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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
All are examples of gastro-kinetic drugs except |
| A. | Cisapride |
| B. | Domperidone |
| C. | Erythromycin |
| D. | Ampicillin |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Ethosuxamide is the drug of choice for: |
| A. | Complex partial seizures |
| B. | Generalized tonic clonic seizures |
| C. | Myoclonic seizures |
| D. | Absence seizures |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
All of the following causes hyperglycemia, EXCEPT - |
| A. | Thiazide |
| B. | Diazoxide |
| C. | Theophyllinne |
| D. | Pentamidine |
| Answer» D. Pentamidine | |
| 4. |
A female presents with history of progressive breathlessness.Histology shows heterogenous patchy fibrosis with several fibroblastic foci.The most likely diagnosis is |
| A. | Non specific Interstitial Pneumonia |
| B. | Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia |
| C. | Desquamative Interstitial Pneumonia |
| D. | Usual Interstitial Pneumonia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
All are true about rifampicin except - |
| A. | Microsomal enzyme inducer |
| B. | Used in treatment of meningiococcal meningitis |
| C. | May cause OCP failure |
| D. | Bactericidal in nature |
| Answer» C. May cause OCP failure | |
| 6. |
Karyotyping is done with all, except - |
| A. | Blood lymphocyte |
| B. | Blood monocyte |
| C. | Amnion |
| D. | Fibroblast |
| Answer» C. Amnion | |
| 7. |
PAS stains the following except - |
| A. | Fungal cell wall |
| B. | Basement membrane of bacteria |
| C. | Glycogen |
| D. | Lipids |
| Answer» C. Glycogen | |
| 8. |
PNH is associated with deficiency of: |
| A. | MIRL(Membrane inhibitor of reactive lysis) |
| B. | DAF(Decay accelerrating factor) |
| C. | LFA(Lymphocyte function associated antigen) |
| D. | GPI Anchored proteins(Glycosyl phosphatidyl Inositol anchored proteins) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
In Nephrotic syndrome, all serum proteins are reduced except - |
| A. | Transferrin |
| B. | Fibrinogen |
| C. | Albumin |
| D. | Ceruloplasmin |
| Answer» C. Albumin | |
| 10. |
All are true about typhoid ulcer except: |
| A. | Mainly affects ileum |
| B. | Multiple ulcer and transverse |
| C. | Perforation occurs at 3rd week |
| D. | Perforation treated by surgery |
| Answer» C. Perforation occurs at 3rd week | |
| 11. |
Which of the following is the characteristic of irreversible injury on electron microscopy - |
| A. | Disruption of ribosomes |
| B. | Amorphois densities in mitochondria |
| C. | Swelling of Endoplasmic reticulam |
| D. | Cell swelling |
| Answer» C. Swelling of Endoplasmic reticulam | |
| 12. |
Kaposi sarcoma is related to which virus ? |
| A. | HPV 16 |
| B. | HHV 8 |
| C. | EBV |
| D. | CMV |
| Answer» C. EBV | |
| 13. |
Which is not a tumour marker - |
| A. | Carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA) |
| B. | Human chorionic gonadotropin(hCG) |
| C. | Beta2 Microglobulin |
| D. | Alpha Feto protein(APF) |
| Answer» D. Alpha Feto protein(APF) | |
| 14. |
Auer rods are a feature of |
| A. | Acute lymphoblastic leukemia |
| B. | Acute myeloblastic leukemia |
| C. | Chronic myeloid leukemia |
| D. | Chronic lymphocytic leukemia |
| Answer» C. Chronic myeloid leukemia | |
| 15. |
All are true about cephalosporins, are |
| A. | Cephoperazone has got antipseudomonal effect |
| B. | Cephtazidime is a 3rd generation cephalosporin |
| C. | Cephalosporin act by inhibiting cell wall synthesis |
| D. | Cefoxitine has got mo activity against anaerobes |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Drug of choice for ventricular arrythmias due to myocardial infarction (MI) is - |
| A. | Quinidine |
| B. | Amiadrone |
| C. | Xylocaine |
| D. | Diphenylhydantoin |
| Answer» D. Diphenylhydantoin | |
| 17. |
Which of the following is a specific antagonist to diazepam? |
| A. | Midazolam |
| B. | Lorazepam |
| C. | Flumazenil |
| D. | Aminophylline |
| Answer» D. Aminophylline | |
| 18. |
Oculogyric crisis is known to be produced by all of the following drugs except: |
| A. | Atropine. |
| B. | Trifluoperazine. |
| C. | Perphenazine. |
| D. | Perchlorperazine. |
| Answer» B. Trifluoperazine. | |
| 19. |
Drug not given sublingually is - |
| A. | Isosorbide dinitrate |
| B. | Buprenorphine |
| C. | Ergotamine tartate |
| D. | Isosorbide-5-mononitrate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
A highway truck driver has profuse rhinorrhea and sneezing.Which amongst the following drugs would you prescribe him? |
| A. | Dimenhydrinate |
| B. | Cetrizine |
| C. | Pheniramine |
| D. | Promethazine |
| Answer» C. Pheniramine | |
| 21. |
The beta-blocker having intrinsic sympathomimetic activity is - |
| A. | Propronolol |
| B. | Atenolol |
| C. | Satalol |
| D. | Pindolol |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
In cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR)-which drug is not used- |
| A. | Verapamil |
| B. | Atropine |
| C. | Epinephrine |
| D. | Vasopressin |
| Answer» B. Atropine | |
| 23. |
Which of the following antipsychotics is available in a depot injection - |
| A. | Fluphenazine |
| B. | Ziprasidone |
| C. | Trifluperazine |
| D. | Aripiprazone |
| Answer» B. Ziprasidone | |
| 24. |
Carbamazepine is NOT used in - |
| A. | Mania |
| B. | Partial seizure |
| C. | Trigeminal neuralgia |
| D. | Migraine |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
All are true about calcium channel blockers, except - |
| A. | Diltiazem does not cause of tachycardia |
| B. | Hyperkalemia may occur with Nifedipine |
| C. | Verapamil is good antiarrythmic |
| D. | Nifedipine may be given in congestive heart failure |
| Answer» C. Verapamil is good antiarrythmic | |
| 26. |
Which of the following statements about Opioid Receptor Antagonists is false |
| A. | Nalmefine has a longer half life than Naloxone |
| B. | Naloxone is more potent than Naltrexone |
| C. | Naloxone can be used to for treatment of opioid induced constipation |
| D. | Naltrexone may be used for treatment of alcohol dependence |
| Answer» C. Naloxone can be used to for treatment of opioid induced constipation | |
| 27. |
Use of tamoxifen for breast cancer can cause all of the following adverse effects, except- |
| A. | Endometrial carcinoma |
| B. | Thromb oembolsim |
| C. | Cataract |
| D. | Carcinoma in contralateral breast |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
A 50 yrs old male suffering from renal failure,underwent kidney transplant.He was prescribed a nucleotide derivative following the organ transplant.The nucleotide derivative of therapeutic importance in this organ transplant is: |
| A. | Azathioprine |
| B. | 5-Fluorouracil |
| C. | cytarabine |
| D. | allopurinol |
| Answer» B. 5-Fluorouracil | |
| 29. |
Diuretics commonly used in chemotherapy: |
| A. | Spironolactone |
| B. | Lasix |
| C. | Mannitol |
| D. | Thiazide |
| Answer» D. Thiazide | |
| 30. |
Rapidly progressive pulmonary fibrosis is seen in |
| A. | Paracetamol poisoning |
| B. | Kerosene poisoning |
| C. | Amiodarone poisoning |
| D. | Chloroquine toxocity |
| Answer» D. Chloroquine toxocity | |
| 31. |
The clinical indications for tricyclic antidepressants includes all the following except - |
| A. | Enuresis in elderly subjects |
| B. | Neuropathic pain |
| C. | Panic disorder f |
| D. | Precocious puberty |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
All of the following hormones have cell surface receptors except: |
| A. | Insulin. |
| B. | Thyroxine. |
| C. | Adrenalin. |
| D. | Growth hormone. |
| Answer» C. Adrenalin. | |
| 33. |
Bishosphonates are not used in ? |
| A. | Hypercalcemia |
| B. | Osteoporosis |
| C. | Cancer induced osteolysis |
| D. | Vitamin D intoxication |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Duration of action of flumazinil - |
| A. | 40 mts |
| B. | 30 mts |
| C. | 10 mts |
| D. | 20 mts |
| Answer» B. 30 mts | |
| 35. |
Which of the following drugs acts on meu receptors of the CNS |
| A. | Morphine |
| B. | Buprenorphine |
| C. | Pethidine |
| D. | Pentazocine |
| Answer» B. Buprenorphine | |
| 36. |
Prolonged use of one of the following anti convulsant can produce weight loss - |
| A. | Oxcarbazepine |
| B. | Gabapentin |
| C. | Valproic acid |
| D. | Topiramate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
Which drug is not given in renal failure ? |
| A. | Rifampicin |
| B. | Pyrizinamide |
| C. | Penicillin G |
| D. | Cephalothin |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Mechanism of action of Aspirin in MI is - |
| A. | Thromboxane A2 synthesis inhibition |
| B. | Thromboxane A2 synthesis stimulation |
| C. | Antagonist of adenosine |
| D. | Stimulation of PGF2 synthesis |
| Answer» B. Thromboxane A2 synthesis stimulation | |
| 39. |
All of the following can be given in the treatment of MRSA except ? |
| A. | Vancomycin |
| B. | Cotrimoxazole |
| C. | Cefaclor |
| D. | Ciprofloxacine |
| Answer» D. Ciprofloxacine | |
| 40. |
The following is true regarding benozodiazepines - |
| A. | Induced liver enzymes |
| B. | If taken in higher dose it is less toxic than other sedatives |
| C. | It alters sleep pattern more than sedatives |
| D. | All have pharmacologically active metabolities |
| Answer» C. It alters sleep pattern more than sedatives | |
| 41. |
The most common side effect reported with treatment with haloperidol is: |
| A. | Akathisia |
| B. | Hypotension |
| C. | Tic disorder |
| D. | Dryness of mouth |
| Answer» B. Hypotension | |
| 42. |
All are short and rapid acting insulins except |
| A. | Lispro |
| B. | Aspart |
| C. | Glargine |
| D. | Glulisine |
| Answer» D. Glulisine | |
| 43. |
Role of nitrates in congestive cardiac failure is due to - |
| A. | Direct inotropic action |
| B. | Decreased preload |
| C. | Decrease afterload |
| D. | Coronary vasodilatation |
| Answer» C. Decrease afterload | |
| 44. |
Mechanism of action of paclitaxel is |
| A. | Inhibition of tubulin |
| B. | Stabilisation of tubules |
| C. | Inhibits DNA synthesis |
| D. | Topoisomerase II inhibitor |
| Answer» C. Inhibits DNA synthesis | |
| 45. |
One of the following is not penicillinase susceptible: |
| A. | Piperacillin. |
| B. | Cloxacillin. |
| C. | Amoxicillin. |
| D. | Penicillin G. |
| Answer» C. Amoxicillin. | |
| 46. |
Which of the following does not cause thrombocytopenia |
| A. | Chlorpropamide |
| B. | Phenobarbitone |
| C. | Quinine |
| D. | Thaizide |
| Answer» C. Quinine | |
| 47. |
Furesemide and thiazides have similar properties in the following: |
| A. | Effect on urate excretion |
| B. | Well absorbed orally |
| C. | Duration of action |
| D. | Site of action |
| Answer» C. Duration of action | |
| 48. |
The mu opoid receptor is responsible for the following effects all except: |
| A. | miosis |
| B. | bradycardia |
| C. | hypothermia |
| D. | bronchodialation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
The substrate concentration used for determining the activity of an enzyme having Km=x meu m will be: |
| A. | 2 x meu m |
| B. | 4 x meu m |
| C. | 8 x meu m |
| D. | 10 x meu m |
| Answer» B. 4 x meu m | |
| 50. |
The statement that is NOT true of linezolid is that it - |
| A. | Is suitable for treatment of enterococcal endocarditis |
| B. | Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis |
| C. | Is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor |
| D. | Both A and B |
| Answer» E. | |