Receptors are macromolecules which play a vital role in chemical signalling within and between cells. Receptors can be found on the surface of a cell membrane or deep within the cytoplasm. The cellular Biochemical processes are controlled by activated receptors directly or indirectly for example ion conductance, protein phosphorylation, DNA Transcription, and Enzymatic activity.
Basics Of Pharmacy
Basics Of Pharmacy is created to provide basic knowledge of all Pharmacy subjects to the Pharmacists for learning purpose.
Friday, September 2, 2022
Monday, August 22, 2022
Learn Basic Pharmacology Through MCQs
Q :1
_____Is known as pharmacokinetics?
a) The knowledge of Absorption, Distribution Metabolism, and Excretion of Drugs
b)The study of new Drug-Drug Development
c) The study of Distribution, absorption, Metabolism, and Excretion of drugs
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Basic Pharmacology Of Autacoids
Q:1
The CNS consists of which of the following?
a)Brain
b)Spinal Cord
c)Both a & b
The Correct Answer is (c)
Q:2
The PNS consists of which of the following?
a)ANS
b)Somatic Nervous System
c)Both a & b
d)None of the above
The Correct Answer is (c)
Q:3
ANS consists of which of the following?
a)Sympathetic Nervous System
b)ParaSympathetic Nervous System
c)Both a & b
d) None of the above
The Correct Answer is (c)
Q:4
ANS controls which of the following?
a)Voluntary Activities
b)Involuntary Activities
c)Both a & b
d) None of the above
The Correct Answer is (b)
Q:5
Drugs affecting CNS may produce?
a)Anesthesia
b)Sedation
c)Relief Pain
d)All of the above
The Correct Answer is (d)
Q:6
Which of the following deals with fight or flight situations?
a)Sympathetic Nervous System
b)ParaSympathetic Nervous System
c)Somatic Nervous System
d)All of above
The Correct Answer is (a)
Q:7
Which of the following is true about Autacoids?
a)Have a short duration
b)Have a long duration
c) Both a & b
The Correct Answer is (a)
Q:8
An example of Autacoids is?
a)Prostaglandin
b)Kallidin
c)Histamine
d)All of above
The Correct Answer is (d)
Q:9
In the human body, prostaglandins are produced from?
a)Propionic Acid
b)Arachidonic Acid
c)Pantothenic Acid
d)All of the above
The Correct Answer is (b)
Q:10
Prostaglandin is produced by the enzyme?
a)Cyclooxygenase
b)Cellulase
c)Phospholipase
d)None
The Correct Answer is (a)
Q:11
Which of the following are functions of Prostaglandin?
a)Inhibit Platelet Aggregation
b)Contract Uterine smooth muscles
c)Inhibit Gastric Acid Secretion.
d)All of above
The Correct Answer is (d)
Q:12
Which of the following are isoforms of COX?
a)COX-1
b)COX-2
c)COX-3
d)a&b
The Correct Answer is (d)
Q:13
Which of the following types of NSAIDs should not be used in children with influenza type viral infections?
a)Salicylate
b)Acetic Acid derivatives
c)Propionic Acid Derivatives
d)Oxicams
The Correct Answer is (a)
Q:14
Which of the following is a non-purine analog?
a)Probenecid
b)Febuxostat
c)Serotonin
d)Colchicine
The Correct Answer is (b)
Q:15
Gout is an inflammatory response to the accumulation of?
a)Sodium Urate Crystals
b)Calcium Urate Crystals
c)Potassium Urate Crystals
d)Magnesium Urate Crystals
The Correct Answer is (a)
Q:16
Which of the following is a good choice to treat gout?
a)Tolmetin
b)Oxaprozin
c)Celecoxib
d)Aspirin
The Correct Answer is (b)
Q:17
Which of the following is used to treat chronic tophaceous gout?
a)Tolmetin
b)Oxaprozin
c)Colchicine
d)Probenecid
The Correct Answer is (d)
Q:18
Side effects of Probenecid may include?
a)Rashes
b)Kidney Stone
c)GI Irritation
d)All of the above
The Correct Answer is (d)
Q:19
Probenecid is an example of?
a)Salicylate
b)Acetic Acid derivatives
c)Propionic Acid Derivatives
d)Benzoic acid derivatives
The Correct Answer is (d)
Q:20
Which of the following is used to treat gouty arthritis with hyperuricemia?
a)Probenecid
b)Colchicine
c)Febuxostat
d)Allopurinol
The Correct Answer is (c)
Q:21
Stevens-Johnson syndrome may be associated in rare cases with the use of?
a)Probenecid
b)Colchicine
c)Febuxostat
d)Allopurinol
The Correct Answer is (d)
Q:22
Leukotrienes are 20 carbon derivatives of?
a)Proteins
b)Phospholipid
c)Fatty Acid
d)Glycoprotein
The Correct Answer is (c)
Q:23
Serotonin is synthesized from?
a)Amino acid
b)Phospholipid
c)Fatty Acid
d)Glycoprotein
The Correct Answer is (a)
Q:24
Which of the following is 5 HT?
a)Histamine
b)Leukotriene
c)Prostaglandin
d)Serotonin
The Correct Answer is (d)
Q:25
Ergot alkaloids are derived from?
a)Bacteria
b)Fungus
c)Viruses
d)None of the above
The Correct Answer is (b)
Q:26
Ergotamine is used to treat migraine & acts by?
a)5- HT 1
b)5- HT 2
c)5- HT 3
d)5-HT 5
The Correct Answer is (a)
Q:27
Histamine is derived from?
a)Histidine
b)Histine
c)Protein
d)Tyrosine
The Correct Answer is (a)
Q:28
Concentration of histamine is high on which of the following?
a)Basophils
b)Mast Cells
c)Neutrophils
d)a&b
The Correct Answer is (d)
Q:29
Which of the following generations of Antihistamines cause sedation?
a)1st Generation
b)2nd Generation
c)3 Generation
d)None of above
The Correct Answer is (a)
Q:30
Which of the following is an example of 2nd generation Antihistamines?
a)Fexofenadine
b)Loratidine
c)Cetirizine
d)All of the above
The Correct Answer is (d)
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Standard Cleaning Procedure
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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Crude Drug Adulteration
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