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28730a8c-1e31-45a4-ac50-3f7fa3d7b6b1 | Which drug can be given in G-6-P-D deficiency ? | Cloroquine | Probenecid | Amidopyrine | Primaquin | 1b | single | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Probenecid | Pharmacology | null | [
"probenecid"
] | 152,919 |
2c5d3b88-aeb0-4def-961d-ad8057e317ef | Atropine when used as a pre–medication causes all of the following symptoms except: | Skin flush | Bronchoconstriction | Prevents bradycardia | Dryness of mouth | 1b | multi | null | Pharmacology | null | [
"atropine"
] | 152,923 |
b3568b92-fa5b-494e-b7be-9025ad7e693f | Antipsychotic drug with prolonged action | Trifluperazine | Thioridazine | Penfluridol | Fluphenazine | 3d | single | D i.e. Fluphenazine | Psychiatry | null | [
"fluphenazine"
] | 152,928 |
40d4a2bf-0dd6-4978-85ec-81bcafa94b0f | During induction of general anesthesia, administration of oxygen with high concentration of nitrous oxide and halothane hastens the uptake of halothane, this is known as | Fink effect | Concentration effect | Second gas effect | Third gas effect | 2c | single | During induction ofgeneral anesthesia, when a large volume of a gas (nitrous oxide) is taken up from alveoli into pulmonary capillary blood, the concentration of gases remaining in the alveoli is increased. This results in effects known as the second gas effect. These effects occur because of the contraction of alveola... | Anaesthesia | Inhalational Anesthetic Agents | [
"halothane"
] | 152,934 |
3f09d790-900d-491f-bebb-f403e3ac600a | Vitamin D analogue calcitriol is useful in the treatment of – | Lichen planus | Psoriasis | Phemphigus | Leprosy | 1b | single | Drugs for psoriasis
Topical medications
Vitamin D (calcipotriene)
Cool tar
Corticosteroids
Tree bark extract (dithranol)
Topical retinoids
Systemic
Psoralens (Methoxsalen, trioxsalen)
Methotrexate
Acitretin ... | Dental | null | [
"calcitriol"
] | 152,940 |
2d38eca6-e444-4900-9900-067fe8ca1bf3 | A patient on lithium therapy was found to be hypertensive also. Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is contraindicated in a patient on lithium therapy in order to prevent toxicity ? | Clonidine | Beta blockers | Calcium channel blockers | Diuretics | 3d | single | null | Pharmacology | null | [
"clonidine"
] | 152,958 |
cac7472d-7b8a-40b6-b5f9-29e4b7586103 | Ketamine produces- | Analgesia | Allodynia | Hyperpathia | Dystonia | 0a | multi | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Analgesia Ketamineo The primary' site of action is in the cortex and subcortical areas; not in the reticular activating system (site of action of barbiturates),o It acts on NMD A receptors.o Short duration of action (10-15 minutes) is due to redistribution from brain and blood to other tissues of the ... | Pharmacology | Anaesthesia | [
"ketamine"
] | 152,964 |
c9f082bb-3358-4d0f-b92b-04336aa69bc4 | The following are related to the treatment of thalassaemia except: | Fresh (relatively) blood transfusion | Folic acid | Routine iron therapy | Deferoxamine improves pregnancy outcome | 2c | multi | As discussed in detail in preceeding text– on thalassemia, routine iron therapy should not be given in patients of thalassemia as it leads to hemochromatosis. Only if there is documented iron deficiency then given iron. Rest all options are correct | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | null | [
"deferoxamine"
] | 152,965 |
485339f2-8407-4d4f-bb14-8372fbc0d09c | Which one of the following antibiotics binds sterols and alters membrane permeability? | Penicillin | Amdinocillin | Amphotericin | Chloramphenicol | 2c | single | Because amphotericin binds to sterols (such as cholesterol) in the cell membrane, its range of activity is predictable; that is, it is effective against microorganisms that contain sterol in the cell membrane (such as molds, yeasts, and certain amebae). These polyene antibiotics cause reorientation of sterols in the me... | Microbiology | General | [
"chloramphenicol"
] | 152,967 |
78fb2bf8-3ce3-4f0f-bff7-9f455f8a7d89 | Anaesthetic gas with maximum respiratory irritation | Desflurane | Sevoflurane | Enflurane | Halothane | 0a | single | * Desflurane, unlike halothane or sevoflurane has a pungent smell which makes it unpleasant for inhalational induction. * When more than 6% desflurane is used, the pungency produces salivation, airway irritation, breath holding and coughing. Ref:- Stoelting's Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice 5th editi... | Anaesthesia | General anaesthesia | [
"halothane",
"enflurane",
"sevoflurane",
"desflurane"
] | 152,978 |
5c5b9f66-e705-4bda-965e-3e79a0d0b7fe | A 70 kg young athlete was planned for surgery. During anesthesia,vecuronium was not available so repeated doses of succinylcholine was given intermittently up to 640mg. During recovery ,patient was not able to spontaneously respire and more limbs. What is the cause | Pseudocholinestrease deficiency | Phase 2 blockade | Muscle weakness due to repeated fasiculations | Undiagnosed muscular dystrophy | 1b | single | Refer Wiley 7/584 Succinylcholine produces a characteristic depolarising block that is associated with absence of fade in response to train-of -four and titanic stimulation, the absence of post tetanic facilitation and increased block in the presence of anticholinesterase drugs. The type of block may change into a non ... | Pharmacology | Anesthesia | [
"vecuronium"
] | 152,981 |
3f0d927a-460a-41be-874b-ba58aaa3fdf5 | A patient presents with malignant hypehermia and metabolic acidosis. Immediate treatment should be staed with | Intravenous Dantrolene | Sodium bicarbonate | Intravenous fluids | Paracetamol | 0a | single | IV dantrolene (1mg/kg repeated if required) is the life saving drug in malignant hypehermia. Oxygen inhalation, treatment of acidosis and immediate cooling of body may also help. Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed. | Pharmacology | Central Nervous system | [
"dantrolene",
"paracetamol"
] | 153,004 |
c0a51dca-3483-4ac4-9ed1-83cb5219a4ad | Which one of the following drugs is antipseudomonal penicillin? | Cephalexin | Cloxacillin | Piperacillin | Dicloxacillin | 2c | single | null | Microbiology | null | [
"dicloxacillin",
"cephalexin"
] | 153,006 |
fe236f55-39a6-4155-8eea-0b6a8c6a4717 | Which of the following used as skin antiseptic? | Cidex | Cresol | Chlorhexidine | Lysol | 2c | single | Option 1 Glutaraldehyde is less toxic, less irritant and less corrosive, hence is best used to sterilize endoscopes and cystoscopes: It is used as 2% concentration (2% cidex) for 20 min. Option 2, 4 Phenolics as disinfectants: Cresol, xylenol, Lysol and oho-phenylphenol are used as disinfectants in laboratories and hos... | Microbiology | General Microbiology Pa-2 and Pa-3 (Sterilization and Bacterial Genetics) | [
"chlorhexidine"
] | 153,021 |
59dccdb8-03f7-42b3-8903-d958f1ed7ef8 | Decrease in gastric acid secretion by all except - | Ranitidine | Omeprazole | Sucalfate | Perenzepine | 2c | multi | Ans. is 'c' i.e., SucralfateDrugs for peptic ulcer1. Reduce gastric acid secretiunH, antihistaminic - Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine, Roxatidine.Proton pump inhibitors - Omeprazole; Lansoprazole. Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole, Esomeprazole.Anticholinergics - Pirenzepine, propantheline, oxyphenonium.Prostaglandin analog... | Pharmacology | G.I.T | [
"ranitidine",
"omeprazole"
] | 153,023 |
00bc964e-7e44-4108-a824-ab89d1c47c1e | A 25 year old man with a psychotic illness, was treated with haloperido130mg/day. On the third day, he developed pacing, and inability to sit still in one place. The medication likely to be helpful is - | Phenytoin | Propranolol | Methylphenidate | Trihexyphenedyl | 1b | single | Restlessness (inability to sit still) and pacing suggests the diagnosis of Akathesia.
The drug of choice for Akathesia is one of the β-blocker. | Psychiatry | null | [
"propranolol",
"methylphenidate",
"phenytoin"
] | 153,049 |
4fb049af-6dc2-460d-83ab-9a86f15d6068 | In recommending treatment for your carcinoid patient, you will consider all of the following except | Cyproheptadine | Ketanserin | Methysergide | Sumatriptan | 3d | multi | All of the drugs listed have significant blocking effects on 5HT receptors except sumatriptan, which is an agonist at 5HT1 receptors. | Physiology | All India exam | [
"methysergide",
"sumatriptan",
"cyproheptadine"
] | 153,051 |
a64304b6-3e9f-4733-804f-a121d5671ec0 | Which of the following drugs does not act by blocking Gp IIb/IIIa receptors ? | Abciximab | Eptifibatide | Tirofiban | Clopidogrel | 3d | single | null | Pharmacology | null | [
"eptifibatide",
"abciximab",
"clopidogrel",
"tirofiban"
] | 153,067 |
6f00df03-97f5-4248-a992-b8bf1c1fe723 | A 6 yr old child presents with malignant hypeension. The Drug of choice is - | Na Nitroprusside | Sublingual Nifedipine | Furoscmide | Enalapril | 0a | single | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Sodium Nitroprusside "The drug most commonly used to treat hypeensive emergencies is the vasodilator sodium nitroprusside" "Because of predictable, instantaneous, titratable and balanced aerio-venous vasodilator)/ action which persists without tolerance till infused, nitroprusside is the drug of choic... | Pharmacology | null | [
"nitroprusside",
"nifedipine",
"enalapril"
] | 153,088 |
bd469dc3-dfef-4241-87af-c8c2717a5b73 | DPP-IV inhibitor used in renal failure: | Linagliptin | Sitagliptin | Vildagliptin | Saxagliptin | 0a | single | A i.e. LinagliptinRef: HohIA, Ronsoni MF, Guedes EP, de Melo TG, Lauand F (2014), Linagliptin: DPP-4 Inhibition in the Treatment of Type 2, Diabetes Mellitus, J Diabetes Metab Disord Control 1(1): 00005, DOI: 10.15406/jdmdc,2014.01.00005Explanation:Patients with T2DM have dysfunction in incretin hormones (such as gluca... | Pharmacology | Endocrinology | [
"sitagliptin"
] | 153,097 |
701ef3cc-56f9-478b-95ac-bb7d421d406f | Which drug should be avoided in the management of traumatic hyphema in a dark race individual? | Timolol | Acetazolamide | Atropine | Steroids | 1b | single | Traumatic hyphema presents with raised intraocular pressure.Timolol will help to control raised IOP. Atropine will provide cycloplegic action and will provide relief from pain. Steroids will help to prevent rebleed. Acetazolamide is not given in dark race patients due to risk of sickling as a result of metabolic acidos... | Ophthalmology | Investigation in ophthalmology and miscellaneous topics | [
"atropine",
"timolol",
"acetazolamide"
] | 153,103 |
63897228-78fb-45c9-bce6-92c2248554a1 | Patient on att is having problem in distinguishingred-green lights. The agent responsible is | Capreomycin | Ethambutol | Ethionamide | Some 2nd line agents | 1b | single | (B) (Ethambutol) (269-KDT 7th)* Loss of visual acquity/ colour vision, field defects due to optic neuritis is the most important dose and duration of therapy dependent toxicity seen in ETHAMBUTOL* Other side effects are - Nausea, rashes fever rarely peripheral neuritis, Hyperuricemia * *** Contraindicated in optic neur... | Pharmacology | Anti Microbial | [
"ethambutol",
"ethionamide"
] | 153,106 |
9a51a879-6462-4ae5-bed2-6fd343c817fe | True about sulfonylureas is - | Chlorpropamide is 2nd generation agent | Most common side effect is hypoglycemia | Effective even after pancreactomy | Safe in pregnancy | 1b | multi | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Most common side effect is hypoglycemiao Sulfonylureas are -1. First generation Tolbutamide, chlorpropamide.2. Second generation Glibenclamide (Glyburide), glipizide, gliclazide, glimpride.Sulfonylureas act byo Sulfonylurease provoke a brisk release of insulin from pancreas. They act on the so called ... | Pharmacology | Anti Diabetes | [
"chlorpropamide"
] | 153,110 |
638b6f8a-aabe-4032-b46f-e183023e2181 | All are ototoxic drugs except | Diuretics | Streptomycin | Quinine | Propanolol | 3d | multi | OTOTOXIC DRUGS Ref:- Dhingra; pg num:-33,34 | ENT | Ear | [
"quinine"
] | 153,115 |
d9882e46-0c53-4b1f-8cea-37c72a00026d | A person consumes large quantities of alcohol daily since 20 years.He is physically dependent on alcohol. Drug should be given to this person is: | Disulfiram | Acamprosate | Naltrexone | Chlordiazepoxide | 0a | multi | Disulfiram is the main drug tahtbsi used to make alcohol consumption an unpleasant experience. Disulfiram inhibit aldehyde dehydrogenase , alcohol is not metabolized and acetaldehyde accumulates which produces unpleasant symptoms and patient develops an aversion.All the other given drugs can be used but primarily displ... | Pharmacology | Central Nervous system | [
"disulfiram",
"naltrexone",
"chlordiazepoxide"
] | 153,118 |
d88b9608-9ff4-4def-bcab-6e9a852f7b75 | Z track technique is used for | Monitoring of lithium therapy | Monitoring of carbamazepine therapy | Administration of long acting depot antipsychotics | Administration of nicotine patches | 2c | single | Ans. (C) Administration of long acting depot antipsychotics(Ref: Kaplan and Sadock's Concise Text book of Clinical Psychiatry 11th Ed; Page No- 873)Guidelines for Administration of Long Acting Antipsychotic Depot Injections (LAAI)LAAIs are given to patient with psychosis or mania who have poor compliance to oral treatm... | Psychiatry | Pharmacotherapy In Psychiatry | [
"carbamazepine"
] | 153,123 |
8427aa4c-9cf2-4d4e-bbe9-1d61871301a1 | Ketamine should be avoided in - | The presence of increased aerial pressure | Pregnancy | Hypovolemic shock | Asthmatic | 0a | single | Ans. is 'a' i.e., The presence of increased aerial pressure `Ketamine increases BP and intracranial tension, it therefore should be avoided in hypeension and in the presence of raised ICT.' | Pharmacology | null | [
"ketamine"
] | 153,143 |
dbac705d-60c8-4b93-913c-dd6afb03dcee | What is the treatment for sudden worsening of TOF? | PGE 1 infusion | O2 therapy | Propranolol | All of the above | 3d | multi | Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of the above * Sudden worsening ofTOF - known as 'Cyanotic spelV* Therapy is aimed at providing an immediate increase in pulmonary blood flow to prevent the sequelae of severe hypoxia.* Management consists of:i) Knee chest positionii) Humidified oxygeniii) Hydration - Prevention or prompt treatmen... | Pediatrics | C.V.S. | [
"propranolol"
] | 153,155 |
68287103-4dac-464b-a451-f7881a2a5538 | Least mineralocoicoid activity is seen in | Aldosterone | Aldosterone | Dexamethasone | Flurotisol | 2c | single | C i.e. Dexamethasone | Physiology | null | [
"dexamethasone"
] | 153,159 |
1c284a28-f01e-4297-bb8d-13d4bd318f9d | In theophylline metabolism, drug interactions occurs with all Except : | Cimetidine | Phenobarbitone | Rifamipicin | Tetracyclines | 3d | multi | null | Pharmacology | null | [
"cimetidine",
"theophylline"
] | 153,160 |
8e34980c-b750-4a70-98a1-ecb9e84706fd | A depressed patient does not want to take medication on a daily basis. The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) most suitable for this patient is? | Escitalporam | Fluoxetine | Fluvoxamine | Paroxetine | 1b | single | The half life of fluoxetine is longer than 72 hour so patient can take the medication every other day and thus it is most suitable for him. | Psychiatry | Mood Disorders | [
"fluoxetine",
"paroxetine"
] | 153,164 |
efba4db3-e3a9-4608-b8d3-0880a626ee96 | Calcium channel blockers used in HTN are all except: | Amlodipine | Clevidipine | Captopril | Nifedipine | 2c | multi | Captopril is an ACE inhibitor- prototype ACE inhibitor all others mentioned in options are calcium channel blockers- all are dihydropyridines (Ref- Essentials of medical pharmacology K D TRIPATHI 8th Edition) | Pharmacology | Cardiovascular system | [
"captopril",
"nifedipine",
"amlodipine"
] | 153,178 |
92fa0020-199d-41f3-bac4-f9fe80109c17 | The behaviour therapeutic falls in management of enuresis, The pharmacological drug of choice for this case is - | Phenytoin | Diazepalm | Imipramine | Alprax | 2c | multi | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Imipramine o Desmopressin is best answer. o But it is not given in options. o Amongst the given options only imipramine is used in enuresis. | Pediatrics | null | [
"phenytoin",
"imipramine"
] | 153,206 |
a2e6ccb7-b16b-479f-b33e-8376909e9093 | Which of the follwoing is TRUE about free water clearance? | Regulated by ADH | Regulated by aldosterone | Increased by furosemide | None of the above | 0a | multi | "Free water clearance" (CH2O) is the difference between the urine volume and the clearance of osmoles (COsm). The excretion or retention of electrolyte-free water by the kidney is modulated by circulating vasopressin (ADH). ADH acts on renal V2-type receptors in the thick ascending limb of Henle and principal cells of ... | Physiology | null | [
"furosemide"
] | 153,208 |
ff228354-2bba-4624-97e2-d25d829ddc76 | Which teratogen causes deafness ? | Isotretnoin | Chloroquine | Alcohol | Warfarin | 0a | single | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Isotretnoid o Isotretinoin can cause microtia or anotia. o These defects are frequently associated with agenesis or stenosis of external ear canal and may lead to deafness. | Pharmacology | null | [
"warfarin",
"chloroquine"
] | 153,214 |
d69ba902-aff4-4e59-a78b-acfc03e7b121 | A 44 year old man sustains a myocardial infarction, and is admitted to the hospital from the emergency room. Serum chemistries reveal two-fold elevation of his LDL cholesterol. He is prescribed lovastatin, which acts by inhibiting which of the following enzymes? | Acetyl-CoA carboxylase | Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I | Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase | Pyruvate dehydrogenase | 2c | single | Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMG-CoA reductase) catalyzes the rate-limiting step in cholesterol synthesis, in which HMG-CoA (formed from 3 acetyl-CoA molecules) is reduced to mevalonic acid, using 2 NADPH. Lovastatin and pravastatin reduce cholesterol synthesis and lower serum cholesterol levels by inhibiting t... | Pharmacology | null | [
"lovastatin"
] | 153,215 |
9e773122-037d-4b79-88cf-544eae7d468e | DOC for the treatment of Tularemia is: | Kanamycin | Neomycin | Streptomycin | Chloramphenicol | 2c | single | TULAREMIA: (aka) Rabbit Fever or Deer Fly Fever Is a rare infectious disease that typically attacks the skin, eyes, lymph nodes and lungs. Caused by bacterium Francisella tularensis. STREPTOMYCIN(or gentamicin) is considered as DOC for Tularemia. Most cases respond to the administration of 1-2 g (15-25 mg/kg) streptomy... | Pharmacology | Protein Synthesis Inhibitors | [
"chloramphenicol"
] | 153,225 |
e83c2ed9-46c4-466f-b56a-6a9f817470d0 | Diurnal variation in Eosinophil count is related to: | Coisol | Thyroxine | Growth hormone | Testesterone | 0a | single | A i.e. CoisolDiurnal variation in eosinophilic count is reciprocally (invrsely) related to circadian levels of coisolQ.- Suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) of hypothalamus is the biological clock responsible for diurnal (circadian) rhythm of ACTH, which intum leads to diurnal rhythm of coisol (glucocoicoid) secretion. In hum... | Physiology | null | [
"thyroxine"
] | 153,236 |
d1124333-1133-4e38-b780-4b246a38e78d | The combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole is effective against which of the following oppounistic infections in the AIDS patient? | Disseminated Herpes simplex | Cryptococcal meningitis | Pneumocystis jiroveci | Tuberculosis | 2c | single | Cotrimoxazole is drug of choice for : - Pneumocystis- Nocardia- Burkholderia Cepacia Both sulfonamide and trimethoprime are bacteriostatic when used alone, it becomes bacteriocidal in combine state. Cotrimoxazole is used as a prophylaxis for Pneumocystis Jirovecii pneumonia in immunocompromised individuals like HIV. Ae... | Pharmacology | Antimicrobial Drugs | [
"trimethoprim"
] | 153,248 |
41f4849f-0f2a-4f36-a3cb-8b972ef65184 | The most important mechanism by which gram negative bacilli acquire chloramphenicol resistance is: | Decreased permeability into the bacterial cell. | Acquisition of a plasmid encoded for chloramphenicol acetyl transferase. | Lowered affinity of the bacterial ribosome for chloramphenicol. | Switching over from ribosomal to mitochondrial protein synthesis. | 1b | single | null | Pharmacology | null | [
"chloramphenicol"
] | 153,255 |
634dc187-97a8-4ea3-8c0f-cc6bec376e93 | Glucagon stimulates - | Gluconeogenesis | Glycogenesis | Fatty acid synthesis | Glycolysis | 0a | single | Ans. is 'a' i.e.. Gluconeogenesiso Glucagon is a polypeptide hormone which is secreted by the A cells of the islets of Langerhans of pancreas. Glucagon is a group IIA hormone, i.e., acts by increasing cAMP. The actions of glucagon are somewhat opposite those of insulin.Glucagon stimulates glycogenolysis in the liver bu... | Biochemistry | Gluconeogenesis | [
"glucagon"
] | 153,262 |
2c4cac73-1967-46ae-a586-185549de5c20 | A thiy five year old female has proximal weakness of muscles, ptosis and easy fatigability. The most sensitive test to suggest the diagnosis is. | Muscle Biopsy | CPK levels | Edrophonium test | EMG | 2c | single | Tensilon test (edrophonium test) is a pharmacological test used for the diagnosis of ceain neural diseases, especially myasthenia gravis. It is also used to distinguish a myasthenic crisis from a cholinergic crisis in individuals undergoing treatment for myasthenia gravis 10 mg edrophonium hydrochloride syringe and a 2... | Medicine | C.N.S | [
"edrophonium"
] | 153,266 |
4ff9a053-3fd2-49e4-a074-1e40f8b69d30 | Conversion of T4 to T3 inhibition is associated with: | Propylthiouracil | Ampicillin | Lithium | Carbimazole | 0a | single | null | Pharmacology | null | [
"ampicillin"
] | 153,267 |
0509c262-7ed2-4223-89ef-adca1e7eb11f | Long term steroid therapy can lead to suppression of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. lt can be overcome by using alternate day therapy with coicosteroids. Which of the following steroids are unsuitable for alternate day therapy for such purpose? | Coisol | Prednisolone | Betamethasone | Hydrocoisone | 2c | single | (Ref: KDT 6/e p282, 287) Steroids with long half life like betamethasone and dexamethasone cannot be used for alternate day therapy because even in alternate day therapy there will be sufficient blood levels of these steroids to cause suppression of HPA axis. | Anatomy | Other topics and Adverse effects | [
"prednisolone"
] | 153,269 |
14ad74a2-ffe5-4ada-984c-a9a04a48344d | All of the following are cycloplegics except : | Phenylephrine | Atropine | Homatropine | Cocaine | 0a | multi | A i.e. Phenylephrine | Ophthalmology | null | [
"atropine",
"phenylephrine"
] | 153,276 |
66833a4b-5449-4e63-a225-149169a0c253 | Intrauterine seizure in foetus is seen due to deficiency of | Biotin | Riboflavin | Thiamine | Glutamic acid | 3d | single | (D) Glutamic acid | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Miscellaneous (Obs) | [
"biotin"
] | 153,294 |
4fb87cb9-e163-4dda-a42a-205df8ad21c0 | A previously well 1-year-old infant has had a runny nose and has been sneezing and coughing for 2 days. Two other members of the family had similar symptoms. Four hours ago, his cough became much worse. On physical examination in the ED, he is in moderate respiratory distress with tachypnea and nasal flaring. Upon ausc... | Monitoring oxygenation and fluid status | Inhaled epinephrine and a single dose of steroids | Acute-acting bronchodilators and a short course of oral steroids | Emergent intubation, mechanical ventilation, and antibiotics | 0a | multi | (a) Source: (Hay et al, pp 512-513. Kliegman et al, pp 1456-1459. McMillan et al, pp 699-700, 1391-1394. Rudolph et al, pp 962, 963, 966.) Of the choices given and with the findings on the radiograph (patchy infiltrates with flat diaphragms), monitoring oxygenation and hydration status is the most appropriate course of... | Pediatrics | Respiratory System | [
"epinephrine"
] | 153,296 |
876ea082-20c5-4c4a-a55b-6d4e7e937a6c | A 6 year old boy taken for ophthalmic examination under anaesthesia. His father told that he has lower limb weakness & his elder brother died at 14 years of age. Which anaesthetic drug has to be avoided. | Succinylcholine | Pancuronium | Atracurium | Dexacurium | 0a | single | ROLE OF SUCCINYLCHOLINE ON MUSCLES * Succinylcholine, commonly used in anesthesia, paralyzes normal skeletal muscles by blocking transmission at the myoneural junction | Anaesthesia | Muscle relaxants | [
"atracurium",
"pancuronium"
] | 153,321 |
fc9701b5-edfa-43ea-a9ee-67d4ec582723 | Hepatotoxic drug used in tuberculosis is ? | Isoniazid | Streptomycin | Kanamycin | Ethambutol | 0a | single | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Isoniazid | Pharmacology | null | [
"ethambutol",
"isoniazid"
] | 153,340 |
0c495cec-4b48-43d4-82e3-a3b9b750cdb1 | Juxta glamerular cells secretes | Angiotensin | Renin | Atrial natriuretic peptide | Erythropoietin | 1b | single | i.e. (Renin): (670-Ganong 23rd)RENIN - is a glycoprotein hormone secreted by the granular cells (Juxtaglomerular cells) of the Juxta glomerular apparatus.* Juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) lies at hilum of glomerulus** (Juxta means near)Secretion of renin is stimulated by four factors1. Fall in arterial blood pressure2.... | Physiology | Kidneys and Body Fluids | [
"erythropoietin"
] | 153,344 |
d45e81ad-fb19-46a7-bc31-1c17ff9e7df9 | A 14 year old boy presents with chronic diarrhea. Duodenal biopsy shows villous atrophy. Anti endomysial antibodies and IgA TTG antibodies are positive. What is the treatment of choice? | Gluten free diet | Antibiotics | Loperamide | 5-ASA | 0a | single | Chronic diarrhea, villous atrophy of duodenal biopsy, anti-endomysial antibodies and IgA TTG antibodies are features of coeliac sprue. Management of coeliac sprue includes life long gluten free diet and correcting deficiencies of iron, folate and calcium. Ref: Davidson's principles and practice of Medicine, 20th Editio... | Medicine | null | [
"loperamide"
] | 153,355 |
29705e2a-d5c0-4057-ab54-5bb5ebdc6b9e | Which of the following is not used as an emergency contraceptive? | Oral LNG | LNG- Intrauterine device | CuT-Intrauterine device | Oral Mifepristone | 1b | single | null | Social & Preventive Medicine | null | [
"mifepristone"
] | 153,357 |
e58c4709-69e9-4dc4-afea-72b4921df0ae | All of the following drug is CYP3A inhibitor except: | Erythromycin | Itraconazole | Ritonavir | Saquinavir | 3d | multi | Ans. D. SaquinavirOut of all protease inhibitors, Saquinavir has least effect on hepatic microsomal enzymes. Rest of the protease inhibitors inhibit microsomal enzymesImportant enzymes inhibitors:a. Acute alcohol intakeb. Sodium valproatec. Cimetidine, Ketoconazole, Erythromycind. Grape fruit juicee. Protease inhibitor... | Pharmacology | Anti Microbial | [
"erythromycin",
"itraconazole",
"ritonavir",
"saquinavir"
] | 153,378 |
c0f69e40-9b3e-4d55-9cf3-3bdb6614343e | Drug of choice in Belladonna poisoning is - | Neostigmine | Physostigmine | Methacholine | Atropine | 1b | single | Signs of symptoms, treatment, and postmortem appearances in Atropa belladonna (deadly nightshade) and Hyoscyamus niger are same as datura.
Specific antidote is physostigmine. | Forensic Medicine | null | [
"atropine",
"neostigmine",
"physostigmine"
] | 153,385 |
e33b8ae1-03ea-4269-9965-f3705bbcea53 | Tolerance develops to following actions of Morphine except | Euphoria | Miosis | Nausea and vomiting | Analgesia | 1b | multi | "Tolerance develops to almost all actions of morphine except the constipation and miotic action". | Pharmacology | All India exam | [
"morphine"
] | 153,390 |
3b2f768b-6af1-44c0-b4cd-057dd34cedeb | Nimodipine is given in: | Extradural hemorrhage | Subdural hemorrhage | Intracerebral | Subarachnoid hemorrhage | 3d | single | Ans. (D) Subarachnoid hemorrhage(Ref: Katzung 13th/e p202)Nimodipine is a cerebroselective calcium channel blocker indicated in subarachnoid hemorrhage. | Pharmacology | C.V.S | [
"nimodipine"
] | 153,402 |
b7e3e8c9-a426-4170-a436-a430cc771888 | Digoxin toxicity is aggravated by: a) Hypokalemia b) Hyperkalernia c) Hypercalcemia d) Hypermagnesemia e) Hypocalcemia | ad | bc | cd | ac | 3d | single | null | Pharmacology | null | [
"digoxin"
] | 153,408 |
8130fa36-4eab-4679-bb02-bb148c3d7f3a | Which of the following local anaesthetic agent is a vasoconstrictor | Lignocaine | Cocaine | Bupivacaine | Tetracaine | 1b | single | Cocaine is sympathomimetic agent. | Anaesthesia | null | [
"bupivacaine"
] | 153,413 |
7d8876aa-da72-4dda-8dcb-98265a57bb9d | This drug depolarizer cell membranes of aerobic Gram Positive Bacteria. It is effective against vancomycin resistance entercoccal infection. It may cause myopathy especially in patients taking stating .it is | Teicoplann | Daptomycin | Linezolid | Streptogramin | 1b | multi | (Ref: KDT 6/e p741, Daptomvcin is a newer antibiotic that acts by causing depolarization.of bacterial cell membranes. It is effective in MRSA, VRSA and even streptogramin resistant SA infections as well as VRE infections. It can cause myopathy in patients taking statins. | Anatomy | Other topics and Adverse effects | [
"daptomycin",
"linezolid",
"vancomycin"
] | 153,417 |
68b5ffd7-98ce-4e67-a2b0-ccc67f53a001 | A patient on antidepressant therapy developed sudden hypeension on consuming cheese. The antidepressant is possibly : | Amitryptiline | Tranylcypromine | Fluoxetine | Seraline | 1b | single | B i.e. Tranylcypromine | Psychiatry | null | [
"fluoxetine"
] | 153,425 |
37e12b3d-8acc-4f11-823e-02397b6ea3e0 | Which of the following is not a side effect of phenytoin? | Hypoglycemia | Osteomalacia | Gum hyperophy | Lymphadenopathy | 0a | single | Side Effects. Headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, feeling of spinning, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, or nervousness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Phenytoin may cause swelling and bleeding of the gums Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed. | Pharmacology | Central Nervous system | [
"phenytoin"
] | 153,431 |
7d29cf86-9fad-4c70-8236-79da70c4b410 | Malignant neurolept hyperthermia (NMS) seen in all except - | Haloperidol | Metoclopramide | Domperidone | Amantadine | 3d | multi | Amantidine is used for the treatment of the neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
Drugs causing neuroleptic malignant syndrome:-
Antipsychotics Phenothiazines (chlorpromazine), butyrophenones (Haloperidol, penfluridol), thioxanthenes (thiothixene, molindone).
Antiemitics Metoclopramide, domperidone. | Psychiatry | null | [
"amantadine",
"metoclopramide"
] | 153,467 |
fa7c69f4-eda7-4536-8f78-005a9f4e8d69 | All of the following statements about trientine use in Wilson's disease are true except : | It is more potent than penicillamine. | It is used as an alternative to penicillamine in non- tolerant patients | It should not be administered within 2 hours of iron supplementation. | It can cause iron def anemia which is reversible by oral iron supplements | 0a | multi | Penicillamine is the most potent chelating agent useful in Wilson's disease.
Trientine is not as potent as penicillamine and was used in patients unable to tolerate penicillamine. However, nowadays, trientine is preferred because of the severe adverse effects of penicillamine.
Trientine causes fewer adverse effects oth... | Pharmacology | null | [
"penicillamine"
] | 153,481 |
0fc0caee-7c8b-4ba0-8676-651a9b8578f3 | The first step in the management of hirsutism due to Stein-Leventhal syndrome is: | OCP | HMG | Spironolactone | Bromocriptine | 0a | multi | null | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | null | [
"spironolactone",
"bromocriptine"
] | 153,501 |
5cd0fb73-9be7-4c1e-b165-0be05411f779 | All of the following antihypertensive drugs increase plasma renin activity except: | Clonidine | Hydralazine | Nifedipine | Captopril | 0a | multi | null | Pharmacology | null | [
"captopril",
"hydralazine",
"nifedipine",
"clonidine"
] | 153,511 |
6e222ead-6f0c-41d7-be16-fb4d6a96b988 | Which of the following patients is most likely to be treated with intravenous glucagon? | A young man who took cocaine and has a blood pressure of 190/110 mm Hg | A middle aged man with type II diabetes who has not taken his regular dose of glipizide for last 4 days | An old man with severe bradycardia and hypotension resulting from ingestion of overdose of atenolol | An old woman with lactic acidosis as a complication of severe infection and shock | 2c | single | Glucagon : Use in hypoglycemia DOC for beta blocker poisoning A life-threatening adverse cardiac effect of a b antagonist may be overcome directly with isoproterenol or with glucagon (glucagon stimulates the hea glucagon receptors, which are not blocked by b antagonists), but neither of these methods is without hazard. | Pharmacology | Pancreas | [
"glipizide",
"atenolol",
"glucagon"
] | 153,518 |
5a24eb91-6365-482c-a7a0-eac45bd99ee8 | Sympathetic stimulation of nerves innervating the islets of the pancreas will: | Have no effect | Increase secretion of insulin from B cells | Decrease secretion of insulin from B cells | Increase secretion of glucagon from A cells | 3d | single | The pancreatic islets receive innervation from both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Stimulation of the parasympathetic system increases secretion of insulin from the B cells. Stimulation of the sympathetic system increases glucagon secretion from the A cells. Insulin is inhibited by sympathetic stim... | Physiology | null | [
"glucagon"
] | 153,523 |
94efad1a-4648-4755-ae8b-969239e32dd7 | All of the following statements regarding Octreotide is TRUE, EXCEPT: | It is a somatostatin analogue | Used in secretory diarrhea in AIDS | Used in carcinoid | An absorbent | 3d | multi | Octreotide is an octapeptide analog of somatostatin. It acts by inhibiting hormone secretion such as 5HT and other GI peptides. Indications: It is effectively used in treating severe secretory diarrhea brought about by hormone-secreting tumors of the pancreas and the GI tract. It is also used off label in the treatment... | Pharmacology | null | [
"octreotide"
] | 153,532 |
14b06d7f-2076-4373-a7e3-a436e3b19be8 | Multidrug (MDT) regimen under the National Leprosy Eradication Program for treatment of all Multibacillary Leprosy would include:- | Clofazimine, Thiacetazone and Dapsone | Clofazimine, Rifampicin and Dapsone | Ethionamide, Rifampicin and Dapsone | Propionamide, Rifampicin and Dapsone | 1b | multi | Paucibacillary Multibacillary Lesions <=5 >5 RX 6 months 12 months Follow-up 2 years 5 years Drugs Dapsone, Rifampicin Dapsone, Rifampicin, Clofazimine Now, India may soon adopt "Uniform MDT" regimen in which drugs used will be D + R + CF to all leprosy Patients. | Social & Preventive Medicine | Leprosy, HIV & STDs | [
"clofazimine",
"ethionamide",
"dapsone"
] | 153,538 |
760abe95-2c7b-4235-b12e-0bbe791a220d | A 19-year old male presents with several comedones, papules and pustules on face and trunk. The approp-ilte drug ,*1choice for the patient would be | Topical retinoic acid | Topical retinoic acid + Oral doxycycline | Topical clindamycin | Topical azithromycin | 1b | single | Ans. b. Topical retinoic acid + Oral doxycycline A I9-year-old male presents with several comedones, papules and pustules on face and trunk. This is a case of inflammatory acne with comedones and appropriate drug of choice for this patient is topical retinoic acid with oral doxycycline. | ENT | null | [
"azithromycin",
"doxycycline",
"clindamycin"
] | 153,548 |
91c4fab4-2e06-4cc8-b371-0aef322052bc | Which of the following anti - glaucoma drug can likely cause black pigmentation on conjunctiva | Adrenaline | Latanoprost | Beta blockers | Pilocarpine | 0a | single | Adrenaline used in glaucoma can lead to conjunctival pigmentation because of adrenochrome. | Pharmacology | null | [
"pilocarpine",
"latanoprost"
] | 153,550 |
5a87e448-552f-4f1a-a8a7-4f94bbcf79ef | Bosentan is a/an : | Serotonin uptake inhibitor | Endothelin receptor antagonist | Leukotriene modifier | Phosphodiestease inhibitor | 1b | single | null | Pharmacology | null | [
"bosentan"
] | 153,558 |
39bfc1b4-0b3c-4171-888d-41e933ca5c86 | Anticancer drug causing SIADH as an adverse effect is: | Vincristine | Paclitaxel | Dacarbazine | Cyclophosphamide | 1b | single | TAXANES Paclitaxel It is a complex diterpin taxane obtained from bark of the Western yew tree, which exes cytotoxic action by a novel mechanism. It enhances polymerization of tubulin: a mechanism opposite to that of vinca alkaloids. The microtubules are stabilized and their depolymerization is prevented. This stability... | Pharmacology | Chemotherapy | [
"paclitaxel",
"vincristine",
"cyclophosphamide"
] | 153,561 |
a429b25b-2e24-457d-a12c-9440f4e0b62e | Inhibition of protein synthesis in translocation steps occurs by | Tetracycline | Erythromycin | Aminoglycosides | Penicillin | 1b | multi | Reversible Inhibitors in bacteria : These antibiotics are bacteriostatic . Tetracycline bind to the 30S subunit of bacterial ribosome and so inhibit attachment of aminoacyl tRNA to the A site of ribosomes. Chloramphenicol inhibits the peptidyl transeferase acitivity of bacterial ribosomes. Erythromycin (macrolides) and... | Biochemistry | Metabolism of nucleic acids | [
"erythromycin",
"tetracycline"
] | 153,574 |
1a9070a0-49b6-4717-bc04-0ee66d8fb3dd | Antilipidemic drugs that prevent hypercho- lesterolemia by inhibiting absorption : | Ezetimibe | Statins | Orlistat | Cholestyramine | 0a | single | Ezetimibe inhibits absorption of cholesterol by binding to transpoer located in intestinal brush border, so decreases delivery of intestinal cholesterol to liver. Orlistat is antiobesity drug, acts as inhibitor of gastric and pancreatic lipase, interfere with digestion and absorption of dietary TG's. Statins act by inh... | Surgery | null | [
"ezetimibe",
"orlistat"
] | 153,581 |
65c2c1a1-2172-4a0b-b746-5856b8283be0 | Antimetabolite drug used for the treatment of gout? | Allopurinol | Zidovudine | Azathioprine | None of the above | 0a | multi | Synthetic nucleotide used in the treatment of Gout-Alloourinol. | Biochemistry | null | [
"azathioprine",
"allopurinol",
"zidovudine"
] | 153,596 |
12fed86a-3db5-423c-a469-596925d1afa9 | An obese NIDDM patient present with FBS=180 mg% and PPBS=260 mg% Management include-a) Glibenclamideb) Diet therapy+exercisec) Diet therapy+exercise + Metformin
d) Chlorpropamide | ab | bc | bd | cd | 1b | single | null | Medicine | null | [
"metformin",
"chlorpropamide"
] | 153,604 |
459f6c5c-71a3-487d-8095-25a314394f67 | Which among the following is not an antipsychotic? | Risperidone | Haloperidol | Chlordiazepoxide | Clozapine | 2c | single | Chlordiazepoxide is a BZD that can be used also an anti anxiety agent. Rest all three given drugs are anti psychotic. Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed. | Pharmacology | Central Nervous system | [
"chlordiazepoxide",
"clozapine"
] | 153,605 |
8c005186-aeab-4c1f-b112-396013f12742 | For glucose estimation in blood, the mode of transport from a PHC to lab: | Sodium fluoride | EDTA | Citrate | 0.9% saline | 0a | single | Ans. A. Sodium fluorideIn glycolysis, (i.e. the pathway in which, glucose is utilized to form energy), 'Enolase' is an enzyme which converts 2- phosphoglycerate to a high energy compound phosphoenolpyruvate.a. This enzyme requires Mg++&Mn++ & is inhibited by fluoride.b. For blood glucose estimation, fluoride is added t... | Biochemistry | Carbohydrates | [
"edta"
] | 153,609 |
048f642a-e0af-4690-817f-0bf435da755e | The specific antidote for benzodiazepine poisoning is: | Naloxone | Flumazenil | Fomepizole | Pralidoxime | 1b | single | null | Pharmacology | null | [
"naloxone",
"pralidoxime",
"flumazenil",
"fomepizole"
] | 153,610 |
8145aae9-e0e0-4bdd-9a92-cdba8c4a0dd3 | "Monday disease" is seen with | Calcium channel blockers | Benzodiazepines | Isosorbide Mono nitrate | Chlorpromozine | 2c | single | Isosorbide Mononitrate is a venodilator, which is associated with Monday disease, where nitrate industry workers gets dizziness & hypotension on Monday, but symptoms disappear by the weekend because of down regulation of enzymes. | Pharmacology | null | [
"isosorbide"
] | 153,624 |
cb4109c5-a1c8-41b7-9dbe-b46010a1f4e1 | Which of the following antifungal drug is developing drug resistance and has not been prescribed for tinea cruris and tinea corporis for the last 2 years? | Griseofulvin | Terbinafine | Itraconazole | Voriconazole | 0a | single | (a) Griseofulvin,Ref: Katzung, 13th ed., pg. 832 and class="katex">PMC4804599/* Among various options, topical terbinafine for 4 weeks appears to be the treatment of choice for limited disease (tinea corporis/cruris/pedis). For more extensive disease, the choice is less clear. It is also effective orally. Both terbinaf... | Pharmacology | Anti Microbial | [
"terbinafine",
"itraconazole",
"griseofulvin",
"voriconazole"
] | 153,625 |
8aa568aa-a041-4a10-a8f8-a688d73c4fa0 | Most important side effect of ethambutol is : | Hepatotoxicity | Renal toxicity | Peripheral neuropathy | Retrobulbar neuritis | 3d | single | null | Pharmacology | null | [
"ethambutol"
] | 153,627 |
d9b7327b-503a-48fe-a73a-fa1ca1375010 | Which one of the following insecticides is commonly used for ultra low volume fogging - | Abate | DDT | Paris green | Malathion | 3d | single | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Malathion o New equipment has been developed to use residual insecticide as space spray by ultra low volume (ULV technique. o Malathions and fenthion are most commonly used. | Social & Preventive Medicine | null | [
"malathion"
] | 153,641 |
e5a79401-abe3-4c8a-8c4f-b74cadf01444 | Which of the following drugs has been found to be useful in acute severe asthma? | Magnesium Sulphate | Anti-leukotrine | Cromolyn Sodium | Cyclosporine | 0a | single | Ans. (A) Magnesium sulphate(Ref: Harrison 17th/e p1605)Magnesium sulphate by i.v. or inhalational route has been used for the treatment of acute severe asthma. All other drugs mentioned in the options are used for prophylaxis of asthma. | Pharmacology | Asthma | [
"cyclosporine",
"cromolyn"
] | 153,646 |
a22ba2d1-ceb3-4742-a67f-4d8d0e4e2c3e | Drug that is safe in G6PD deficiency: | Primaquine | Acetanilide | Quinidine | Dapsone | 2c | single | c. Quinidine(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2335, Ghai 8/e p 339)Quinidine does not carry risk of hemolysis in persons with G-6-PD deficiency. | Pediatrics | C.V.S. | [
"quinidine",
"dapsone"
] | 153,649 |
ec46b793-2ec3-4fbd-84dd-656c26939749 | Rk39 dip stick kit was found to be positive, the treatment of choice is: | Amphotericin B | Albendazole | Doxycycline | Praziquantel | 0a | single | Ans. (a) Amphotericin B Ref Paniker 7/e, p 58 RK 39, is a rapid dip stick method for detecting antileishmanial antibodies has been developed using a recombinant leishmanial antigen rk 39 consisting of 39 amino acids conserved in kinesin region of L. infantum. The sensitivity of test is 98% and specificity is 90%. Thus,... | Microbiology | null | [
"albendazole",
"doxycycline"
] | 153,653 |
bdf28029-b1a3-4059-974d-dd8f512bc64d | The short acting anticholinesterase drug is: | Edrophonium | Demecarium | Dyflos | Ectothiophate | 0a | single | null | Pharmacology | null | [
"edrophonium"
] | 153,680 |
de1c9e1b-650c-484f-8cc9-1c3587b05bdc | Treatment of choice in acute congestive glaucoma – | Pilocarpine | Laser iridotomy | Timolol | Trabeculoplasty | 1b | single | Treatment of choice for PACG is peripheral laser iridotomy. | Ophthalmology | null | [
"pilocarpine",
"timolol"
] | 153,700 |
87cf8a4f-b647-486c-9435-d66201c192aa | Drug that inhibits cell wall synthesis is ? | Tetracyclines | Penicillins | Aminoglycosides | Chloramphenicol | 1b | multi | null | Pharmacology | null | [
"chloramphenicol"
] | 153,721 |
fa29bd47-6a0f-495b-9887-8c6c716252e4 | Montelukast is ? | Leukotriene antagonist | Potassium channel opener | Smooth muscle relaxant | Anti - inflammatory | 0a | single | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Leukotriene antagonist Leukotriene antagonists Monteleukast and zafirleucast are cystenyl LT, (cys LT1) receptor antagonists. They are indicated for prophylactic therapy of mild to moderate asthma as alternatives to inhaled glucocoicoids. They are more acceptable in children. They are not used for ter... | Pharmacology | null | [
"montelukast"
] | 153,722 |
04022e53-d467-4ded-b6b0-46e81f520a4e | Drug causing malignant hyperthermia: | Cisatracurium | Suxamethonium | Propofol | Thiopentone | 1b | single | Ans. b. Suxamethonium (Ref: Milier's 7/e p1180-1189, Lee 13/e p352-354, Morgan 4/e p945-950)Suxamethonium is the drug most commonly responsible for causing malignant hyperthermia. | Anaesthesia | Complications Of Anaesthesia | [
"cisatracurium",
"propofol",
"suxamethonium"
] | 153,728 |
55f88cdf-9502-47e6-8505-6009e66c0d0e | All of the following agents are used for emergency contraception, EXCEPT | Combined Pill | Levonorgestrel | Misoprostol | Mifepristone | 2c | multi | Emergency contraceptive is means of contraception used after act of unprotected intercourse. Misoprostol is a prostaglandin which is an excellent agent for causing early and mid trimester aboions but as an emergency contraceptive it has no role as there is no pregnancy to abo in the first three days of intercourse. Eme... | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Contraceptives | [
"mifepristone",
"misoprostol"
] | 153,730 |
803de733-55f1-4996-af8e-efcbc9cbd085 | A patient presents with lower gastrointestinal bleed. Sigmoidoscopy shows ulcers in the sigmoid. Biopsy from this area shows flask-shaped ulcers. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment ? | Intravenous ceftriaxone | Intravenous metronidazole | Intravenous steroids and sulphasalazine | Hydrocoisone enemas | 1b | single | Ans. is `b' i.e., Intravenous metronidazole Lower gastrointestinal bleeding along with the presence of flask shaped ulcers on sigmoidoscopy confirms the diagnosis of intestinal amoebiasis (Amoebic colitis). Drug therapy for Amoebiasis Asymptomatic carrier (Luminal agents) * lodoquinol * Paromomycin 650 mg t.i.d. for 20... | Surgery | null | [
"metronidazole",
"ceftriaxone"
] | 153,732 |
eb71b850-01c3-4af8-aade-384a022a7f1f | Group A streptococci is best diagnosed by - | Optochin sensitivity | Bacitracin sensitivity | Catalase negative | Bile solubility | 1b | single | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Bacitracin sensitivity Streptococci are classified according to the type of hemolysis on when cultured on blood Agar namely a, b or v hemolysis. b HemolysisThese streptococci undergo complete hemolysis of sheep red blood cells in agar and therefore shows a clear zone around colonies. Hemolysis is caus... | Microbiology | Bacteria | [
"bacitracin"
] | 153,743 |
7d24b4e5-3a3a-4587-b2f1-afe3a9fc4e83 | A person has headache & profuse sweating. On examination his B.P is 200/120 mm Hg. Which of the following shoud not be used -a) Nifedipineb) Phenoxybenozamine c) Methyldopad) Labetalol | ab | abc | bc | bd | 1b | single | null | Medicine | null | [
"labetalol"
] | 153,749 |
9e621b2e-b9b0-4972-b81c-0603618d405d | A patient with ruptured spleen is taken for laparotomy. His blood pressure is 80/50 and heart rate is 125/min. Induction agent of choice for this patient is: | Sodium Thiopentone | Fentanyl | Ketamine | Halothane | 2c | single | Ans. (C) Ketamine(Ref: Goodman and Gilman 12th/e p538-539)Ketamine increases all pressures (blood pressure, intracranial tension, intraocular pressure) in the body. It is therefore intravenous anesthetic of choice for shock (increases blood pressure). | Pharmacology | Anaesthesia | [
"ketamine",
"halothane",
"fentanyl"
] | 153,753 |
9ab6c518-d764-4a06-987f-2d540ebbdfc9 | A known alcoholic is brought to the emergency depament by his wife. The person has not consumed alcohol for the past two days due to religious reasons. The person complained of nausea, vomiting and dizziness. On the second day, he developed seizures, that progressed to generalized tonic clonic seizures (GTCs). Which of... | Sodium valproate | Phenytoin | Diazepam | Clonidine | 2c | single | Ans. c. DiazepamThe seizures in this patient, is due to alcohol withdrawal. Diazepam would be best medication to manage the seizure ofthe patient.'Long acting benzodiazepines such as chlordiazepoxide and diazepam or sho acting such as lorazepam can be used totreat mild-moderate uncomplicated alcohol withdrawal.'Chlordi... | Psychiatry | null | [
"valproate",
"diazepam",
"phenytoin",
"clonidine"
] | 153,756 |
e8ec18f8-528f-4fe0-a216-caa416cdec02 | Drug of choice for reversal of muscle relaxant after anaerthesia - | Pralidoxine | Neostigmine | Atropine | None | 1b | multi | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Neostigmine Reversal of neuromuscular blocko Nondepolarising muscle relaxants have antagonistic action on acetylcholineo They act by blocking the action of acetylcholine released at the neuromuscular junction which are then not able to combine with its receptors to generate endplate potential,o The an... | Pharmacology | D.O.C | [
"atropine",
"neostigmine"
] | 153,757 |
d9ddc65f-f19b-4c79-ae3c-a25942b105b5 | Emergency contraceptive of choice is : | OCP | Danazol | Levonorgestrel | Mifepristone | 2c | single | Levonorgestrol can be used as a single dose, can be given upto 120hrs following unprotected intercourse and no estrogenic side effects | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Contraception | [
"danazol",
"mifepristone"
] | 153,781 |
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