Chapter 8: Pharmacology - Biology Mcqs for High School - Grade 10 - Set 4

1)   Which of the following is made from the leaves of foxglove?

a. digitalis
b. morphine
c. streptomycin
d. aspirin
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: digitalis

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2)   Diazepam is an example of

a. vaccines
b. sedatives
c. antibiotics
d. analgesics
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: sedatives

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3)   The antibiotic penicillin was discovered by

a. joseph
b. alexander
c. Wilmoth
d. pasture
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: alexander

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4)   The narcotics that are derived from opium are

a. codeine and morphine
b. morphine and endorphin
c. tetracycline and morphine
d. Panadol and codeine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: codeine and morphine

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5)   The liquid used to prevent infection by applying it on bruises and cuts is called

a. tincture of glycerol
b. tincture of glycerin and iodine
c. tincture of silver nitrate
d. tincture of iodine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: tincture of iodine

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6)   The world's first vaccination was given by

a. Edward Jenner
b. Bu ali Sina
c. Alexander Fleming
d. Joseph Lister
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Edward Jenner

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7)   Which of the following interfere with the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall?

a. tetracycline's
b. cephalosporin
c. sulfonamides
d. sedatives
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: cephalosporin

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8)   The most commonly abused narcotic is

a. codeine
b. morphine
c. diazepam
d. heroin
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: heroin

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9)   Weakened or dead pathogens are called

a. bacteria
b. viruses
c. analgesics
d. vaccines
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: vaccines

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10)   Which of the following interacts with the central nervous system to depress its activities?

a. narcotics
b. sedatives
c. hallucinogens
d. marijuana
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: sedatives

Explanation:
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11)   The Nobel Prize was awarded to Sir Alexander Fleming for the discovery of penicillin in

a. 1939
b. 1941
c. 1945
d. 1943
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1945

Explanation:
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12)   The example of analgesic drugs includes

a. paracetamol and aspirin
b. cephalosporin and tetracycline
c. diazepam and cephalosporin
d. aspirin and tetracycline
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: paracetamol and aspirin

Explanation:
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13)   The micro-organisms found on nonliving objects are destroyed by

a. antibiotics
b. disinfectants
c. antiseptics
d. vaccines
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: disinfectants

Explanation:
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14)   Tetracyclines are used to treat the infection of

a. stomach
b. lungs
c. respiratory tract
d. eyes
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: respiratory tract

Explanation:
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15)   Which of the following is prescribed as a strong analgesic under the name diamorphine?

a. morphine
b. paracetamol
c. heroin
d. codeine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: heroin

Explanation:
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16)   Which of the following reduces the possibility of infections on the skin?

a. disinfectants
b. antibiotics
c. sedatives
d. antiseptics
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: antiseptics

Explanation:
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17)   The antibiotics that are used to kill bacteria are classified as

a. bactericidal
b. bacteriostatic
c. sulfonamides
d. single cell protein
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: bactericidal

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18)   The kind of hallucinogen which is usually smoked is known as

a. mescaline
b. codeine
c. marijuana
d. heroine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: marijuana

Explanation:
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19)   The drugs that are synthesized in laboratories and are not available naturally are called

a. nucleases drugs
b. synthetic drugs
c. addictive drugs
d. coli bacterium drugs
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: synthetic drugs

Explanation:
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20)   The idea of sterile surgery was promoted by

a. Alexander Flemming
b. Bu Ali Sina
c. Joseph Lister
d. Ali ibn Isa
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Joseph Lister

Explanation:
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