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Pharmacology and Therapeutics
1,643 Questions
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
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Cichoric acid
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Chlorogenic acid
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Cinnamic acid
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Ellagic acid
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Cichoric acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid, an organic compound of the phenylpropanoid class and occurs in a variety of plant species. It is a derivative of both the caffeic acid and tartaric acid.
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Quinine
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Ergonvine
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Morphine
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Atropine
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Quinine is a traditional medication used both to treat malaria (cures) and as a prophylactic to prevent malaria infection. It is derived from the bark of the cinchona tree and has been used for centuries. Ergovine affects blood vessels, morphine is a painkiller, and atropine has anticholinergic effects - none of these are antimalarials.
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Buspirone
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Brucine
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Bromothymol blue
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Alizarin
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Buspirone is a psychoactive drug and pharmaceutical medication of the piperazine and azapirone chemical classes. It is used primarily as an anxiolytic, specifically for generalized anxiety disorder.
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Captopril
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Carbazole
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Hemiaminal
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Carbofuran
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Captopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) used for the treatment of hypertension and some types of congestive heart failure.
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2,2'-Bipyridine
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Biphenyl
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Borneol
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Biuret
A
Correct answer
Explanation
2,2'-Bipyridine is an organic compound with the formula (C10H8N2). It is an important isomer of the bipyridine family. It is a bidentate chelating ligand, forming complexes with many transition metals.
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Cannabinol
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Caprolactam
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Caprolactone
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Capsaicin
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Caprolactam is an organic compound with the formula (CH2)5C(O)NH. This colourless solid is a lactam or a cyclic amide of caproic acid. Caprolactam is the precursor to Nylon 6, a widely used synthetic polymer.
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Allyl chloride
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Amido black 10B
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4-Aminobenzoic acid
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Aminophylline
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Aminophylline is a bronchodilator. It is a compound of the bronchodilator theophylline with ethylenediamine in 2:1 ratio. The ethylenediamine improves solubility, and the aminophylline is usually found as a dihydrate.
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Amobarbital
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Amoxicillin
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Amphetamine
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Amyl nitrate
A
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Explanation
Amobarbital is a drug that is a barbiturate derivative. It has sedative-hypnotic and analgesic properties. It is a white crystalline powder with no odour and a slightly bitter taste.
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Iminodiacetic acid
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Aminoethylpiperazine
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Mesalazine
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Amiodarone
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent (medication used for irregular heart beat) used for various types of tachyarrhythmias (fast forms of irregular heart beat), both ventricular and supraventricular (atrial) arrhythmias.
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Anisoyl chloride
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Barbital
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Barbituric acid
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Azure A
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Barbital , was the first commercially marketed barbiturate. It is a white crystalline powder and is used as a sedative and hypnotic especially in the form of its soluble salt, sodium barbital
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Benzamide
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Ethenzamide
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Salicylamide
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Alizapride
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Ethenzamide is a common analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug that is used for the relief from fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains. It is a major ingredient in numerous cold and flu medications and many prescription analgesics.
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Mocetinostat
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Raclopride
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Aziridines
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Benzanthrone
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Benzanthrone is an aromatic hydrocarbon derivate used as a dyestuff intermediate for anthraquinone-based dyes. It has the appearance of a light yellow to brown-green powder with melting point of 170 °C. It is insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol.
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allergy
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angina pectoris
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nephritis
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goitre
A
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Explanation
Anti histamin relieves allergy.
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Cannabis sativa
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Erythroxylon coca
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Papaver somniferum.
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Claviceps perpurata
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Morphine is obtained from Papaver somniferum.