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Which is a sedative drug that gives feeling of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness?

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  1. Heroin

  2. Cocaine

  3. Barbiturate

  4. Opium

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Barbiturates are sedative hypnotics i.e. they have sleep inducing effects. They are depressants of central nervous system and give a feeling of calmness and relaxation. They slow down physiological and functional activity of body and produce sleep or drowsiness. They also reduce anxiety. If barbiturates are taken in excess amount, they can cause permanent damage to brain, headache or even coma.
So, the correct answer is 'Barbiturate'.

Which drug would be useful in controlling a rogue elephant?

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  1. Phencyclidine

  2. Cocaine

  3. Morphine

  4. Amphetamine

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Phencyclidine is also known as angel dust. It is a drug that has mind altering effects. It can cause hallucinations, distorted sight and perceptions of sound. It is also used as veterinary anaesthetic drug. So, it can be used for controlling a rogue elephant because it acts as a tranquilizer and has sedative-hypnotic effects. So, it has a calming and sleep producing effect.
So, the correct answer is 'Phencyclidine'.

Tranquilliser is drug used for

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  1. Inducing sleep

  2. Relieving pain

  3. Giving soothing effect

  4. Giving stimulating effect

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Tranquilizers are drugs that reduce anxiety, fear, agitation etc hence producing a calming or soothing effect in a person. These drugs are used in the treatment of psychological disturbances related to anxiety, tension and fear.
So, the correct answer is, 'Giving soothing effect'.

Steroids are the anti-inflammatory drugs used in the treatment of

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  1. Rheumatic fever

  2. Acute glomerulonephritis

  3. Rheumatoid arthritis

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease, that can occur after an infection of the throat with bacterium, Streptococcus pyogenes or group A streptococcus.  Various corticosteroid, such as prednisone may be given for treatment.
Acute glomerulo-nephritis is inflammation of the glomeruli. Corticosteroids and immune-suppressing drugs are taken to control inflammation.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the small joints in the hands and feet. NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are given to relieve pain and inflammation and also, corticosteroid, such as prednisone.
Thus, the correct answer is option D

A drug used for patient A is obtained from the organism B. Identify A and B in the above statement and select the correct answer.

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  1. A - Swine flu, B - Monascus purpureus

  2. A - AIDS, B - Pseudomonas denitrificans

  3. A - Heart, B - Penicilliumcchtysogenum

  4. A - Organ transplant, B - Trichoderma polysporum

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cyclosporin A is acyclic oligopeptide obtained through fermentative activity of fungus Trichoderma polysporum. It has anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. It inhibits activation of T-cells and therefore, prevents rejection reactions in organ transplantation. 

A young drug addict used to show symptoms of depressed brain activity feeling of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness. Possibly he was taking

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  1. Amphetamine

  2. Marijuana

  3. Pethidine

  4. Valium

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Valium (diazepam) is a member of benzodiazepine drugs which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It is used to relieve anxiety and nervousness. After taking a valium, a person feels calmness, relaxation, and drowsiness. It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). Hence, the correct answer is option D.

A useful drug that damages gastric mucosa, if taken along with alcohol is

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  1. Antihistamine

  2. Morphine

  3. Aspirin

  4. Valium

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aspirin is the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is used to reduce fever and pain. Aspirin, a longtime antidote for the side effects of drinking, may actually enhance alcohol's effect. Aspirin significantly lowered the body's ability to break down alcohol in the stomach. Aspirin interferes with the action of an enzyme in the stomach lining called alcohol dehydrogenase and erodes the mucosal lining of the stomach, which breaks down a portion of each drink consumed before it enters the bloodstream. Aspirin probably has no effect on alcohol once it has been absorbed and is circulating.