Description : Phenylephrine instilled in the eye produces: A. Mydriasis but no cycloplegia B. Cycloplegia but no mydriasis C. Both mydriasis and cycloplegia D. Neither mydriasis nor cycloplegia
Last Answer : A. Mydriasis but no cycloplegia
Description : The following mydriatic does not produce cycloplegia: A. Phenylephrine B. Tropicamide C. Cyclopentolate D. Homatropine
Last Answer : A. Phenylephrine
Description : When pupillary dilation-but not cycloplegia-is desired, a good choice is (a) Homatropine (b) Isoproterenol (c) Phenylephrine (d) Pilocarpine (e) Tropicamide
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Which pressor agent acts directly as well as indirectly and produces both vasoconstriction and cardiac stimulation: A. Phenylephrine B. Methoxamine C. Noradrenaline D. Mephentermine
Last Answer : D. Mephentermine
Description : The following is true of buprenorphine: A. It is an agonist-antagonist type of opioid analgesic B. Its subjective effects are different from those of morphine C. Naloxone is largely ineffective in reversing its effects D. It produces mydriasis
Last Answer : C. Naloxone is largely ineffective in reversing its effects
Description : Atropine produces the following actions except: A. Tachycardia B. Mydriasis C. Dryness of mouth D. Urinary incontinence
Last Answer : D. Urinary incontinence
Description : The following are true: a. heroin causes miosis by increasing the release of acetylcholine. b. botulinum toxin causes mydriasis by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine c. ... mydriasis by stimulating the alpha receptors d. amphetamine causes mydriasis by inhibiting noradrenaline reuptake
Last Answer : phenylephrine causes mydriasis by stimulating the alpha receptors
Description : elect the drug which relieves anxiety but neither reacts with benzodiazepine receptor nor produces any overt CNS effect: A. Oxazepam B. Thioproperazine C. Buspirone D. Chlordiazepoxide
Last Answer : C. Buspirone
Description : The mydriatic incapable of producing cycloplegia sufficient for refraction testing in children is: A. Atropine B. Hyoscine C. Homatropine D. Cyclopentolate
Last Answer : C. Homatropine
Description : In a comatose patient suspected of poisoning, which of the following findings would be against the drug being morphine: A. Mydriasis B. Marked respiratory depression C. Cyanosis D. Fall in blood pressure
Last Answer : A. Mydriasis
Description : Propranolol does not block the following action of adrenaline: A. Bronchodilatation B. Lipolysis C. Muscle tremor D. Mydriasis
Last Answer : D. Mydriasis
Description : The α2 adrenoceptors are: A. Located exclusively on the adrenergic nerve endings B. Prejunctional, postjunctional as well as extrajunctional in location C. Selectively activated by phenylephrine D. Selectively blocked by clonidine
Last Answer : B. Prejunctional, postjunctional as well as extrajunctional in location
Description : The α 2 adrenoceptors are: A. Located exclusively on the adrenergic nerve endings B. Prejunctional, postjunctional as well as extrajunctional in location C. Selectively activated by phenylephrine D. Selectively blocked by clonidine
Description : Currently, monotherapy of leprosy with dapsone is recommended for: A. Paucibacillary leprosy only B. Multibacillary leprosy only C. Both paucibacillary and multibacillary leprosy D. Neither paucibacillary nor multibacillary leprosy
Last Answer : D. Neither paucibacillary nor multibacillary leprosy
Description : The following statements are true about imipenem except: A. It is a β-lactam antibiotic, but neither a penicillin nor a cephalosporin B. It is rapidly degraded in the kidney C. It is safe in epileptics D. It is always given in combination with cilastatin
Last Answer : C. It is safe in epileptics
Description : Indicate the condition in which neither trimethoprim nor sulfamethoxazole alone are effective, but their combination cotrimoxazole is: A. Prostatitis B. Lymphogranuloma venereum C. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia D. Bacillary dysentery
Last Answer : C. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
Description : Select the drug that is neither bronchodilator nor antiinflammatory, but has antihistaminic and mast cell stabilizing activity: A. Sodium cromoglycate B. Ketotifen C. Beclomethasone dipropionate D. Chlorpheniramine
Last Answer : B. Ketotifen
Description : Timolol eye drops are preferred over pilocarpine eye drops by glaucoma patients because: A. Timolol is more effective than pilocarpine B. Timolol acts by enhancing uveo-scleral outflow C. Timolol produces less ocular side effects D. There are no contraindications to timolol
Last Answer : C. Timolol produces less ocular side effects
Description : The organophosphates produce irreversible inhibition of cholinesterase because: A. They bind to an allosteric site of the enzyme resulting in unfavourable conformation of esteratic site to bind ... degradation of enzyme molecules D. They are neither metabolized nor excreted from the body
Last Answer : B. Regeneration time of the phosphorylated enzyme is longer than the turnover time of the enzyme molecules
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. A flute of smaller length produces waves of lower frequency. 2. Sound travels in rocks in the form of longitudinal elastic waves only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Prime coking coal is always blended with medium or non- coking coal before carbonisation (A) To check against its excessive swelling during heating, which may exert high pressure and damage coke oven walls (B) Because, it alone produces unreactive coke (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (C) Both (A) and (B)
Description : Reaction of calcium carbide with water produces a gas, which is used (A) As an illuminant (B) For metal cutting/welding (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (C) Both (A) & (B)
Description : Inversion of sucrose produces (A) Fructose (B) Glucose (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (B) Glucose
Description : The Huygens telescope eye piece (A) Is aplanatic (B) Achromatic (C) Both (a) and (b) (D) Neither (a) nor (b)
Last Answer : (C) Both (a) and (b)
Description : Leaching of phosphate rock by strong __________ acid produces phosphoric acid. (A) Sulphuric (B) Hydrochloric (C) Either (A) or (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (C) Either (A) or (B)
Description : Discipline instilled in children can take many forms. What is an endearing way your parents would do this to you for minor discrepencies in your childhood?
Last Answer : After years of therapy I can now calmly say- not much My mom did know how to use the ‘I’m disappointed in you’ very well. Worked better than any spanking in the world.
Description : Can love of work be instilled like a love of learning?
Last Answer : I think passion for work can. I think you have to find what you love.
Description : Is instilled a verb?
Last Answer : yes
Description : Mesalazine (coated 5-amino salicylic acid) differs from sulfasalazine in that: A. It is more effective in ulcerative colitis B. It produces less adverse effect C. It has no therapeutic effect in rheumatoid arthritis D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correc
Last Answer : D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct
Description : The following statement is correct about buspirone: A. It interacts with benzodiazepine receptor as an inverse agonist B. It is a rapidly acting anxiolytic, good for panic states C. ... suppresses barbiturate withdrawal syndrome D. It has anxiolytic but no anticonvulsant or muscle relaxant propert
Last Answer : D. It has anxiolytic but no anticonvulsant or muscle relaxant property
Description : Which of the following is/are correct with reference to Abstract class and interface ? (a) A class can inherit only one Abstract class but may inherit several interfaces. (b) An Abstract class can provide complete and default ... true (C) Both (a) and (b) are true (D) Neither (a) nor (b) is true
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Praziquantel is preferred over niclosamide for Taenia solium infestation because: A. It achieves higher cure rates B. It produces fewer side effects C. It does not lead to digestion of worm and kills encysted larvae, so that chances of cysticercosis are minimized D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correct
Last Answer : C. It does not lead to digestion of worm and kills encysted larvae, so that chances of cysticercosis are minimized
Description : Addition of pyrazinamide and ethambutol for the first two months to the isoniazid + rifampin therapy of tuberculosis serves the following purpose(s): A. Reduces the total duration of therapy to 6 months B. ... sputum conversion C. Permits reduction of rifampin dose D. Both A' and B' are correct
Last Answer : D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correc
Description : Morphine produces analgesia by acting at: A. Peripheral pain receptors B. A spinal site C. Supraspinal sites D. Both spinal and supraspinal sites
Last Answer : D. Both spinal and supraspinal sites
Description : What is true of risperidone: A. It is an atypical neuroleptic which produces few extrapyramidal side effects B. It has combined dopamine D2 and 5-HT2 receptor blocking activity C. It does not cause hyperprolactinemia D. Both 'A' and 'B' are correct
Last Answer : D. Both 'A' and 'B' are correct
Description : Ropinirole differs from bromocriptine in the following respect: A. It does not directly activate dopamine D2 receptors B. It produces milder gastrointestinal side effects C. In early cases of parkinsonism, it is less likely to need levodopa supplementation D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct
Last Answer : D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct
Description : Choose the correct statement(s) about ipratropium bromide: A. It preferentially dilates peripheral bronchioles B. It produces additional bronchodilatation when added to nebulized salbutamol C. As metered dose inhaler it is used for terminating asthma attacks D. Both 'B' and 'C'
Last Answer : B. It produces additional bronchodilatation when added to nebulized salbutamol
Description : Several children at a summer camp were hospitalized with symptoms thought to be due to ingestion of food containing botulinum toxins. The effects of botulinum toxin are likely to include (a) Bronchospasm (b) Cycloplegia (c) Diarrhea (d) Skeletal muscle spasms (e) Hyperventilation
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Actions of pilocarpine include the following except: A. Sweating B. Salivation C. Miosis D. Cycloplegia
Last Answer : D. Cycloplegia
Description : The following is not true of quinidine: A. It blocks myocardial Na+ channels primarily in the open state B. It has no effect on myocardial K+ channels C. It produces frequency dependent blockade of myocardial Na+ channels D. It delays recovery of myocardial Na+ channels
Last Answer : B. It has no effect on myocardial K+ channels
Description : Oxethazaine is used for anaesthetizing gastric mucosa because: A. It is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract B. It remains largely unionized in acidic medium C. It is highly ionized in acidic medium D. It produces no systemic effects even at high doses
Last Answer : B. It remains largely unionized in acidic medium
Description : Choose the correct statement about lactulose: A. It stimulates myenteric neurones to enhance gut peristalsis B. Administered orally it acts as a purgative within 2-4 hours C. It is an osmotic laxative that produces soft but formed stools D. All of the above are correct
Last Answer : C. It is an osmotic laxative that produces soft but formed stools
Description : The following statement is true about misoprostol: A. It relieves peptic ulcer pain, but does not promote ulcer healing B. It heals nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug induced gastric ulcer not responding ... side effects than H2 blockers D. It is the most effective drug for preventing ulcer relapse
Last Answer : B. It heals nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug induced gastric ulcer not responding to H2 blockers