Description : Vincent Zigas, a medical officer posted in Papua New Guinea, found several patients of the Fore tribe afflicted with uncontrollable trembling that was typically followed by neurological collapse and death. A ... won the Nobel for his work in 1976. What was the disease that Gajdusek studied?
Last Answer : Kuru.
Description : This substance is commonly known as alcohol and is also used in medicines such as tincture iodine, cough syrups, and many tonics. This is - (1) Propanol (2) Butane (3) Ethanol (4) Methanol
Last Answer : (3) Ethanol Explanation: Ethanol is commonly called alcohol and is the active ingredient of all alcoholic drinks. Also, it is a good solvent and is used in medicines such as tincture iodine, cough syrups, and many tonics.
Description : The alcohol with lowest molecular weight is: w) isopropanol x) propanol y) ethanol z) methanol
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- METHANOL
Description : Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the particular psychotropic drug specified? (a) Morphine leads to delusions and disturbed emotions. (b) Barbiturates cause ... thought perceptions and hallucinations. (d) Opium stimulates nervous system and causes hallucinations.
Last Answer : (c) Hashish causes after thought perceptions and hallucinations
Description : Ethanol and Methanol are miscible in water due to
Last Answer : Ethanol and Methanol are miscible in water due to A. Dissociation of water B. Their acidic character C. Allyl groups D. Hydrogen bonding
Description : Which one of the following raw material is used in the manufacture of foam used in mattresses cushions etc. A. Phenol B. Urea C. Methanol D. Ethanol
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : DNA precipitation out of a mixture of biomolecules can be achieved by treatment with (a) chilled chloroform (b) isopropanol (c) chilled ethanol (d) methanol at room temperature.
Last Answer : (c) chilled ethanol
Description : When yeast ferments glucose, the products obtained are (a) ethanol and CO2 (b) methanol and CO2 (c) ethanol and water (d) water and CO2.
Last Answer : a) ethanol and CO2
Description : A typical example of an exothermic reversible reaction conducted at high pressure in industry is (A) Dehydration of ethanol (B) Methanol synthesis (C) Reformation of methane (D) Polymerisation of ethylene
Last Answer : (A) Dehydration of ethanol
Description : In the conversion of wine to vinegar (a) Ethanol is oxidized to acetic acid (b) Ethanol is reduced to acetic acid (c) Methanol is oxidized to acetic acid (d) Methanol is reduced to acetic acid
Last Answer : Ethanol is oxidized to acetic acid
Description : Which of the following compounds does not give a positive iodoform test : (a) Ethanol (b) Ethanal (c) Methanol (d) Propanone
Last Answer : Methanol
Description : Which of the following compounds will give an iodoform test? (a) Benzoic acid (b) Ethanol (c) Benzyl chloride (d) Methanol
Last Answer : Ethanol
Description : Rectified spirit is (a) 100% Ethanol (b) 90% Ethanol (c) 100% Methanol (d) 95% Ethanol
Last Answer : 95% Ethanol
Description : Which of the following is an example of biological fluid? A. Ethanol B. Water C. Methanol D. Saliva
Last Answer : D. Saliva
Description : Ethanol is used in methanol poisoning because it: A. Antagonises the actions of methanol B. Stimulates the metabolism of methanol and reduces its blood level C. Inhibits the metabolism of methanol and generation of toxic metabolite D. Replenishes the folate stores depleted by methano
Last Answer : C. Inhibits the metabolism of methanol and generation of toxic metabolite
Description : Excessive/chronic use of which of the following drugs is the root cause of lung cancer, cough bronchitis, emphysema, hypertension and cardiovascular symptoms? (a) Caffeine (b) Nicotine: cigarettes and chewing tobacco (c) Cocaine (d) Methadrine
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : Can I use isopropyl alcohol pad on a cut?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Does 0.5% nacl in isopropyl alcohol conduct electricity?
Last Answer : answer:Isopropyl alcohol marketed in drug stores is generally in solution with H20. Typical alcohol percentages range form 70 to 91%. Pure water is a very poor electrical conductor, but the addition of ... and Cl - ions, which readily carry an electrical charge. Hope this helps explain the results.
Description : I'm allergic to isopropyl alcohol. Do you think I can still get my ears pierced?
Last Answer : answer:I wonder if you could use peroxide or betadine (though that would stain) instead of alcohol when you get the piercing. Maybe have it done at a doctor's office? Afterward, you ... strong can irritate the piercing. A mild, fragrance-free liquid soap-preferably anti-microbial or germicidal.
Description : Does an allergy to isopropyl alcohol mean anything about my chances of being allergic to alcoholic beverages?
Last Answer : Pretty much the same name. I wouldn’t worry. I know this because I looked into getting drunk from rubbing alcohol.
Description : Which of the following reagents can distinguish ethyl methyl either from isopropyl alcohol ?
Last Answer : Which of the following reagents can distinguish ethyl methyl either from isopropyl alcohol ? A. `Br_(2)CCl_(4)` B. ` ... ` D. `CuCl//NH_(4)^(+)OH^(-)`
Description : Which is the best reagent to convert isopropyl alcohol to isopropyl bromide ? `CH_(3)- overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(CH)- OH overset(?)rarr CH_(3) - overs
Last Answer : Which is the best reagent to convert isopropyl alcohol to isopropyl bromide ? `CH_(3)- overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(CH ... )` C. `Br_(2)` D. `CH_(3)MgBr`
Description : Which of the following solvents is used for the extraction of H3PO4 from CaCl2 solution during manufacture of ortho-phosphoric acid by wet process employing hydrochloric acid leaching? (A) Isopropyl alcohol (B) Butyl alcohol (C) Toluene (D) Hexane
Last Answer : (B) Butyl alcohol
Description : Benzene undergoes Friedel-Crafts reaction with isopropyl alcohol in the presence of H2SO4 catalyst to give (a) n-Propylbenzene (b) Benzophenone (c) Isopropylbenzene (d) Nothing happens
Last Answer : Isopropylbenzene
Description : Isopropyl alcohol can be converted to acetone by treatment with (a) HCl/ZnCl2 (b) Na2Cr2O7/H2SO4 (c) NaOH (d) LiAlH4
Last Answer : Na2Cr2O7/H2SO4
Description : Isopropyl alcohol reacts with acidic sodium dichromate to give (a) Acetaldehyde (b) Acetic acid (c) Propionic acid (d) Acetone
Last Answer : Acetone
Description : Hydroboration-oxidation of propene gives : (a) Isopropyl alcohol (b) n-Propyl alcohol (c) Isobutyl alcohol (d) tert-Butyl alcohol
Last Answer : n-Propyl alcohol
Description : Grain alcohol is another name for (a) Methyl alcohol (b) Isopropyl alcohol (c) Ethyl alcohol (d) n-Propyl alcoho
Last Answer : Ethyl alcohol
Description : Which of the following compounds will react with methylmagnesium bromide to give tert-butyl alcohol? (a) Acetyl chloride (b) Acetone (c) Isopropyl alcohol (d) Acetaldehyde
Description : Isopropyl bromide reacts with alcoholic KOH to give (a) Propene (b) Isopropyl alcohol (c) Propane (d) n-Propyl alcohol
Last Answer : Propene
Description : A compound reacts with steam in the presence of concentrated H2SO4 to give isopropyl alcohol. The compound could be (a) Alkane (b) Alkyne (c) Alkene (d) Allene
Last Answer : Alkene
Description : Which of the following is an organometallic compound? (A) Isopropyl alcohol (B) Tetra-ethyl lead (C) Zeolite (D) Cumene
Last Answer : (B) Tetra-ethyl lead
Description : Royce Sachet is suitable indicator for _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ A Formaldehyde B Β-propiolactone C Isopropyl alcohol D Ethylene oxide
Last Answer : D Ethylene oxide
Description : The side effect of a drug which has been used as a therapeutic effect in another condition is: A. Constipation caused by codeine B. Cough caused by captopril C. Uterine stimulation caused by quinine D. Diarrhoea caused by ampicillin
Last Answer : A. Constipation caused by codeine
Description : The statement that is NOT correct is (a) The breaking of complex and big molecules into simpler and smaller molecules by micro-organisms is called fermentation. (b) Whisky contains high ... d) Alcoholic fermentation involves the conversion of sugars into alcohol by the use of micro-organisms.
Description : What is another name of Methyl alcohol or methanol?
Last Answer : Wood spirit
Description : Methanol is known as : (a) Rubbing alcohol (b) Grain alcohol (c) Wood alcohol (d) Denatured alcohol
Last Answer : Wood alcohol
Description : Which of the following is a specific inhibitor of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase and is useful in the treatment of methanol poisoning: A. Disulfiram B. Ethylene glycol C. Calcium leucovorin D. Fomepizole
Last Answer : D. Fomepizole
Description : In the United States, Grain alcohol is made: w) from coal x) by fermenting starches y) from methanol z) from vinegar e) by fermenting acetic acid
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- BY FERMENTING STARCHES
Description : The substance whose chemical formula is CH3OH is known as w) carbonated water x) grain alcohol y) potable alcohol z) methanol
Description : Auditory Hallucinations; Cause & Treatment / Unclear?
Last Answer : answer:Do these sounds and voices scare you, command you, or attempt to oppress you? Are they just there in an indifferent capacity? Can you even hear what they are saying? Are the noises ... You may find this video helpful and/or interesting, although it does not deal with auditory hallucinations.
Description : Excessive consumption of ethanol ca uses major damage to the (a) kidneys (b) lungs (c) heart (d) liver
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : How Does Severe Pain Cause Hallucinations?
Last Answer : Don’t know your friend….does she exaggerate often?
Description : Excessive intake of ethanol increases the ratio: (A) NADH : NAD+ (B) NAD+ : NADH (C) FADH2 : FAD (D) FAD : FADH2
Last Answer : A
Description : How can I hold a plank for 1 min without trembling?
Last Answer : answer:Practice! Breathing and thinking about something else helps me.
Description : What makes it less common for trembling burglars to be fired?
Last Answer : Because it has been played a lot of times, and it was already this year, just not during the Christmas season (summer ...)
Description : Find the difference between : shivering and trembling
Last Answer : Find the difference between : shivering and trembling
Description : The main advantage of ketorolac over aspirin is that ketorolac (a) Can be combined more safely with an opioid such as codeine (b) Can be obtained as an over-the-counter agent (c) Does not ... (e) Is less likely to cause acute renal failure in patients with some preexisting degree of renal impairment
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Which is LEAST likely to cause bleeding after surgical operation: A. Antibiotic therapy B. Poor surgical techniques C. Aspirin D. Codeine
Last Answer : D. Codeine