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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 innate and learned behaviour option a: neurobiology and behaviour biology

Drug affects

  1. Nervous System

  2. Locomotory system

  3. Excretory system

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • The drug is a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body. 
  • After prolonged preadaptation or after stimulation with I.P. amphetamine the several measures of locomotor activity in rats was seen which includes the distance covered, movement time, speed of progression, and sinuosity showed significant changes in extreme situations. 
  • Hence, the drug affects Locomotory system.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Locomotory system'.
Multiple choice chemistry nitrogen and sulfur sulfur and its oxides acid deposition natural resources- air, water and land

Select the correct statement (S).

  1. p- chlorometaxylenol and dichlorometaxylenol are antibacterials and deodorants

  2. BHT and BHA are food antioxidants
  3. $SO _2$ and $SO _3^{-2}$ are antioxidants for wine and beers

  4. All of the above are correct statements
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
(A) p-chlorometaxylenol & dichlorometaxylenol are antibacterials & deodrants as they are most effective against gram positive bacteris.
(B) BHA & BHT are antioxidants as oxygen reacts preferentially with BHA or BHT rather than oxidising fats or oils thereby protecting them from spoilage.
(C) $SO _{2} $ & $ SO _{3}^{2-}$ are used as preservative because of antioxidative & antimicrobial properties.
Multiple choice zoology our health harmful microorganism for humans microbes and diseases categories of diseases

.............. is produced as a result of allergic reaction

  1. Histamine

  2. Nor-epinephrine

  3. Glucocorticoid

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

Histamine is a nitrogenous compound which gives a local immune response. Histamine is involved in the inflammatory response as well as it acts as a neurotransmitter. As a part of the immune response to foreign pathogens, histamine is produced by the mast cells and the basophil cells in the nearby connective tissue against the allergic reaction. Sneezing happens because of histamine-associated sensory neural stimulation. 

Multiple choice

What is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose?

  1. N-acetylcysteine (NAC)

  2. Activated charcoal

  3. Naloxone

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

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose.

Multiple choice

What is the antidote for digoxin overdose?

  1. Digibind

  2. Naloxone

  3. Activated charcoal

  4. N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Digibind is the antidote for digoxin overdose.

Multiple choice

What is the antidote for iron overdose?

  1. Deferoxamine

  2. Naloxone

  3. Activated charcoal

  4. N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Deferoxamine is the antidote for iron overdose.

Multiple choice

What is the antidote for lead poisoning?

  1. Chelation therapy

  2. Naloxone

  3. Activated charcoal

  4. N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chelation therapy is the antidote for lead poisoning.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a prohibited ingredient under Schedule H of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945?

  1. Mercury

  2. Lead

  3. Arsenic

  4. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mercury, lead, and arsenic are prohibited ingredients under Schedule H of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 due to their potential toxicity and harmful effects on human health. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, on the other hand, is a commonly used surfactant that is not prohibited.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common medication used for pain management in palliative care?

  1. Morphine

  2. Fentanyl

  3. Ibuprofen

  4. Acetaminophen
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ibuprofen is not typically used for pain management in palliative care, as it is not as effective as opioids in managing severe pain.

Multiple choice

What is the primary active compound in lemon balm that contributes to its calming and sedative properties?

  1. Citral

  2. Eugenol

  3. Piperine

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

Citral is the primary active compound in lemon balm. It is responsible for the herb's calming and sedative properties.

Multiple choice

What is the treatment for pericarditis?

  1. Anti-inflammatory medications

  2. Colchicine

  3. Pericardiocentesis

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pericarditis is typically treated with a combination of anti-inflammatory medications, colchicine, and pericardiocentesis.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a potential drug interaction with SSRIs?

  1. Warfarin

  2. Aspirin

  3. Ibuprofen

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

SSRIs can interact with warfarin, increasing the risk of bleeding due to inhibition of warfarin metabolism.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a potential drug interaction with pregabalin?

  1. Alcohol

  2. Opioids

  3. Benzodiazepines

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

Pregabalin can interact with alcohol, potentiating the sedative effects of both substances.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a potential drug interaction with propranolol?

  1. Warfarin

  2. Aspirin

  3. Ibuprofen

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

Propranolol can interact with warfarin, increasing the risk of bleeding due to inhibition of warfarin metabolism.