Description : Which of the following is used for inducing labour? (A) Prostaglandins (B) Prostacyclins (C) Vasopressin (D) Thromboxanes
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Ergometrine stops postpartum haemorrhage by: A. Causing vasoconstriction of uterine arteries B. Increasing tone of uterine muscle C. Promoting coagulation D. Inducing platelet aggregation
Last Answer : B. Increasing tone of uterine muscle
Description : A pyrogen is a substance released during inflammation that aids in causing: a) swelling b) redness c) fever d) pain
Last Answer : ANSWER: C -- fever
Description : Prostaglandins decrease all of the following except (A) Gastric acid secretion (B) Blood pressure (C) Uterine contraction (D) Platelet aggregation
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : The following are true about potassium: a. hypokalaemia decreases the time of cardiac repolarization b. hyperkalaemia decreases cardiac contraction c. hyperkalaemia relaxes vascular smooth muscle d. all
Last Answer : all
Description : The following are true about the smooth muscle cells: a. presence of a striated appearance b. do not contain actin and myosin c. spontaneous muscle contraction d. mitochondria are absent
Last Answer : spontaneous muscle contraction
Description : The effect of sympathetic nervous system include: a. contraction of the bladder detrusor muscle b pupillary dilatation c. reduced gastrointestinal motility d. constricts bronchiole smooth muscle
Last Answer : pupillary dilatation
Last Answer : reduced gastrointestinal motility
Description : The four sketches (A, B, C and D) given below, represent four different types of animal tissues. Which one of these is correctly identified in the options given, along with its ... Smooth Heart Heart muscle contraction tissue (d) (A) Columnar Nephron Secretion epithelium and absorption
Last Answer : (a) (B) Glandular Intestine Secretion epithelium
Description : Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary? a) Vasopressin Vasopressin causes contraction of smooth muscle, particularly blood vessels. b) Calcitonin Calcitonin is secreted ... cortex. d) Somatostatin Somatostatin is released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary.
Last Answer : a) Vasopressin Vasopressin causes contraction of smooth muscle, particularly blood vessels.
Description : Eicosanoids mediate inflammation in a variety of ways. Of the following statements, which are true with regard to this? a. Eicosanoids are stored in cytoplasmic granules ... include vasodilatation, vasoconstriction, increased vascular permeability and both chemotaxis and chemoattractant inhibition
Last Answer : Answer: b, d The eicosanoids are derived from arachidonic acid (eicosatetraenoic acid) and consist of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, leukotrienes and lipoxins. The eicosanoids are not ... nervous system d. Mononuclear phagocytes release a variety of proinflammatory cytokines and growth factors
Description : Cylcoocygenase-II specific inhibitors block the following (a) Production of cytoprotective prostaglandins (b) Tumor necrosis factor - a (c) Production of prostaglandins responsible for pain and inflammation
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Inflammation is a complex tissue reaction that includes the release of cytokines, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, and peptides. Prostaglandins involved in inflammatory processes are produced from arachidonic acid by (a) ... 2 (c) Glutathione - S - transferase (d) Lipoxygenase (e) Phospholipase A2
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Angiotensin III is equipotent to angiotensin II in: A. Releasing aldosterone from adrenal cortex B. Promoting Na+ and water reabsorption by direct intrarenal action C. Causing vasoconstriction D. Contracting intestinal smooth muscle
Last Answer : A. Releasing aldosterone from adrenal cortex
Description : The action of histamine that is not mediated through H1 receptors is: A. Release of EDRF from vascular endothelium resulting in vasodilatation B. Direct action on vascular smooth muscle causing vasodilatation C. Bronchoconstriction D. Release of catecholamines from adrenal medulla
Last Answer : B. Direct action on vascular smooth muscle causing vasodilatation
Description : Aspirin reduces fever by (a) Decreasing heat production in the body (b) Enhancing cutaneous blood flow (c) Inducing sweating (d) Both (b) and (c)
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Aspirin reduces fever by: A. Decreasing heat production in the body B. Enhancing cutaneous blood flow C. Inducing sweating D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct
Last Answer : D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct
Description : Actions of oxytocin include the following except: A. Vasoconstriction B. Increased water reabsorption in renal collecting ducts C. Contraction of mammary myoepithelium D. Release of prostaglandins from endometrium
Last Answer : A. Vasoconstriction
Description : Leukotrienes: 1) Are formed from the cyclooxygenase pathway 2) Are synthesized by fibroblasts 3) Decrease vascular permeability 4) Leukotriene D4 has been identified as SRS-A which causes bronchial wall smooth muscle relaxation 5) Stimulate mucus secretion
Last Answer : Answers-5 Leukotrienes are synthesized by leucocytes.They are mediators of allergic reaction. They increase vascular permeability and attract neutrophils and eosinophils to inflammatory sites. ... stimulate mucus production, an important consideration in the pathophysiology of bronchial asthma.
Description : 54. Albert is prescribed NSAID every four hours to relieve, fever, inflammation, and pericardial pain. To maximize the effect of the drug, the nurse would administer it
Last Answer : C. Round the clock on a consistent basis
Description : Which of the following is staphylococcal infection: A. Scarlet fever (Streptococcus pyogenes)Bright red tongue with a "strawberry" appearance Forchheimer spots (fleeting small, red spots on ... inflammation, caused by viral infection, idiopathic, Mycobacterium t C. Pancreatitis no D. Carbuncle
Last Answer : D. Carbuncle
Description : Ketone bodies are utilized by all tissues except Options: 1) Liver 2) Muscle 3) Heart 4) Kidney
Last Answer : Correct Answer: 1) Liver
Description : Inflammation of the lung covering causing severe chest pain is
Last Answer : Inflammation of the lung covering causing severe chest pain is A. Emphysema B. Pleurisy C. Asphyxia D. Hypoxia
Description : What name is given to inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain, swelling and restriction of movement?
Last Answer : Arthritis
Description : Spermatozoa in seminal fluid utilises the following sugar for metabolism: (A) Galactose (B) Glucose (C) Sucrose (D) Fructose
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : The hormone required for uterine muscle contraction for child birth is (A) Progesterone (B) Estrogen (C) Oxytocin (D) Vasopressin
Description : What are the functions of potassium? (A) In muscle contraction (B) Cell membrane function (C) Enzyme action (D) All of these
Description : The following points about microfilaments are true except (A) They form cytoskeleton with microtubules (B) They provide support and shape (C) They form intracellular conducting channels (D) They are involved in muscle cell contraction
Last Answer : C
Description : The major source of cholesterol in arterial smooth muscle cells is from (A) IDL (B) LDL (C) HDL (D) Chylomicrons FATS AND FATTY ACID METABOLISM 101
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : A peptide which acts as potent smooth muscle hypotensive agent is (A) Glutathione (B) Bradykinin (C) Tryocidine (D) Gramicidin-s
Description : Systemic anaphylaxis is characterized by a. Contraction Of Smooth Muscles. b. A Red Rash. c. Blood Poisoning. d. Hives.
Last Answer : a. Contraction Of Smooth Muscles.
Description : For men: witnessing childbirth negatively effecting your sexual arousal to your child's mother?
Last Answer : :(
Description : Is pollution effecting our coral reefs?
Last Answer : quick, affecting
Description : Assertion: (A) Diethyl ether is used as general anaesthesia Reason (R): Diethyl either produces unconsciousness without effecting lungs
Last Answer : Assertion: (A) Diethyl ether is used as general anaesthesia Reason (R): Diethyl either produces unconsciousness ... false D. A is false but R is true
Description : i need a full mouth restoration with either dentures or implants I am only 43 yrs. old and all that is left of my teeth are broken stumps .I am on a fixed income and cannot afford a huge sum of money.The condition of my teeth are effecting the diabetes & ?
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Description : Step to begin E-marketing include a) Building effecting website b) Designing Compelling messages c) Online advertising d) All are corrects.
Last Answer : d) All are corrects.
Description : Preheating of combustion air is done to (A) Increase the adiabatic flame temperature (B) Increase the calorific value of the fuel (C) Complete the combustion of fuel (D) Reduce its requirement for effecting the complete combustion
Last Answer : (A) Increase the adiabatic flame temperature
Description : Which of the following is not a financial service under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016? a) Accepting of deposits b) Effecting contracts of insurance c) Payment of wages to employees d) Establishing an investment scheme
Last Answer : c) Payment of wages to employees
Description : Select the correct statement with respect to disorders of muscles in humans. (a) Failure of neuromuscular transmission in myasthenia gravis can prevent normal swallowing. (b) Accumulation of ... of vitamin D causes osteoporosis. (d) Rapid contractions of skeletal muscles cause muscle dystrophy
Last Answer : (a) Failure of neuromuscular transmission in myasthenia gravis can prevent normal swallowing.
Description : In order that current should flow without causing excessive heating or voltage drop, the relay contacts should (a) have low contact resistance (b) be clean and smooth (c) be of sufficient size and proper shape (d) have all above properties
Last Answer : (d) have all above properties
Description : A 36-year-old woman recently treated for leukemia is admitted to hospital with malaise, chills and high fever. Gram stain of blood reveals the presence of gramnegative bacilli. The initial diagnosis is ... (b) Aztreonam (c) Cefazolin (d) Imipenem plus cilastatin (e) Ticarcillin plus clavulanic acid
Description : 51. Albert came to the hospital with chest pain and fever. After a thorough assessment by the doctor, he was admitted for pericarditis management. The nurse positions the client to reduce pain and discomfort. Describe this position.
Last Answer : C. Sit the client upright and lean forward
Description : The therapeutic effect of sulfasalazine in ulcerative colitis is exerted by: A. Inhibitory action of the unabsorbed drug on the abnormal colonic flora B. Breakdown of the drug in ... locally C. Release of sulfapyridine having antibacterial property D. Systemic immunomodulatory action of the drug
Last Answer : B. Breakdown of the drug in colon to release 5-aminosalicylic acid which suppresses inflammation locally
Description : Reduction in fever within ___ h withdrawal of drug strongly suggests that suspected drug causing allergy. a) 38 h b) 24h c) 48h d) 16 h e) 20 h
Description : Amoebiasis is causing - (1) Dysentery (2) Fever (3) Severe cold (4) Headache and cold
Last Answer : (1) Dysentery Explanation: Amoebiasis refers to infection caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica. Amoebiasis is estimated to cause 70,000 deaths per year worldwide. Symptoms can range from mild ... dysentery with blood and mucus in the stool. E. histolytica is usually a commensal organism.
Description : -pt with pict of bilateral pneumonia , high grade fever , normal WBC . organism causing that: - Chlamydia pneumonae - Leigonella sp. (cause neutropenia) - Staph pneumonae _____________________
Last Answer : Chlamydia pneumonae
Description : Amoebiasis is causing (1) Dysentery (2) Fever (3) Severe cold (4) Headache and cold
Last Answer : Dysentery
Description : The activity of kinins is modulated by (A) Prostaglandins (B) Ca++ (C) Increased cAMP level (D) Increased cGMP level