Mcq Subject: Pharmacology

Steroids:

A. Steroids reduce the rate of repair of tissues thus delays the healing

B. Exacerbate the inflammatory response

C. Can be safely given to immunocompromised patients

D. Indicated in oral thrush

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In the management of anaphylaxis, which action of adrenaline is not observed?

A. Bronchodilation by beta-receptors

B. Cardiovascular effects of beta-receptors

C. Action on blood vessels by alpha-receptors

D. Action on presynaptic alpha-receptors

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Cephalosporins have all of the following interactions & uses, except:

A. Show cross sensitivity with penicillins

B. Are penicillinase resistant

C. Have a broad spectrum but are inactive against anaerobes

D. Are used in upper respiratory tract infections

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Which of the following antibiotics is most frequently associated with pseudomembranous colitis?

A. Ampicillin

B. Penicillin

C. Clindamycin

D. Cephalosporin

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A hypeensive patient was on metoprolol treatment. Verapamil was added to the therapy of this patient. This can result in

A. Atrial fibrillation

B. Bradycardia with AV block

C. Torsades de pointes

D. Tachycardia

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An oral hypoglycemic agent is:

A. Warfarin

B. Insulin

C. Glibeneclamide

D. Gluengon

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Pigmentation of nail is caused by all of these drugs except:

A. Cyclophosphamide

B. Chlorpromazine

C. Chloroquine

D. Amiodarone

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After I.V. administration of which of the following anesthetic agent, there is rapid recovery and less headedness?

A. Propofol

B. Diazepam

C. Droperidol

D. Midazolam

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Heroin, an addict drug contains

A. ASA

B. Acetyl morphine

C. Pentazocine

D. Propoxyphene

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Centrineuraxial (spinaland epidural) anaesthesia is not contraindicated in

A. Platelets <80,000

B. Patient on aspirin

C. Patient on oral anticoagulants

D. Raised intracranial pressure

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