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Pharmacology and Therapeutics

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Engage with critical pharmacology and therapeutics questions covering drug classifications and therapeutic mechanisms. Topics include chemical absorption, medication formulations, and pharmacogenomics. This collection is useful for students preparing for medical entrance, nursing, and science competitive examinations.

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Pharmacology and Therapeutics Questions

Multiple choice

Narcotics are obtained from:

  1. aconitum

  2. papaver

  3. digitalis

  4. foeniculum

  5. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Narcotics are obtained from papaver.

Multiple choice

Vasodilators opens (dilate) the blood vessels. Which among the following is a vasodilator?

  1. Nicotine

  2. Angiotensin II

  3. Epinephrine and norepinephrine

  4. Antidiuretic hormone

  5. Atrial natriuretic peptide
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), a hormone secreted by the atria of the heart, lowers blood pressure by causing vasodilation and by stimulating the kidneys to excrete more water and Na +(lowering blood pressure by reducing blood volume).

Multiple choice

Which among the following statements regarding rhinitis and nasal polyps is incorrect?

  1. Allergic rhinitis is very common.

  2. Nasal steroids help in improving nasal symptoms.

  3. Small nasal polyps can be treated medically.

  4. Unilateral polyps can be ignored in children as they are harmless.

  5. Endoscopic surgery is the most preferred technique for nasal surgeries.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Unilateral polyps in children need urgent investigation.

Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
Column I Column II
(1) Antacids (a) Pain killing effect
(2) Tranquillizers (b) Treatment of acidity
(3) Analgesics (c) Treatment of stress
(4) Antihistamines (d) To get relief from different types of allergies

  1. (1) - (d), (2) - (b), (3) - (a), (4) - (c)

  2. (1) - (d), (2) - (a), (3) - (b), (4) - (c)

  3. (1) - (b), (2) - (c), (3) - (a), (4) - (d)

  4. (1) - (c), (2) - (d), (3) - (a), (4) - (b)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct order is: (1) Antacids - (b) Treatment of acidity (2) Tranquillizers - (c) Treatment of stress (3) Analgesics – (a) Pain killing effect (4) Antihistamines – (d) To get relief from different types of allergies