Description : Antitussives act by (a) Liquifying bronchial secretions (b) Raising the threshold of cough centre (c) Reducing cough inducing impulses from the lungs (d) Both (b) and (c)
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Bromhexine acts by: A. Inhibiting cough centre B. Irritating gastric mucosa and reflexly increasing bronchial secretion C. Depolymerizing mucopolysaccharides present in sputum. D. Desensitizing stretch receptors in the lungs
Last Answer : C. Depolymerizing mucopolysaccharides present in sputum.
Description : Mucokinetic is a drug which: A. Reduces airway mucus secretion B. Increases airway mucus secretion C. Makes respiratory secretions more watery D. Stimulates mucociliary activity of bronchial epithelium
Last Answer : C. Makes respiratory secretions more watery
Description : In a patient of bronchial asthma, inhaled salbutamol produces the following effect(s): A. Inhibits antigen-antibody reaction in the lungs B. Causes bronchodilatation C. Reduces bronchial hyperreactivity D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct
Last Answer : B. Causes bronchodilatation
Description : Bronchodilators are useful in cough: A. Only when cough is nonproductive B. Only when cough is associated with thick sticky secretions C. Only when reflex bronchoconstriction is associated D. Irrespective of nature of cough or associated features
Last Answer : C. Only when reflex bronchoconstriction is associated
Description : Montelukast produces the following action(s) in bronchial asthma patients: A. Bronchodilatation B. Suppression of bronchial hyperreactivity C. Stabilization of mast cells D. Both 'A' and 'B'
Last Answer : D. Both 'A' and 'B'
Description : In patients of bronchial asthma inhaled corticosteroids achieve the following except: A. Reduce the need for bronchodilator medication B. Control an attack of refractory asthma C. Reduce bronchial hyperreactivity D. Reverse diminished responsiveness to sympathomimetic bronchodilators
Last Answer : B. Control an attack of refractory asthma
Description : The most consistent, pronounced and sustained relief of symptoms in chronic bronchial asthma is afforded by: A. β2 sympathomimetics B. Anticholinergics C. Sodium cromoglycate D. Corticosteroids
Last Answer : D. Corticosteroids
Description : In comparison to inhaled β 2 adrenergic agonists, the inhaled anticholinergics: A. Are more effective in bronchial asthma B. Are better suited for control of an acute attack of asthma C. Produce slower response in bronchial asthma D. Produce little benefit in chronic obstructive lung disease
Last Answer : C. Produce slower response in bronchial asthma
Description : Inhaled salbutamol is useful in bronchial asthma for: A. Aborting/terminating asthma attacks B. Round the clock prophylaxis of asthma C. Status asthmaticus D. All of the above
Last Answer : A. Aborting/terminating asthma attacks
Description : Which of the following ingredients has neither specific antitussive nor expectorant nor bronchodilator action, but is commonly present in proprietary cough formulations: A. Ambroxol B. Chlorpheniramine C. Guaiphenesin D. Noscapine
Last Answer : B. Chlorpheniramine
Description : Aspirin produces analgesia by: A. Preventing sensitization of peripheral pain receptors B. Affecting gating of pain impulses at spinal level C. Raising pain threshold at subcortical level D. Both ‘A’ and ‘C’ are correct
Last Answer : D. Both ‘A’ and ‘C’ are correct
Description : Aspirin produces analgesia by (a) Preventing sensitization of peripheral pain receptors (b) Affecting gating of pain impulses at spinal level (c) Raising pain threshold at subcortical level (d) Both (a) and (b)
Description : Bromhexine acts by (a) Inhibiting cough center (b) Irritating gastric mucosa and reflexly increasing bronchial secretion (c) Depolymerizing mucopolysaccharides present (d) Desensitizing stretch receptors in the lungs
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Select the correct statement about salmeterol: A. It is a long acting selective β2 agonist bronchodilator B. It is a bronchodilator with anti-inflammatory property C. It is a β blocker that can be safely given to asthmatics D. It is an antihistaminic with mast cell stabilizing property
Last Answer : A. It is a long acting selective β2 agonist bronchodilator
Description : Which of the following β 2 agonist bronchodilators is given by inhalation, and is suitable for both terminating asthma attacks as well as for twice daily prophylaxis: A. Terbutaline B. Bambuterol C. Salmeterol D. Formoterol
Last Answer : D. Formoterol
Description : The following expectorant acts both directly on the airway mucosa as well as reflexly: A. Potassium iodide B. Guaiphenesin C. Terpin hydrate D. Bromhexine
Last Answer : A. Potassium iodide
Description : Inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate should be used only in: A. Acute attack of asthma B. Moderate to severe chronic asthma C. Status asthmaticus D. Asthma not responding to systemic corti- costeroids
Last Answer : B. Moderate to severe chronic asthma
Description : Intranasal spray of budesonide is indicated in: A. Common cold B. Acute sinusitis C. Perennial vasomotor rhinitis D. Epistaxis
Last Answer : C. Perennial vasomotor rhinitis
Description : Systemic corticosteroids are indicated in the following conditions except: A. Mild episodic asthma B. Severe chronic asthma C. Status asthmaticus D. To prevent neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Last Answer : A. Mild episodic asthma
Description : Theophylline is believed to benefit asthma patients by exerting the following actions except: A. Bronchodilatation B. Augmentation of diaphragmatic contractility C. Reduced mediator release D. Inhibition of antigen: antibody reaction
Last Answer : D. Inhibition of antigen: antibody reaction
Description : Select the antiasthma drug which cannot be administered by inhalation: A. Theophylline B. Ipratropium bromide C. Budesonide D. Terbutaline
Last Answer : A. Theophylline
Description : Which of the following drugs inhibits theophylline metabolism and raises its plasma concentration: A. Phenytoin B. Ciprofloxacin C. Levofloxacin D. Rifampicin
Last Answer : B. Ciprofloxacin
Description : Caffeine is more powerful than theophylline in exerting the following action: A. Bronchodilatation B. Cardiac stimulation C. Diuresis D. Augmentation of skeletal muscl contractility
Last Answer : D. Augmentation of skeletal muscl contractility
Description : The following antitussive is present in opium but has no analgesic or addicting properties: A. Noscapine B. Codeine C. Pholcodeine D. Ethylmorphine
Last Answer : A. Noscapine
Description : Which of the following is not an antitussive: A. Oxeladin B. Clophedianol C. Dextropropoxyphene D. Dextromethorphan
Last Answer : C. Dextropropoxyphene
Description : Dextromethorphan is an: A. Analgesic B. Antitussive C. Expectorant D. Antihistaminic
Last Answer : B. Antitussive
Description : Codeine is used clinically as: A. Analgesic B. Antitussive C. Antidiarrhoeal D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Assertion : The contraction and relaxation of muscle fiber are controlled by nerve impulses. Reason : The threshold stimulus is the minimum stimulus r
Last Answer : Assertion : The contraction and relaxation of muscle fiber are controlled by nerve impulses. Reason : ... D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Description : Compared with myelinated nerve fibres, non-myelinated nerve fibres : a. have a higher threshold for stimulation b. have a longer refractory period c. transmit impulses at a lower frequency d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : The nurse teaches the patient with peripheral vascular disease to refrain from smoking because nicotine causes a) vasospasm. Nicotine causes vasospasm and can thereby dramatically reduce circulation to the ... the bronchial tree, causing coughing. d) diuresis. Nicotine does not cause diuresis.
Last Answer : a) vasospasm. Nicotine causes vasospasm and can thereby dramatically reduce circulation to the extremities.
Description : In a patient of bronchial asthma, inhaled salbutamol produces the following effect(s). (a) Inhibits antigen-antibody reaction in the lungs (b) Causes bronchodilatation (c) Reduces bronchial hyperreactivity (d) Both (b) and (c)
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Bronchodilators are useful in cough (a) Only when cough is non-productive (b) Only when cough is associated with thick sticky secretions (c) Only when reflex bronchoconstriction is associated (d) ... Rise in blood pressure (b) Muscle tremor (c) Hyperglycaemia (d) Central nervous system stimulation
Description : Codeine acts as a cough sedative by (a) Producing mild nausea (b) Depressing bronchiolar secretions (c) Depressing pulmonary action (d) Depressing cough center (e) Paralyzing sensory nerves of bronchi
Description : When assessing the older adult, the nurse anticipates increase in which of the follow components of respiratory status? a) Residual lung volume As a result, patient experience fatigue ... ) Cough efficiency The nurse anticipates difficulty coughing up secretions due to decreased cough efficiency.
Last Answer : a) Residual lung volume As a result, patient experience fatigue and breathlessness with sustained activity.
Description : Respiratory alkalosis can occur in (A) Bronchial asthma (B) Collapse of lungs (C) Hysterical hyperventilation (D) Bronchial obstruction
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : The hormone reducing transpiration rate by inducing stomatal closure is: (a) ABA (b) Ethylene (c) Cytokipin (d) Auxin
Last Answer : Ans. ((a))
Description : The action of quinidine differs from that of digitalis in (a) Decreasing irritability of cardiac muscle (b) Preventing passage of impulses to the ventricle (c) Increasing irritability of heart muscle (d) Reducing conductivity (e) None of the above
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : Carbamazepine possesses the following property not shared by phenytoin: A. Modification of maximal electroshock seizures B. Raising threshold for pentylenetetrazol convulsions C. Suppression of complex partial seizures D. Amelioration of trigeminal neuralgia
Last Answer : B. Raising threshold for pentylenetetrazol convulsions
Description : A person whose inner walls lining the main airways of the lungs become inflamed and who develops a dry cough for a few days, probably has a. Acute Bronchitis. b. Epiglottitis. c. Pneumonia. d. Chronic Bronchitis.
Last Answer : c. Pneumonia
Description : If raising minimum wage will kill businesses and and increase inflation, then wouldn't reducing the earnings of the people at the top of corporations have the opposite effect?
Last Answer : Ooooooo snap!
Description : Managing a product in the growth stage of its life cycle might include 1. Lowering prices after developmental costs have been recovered 2. Raising promotion expenditures as a percentage of total sales ... exposure 4. Reducing the number of product models in the product line 5. None of these
Last Answer : Lowering prices after developmental costs have been recovered
Description : Managing a product in the growth stage of its life cycle might include A)lowering prices after developmental costs have been recovered. B)raising promotion expenditures as a percentage of total ... intensive to selective product exposure. D)reducing the number of product models in the product line
Last Answer : A)lowering prices after developmental costs have been recovered.
Description : According to the immoral traffic (prevention) act of 1956, what is the punishment for procuring, inducing or taking a child for the sake of prostitution a) One to Three years imprisonment and ... imprisonment for Seven years to life and fine c) Seven to Twelve years rigorous imprisonment and fine
Last Answer : b) Rigorous imprisonment for Seven years to life and fine
Description : According to the immoral traffic (prevention) act of 1956, on first offence, what is the punishment for procuring, inducing or taking an adult person for the sake of prostitution a) One to Three ... and fine c) Three to Seven years rigorous imprisonment and fine d) No imprisonment but only fine
Last Answer : c) Three to Seven years rigorous imprisonment and fine
Description : According to the immoral traffic (prevention) act of 1956, which of the following is not a punishable offence a) keeping or allowing your premises to be used as brothel b) an adult earning ... a person into prostitution d) prostitution in a private place and sufficiently far from any public place
Last Answer : d) prostitution in a private place and sufficiently far from any public place
Description : Anticancer drugs weaken host defence by: A. Damaging respiratory and gut epithelia B. Inducing granulocytopenia C. Altering resident microbial flora D. Both 'A' and 'B' are correct
Last Answer : D. Both 'A' and 'B' are correct
Description : Menadione (vitamin K3) can produce kernicterus in neonates by: A. Inducing haemolysis B. Inhibiting glucuronidation of bilirubin C. Displacing plasma protein bound bilirubin D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correct
Last Answer : D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correct
Description : Used as a remission inducing agent in rheumatoid arthritis, hydroxychloroquine: A. Is more effective than chloroquine B. Produces a lower incidence of retinal damage than chloroquine C. Is more effective and more toxic than gold D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correct
Last Answer : B. Produces a lower incidence of retinal damage than chloroquine
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