Pharmacology Mcqs - Set 6

1)   Which of the following can cause seizure ?

a. Tramadol
b. Isoniazid
c. Levocetrizine
d. Tacrolimus
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Isoniazid

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


2)   Toxic optic neuropathy can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT_______________?

a. Ethambutol
b. Ethylene glycol
c. Ciprofloxacin
d. Tetracycline
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Ciprofloxacin

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


3)   Toxic optic neuropathy can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT____________?

a. Ethambutol
b. Ethylene glycol
c. Ciprofloxacin
d. Tetracycline
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Ciprofloxacin

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


4)   Untrue about vitamin D is_______________?

a. UV light helps in formation
b. Increased parathyroid hormone secretion is seen in renal failure
c. Hydroxylation of 25-hydroxycholecalcitenol occurs in kidney
d. 25-hydroxycholecalciferol is used in treatment of renal failure
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 25-hydroxycholecalciferol is used in treatment of renal failure

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


5)   Progestin compound that does not alter lipid profile is______________?

a. Medroxyprogesterone
b. Norethindrone
c. Gestodene
d. Levonorgestrel
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Gestodene

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


6)   Drug injury may be caused by therapeutic drugs or______________?

a. Carcinogens
b. Allergens
c. Nontherapeutic agents
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Nontherapeutic agents

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


7)   Imatinib acts on______________?

a. Alpha TNF receptors
b. IL-2 receptors
c. Tyrosin Kinase receptors
d. Inhibits Phosphodiesterase
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Tyrosin Kinase receptors

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


8)   Which of the following is used in the prophylaxis of migraine ?

a. Carbamazepine
b. Topiramate
c. Ethosuxamide
d. Phenobarbitone
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Topiramate

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


9)   Which of the following is NOT a systemic effect of corticosteroid ?

a. Increase in IL-1
b. Increase in total amount of circulatory neutrophils
c. Anti-inflammatory effect is increased
d. Inhibit phospholipase A2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Increase in IL-1

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


10)   Sildenafil is inhibitor of_______________?

a. cAMP
b. cGMP
c. PDE-5
d. PGI2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: PDE-5

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


11)   Which of the following is a leukotriene antagonist ?

a. Montelukast
b. Zileuton
c. Nedocromil
d. Misopristol
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Montelukast

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


12)   Which of the following statements about Azoles is false ?

a. They are fungistatic
b. They are hepatotoxic
c. Resistance to the drug is common
d. They affect the metabolism of drugs such as cyclosporine necessitating an increasing in dosage
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: They affect the metabolism of drugs such as cyclosporine necessitating an increasing in dosage

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


13)   Which drug is present in ledermix paste ?

a. Doxycycline
b. Demeclocyline
c. Minocycline
d. Tetracycline
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Demeclocyline

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


14)   Which drug is not acetylated ?

a. Metaclopramide
b. INH
c. Dapsone
d. Hydralazine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Metaclopramide

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


15)   Finasteride is a ?

a. 5 alpha reductase inhibitor
b. PDE inhibitor
c. Alpha blocker
d. Androgen receptor blocker
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 5 alpha reductase inhibitor

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


16)   Therapeutic uses of calcium salts include the following except_________________?

a. Osteoporosis
b. Disorders of coagulation
c. Laryngospasm
d. Extreme hyper-Kalemia
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Disorders of coagulation

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


17)   Use of morphine is contraindicated in the following conditions except_______________?

a. Head injury
b. Acute myocardial infarcation
c. Acute abdominal pain before diagnosis
d. Bronchial asthma
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Acute myocardial infarcation

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


18)   Which of the following drugs is used in the morning sickness_____________?

a. Hyoscine
b. Atropine
c. Adrenalin
d. Chlorpromazine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Hyoscine

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


19)   A factor with a mucopoly saccaride, present in liver, presenting in platelet aggregation is______________?

a. Plasmin
b. Acetylsalicylic acid
c. Heparin
d. Prothrombin
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Heparin

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


20)   Digitalis induced automaticity is enhanced by______________?

a. High K+ levels
b. High Ca2+ levels
c. High Na+ levels
d. Low K+ levels
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Low K+ levels

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


21)   Which of the following is not a Glycoside ?

a. Digoxin
b. Digitoxin
c. Ergotoxine
d. Gitoxin
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Ergotoxine

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


22)   Drugs that does not cross Blood Brain Barrier______________?

a. Atropine
b. Neostigmine
c. Physostigmine
d. Scopolamine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Neostigmine

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


23)   Which of the following drugs will not produce allergic reactions ?

a. Pencillins
b. Sulfonamides
c. Certrizine
d. Cephalosporins
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Certrizine

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


24)   Drugs used in cysticercosis_______________?

a. Prazequantal
b. Metronidazole
c. Niclosamide
d. Pyrantel
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Prazequantal

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


25)   Which of the following exerts its major systemic pharmacological action when administered orally_____________?

a. Insulin
b. Chloral hydrate
c. Procaine
d. Streptomycin
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Chloral hydrate

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


26)   Which of the following second generation anti-histaminics is used topically______________?

a. Acrivastine
b. Terfenadine
c. Lovocabastine
d. Cetrizine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Terfenadine

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


27)   Tannic acid is used in the following conditions except_____________?

a. Bleeding gums
b. Alkaloidal poisoning
c. Toothache
d. Bleeding piles
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Toothache

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


28)   Which drug may be administered even when the patient is on alcoholic beverages ?

a. Animal charcoal
b. Glibenclamide
c. Chloral hydrate
d. Cefixime
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Animal charcoal

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


29)   In which of the following condition thalidomide may be used_______________?

a. Myocardial infarction
b. Epilepsy
c. Wernicke’s ecephalo pathy
d. Erythema nodosum leprosum
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Erythema nodosum leprosum

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


30)   A patient has had an allergic reaction with Urticarlia and wheezing. The drug of choice will be_____________?

a. Epinephrine
b. Hydrocortisone
c. Succinylcholine
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Epinephrine

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!