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201.

The dentist who first used Nitrous oxide for the abolition of pain due to dental extraction was_____________?

A. Harpes David
B. Harvey william
C. Horace wells
D. Hunter John
Answer» D. Hunter John
202.

The choice of treatment in anaphylactic shock is_______________?

A. Corticosteroids
B. Adrenaline
C. Glucose 1.V
D. Saline 1.V
Answer» C. Glucose 1.V
203.

The beneficial effect of drug neostigmine in the treatment of Myasthenia gravis is due to the action____________?

A. It is produces more acetylcholine
B. It inhibits the action of cholinesterase
C. It produces more acetycholine receptors
D. It increases the action of cholinesterase
Answer» C. It produces more acetycholine receptors
204.

The bacterial resistance to tetracycline is due to___________?

A. Alteration of drug binding sites
B. Alteration of dehydrofolate reductase
C. Inactivation of drug by enzymes
D. Decreased uptake of drug by bacteria
Answer» D. Decreased uptake of drug by bacteria
205.

The antiseptic recommended for application in oral mucosa is_____________?

A. Hydrogen peroxide
B. Mebromine
C. Iodine
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
206.

The anticogulant of choice during pregnancy is______________?

A. Warfarin sodium
B. Sodium oxalate
C. Heparin
D. Phenindone
Answer» D. Phenindone
207.

The anticoagulant action of Warfarin is potentiated by all except_____________?

A. Phenylbutazone
B. Vitamin K
C. Rifampicin
D. B & C
Answer» E.
208.

The antibiotic of choice in patients sensitive to penicillin is___________?

A. Erythromycin
B. Streptomycin
C. Tetracycline
D. Chloramphenicol
Answer» B. Streptomycin
209.

The anti-inflammatory analgesic drug the causes least gastrointestinal symptoms is______________?

A. Aspirin
B. Phenyl butazone
C. Paracetamol
D. Indomethacin
Answer» D. Indomethacin
210.

The aminoglycoside with least toxic effect is_____________?

A. Ethambutol
B. Isoniazid
C. Streptomycin
D. Kanamycin
Answer» D. Kanamycin
211.

The administration of penicillin G along with probenicid result in_____________?

A. Increased excretion of probenacid in the feaces and perspiration
B. Increased excretion of probenacid in urine
C. Increased metabolis of penciling G
D. Decreased renal excretion of penciling G
Answer» E.
212.

Secretory immunoglobulin is_____________?

A. IgG
B. IgA
C. IgM
D. IgE
Answer» C. IgM
213.

Scopolamine helps in________________?

A. Motion sickness
B. Hypertension
C. Decreased secretions
D. A & C
Answer» E.
214.

Salicylate overdose in children causes_______________?

A. Crystalluria
B. Rye’s syndrome
C. Kernicterus
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Kernicterus
215.

Salicylate administration is contraindicated in pregnancy because_______________?

A. It delay onset of labour
B. Causes pulmonary hypertension of newborn
C. Readily croses placental barrier
D. All of these
Answer» E.
216.

Salbutamol is used in_____________?

A. Cardiac asthma
B. Bronchial asthma
C. Pulmanray oedema
D. Cor pulmonale
Answer» C. Pulmanray oedema
217.

Roxithromycin is______________?

A. A long acting macrolide
B. Short action quinolone
C. Short acting macrolide
D. Long acting polypeptide
Answer» B. Short action quinolone
218.

Role of Heparin_____________?

A. Prevents synthesis of prothrombin
B. Prevents synthesis of fibrinogen
C. Prevents conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin
D. Prevents prothrombin conversion to thrombin
Answer» E.
219.

Respiratory depression is seen with_____________?

A. Tranquilizers
B. Non-barbiturates
C. Synthetic narcotics
D. Antidepressants
Answer» D. Antidepressants
220.

Relative contraindications for the administration of Ketamine hydrochioride include all of the following EXCEPT ?

A. Age < 5 years
B. History of epilepsy
C. Raised intracranial tension
D. Recent anterior myocardial infarction
Answer» E.
221.

Redman syndrome is side effect of______________?

A. Rifampicin
B. Vancomycin
C. Chloramphenicol
D. Tetracycline
Answer» C. Chloramphenicol
222.

Rebound phenomenon is most commonly seen with use of_________________?

A. Epinephrine
B. Norepinephrine
C. Phenyleprine
D. Leuonordefrin
Answer» B. Norepinephrine
223.

Rapid onset of inhalational GA depends on____________?

A. Blood solubility
B. Cerebral blood flow
C. Partial pressure of GA
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
224.

Quinine is obtained from CINCHONA________________?

A. Root
B. Bark
C. Leaves
D. Seed capsule
Answer» C. Leaves
225.

Quindine is used to treat______________?

A. Hypertension
B. Angina pectoris
C. Atrial fibrillation
D. Congestive heart failure
Answer» D. Congestive heart failure
226.

Prolonged use of aspirin leads to______________?

A. peptic ulcer
B. Bleeding defects
C. Carcinoma
D. A & B
Answer» E.
227.

Prolonged use of aspirin causes_______________?

A. Hypoprothrombinemia
B. Hyperprothrombinemia
C. Hyprphosphatasia
D. Hypercalcemia
Answer» B. Hyperprothrombinemia
228.

Prolonged administration of streptomycin may result in damage to the____________?

A. Optic nerve
B. Facial nerve
C. Auditory nerve
D. Trigeminal nerve
Answer» D. Trigeminal nerve
229.

Progestin compound that does not alter lipid profile is______________?

A. Medroxyprogesterone
B. Norethindrone
C. Gestodene
D. Levonorgestrel
Answer» D. Levonorgestrel
230.

Problems associated with nitrous oxide anaesthesia is_____________?

A. Behavioral problem
B. Sensitizes the heart to adrenaline
C. Prolonged difficult induction
D. Tachycardia and or arrhythmias
Answer» B. Sensitizes the heart to adrenaline
231.

Pregnant patient can be safely given______________?

A. Tetracycline
B. Paracetamol
C. Metronidazole
D. Barbiturates
Answer» C. Metronidazole
232.

Povidine iodine is used for_____________?

A. Burns
B. Tinea
C. Non-specific vaginitis
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
233.

Potassium permanganate is used for_______________?

A. Gargling
B. Dinisfect water in wells
C. Irrigating cavities
D. Cleaning surgical instruments
Answer» D. Cleaning surgical instruments
234.

Platelet aggregation in inhibited by all except_______________?

A. Indomenthacin
B. Salicylates
C. Dypyradimole
D. Phenobarbitone
Answer» E.
235.

Plasma concentration of drug at time 0 is 96g/mL. if t1/2 is 2 hours concentration is plasma at 10 hours will be___________?

A. 48
B. 24
C. 12
D. 3
Answer» E.
236.

Phototoxicity is the side effect of_____________?

A. Penicillin
B. Demeclocycline
C. Erythormycin
D. Streptomycin
Answer» C. Erythormycin
237.

Phenytoin is associated with_____________?

A. Folic acid deficiency
B. Alzhiemer’s disease
C. Cushing’s syndrome
D. Vitamin C deficiency
Answer» B. Alzhiemer’s disease
238.

Phenothiazines are used to____________?

A. Produce muscle relaxation
B. Alter psychotic behaviour
C. Suppress coughing
D. Produce analgesia
Answer» C. Suppress coughing
239.

Peripheral neuritis is a complication of_______________?

A. Isoniazid
B. Ethambutol
C. Rifampicin
D. Pirazinamide
Answer» B. Ethambutol
240.

Penicillin is effective against_____________?

A. Neisseria meningitis
B. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
C. Treponema Pallidum
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
241.

Patients tend to exhibit a greater than normal response drugs in each of the following conditions except_______________?

A. Congestive cardiac failure
B. Hepartic cirrhossis
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Hypolbuminaemia
Answer» B. Hepartic cirrhossis
242.

Paracetamol is contraindicated in_______________?

A. Nephritis
B. Chronic hepatitis
C. Bleeding disorders
D. A & B
Answer» E.
243.

ovidone iodine is the choice of mouthrinse in cases associated AIDS because______________?

A. It is a topical antimicrobial
B. It is a topical anesthestic
C. Its ability to aid in blood coagulation
D. All of the above
Answer» B. It is a topical anesthestic
244.

Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity is caused by______________?

A. Antiemetic
B. Antiviral
C. Antifungal
D. antibiotic
Answer» E.
245.

Oral infection by penicillinase producing organisms should be treated with____________?

A. Ampicillin
B. Dicloxacillin
C. Erythromycin
D. Any of the above
Answer» C. Erythromycin
246.

Oral contraceptive failure occurs in a patient on Rifampicin because of____________?

A. Rifampicin induce the metabolism of contra ceptive
B. Rifampicin simulates gonadotropin relase from pituitary
C. Rifampicin decrease the secretion of progestin
D. Rifampicin antagonize the action of oral contraceptive
Answer» B. Rifampicin simulates gonadotropin relase from pituitary
247.

Optic neuritis is a side effect of______________?

A. Rifampicin
B. INH
C. Pyrazinamide
D. Ethambutol
Answer» E.
248.

One of the obious consequences of alchol ( ethenol), ingestion in many individual is facial flushing and increased heart rate triggered off by alcohol getting metabolized to______________?

A. Formaldehyde
B. Acetaldehyde
C. Propanaldehyde
D. Butanaldehyde
Answer» C. Propanaldehyde
249.

One of the following is not an antiemetic_____________?

A. Chlorpromazine
B. Digitoxin
C. Metaclopromide
D. Scopolamine
Answer» C. Metaclopromide
250.

One of the following is not penicillinase susceptible______________?

A. Amoxicillin
B. Penicillin G
C. Piperacillin
D. Cloxacillin
Answer» E.