Description : Select the route of administration which carries the highest risk of adversely affecting vital functions: A. Intra arterial injection B. Intrathecal injection C. Intravenous injection D. Intramuscular injection
Last Answer : C. Intravenous injection
Description : The most appropriate route of administration for adrenaline in a case of anaphylactic shock is: A. Intracardiac B. Intravenous C. Intramuscular D. Subcutaneous
Last Answer : A. Intracardiac
Description : Compared to subcutaneous injection, the intramuscular injection of drugs: A. Is more painful B. Produces faster response C. Is unsuitable for depot preparations D. Carries greater risk of anaphylactic reaction
Last Answer : B. Produces faster response
Description : Which of the following is the only life saving measure in case of anaphylactic shock: A. Intravenous hydrocortisone hemisuccinate B. Intravenous chlorpheniramine maleate C. Intramuscular adrenaline hydrochloride D. Intravenous glucose-saline
Last Answer : C. Intramuscular adrenaline hydrochloride
Description : The following statement is true in relation to drug toxicity' and poisoning': A. The two terms are synonymous B. When a toxic effect requires specific treatment, it is called poisoning C. ... is called poisoning D. Toxicity is caused by drugs while poisoning is caused by other harmful chemicals
Last Answer : C. A toxic effect which endangers life by markedly affecting vital functions is called poisoning
Description : The preferred route of administration of medication in the most acute care situations is which of the following routes? a) Intravenous The IV route is the preferred ... ) Intramuscular Intramuscular administration of medication is absorbed more slowly than intravenously administered medication.
Last Answer : a) Intravenous The IV route is the preferred parenteral route in most acute care situations because it is much more comfortable for the patient, and peak serum levels and pain relief occur more rapidly and reliably.
Description : The primary route of administration of insulin is: A. Intradermal B. Subcutaneous C. Intramuscular D. Intravenous
Last Answer : B. Subcutaneous
Description : 11. Which route of drug administration is most likely to lead to the first-pass effect? a) Sublingual b) Oral c) Intravenous d) Intramuscular
Last Answer : b) Oral
Description : A semiconscious patient of haemorrhagic cerebral stroke has been brought to the emergency. His blood pressure is 240/120 mmHg. Select the procedure to lower his blood pressure as ... injection of hydralazine C. Intravenous infusion of sodium nitroprusside D. Intravenous injection of clonidin
Last Answer : C. Intravenous infusion of sodium nitroprussid
Description : A nonvolatile, highly lipid soluble drug is metabolized at a rate of 15% per hour. On intravenous injection it produces general anaesthesia for 10 min. Which process is responsible for termination of ... : A. Metabolism in liver B. Plasma protein binding C. Excretion by kidney D. Redistribution
Last Answer : D. Redistribution
Description : In an anaesthetized dog, repeated intravenous injection of ephedrine shows the phenomenon of: A. Anaphylaxis B. Tachyphylaxis C. Idiosyncrasy D. Drug resistance
Last Answer : B. Tachyphylaxis
Description : Thrombolytic therapy has become a useful adjunct in the management of peripheral arterial occlusion. In this setting, direct intraarterial administration rather than intravenous has been advocated ... may be indicated for situations where complete clot evacuation cannot be accomplished surgically
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, e The most popular method for intraarterial thrombolytic therapy for arterial occlusion involves passing a guidewire through the thrombus with arteriographic guidance and ... acute arterial occlusion) or when distal vasculative is occluded and precludes appropriate inflow patency
Description : A patient of acute myocardial infarction being treated in intensive care unit developed left ventricular failure with raised central venous pressure. It was decided to use glyceryl trinitrate. Which route/ ... (a) Sublingual (b) Oral (c) Intravenous bolus injection (d) Slow intravenous infusion
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : In addition to slow intravenous infusion, which of the following routes of administration allows for titration of the dose of a drug with the response: A. Sublingual B. Transdermal C. Inhalational D. Nasal insufflation
Last Answer : C. Inhalational
Description : Noradrenaline is administered by (a) Subcutaneous injection (b) Intramuscular injection (c) Slow intravenous infusion (d) All of the above routes
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Noradrenaline is administered by: A. Subcutaneous injection B. Intramuscular injection C. Slow intravenous infusion D. All of the above routes
Last Answer : C. Slow intravenous infusion
Description : Ketorolac: A. Is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) approved for intravenous, intramuscular, and oral administration. B. Can be used indefinitely for postoperative analgesia. C. Can cause renal dysfunction. D. May decrease surgical blood loss.
Last Answer : Answer: AC DISCUSSION: Ketorolac tromethamine, an NSAID, is approved by the FDA for intravenous, intramuscular, and oral administration. The agent is an effective analgesic with minimal side ... Additionally, it is recommended that ketorolac should not be used for more than 5 consecutive days
Description : A patient of acute myocardial infarction being treated in intensive care unit developed left ventricular failure with raised central venous pressure. It was decided to use glyceryl trinitrate. Which route ... suitable: A. Sublingual B. Oral C. Intravenous bolus injection D. Slow intravenous infusion
Last Answer : D. Slow intravenous infusion
Description : A drug (200 mg dose) administered in tablet form and as intravenous injection (50 mg dose) showed AUG of 100 and 200 microgram hr/mL, respectively. The absolute availability of the drug through oral administration is : (A) 125% (B) 250 % (C) 12.5% (D) 1.25%
Last Answer : (C) 12.5%
Description : The preferred route of administration of streptokinase in acute myocardial infarction is: A. Intravenous B. Subcutaneous C. Intracoronary
Last Answer : A. Intravenous
Description : Acetylcholine has no therapeutic application because: A. None of its actions are beneficial in any condition B. Its effects are transient C. It produces wide spread actions affecting many organs D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct
Last Answer : D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct
Description : Drug administered through the following route is most likely to be subjected to first-pass metabolism: A. Oral B. Sublingual C. Subcutaneous D. Rectal
Last Answer : A. Oral
Description : Which of the following constitutes ‘drug abuse’: A. Physician prescribed use of penicillin G for the cure of viral fever B. Self administration of aspirin to relieve headache C. Repeated self administration of morphine to derive euphoria D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. Differ from each other in the degree of attendant psychological dependence
Description : Adaptive neurophysiological changes produced by repeated administration of a drug, which result in the appearance of characteristic withdrawal syndrome on discontinuation of the drug is called: A. Drug addiction B. Drug abuse C. Psychological dependence D. Physical dependence
Last Answer : D. Physical dependence
Description : Glyceryl trinitrate is administratered by all of the following routes except (a) Oral (b) Sublingual (c) Intramuscular (d) Intravenous
Description : Glyceryl trinitrate is administered by the following routes except: A. Oral B. Sublingual C. Intramuscular D. Intravenous
Last Answer : C. Intramuscular
Description : The preferred drug for status epilepticus is: A. Intravenous diazepam B. Intravenous phenytoin sodium C. Intramuscular phenobarbitone D. Rectal diazepam
Last Answer : A. Intravenous diazepam
Description : The preferred drug for suppressing febrile convulsions is: A. Intramuscular phenobarbitone B. Intravenous phenytoin C. Rectal diazepam D. Oral sodium valproate
Last Answer : C. Rectal diazepam
Description : The drug used for controlling tetany is: A. Intravenous diazepam B. Intramuscular vitamin D C. Intravenous calcium gluconate D. Intravenous calcitonin
Last Answer : C. Intravenous calcium gluconate
Description : The following regimen is preferred for nonsurgical termination of pregnancy in the first 7 weeks: A. Intravenous oxytocin infusion B. Intramuscular carboprost C. Intravaginal mifepristone followed by intraamniotic dinoprost D. Oral mifepristone followed by oral misoprostol
Last Answer : D. Oral mifepristone followed by oral misoprosto
Description : ___________ absorption in infants and children is noticeably faster than in neonatal period. a) Oral. b) Topical c) Intravenous. d) Intramuscular.
Last Answer : a) Oral.
Description : Choose the correct statement about nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): A. NSAIDs attenuate hypoglycaemic action of sulfonylureas B. NSAIDs potentiate antihypertensive action of ACE inhibitors C. ... D. Combined therapy with prednisolone and NSAIDs carries higher risk of gastric bleeding
Last Answer : D. Combined therapy with prednisolone and NSAIDs carries higher risk of gastric bleeding
Description : Where is an intramuscular (IM) injection given
Last Answer : Neck muscle
Description : Initial bradycardia caused by intramuscular injection of atropine is believed to be caused by: A. Stimulation of medullary vagal centre B. Stimulation of vagal ganglia C. Blockade of M2 receptors on SA nodal cells D. Blockade of muscarinic autoreceptors on vagal nerve endings
Last Answer : D. Blockade of muscarinic autoreceptors on vagal nerve endings
Description : Receptors perform the following function/functions: A. Ligand recognition B. Signal transduction C. Both ligand recognition and signal transduction D. Disposal of agonists and antagonists
Last Answer : C. Both ligand recognition and signal transduction
Description : What is the factor adversely affecting the fermentation process?
Last Answer : High concentration sugar
Description : 1. What is the factor adversely affecting the fermentation process? 2. Which port caters to the export of Kudremukh iron ore? 3. Which Mughal painter according to Abul Fazl was excellent in ... property of blood? 20. Which organizations agency is involved in drafting the Union Budget of India?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. High concentration of sugar 2. New Mangalore 3. Basawan 4. Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi 5. Rise in general price index 6. Film in the camera 7. Sharavati 8. Ralph Fitch 9. 65 years 10. T.V. ... T. Usha 15. 500 : 1 16. 12 17. Westerlies 18. Fire 19. Vitamin K 20. Administrative Ministries only
Description : Select the drug which has been found to be a strong human teratogen: A. Isoniazid B. Isotretinoin C. Hydralazine D. Propylthiouracil
Last Answer : B. Isotretinoin
Description : Select the drug that undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism in the liver: A. Phenobarbitone B. Propranolol C. Phenylbutazone D. Theophylline
Last Answer : B. Propranolol
Description : Select the longer acting ocular beta blocker: A. Timolol B. Betaxolol C. Cartiolol D. Levobunolol
Last Answer : D. Levobunolol
Description : Select the receptor that is located intracellularly: A. Opioid μ receptor B. Steroid receptor C. Prostaglandin receptor D. Angiotensin receptor
Last Answer : B. Steroid receptor