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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Glyceryl trinitrate is administered by the following routes except: A. Oral B. Sublingual C. Intramuscular D. Intravenous
Last Answer : C. Intramuscular
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 : Select the vasodilator that is administered only by slow intravenous infusion and dilates both resistance as well as capacitance vessels: A. Minoxidil B. Diazoxide C. Sodium nitroprusside D. Glyceryl trinitrate
Last Answer : C. Sodium nitroprusside
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 : 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 : The primary route of administration of insulin is: A. Intradermal B. Subcutaneous C. Intramuscular D. Intravenous
Last Answer : B. Subcutaneous
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 : 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 : Glyceryl trinitrate is administratered by all of the following routes except (a) Oral (b) Sublingual (c) Intramuscular (d) Intravenous
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 : 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 following procedure for rapid lowering of BP in hypertensive urgency/emergency has been abandoned: A. Sublingual/oral nifedipine B. Intravenous glyceryl trinitrate infusion C. Intravenous sodium nitroprusside infusion D. Intravenous esmolol injection
Last Answer : A. Sublingual/oral nifedipine
Description : Rapid intravenous injection of clonidine causes rise in BP due to: A. Stimulation of vasomotor centre B. Release of noradrenaline from adrenergic nerve endings C. Agonistic action on vascular α2 adrenergic receptors D. Cardiac stimulation
Last Answer : C. Agonistic action on vascular α2 adrenergic receptors
Description : The following sympathomimetic amine has agonistic action on α1 + α2 + β1 + β3 adrenoceptors, but not on β2 receptors: A. Adrenaline B. Noradrenaline C. Isoprenaline D. Phenylephrine
Last Answer : B. Noradrenaline
Description : A sympathomimetic amine that acts almost exclusively by releasing noradrenaline from the nerve endings is: A. Ephedrine B. Dopamine C. Isoprenaline D. Tyramine
Last Answer : D. Tyramine
Description : The principal process which terminates the action of noradrenaline released from adrenergic nerve ending is: A. Degradation by MAO B. Methylation by COMT C. Axonal uptake D. Extraneuronal uptake
Last Answer : C. Axonal uptake
Description : The following type/types of noradrenaline uptake is blocked by reserpine: A. Axonal uptake B. Granular uptake C. Extraneuronal uptake D. All of the above
Last Answer : B. Granular uptake
Description : Tyramine induces release of noradrenaline from adrenergic nerve endings: A. By depolarizing the axonal membrane B. By mobilizing Ca2+ C. By a nonexocytotic process D. Only in the presence of MAO inhibitors
Last Answer : C. By a nonexocytotic process
Description : The rate limiting enzyme in the synthesis of catecholamines is: A. Tyrosine hydroxylase B. Dopa decarboxylase C. Dopamine β-hydroxylase D. Noradrenaline N-methyl transferase
Last Answer : A. Tyrosine hydroxylase
Description : The following sympathomimetic amine has agonistic action on α 1 + α 2 + β 1 + β 3 adrenoceptors, but not on β 2 receptors: A. Adrenaline B. Noradrenaline C. Isoprenaline D. Phenylephrine
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 : Select the drug which is administered orally for erectile dysfunction in men: A. Yohimbine B. Papaverine C. Alprostadil D. Sildenafil
Last Answer : D. Sildenafil
Description : Adrenaline injected with a local anaesthetic: A. Reduces local toxicity of the local anaesthetic B. Reduces systemic toxicity of the local anaesthetic C. Shortens duration of local anaesthesia D. Makes the injection less painful
Last Answer : B. Reduces systemic toxicity of the local anaesthetic
Description : The preferred route of administration of streptokinase in acute myocardial infarction is: A. Intravenous B. Subcutaneous C. Intracoronary
Last Answer : A. Intravenous
Description : For the treatment of hypogonadism and impotence, testosterone/dihydrotestosterone can be administered by the following route/routes: A. Oral B. Intramuscular C. Transdermal D. Both 'B' and 'C
Last Answer : D. Both 'B' and 'C'
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : ___________ 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 : The homopo lysacchar ide used for intravenous infusion as plasma substitute is (A) Agar (B) Inulin (C) Pectin (D) Starch
Last Answer : A
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 : When the nurse administers intravenous gamma-globulin infusion, she recognizes that which of the following complaints, if reported by the patient, may indicate an adverse effect of the infusion? a) ... urination is a sign of urinary tract infection, not an adverse effect of gamma-globulin infusion.
Last Answer : a) Tightness in the chest Flank pain, tightness in the chest, or hypotension indicates adverse effects of gamma-globulin infusion.
Description : 33. The client is scheduled to undergo appendectomy. Preparation for appendectomy includes the following: 1. Intravenous infusion 2. Laxative 3. Pubic area shaving 4. Enema 5. Shower 6. Pain medication
Last Answer : B. 1, 3, and 5
Description : Intravenous saline infusion is the treatment of choice for the following complication(s) of vigorous furosemide therapy: A. Dilutional hyponatremia B. Acute saline depletion C. Hypokalemia D. All of the above
Last Answer : B. Acute saline depletion
Description : Select the drug which is used by intravenous infusion for emergency control of tachycardia and sudden rise in blood pressure: A. Amiodarone B. Lignocaine C. Esmolol D. Disopyramide
Last Answer : C. Esmolo
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