochondria
  • Nucleus
  • Ribosomes

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