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Which drug is commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis?
Pharmacy Pharmacology D. Pharma General Pharmacology
Q. 10 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4916)
Which drug is commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis?
- Rifampicin
- Amoxicillin
- Cephalexin
- Metronidazole
Ans → (a)Rifampicin
Explanation → Rifampicin is part of the first-line treatment for tuberculosis (TB).
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Q. 1 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4907)
Which of the following is the prodrug of dopamine?
- Levodopa
- Epinephrine
- Norepinephrine
- Serotonin
Q. 2 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4908)
Which phase of clinical trials determines the efficacy of a drug?
- Phase I
- Phase II
- Phase III
- Phase IV
Q. 3 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4909)
Which of the following drugs is an H2 receptor antagonist?
- Omeprazole
- Ranitidine
- Loratadine
- Fexofenadine
Q. 4 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4910)
What is the normal pH range of blood?
- 6.8 - 7.2
- 7.35 - 7.45
- 7.5 - 8.0
- 6.0 - 6.5
Q. 5 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4911)
Which schedule of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act regulates narcotic drugs in India?
- Schedule H
- Schedule X
- Schedule G
- Schedule C
Q. 6 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4912)
Which dosage form is designed for controlled drug release?
- Tablet
- Capsule
- Sustained-release tablet
- Powder
Q. 7 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4913)
What is the primary function of bile salts in digestion?
- Emulsification of fats
- Protein breakdown
- Carbohydrate digestion
- Acid neutralization
Q. 8 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4914)
Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets?
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
Q. 9 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4915)
Which instrument is used for sterilization by dry heat?
- Autoclave
- Hot air oven
- Laminar airflow
- UV chamber
Q. 10 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4916)
Which drug is commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis?
- Rifampicin
- Amoxicillin
- Cephalexin
- Metronidazole
Q. 11 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4917)
Which polymer is used for enteric coating of tablets?
- Hydroxypropyl cellulose
- Eudragit
- Starch
- Gelatin
Q. 12 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4918)
Which of the following is a β-lactam antibiotic?
- Ciprofloxacin
- Penicillin
- Vancomycin
- Erythromycin
Q. 13 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4919)
What is the main site of drug metabolism?
- Kidney
- Liver
- Lungs
- Heart
Q. 14 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4920)
Which neurotransmitter is mainly affected in Alzheimer’s disease?
- Dopamine
- Serotonin
- Acetylcholine
- GABA
Q. 15 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4921)
Which anticoagulant is used in blood storage bags?
- Heparin
- Warfarin
- EDTA
- Citrate
Q. 16 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4922)
Which of the following is a third-generation cephalosporin?
- Cephalexin
- Ceftriaxone
- Cefuroxime
- Cefazolin
Q. 17 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4923)
Which hormone is responsible for milk ejection?
- Prolactin
- Oxytocin
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
Q. 18 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4924)
What is the normal shelf life of most pharmaceutical tablets?
- 1-2 years
- 3-5 years
- 5-7 years
- 10 years
Q. 19 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4925)
Which drug is used as an antidote for heparin overdose?
- Vitamin K
- Protamine sulfate
- EDTA
- Warfarin
Q. 20 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4926)
Which analytical technique is used for drug purity testing?
- NMR
- UV Spectroscopy
- IR Spectroscopy
- HPLC
Q. 21 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4927)
Which is an example of an aminoglycoside antibiotic?
- Tetracycline
- Amikacin
- Erythromycin
- Clindamycin
Q. 22 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4928)
Which dosage form bypasses first-pass metabolism?
- Oral tablet
- Sublingual tablet
- Capsule
- Suppository
Q. 23 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4929)
Which of these is a synthetic corticosteroid?
- Prednisolone
- Adrenaline
- Insulin
- Thyroxine
Q. 24 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4930)
Which organ is most affected by nephrotoxic drugs?
- Liver
- Heart
- Kidneys
- Lungs
Q. 25 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4931)
Which of the following is a macrolide antibiotic?
- Erythromycin
- Ciprofloxacin
- Amoxicillin
- Doxycycline
Q. 26 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4932)
Which one is a commonly used antiepileptic drug?
- Diazepam
- Phenytoin
- Paracetamol
- Ibuprofen
Q. 27 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4933)
Which of the following is used as a preservative in pharmaceutical preparations?
- Citric acid
- Chlorocresol
- Sucrose
- Starch
Q. 28 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4934)
Which gas is used for sterilizing heat-sensitive equipment?
- Nitrogen
- Carbon dioxide
- Ethylene oxide
- Oxygen
Q. 29 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4935)
What is the use of mannitol in pharmacy?
- Diuretic
- Antibiotic
- Analgesic
- Antifungal
Q. 30 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4936)
Which of the following is a sedative-hypnotic agent?
- Paracetamol
- Diazepam
- Aspirin
- Metformin
Q. 31 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4937)
Which is a commonly used emulsifying agent?
- Sucrose
- Acacia
- Magnesium sulfate
- Sodium chloride
Q. 32 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4938)
Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin by sunlight?
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
Q. 33 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4939)
Which drug class does Losartan belong to?
- Beta-blockers
- Calcium channel blockers
- ACE inhibitors
- ARBs
Q. 34 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4940)
Which laboratory test evaluates kidney function?
- LFT
- ECG
- Serum creatinine
- CBC
Q. 35 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4941)
Which schedule deals with prescription drugs in India?
- Schedule H
- Schedule K
- Schedule P
- Schedule J
Q. 36 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4942)
Which organelle is called the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
- Nucleus
- Golgi apparatus
- Mitochondria
- Ribosome
Q. 37 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4943)
Which drug is used to treat hyperthyroidism?
- Levothyroxine
- Methimazole
- Insulin
- Prednisone
Q. 38 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4944)
Which electrolyte is critical for nerve impulse transmission?
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Iron
Q. 39 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4945)
Which of the following is a loop diuretic?
- Spironolactone
- Furosemide
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Amiloride
Q. 40 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4946)
Which part of the prescription contains instructions to the pharmacist?
- Superscription
- Inscription
- Subscription
- Signature
Q. 41 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4947)
What is the role of glidants in tablet formulation?
- Binders
- Disintegrants
- Flow enhancers
- Lubricants
Q. 42 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4948)
Which test is used to detect the presence of reducing sugars?
- Molisch test
- Benedict's test
- Biuret test
- Tollen's test
Q. 44 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4950)
Which enzyme breaks down proteins in the stomach?
- Amylase
- Pepsin
- Lipase
- Trypsin
Q. 45 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4951)
Which part of the plant is used in case of digitalis?
- Root
- Leaf
- Bark
- Flower
Q. 46 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4952)
Which is an example of a fixed-dose combination drug?
- Paracetamol
- Amoxicillin
- Lopinavir/Ritonavir
- Metformin
Q. 47 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4953)
Which type of immunity is passed from mother to child?
- Active immunity
- Artificial immunity
- Passive natural immunity
- Adaptive immunity
Q. 48 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4954)
Which analytical method separates mixtures based on polarity?
- UV Spectroscopy
- Chromatography
- Titration
- Electrophoresis
Q. 49 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4955)
Which drug is used for emergency contraception?
- Levonorgestrel
- Ethinylestradiol
- Misoprostol
- Mifepristone
Q. 50 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4956)
Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
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Which part of the plant is used in case of digitalis?
- Root
- Leaf
- Bark
- Flower
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 4929)
Which of these is a synthetic corticosteroid?
- Prednisolone
- Adrenaline
- Insulin
- Thyroxine
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1624)
Which of the following is physical agent of cell injury?
- Dil. HCl
- Hypoxia
- Viruses
- Hot Surface
Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 630)
Schedule F2 of Drug and Cosmetic act is related to -
- Standards for opthalmic preparations
- Standards for surgical dressings
- Standards for sterilized umbilical tapes
- Standards for disinfectant fluids
Q. 30 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 207)
When the combined effect of two drugs is graeter than the algebric sum of their indivisiul effect, is called
- Antagonism
- Competitive antagonism
- Synergism
- non-competitive antagonism
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 658)
Pyridoxine is administered with isoniazid to minimise the:
- Hepatotoxicity
- Neurotoxicity
- Nephrotoxicity
- Allergic reaction
Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1329)
ABC analysis is based on-
- Unit price material
- consumption value of material
- storage value of material
- All of the above
Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 108)
Antipsychotic drug-induced parkinsonism is treated by
- Trihexyphenidyl
- Levodopa
- Selegiline
- Amantadine
Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1058)
which one is a iron transporter in the blood?
- Hemosiderin
- Transferrin
- Mosiderin
- None of the above
Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 641)
The committee that advises the D.T.A.B and various governments is :
- D.C.C.
- D.E.C.
- D.C.I.
- None of the above
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3865)
Glucose and galactose are epimers to each other with reference to
- C2
- C3
- C4
- C1
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 4914)
Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets?
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1087)
The structure of penicillin consists of
- Thiozolidine
- β -lactam
- Thiazolidine and β -lactam ring
- None of the above
Q. 100 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 277)
Drug under the class of isothiocyanate glycosides:
- Black mustard
- White mustard
- Thevatia
- Black mustard and white mustard both
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 431)
Which of the river Originates in Tibetan plateau, Enters India in J&K ?
- Ganga
- Bramaputra
- Indus
- Yamuna
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 94)
Lemon Grass oil is obtained by steam distilation of the
- Fresh leaves of Eucalyptus globulus
- Fresh flowering tops of the menths piperata
- Leaves of aerial parts of the cymopogon citratus
- Pericarp of the ripe or nearly ripe fruits of citrus limonis
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1512)
The following disease is worsened by propranolol
- Raynaud’s disease
- Infection
- Heart attack
- Epilepsy
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 668)
Testosterone is not orally active because?
Testosterone is not orally active because?
- React with acid
- Degradation
- Reduction
- Rapid oxidation of 17-hydroxy group to ketones
Q. 41 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 128)
Which of the given combination has an intraction, beneficial for routine clinical use?
- Hydralazine and atenolol
- Metochlopramide and levodopa
- Quinidine and digoxine
- Furosemide and lithium carbonate
Q. 28 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1288)
if a petient who has been stabilized on aspirin, starts taking phenylbultazone, then the free salicylate concentration will
- Increase
- decrease
- remains unaffected
- none of these
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 192)
The Saheli oral contraceptive contains
- Estrogen
- Estrogen and progestin
- Non-steroidal compound
- None of these
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1195)
Bank is an organisation which deals in -
- Deposits
- Loans
- Money
- All of the above
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 501)
What is autocrine?
- Local hormones
- Steroids
- Biogenic amines
- None of the above
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 658)
Pyridoxine is administered with isoniazid to minimise the:
- Hepatotoxicity
- Neurotoxicity
- Nephrotoxicity
- Allergic reaction
Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 4926)
Which analytical technique is used for drug purity testing?
- NMR
- UV Spectroscopy
- IR Spectroscopy
- HPLC
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1658)
Which antibiotic can be employed for treatment of typhoid fever?
- Tetracycline
- Lincosamide
- Azithromycin
- Ciprofloxacin
Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 656)
Tetracycline act by -
- Inhibition of protein synthesis
- Interfering in cell wall synthesis
- Altering the permeability of cell membrane of organism
- All of the above
Q. 61 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 238)
Iodized oil is used for:
- Bronchography
- Urography
- Fallopian tube
- None of these
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 426)
Origin of KRISHNA RIVER
- Western Ghats near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra
- Karnatak
- Kerala
- Talakaveri in Western Ghats in Karnataka
Q. 27 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 4933)
Which of the following is used as a preservative in pharmaceutical preparations?
- Citric acid
- Chlorocresol
- Sucrose
- Starch
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1263)
Abnormal constituent in jaundice is-
- Sugar
- Protein
- Bilirubin
- Ketone bodies
Q. 27 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1150)
Sustained released tablet is designed to -
- Disintegrate slowly in G.I. tract
- Release the medicaments slowly
- Reduce toxic effect
- None of the above
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1030)
The output of size reduction of material in a machine depends on
- Chemical nature
- Physical character
- Bulk density
- Material structure
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 647)
Chlorpromazine is useful in the treatment of -
- Mental depression
- Schizophrenia
- Parkinsonism
- None of the above
Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 107)
Geiger muller counter is used in :
- UV specroscopy
- Ionisation methods
- IR spectroscopy
- NMR spectroscopy
Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1848)
In general, which foods are considered to be high in vitamin K and should be avoided in large amounts when on warfarin dose?
- Citrus fruits
- Dairy products
- bread and cereals
- Green leafy vegatables
Q. 96 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 273)
Which one of these posssess cytotoxic action?
- Podophillum emodi
- Ipomoea hederacea
- Curcuma longa
- None of these
Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1279)
For knowing the presence of infectious disease which one of these blood examination is more significant?
- ESR
- Cholesterol
- Uric acid
- Haemoglobin
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 488)
The Hormone concerned with the basic metabolic rate is
- Thyroxin
- Pratharmone
- Arenaline
- Calcitonin
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1530)
The chin can be described as being on the _____ surface of the skull.
- inferior
- lateral
- superior
- ventral
Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 565)
The speed of light was first measured by -
The speed of light was first measured by -
- Romer
- Newton
- Galileo
- Huygens
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Kries test is related to
- Skin sensitivity studies
- Identification test of resin
- Rancidity index
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