Explore topic-wise MCQs in Drug Biotechnology.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Drug Biotechnology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Macrophages with a high content of EPA produce less TNF and IL-l.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

How does Eicosapentaenoic acid functions to decrease the inflammation rate?

A. Decrease Prostaglandin production
B. Don t form prostaglandin
C. Induce the formation of prostaglandins at certain times
D. The prostaglandins, thromboxane produced from EPA are less active
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following has the least GI effect and derived from parent NSAIDs?

A. Piroxicam
B. Phenylbutazone
C. NO-NSAIDs
D. Indomethacin
Answer» D. Indomethacin
4.

Why there are side effects of NSAIDs?

A. Inhibition of COX 1
B. Inhibition of COX 2
C. Inhibition of COX 3
D. Inhibition of COX 4
Answer» B. Inhibition of COX 2
5.

Which of the following responsible for inflammatory response mainly?

A. COX 1
B. COX 2
C. COX 3
D. COX 4
Answer» C. COX 3
6.

Which of the following is also known as housekeeping enzyme ?

A. COX 1
B. COX 2
C. COX 3
D. COX 4
Answer» B. COX 2
7.

Which of the following is a pro-drug and related to indomethacin?

A. Piroxicam
B. Phenylbutazone
C. Sulindac
D. Indomethacin
Answer» D. Indomethacin
8.

Which of the following pyrazolone derivative s has toxic side effects?

A. Piroxicam
B. Phenylbutazone
C. Ibuprofen
D. Indomethacin
Answer» C. Ibuprofen
9.

Which of the following cannot be tolerated, rheumatoid arthritis patient?

A. Piroxicam
B. Phenylbutazone
C. Ibuprofen
D. Indomethacin
Answer» E.
10.

Which of the following has the same potency as ASA and better tolerated by patients?

A. Piroxicam
B. Phenylbutazone
C. Ibuprofen
D. Indomethacin
Answer» D. Indomethacin
11.

Which of the following has a half-life of 45 Hrs?

A. Piroxicam
B. Phenylbutazone
C. Ibuprofen
D. Indomethacin
Answer» B. Phenylbutazone
12.

How does NSAIDs work?

A. Inhibit arachidonic acid
B. Inhibit Endoperoxide intermediate
C. Inhibit Prostaglandin and thromboxane synthesis
D. Inhibit cyclooxygenase
Answer» E.
13.

Which is the predominant form of cyclooxygenase enzyme?

A. COX 1
B. COX 2
C. COX 3
D. COX 4
Answer» B. COX 2