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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

Which of the following is/are loop diuretic/s?

  1. Furosemide

  2. Hydrochlorothiazide

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. Neither (1) nor (2)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Furosemide is a potent loop diuretic that acts on the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic, not a loop diuretic.

Multiple choice

Intrinsic factors are

  1. external factors

  2. internal factors

  3. medicines

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Intrinsic factors refer to internal biological or genetic factors, as opposed to external environmental factors.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an immunosuppressive drug?

  1. Cyclosporine

  2. Streptomycin

  3. Tetracycline

  4. Valium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cyclosporine is a potent immunosuppressive drug widely used in organ transplantation to prevent rejection. Streptomycin and Tetracycline are antibiotics, and Valium is a benzodiazepine.

Multiple choice

Pain relieving drugs are known as

  1. anti allergic drugs

  2. anti inflammatory drugs

  3. analgesics

  4. anti pyretic drugs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Drugs that are used as pain relievers are called analgesics.

Multiple choice

Aspirin and analgin are examples of

  1. narcotics

  2. antibiotics

  3. antihistamines

  4. antipyretic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Aspirin and analgin are common drugs, that are used to reduce body temperature.

Multiple choice

Tranquilizers reduce

  1. anxiety and tension

  2. pain

  3. fever

  4. allergy due to histamines
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tranquilizers reduce anxiety and tension. They are of two types, sedatives and antidepressants.

Multiple choice

Digene and gelusil are common

  1. antacids

  2. anti-fertility drugs

  3. antihistamines

  4. narcotics

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

Tension and mental stress escalate the level of acid in bile juice. This hyperacidity can be combated using bases like calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide or aluminium hydroxide, in the form of tablets or aqueous suspensions. These react with hydrochloric acid in the stomach and neutralize it partially. Gelusil and Digene are two examples of antacids.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not given during the gastrointestinal disorder?

  1. Drugs

  2. Antibiotic treatment

  3. Oral Rehydration solution (ORS)

  4. Antiseptic like Dettol or tincture
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Antiseptics like Dettol are for external use on skin or surfaces to prevent infection; they are toxic if ingested and are not used to treat internal gastrointestinal disorders.