Description : Broad spectrum anthelmintics include D A. Benzimidazoles B. Triclabendazole C. Organophosphate D. Both a and b
Last Answer : Both a and b
Description : The limitations of quinidine in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias include the following except: A. It has narrow spectrum antiarrhythmic activity B. It is not tolerated by many patients C. It can precipitate myocardial decompensation D. It can cause marked hypotension
Last Answer : A. It has narrow spectrum antiarrhythmic activity
Description : Anti-cestodal drugs include A A. Niclosamide B. Organophosphate C. Levamisole D. None
Last Answer : Niclosamide
Description : The following has cyanide: (A) Vitamin B12 (B) Adenyl cobamide (C) Benzimidazole cobamide (D) Methyl cobamide
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Reduction of D-ribonucleotides to Ddeoxy ribonucleotides in prokaryotes requires (A) 5, 6 dimethyl benzimidazole cobamide (B) Thioredoxin (C) Tetra hydrobiopterin (D) Tetra hydrofolate
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole and lansoprazole contain the following ring system : (A) Pyrimidine (B)Benzimidazole (C) Benzothiazole (D) Oxindole
Last Answer : (B)Benzimidazole
Description : What is the most important reason for restricted clinical use of chloramphenicol ? (a) Its narrow spectrum of activity (b) Emergence of chloramphenicol resistance (c) Its potential to cause bone marrow depression (d) Its potential to cause superinfections
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : The most important reason for highly restricted use of penicillin G injections in present day therapeutics is its (a) Narrow spectrum of activity (b) Potential to cause hypersensitivity reaction (c) Short duration of action (d) Neurotoxicity
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Superinfections are more common with (a) Use of narrow spectrum antibiotics (b) Short courses of antibiotics (c) Use of antibiotics that are completely absorbed from the small intestines (d) Use of antibiotic combinations covering both gram positive and gram negative bacteria
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Distinguish between a narrow spectrum and broad spectrum antibiotic.
Last Answer : Ans. A narrow spectrum antibiotic works against a limited range of microbes whereas a broad spectrum antibiotic works against a large variety of microbes.
Description : A biocontrol agent to be a part of an integrated pest management should be (a) species-specific and symbiotic (b) free living and broad spectrum (c) narrow spectrum and symbiotic (d) species-specific and inactive on non-target organisms.
Last Answer : (d) species-specific and inactive on non-target organisms.
Description : Isoniazid has a very narrow drug spectrum as the active form of the drug specifically interferes with cell wall synthesis in _____ by inhibiting the production of mycolic acid in the cell wall. a. Staphylococcus b. Streptococcus c. Enterococcus d. Mycobacterium
Last Answer : d. Mycobacterium
Description : Line spectrum is obtained on the screen in the form of lines if the slit in front of the source is a) narrow square b) broad square c) narrow rectangle d) broad rectangle
Last Answer : c) narrow rectangle
Description : The most important reason for highly restricted use of penicillin G injections in present day therapeutics is its: A. Narrow spectrum of activity B. Potential to cause hypersensitivity reaction C. Short duration of action D. Neurotoxicity
Last Answer : B. Potential to cause hypersensitivity reaction
Description : Superinfections are more common with: A. Use of narrow spectrum antibiotics B. Short courses of antibiotics C. Use of antibiotics that are completely absorbed from the small intestines D. Use of antibiotic combinations covering both gram positive and gram negative bacteria
Last Answer : D. Use of antibiotic combinations covering both gram positive and gram negative bacteria
Description : The following strategy will promote rather than curb emergence of antibiotic resistant micro-organisms: A. Whenever possible use broad spectrum antibiotics B. Prefer a narrow spectrum ... Prefer short and intensive courses of antibiotics D. Use antibiotic combinations for prolonged therapy
Last Answer : A. Whenever possible use broad spectrum antibiotics
Description : Select the drug having a narrow spectrum antiepileptic activity restricted to absence seizures: A. Lamotrigine B. Ethosuccimide C. Sodium valproate D. Primidone
Last Answer : . Ethosuccimide
Description : Anthelmintics may be administered as D A. Drench B. Bolus C. Injection D. All of above
Last Answer : All of above
Description : Anthelmintics are used to A A. Kill the worms B. Remove the eggs from pasture C. Both D. None
Last Answer : Kill the worms
Description : Oral preparations of anthelmintics are called as A A. Drench B. Spot on C. Pour on D. All of above
Last Answer : Drench
Description : Anthelmintics solutions when given orally are called as C A. Drench B. Bolus C. Both a and b D. None
Description : Anthelmintics are chemicals used to kill D A. Flatworm B. Tapeworm C. Roundworm D. All of above
Description : Anthelmintics are chemicals used to kill A A. Helminths B. Insects C. Arachnids D. Protozooa
Last Answer : Protozooa
Description : Biological control component is central to advanced agricultural production. Which of the following is used as a third generation pesticide? (a) Insect repellants (b) Organophosphate and carbamates (c) Pathogens (d) Pheromones
Last Answer : (d) Pheromones
Description : First bioinsecticide developed commercial scale was (a) quinine (b) DDT (c) organophosphate (d) sporeine
Last Answer : (d) sporeine
Description : Organophosphate group insecticide example is a. Endosulphan b. Sulpher c. Carbofuran d. All of these
Last Answer : c. Carbofuran
Description : Bisphosphonates are indicated in the following condition: A. Organophosphate poisoning B. Dementia C. Steven’s Johnson syndrome D. Osteoporosis
Last Answer : D. Osteoporosis
Description : Pralidoxime can reactivate cholinesterase enzyme that has been inactivated by: A. Carbamate anticholinesterases B. Organophosphate anticholinesterases C. Both carbamate and organophosphate anticholinesterases D. Reversible anticholinesterases
Last Answer : B. Organophosphate anticholinesterases
Description : Which is the most important drug in the treatment of organophosphate poisoning: A. Atropine sulfate B. Pralidoxime C. Diazepam D. Adrenaline
Last Answer : A. Atropine sulfate
Description : Limitations of typical tricyclic antidepressants include the following except: A. Narrow safety margin B. Low oral bioavailability C. Frequent side effects D. Long latent period for response
Last Answer : B. Low oral bioavailability
Description : The use of prophylactic antibiotics has become commonplace. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the prophylactic use of antibiotics? a. The appropriate use of prophylactic ... d. The topical use of antimicrobial agents is of no advantage in the prophylactic setting
Last Answer : Answer: a Intravenous administration of an antibiotic is clearly indicated for patients undergoing clean contaminated operations. These antibiotics should be administered prior to surgery ... of antimicrobial agents is equivalent to the administration of intravenous antimicrobial agent antibiotics
Description : The toxicity spectrum of aspirin does not include (a) Increased risk of encephalopathy in children with viral infections (b) Increased risk of peptic ulcers (c) Hyperprothrombinemia (d) Metabolic acidosis (e) Respiratory alkalosis
Description : Which one of the following statements about cefotetan is accurate? (a) It is active against MRSA strains (b) It is the drug of choice in community-acquired pneumonia (c) ... fourth-generation cephalosporin (d) It decreases prothrombin time (e) Its antibacterial spectrum include Bacteroides fragilis
Last Answer : Ans: E
Description : Features of phenoxymethyl penicillin include the following: A. It is acid stable and orally active B. Its antibacterial spectrum is similar to that of benzyl penicillin C. It is used for less serious penicillin G sensitive infections D. All of the above are correct
Last Answer : D. All of the above are correct