Saccharin is sweeter than sucrose by
- AOption (a)
50 times
- BOption (b)
100 times
- COption (c)
500 times
- DOption (d)
1000 times
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Saccharin is sweeter than sucrose by
50 times
100 times
500 times
1000 times
Correct answer
50 times
How many millilitres of U-100 insulin should be used to obtain 40 units of insulin ?
40 ml
4 ml
0.4 ml
400 ml
Correct answer
40 ml
In coffee seed, caffeine is present as a salt of
Chlorogenic acid
Lysergic acid
Miconic acid
Uric acid
Correct answer
Chlorogenic acid
Prostaglandin analogues in ulcer therapy causes
Diarrhoea
Abortion
Uterine bleeding
All of the above
Correct answer
Diarrhoea
Oral hypoglycemic agent which is a Thiazolidinedione derivative is
Repaglinide
Glipizide
Pioglitazone
Glimepiride
Correct answer
Repaglinide
BCG vaccine is
Live attenuated viral vaccine
Live attenuated bacterial vaccine
Killed bacterial vaccine
Inactivated viral vaccine
Correct answer
Live attenuated viral vaccine
The Central Drugs Research Institute is situated at
Kolkata
Kasauli
Izzat Nagar
Lucknow
Correct answer
Kolkata
A receipt given by a seller to a buyer who has returned goods, which can be offset against future purchases
Credit note
Invoice
Debit note
Bill
Correct answer
Credit note
Which of the following is not a macrolide antibiotic?
Erythromycin
Spiramycin
Azithromycin
Vancomycin
Correct answer
Erythromycin
Morphine is present in
Atropa belladonna
Papaver somniferum
Ricinus communis
Solanum nigrum
Correct answer
Atropa belladonna
Autoclaving of ampoules in a dye bath is for
Clarity testing
Pyrogen testing
Leak testing
Sterility testing
Correct answer
Clarity testing
Anticancer drugs kill cancer cells by
Zero order kinetics
Pseudo first order kinetics
First order kinetics
Second order kinetics
Correct answer
Zero order kinetics
Dopamine is degraded by
MAO-A
MAO-B
Both (a ) and (b)
None of the above
Correct answer
MAO-A
Tyndallization is the process of
Sterilization by heating under pressure for 3 days
Sterilization by heating without pressure for 3 days
Sterilization by heating under pressure for 1 day
None of the above
Correct answer
Sterilization by heating under pressure for 3 days
Which of the following may cause cycloplegia when used topically in the eye?
Cortisone
Physostigmine
Pilocarpine
Atropine
Correct answer
Cortisone
Captopril exerts action by inhibiting conversion of
Angiotensin I to II
Angiotensin II to I
Angiotensinogen to Angiotensin
Angiotensin to Angiotensinogen
Correct answer
Angiotensin I to II
The largest peak in a mass spectrum is called as
Parent peak
Daughter peak
Metastable peak
Base peak
Correct answer
Parent peak
Keller Kiliani test is the identification test for
Digitalis
Senna
Metformin
Rifampicin
Correct answer
Digitalis
The storage form of Iron in the human body is
Ferritin
Ferrous fumarate
Heme
Globulin
Correct answer
Ferritin
Micromeritics refers to the study of
Microscopes
Microorganisms
Metric system of measurement
Small particles
Correct answer
Microscopes
How many half lives is required to disintegrate 90% of a drug?
3.3
4.4
1.1
2.2
Correct answer
3.3
A patient with Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency if treated with Dapsone will develop
Hemolytic anaemia
Pernicious anaemia
Diarrhoea
None of the above
Correct answer
Hemolytic anaemia
Aztreonam is a
Monobactum
Carbapenem
Betalactamase inhibitor
None of the above
Correct answer
Monobactum
DOTS refers to
Divided Option Treatment System
Drug resistance Optimizing Treatment System
Directly Observed Treatment Short course
None of the above
Correct answer
Divided Option Treatment System
Sublingually used organic nitrate is
Nitroglycerine
Isosorbide dinitrate
Isosorbide mononitrate
Both (a ) and (b)
Correct answer
Nitroglycerine
Thromboxane is mainly synthesized by
Lungs
Spleen
Platelets
Endothelium
Correct answer
Lungs
The Wurster process can be used to
Coat tablets
Determine the disintegration time
Gas sterilize parenteral solutions
Automatic filling of capsules
Correct answer
Coat tablets
Emulsions containing more than two phases are called as
Mixed emulsion
Heterogenous emulsion
Homogenized emulsion
Multiple emulsion
Correct answer
Mixed emulsion
The hypotensive effect of Clonidine is due to action on
Alpha adrenergic receptor
Beta adrenergic receptor
H1 receptor
H2 receptor
Correct answer
Alpha adrenergic receptor
Antidiabetic agent of choice in diabetic ketoacidosis is
Protamine Zinc Insulin
Isophane Insulin
Crystalline Insulin
Tolbutamide
Correct answer
Protamine Zinc Insulin
Black pepper consists of the dried unripe fruits of
Piper betle
Piper cubeba
Piper longum
Piper nigrum
Correct answer
Piper betle
The reddish brown colour of calamine is due to
Zinc chloride
Ferric chloride
Ferric oxide
Potassium permanganate
Correct answer
Zinc chloride
Disposable syringes are made of
Polypropylene
Glass
Polytetrachlorothylene
None of the above
Correct answer
Polypropylene
Which of the following is a physical sunscreen?
TiO2
Para aminobenzoic acid
Methyl salicylate
Silicone oil
Correct answer
TiO2
Seal coating is applied
To build up the tablet size
To prevent moisture penetration into the tablet core
To round the edges
None of the above
Correct answer
To build up the tablet size
Which vitamin contain steroidal structure?
Vitamin E
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Correct answer
Vitamin E
The endothelium-dependent relaxing factor of blood
Acetylcholine
Nor adrenaline
Nitric oxide
None of the above
Correct answer
Acetylcholine
5HT3 antagonist used as anti-emetic agent
Ondansetron
Domperidone
Cisapride
Both (a) and (b)
Correct answer
Ondansetron
All the following causes hyperglycemia except
Streptozotocin
Diazoxide
Glucagon
Miglitol
Correct answer
Streptozotocin
The breakdown of glucose to pyruvic acid is called
Glycolysis
Glucogenesis
Glycogenolysis
TCA cycle
Correct answer
Glycolysis
Standard for Cosmetics is included in
Schedule P
Schedule T
Schedule S
Schedule F
Correct answer
Schedule P
Poorly manufactured tablets may have small pinholes on the surface. This is called
Mottling
Picking
Leaching
Cracking
Correct answer
Mottling
The term bioavailability refers to the
Relationship between the physical and chemical properties of a drug and its systemic absorption
Movement of the drug into body tissues over time
Dissolution of a drug in the gastrointestinal tract
Measurement of the rate and amount of therapeutically active drug that reaches systemic circulation
Correct answer
Relationship between the physical and chemical properties of a drug and its systemic absorption
Selective inhibition of serotonin uptake is by
Desipramine
Fluoxetine
Maprotoline
Lobeline
Correct answer
Desipramine
Largest organ in the body is
Liver
Skin
Bone
Lungs
Correct answer
Liver
Which one is the unit of wave number?
Kaiser
Hertz
ms-1
cps
Correct answer
Kaiser
Capacity limited processes can be described by
Linear kinetics
Nonlinear kinetics
Michaelis - Menten kinetics
Mixed kinetics
Correct answer
Linear kinetics
The cytotoxic drug with maximum emetic activity is
Cisplatin
Chlorambucil
Methotrexate
Busulphan
Correct answer
Cisplatin
Liver microsomal enzymes are stimulated by
Cimetidine
Phenobarbitone
Procaine
Adrenaline
Correct answer
Cimetidine
Which one of the following is an example of nonionic emulsifying agent?
Yellow paraffin wax
Bee's wax
Liquid paraffin
Spans
Correct answer
Yellow paraffin wax
Rotoweigh is used to measure
Rotation speed of capsules
Weight of capsules
Sorting speed of capsules
None of the above
Correct answer
Rotation speed of capsules
Solid Fat Index (SFI) is determined by
Potentiometry
Amperometric titration
Voltametry
Dilatometry
Correct answer
Potentiometry
Ergotoxine contains
Ergocryptine
Ergocristine
Ergocornin
All of the above
Correct answer
Ergocryptine
The particles which are deeply bonded, settle rapidly, easily redispersible are known as
Coagules
Defloccules
Floccules
Sediments
Correct answer
Coagules
Nux vomica seeds contain
Unicellular lignified covering trichomes
Unicellular conical covering trichomes
Unicellular biseriate head
Multicellular unbranched trichomes
Correct answer
Unicellular lignified covering trichomes
The active metabolite of Diazepam
Nitrazepam
Nor Diazepam
Des methyl fluorazepam
None of the above
Correct answer
Nitrazepam
NSAIDS produce ulcerogenic actions because
They decrease acid secretion in stomach
They increase mucus secretion in stomach
They increase mucosal blood flow in stomach
None of the above
Correct answer
They decrease acid secretion in stomach
End product of Purine catabolism in man
Allantoin
Inosine
Uric acid
Xanthine
Correct answer
Allantoin
Asafoetida is obtained from
Afghanistan
Spain
Burma
Malaysia
Correct answer
Afghanistan
Liquid paraffin is of
Animal origin
Mineral origin
Synthetic origin
Semisynthetic origin
Correct answer
Animal origin
The term MDT (Multi Drug Therapy) is related to
Leprosy
Tuberculosis
Amoebiasis
Giardiasis
Correct answer
Leprosy
Dihydropyridine ring containing Calcium channel blocker is
Verapamil
Diltiazem
Nifedipine
Losartan
Correct answer
Verapamil
To prevent INH induced neurotoxicity, ________ is given along with it.
Pyridoxine
Niacin
Cyanocobalamine
Riboflavin
Correct answer
Pyridoxine
Endotoxin is produced by the following bacteria except
Salmonella typhi
Bordetella pertussis
Yersinia pestis
Clostridium tetani
Correct answer
Salmonella typhi
The drug Amikacin is derived from
Kanamycin
Sisomicin
Gentamicin
Neomycin
Correct answer
Kanamycin
The term Amplum denotes
Tablespoonful
Teaspoonful
Dessertspoonfu
Wineglassful
Correct answer
Tablespoonful
Bile is produced by
Gallbladder
Liver
Pancreas
Intestine
Correct answer
Gallbladder
Morphine does not cause
Constriction of pupil
CNS depression
Respiratory depression
Diarrhoea
Correct answer
Constriction of pupil
Barrier creams are used to protect the skin from
Sunlight injury
Microorganisms
Viral infections
Industrial chemicals and UV rays
Correct answer
Sunlight injury
Epinephrine is added to local anaesthetics to
Cause haemostasis
Prolong the action of the drug
Stimulate healing of wound
Decrease side effects
Correct answer
Cause haemostasis
The phenomenon of repeated administration of a drug resulting in cell receptor blockage is known as
Tachyphylaxis
Idiosynchro
Tolerance
Synergism
Correct answer
Tachyphylaxis
BAL is used against which metal poisoning?
Copper
Cyanide
Mercury
Iron
Correct answer
Copper
An oral hypoglycemic agent which is a Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor
Pioglitazone
Sitagliptin
Liraglutide
Empagliflozin
Correct answer
Pioglitazone
A low volume of distribution of a drug indicates
Short biological life
Does not accumulate in various organs
Not bioavailable
None of the above
Correct answer
Short biological life
The mineral deficient in milk
Phosphorous
Sodium
Potassium
Iron
Correct answer
Phosphorous
Which of the following monoclonal antibody is fully human in origin?
Daclizumab
Infliximab
Adalimumab
Edrecolomab
Correct answer
Daclizumab
Optic neuritis is a side effect of
Sulphasalazine
Rifampicin
Ethambutol
Pyrazinamide
Correct answer
Sulphasalazine
Which among the following is contra indicated in patients with eGFR less than 15mg/ml/1.75m 2 ?
Insulin
Linagliptin
Metformin
None of the above
Correct answer
Insulin
Precursor of Thyroxine, epinephrine and nor epinephrine is
Phenyl alanine
Valine
Threonine
Tyrosine
Correct answer
Phenyl alanine
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