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Which one is a HMGC A reductase inhibitor?

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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

Ans → (a)Rhabdomylosis

Explanation → Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down rapidly.

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Suganril is common brand name for:

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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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Levodopa is amino acid precursor of - 

  • Adrenaline
  • Dopamine
  • Norepinephrine
  • All of these

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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
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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 :

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  • 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
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  • 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?

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

Which one is a cholinomimetic agent?

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  • Salbutamol
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Q. 25 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 668)

Testosterone is not orally active because?

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

Which one of the following drug shows antiplatelet activity?

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  • Warferin
  • Dipyridamole

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Nociceptors are associated with:

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

Drug that shows selective antagonistic selective H1 antagonistic action?

  • Chlorpheniramine
  • Cimetidine
  • Ranitidine
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Q. 29 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 672)

Which one is the alkylating anticancer drug?

  • Fluorouracil
  • Vincristine
  • Thiotepa
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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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The substance added to form deflocculated suspensions is -

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Q. 38 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 125)

An example of protien denaturation is

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Name the hormone involved in regulation of calcium?

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

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Caffeine is a -

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Hyperlipidemia is excess of

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Heparin is a

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Abnormal constituent in jaundice is-

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Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1393)

which one of these is adulterant of digitalis leaves?

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Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1516)

The drug which produces vasoconstriction despite being an α adrenergic blocker is

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

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Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1085)

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The latin word Primo mane means -

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A component of coenzyme A is :

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Scrap and surplus disposal helps to -

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Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) was established in …..

  • 1947
  • 1948
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Vasaka is used as-

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Microsomal enzyme induction can be a cause of

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Number of pharmacists required in a 300 bed hospital?

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  • 5
  • 8
  • 10

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Praracetamol is a derivative of:

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Simple syrup is a saturated solution of…

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Carbomal, used in mild insomnia is a -

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The most potent CNS stimulant among xanthine bases are-

  • Theophylline
  • Caffeine
  • Theobromine
  • All of these

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The sulphonamides are :

  • Bactericidal in nature
  • Bacteriostatic in nature
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  • None of the above

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Barium sulphate is used to diagnose:

  • Thyroid gland
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Which one is the alkylating anticancer drug?

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  • Thiotepa
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Grey baby syndrome occurs due to administration of

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  • Penicillin
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Spurious' drugs means:

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In general, which foods are considered to be high in vitamin K and should be avoided in large amounts when on warfarin dose?

  • Citrus fruits
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  • bread and cereals
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Which one of the following is the initial step in the absorption of the drug from a tablet

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  • Diffusion
  • Disintegration
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Normal range of blood cholesterol in healthy young adult is-

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As per drug and cosmetic act 1940 phenobarbitone sodium belongs to

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  • Shedule R
  • Shedule O

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