Description : The most consistent, pronounced and sustained relief of symptoms in chronic bronchial asthma is afforded by (a) ß2 sympathomimetics (b) Anticholinergics (c) Sodium cromoglycate (d) Corticosteroids
Last Answer : Ans: D
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 : Select the most appropriate drug for regular prophylactic therapy in a 10 year old child who suffers from exercise induced asthma: A. Oral salbutamol B. Oral theophylline C. Inhaled sodium cromoglycate D. Inhaled salmeterol
Last Answer : C. Inhaled sodium cromoglycate
Description : A patient of chronic bronchial asthma maintained on oral prednisolone 20 mg daily and inhaled salbutamol as required develops chest infection. Which of the following measures is recommended: A. ... mg/day C. No change/increase in prednisolone dose D. Substitute prednisolone with inhaled budesonid
Last Answer : C. No change/increase in prednisolone dose
Description : 6 A patient of chronic bronchial asthma was maintained on oral prednisolone 20 mg/day for 3 months. It was decided to switch him over to inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate 200 μg 4 times a day. What should ... week and then tapered D. Its dose should be doubled for one week and then tapered (p. 2
Last Answer : C. It should be given at the same dose for one week and then tapered
Description : H1 antihistaminics are beneficial in (a) All types of allergic disorders (b) Certain type I allergic reactions only (c) Anaphylactic shock(d) Bronchial asthma
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : H1 antihistaminics are beneficial in: A. All types of allergic disorders B. Certain type I allergic reactions only C. Certain type IV allergic reactions only D. Bronchial asthma
Last Answer : B. Certain type I allergic reactions only
Description : A patient of bronchial asthma maintained on theophylline developed upper respiratory tract infection. Which antimicrobial if used can increase the risk of developing theophylline toxicity: A. Ampicillin B. Cephalexin C. Cotrimoxazole D. Erythromycin
Last Answer : D. Erythromycin
Description : Use of morphine in the following category of patients does not carry any special risk: A. Ischaemic heart disease patients B. Bronchial asthma patients C. Elderly male patients D. Biliary colic patients
Last Answer : A. Ischaemic heart disease patients
Description : Leukotriene antagonists are used in bronchial asthma: A. For terminating acute attacks B. As monotherapy in place of β2 agonists C. As adjuvants to β2 agonists for avoiding corticosteroids D. As nebulized powder in refractory cases
Last Answer : C. As adjuvants to β2 agonists for avoiding corticosteroids
Description : The following class(es) of drugs are clinically beneficial in bronchial asthma: A. Histamine H1 receptor antagonists B. Platelet activating factor (PAF) antagonists C. Leukotriene ( cys LT1) receptor antagonists D. All of the above
Last Answer : C. Leukotriene ( cys LT1) receptor antagonists
Description : A 10 year old child suffers from exercise induced asthma: Which is the most suitable first line drug for regular prophylactic therapy ? (a) Oral salbutamol (b) Oral theophylline (c) Inhaled sodium cromoglycate (d) Inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate
Last Answer : Ans: C
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 : 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 : The following antiasthma drug is not a bronchodilator: A. Ipratropium bromide B. Theophylline C. Formoterol D. Sodium cromoglycate
Last Answer : D. Sodium cromoglycate
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 : 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
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 : Urticaria means: A. allergic reaction of the skin B. thickened skin C. dead tissue
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : The most frequent side effect of oral ampicillin is: A. Nausea and vomiting B. Loose motions C. Constipation D. Urticaria
Last Answer : B. Loose motions
Description : If a patient gives history of urticaria, itching and swelling of lips following injection of penicillin G, then: A. He will develop similar reaction whenever penicillin is injected ... oral phenoxymethyl penicillin safely D. All natural and semisynthetic penicillins are contraindicated for him
Last Answer : D. All natural and semisynthetic penicillins are contraindicated for him
Description : The most common adverse reaction to insulin is: A. Hypoglycaemia B. Lipodystrophy C. Urticaria D. Angioedema
Last Answer : A. Hypoglycaemia
Description : What is Allergic Rhinitis? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : How to cure allergic rhinitis permanently?
Last Answer : You can cure allergic rhinitis permanently by doing some simple steps--- *Don't use air conditioning during pollen season. *Stay away from areas where there is heavy dust, mites and molds. *Stay away from pets also.
Description : Select the H1 antihistaminic which is used topically in the nose for allergic rhinitis (a) Deep intra-abdominal operation (b) Trachial intubation (c) Tetanus (d) Diagonosis of myasthenia gravis
Description : Following agent is generally used in allergic rhinitis (a) Beclomethasone (b) Fluticasone (c) Triamcinolone (d) All of the above
Description : Which of the following is NOT a type I hypersensitivity? A. Food Allergies B. Contact Dermatitis C. Allergic Rhinitis D. Exercise Induced Allergies
Last Answer : B. Contact Dermatitis
Description : Select the H1 antihistaminic which is used topically in the nose for allergic rhinitis: A. Loratadine B. Cetirizine C. Fexofenadine D. Azelastine
Last Answer : D. Azelastine
Description : ______ percent of Delhites are suffering from Asthma and Rhinitis. (1) 13% (2) 10% (3) 11% (4) 12%
Last Answer : (3) 11% Explanation: As per a recent survey conducted by Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute Delhi, more than an 11% of Delhiites are suffering from asthma and rhinitis. As per the survey, 11.69% were found to be suffering from rhinitis and 11.03% from asthma.
Description : _____ percent of Delhites are suffering from Asthma and Rhinitis. (1) 13% (2) 10% (3) 11% (4) 12%
Last Answer : 11%
Description : Bacteriostatic drugs are unlikely to effect cure of bacterial infection in the following category of patients except: A. Diabetic patients B. Patients with allergic disorders C. Patients on corticosteroid therapy D. Subacute bacterial endocarditis patient
Last Answer : B. Patients with allergic disorders
Description : Ciliary injection is not seen in: a. Herpetic keratitis b. Bacterial ulcer c. Chronic iridocyclitis d. Catarrhal conjunctivitis e. Acute iridocyclitis
Last Answer : ANSWER: D
Description : One of the most common side effect of inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate is: A. Pneumonia B. Oropharyngeal candidiasis C. Atrophic rhinitis D. Pituitary-adrenal suppression
Last Answer : B. Oropharyngeal candidiasis
Description : The most likely complication of prolonged use of nasal decongestant drops is: A. Atrophic rhinitis B. Hypertrophy of nasal mucosa C. Naso-pharyngeal moniliasis D. Blockage of eustachian tubes
Last Answer : A. Atrophic rhinitis
Description : Any natural ways to cure chronic rhinitis?
Last Answer : I should say that normally once I’m up it clears up and I can breathe out of both – so I’m assuming it isn’t an infection? Then at night it clogs up again!
Description : The primary goals of asthma therapy include all of the following except (a) maintain normal activity levels (b) maintain control of symptoms (c) avoid adverse effects of asthma medications (d) prevent acute exacerbations and chronic symptoms (e) prevent destruction of lung tissue
Last Answer : Ans: E
Description : The distinctive features of fluoxetine compared to the typical tricyclic antidepressants include the following except: A. It is less likely to produce cardiac arrhythmias in overdose B. It infrequently ... suffering from chronic somatic illness D. It does not block neuronal uptake of biogenic amines
Last Answer : D. It does not block neuronal uptake of biogenic amines
Description : The general principles in the use of hypnotics include the following except: A. A hypnotic may be used intermittently for upto 2-3 weeks in short-term insomnia due to emotional stress B ... sleep apnoea D. A hypnotic with slow elimination is preferred in patients with early morning awakening
Last Answer : B. In patients with chronic insomnia a hypnotic should be used regularl
Description : Some Information About Bronchial Asthma Symptoms?
Last Answer : Bronchial Asthma is a disease of the lungs. Millions of Americans suffer from asthma. It's a chronic disease they live with every day and sometimes worsens in what are called asthma attacks. Most ... . The late phase attack makes the lungs even more sensitive to irritants than they had been before.
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 symptoms of allergen-mediated asthma result from which of the following? (a) Increased release of mediators from mast cells (b) Increased adrenergic responsiveness of the airways (c) ... bronchial tissue (d) Decreased calcium influx into the mast cell (e) Decreased prostaglandin production
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)
Description : The Symptoms of allergen-mediated asthma result from which of the following? (a) Increased release of mediators from mast cells (b) Increased adrenergic responsiveness of the airways (c) ... bronchial tissue (d) Decreased calcium influx into the mast cells (e) Decreased prostaglandin production
Description : The Spirometry finding found during episodes of Bronchial Asthma is Options: 1) Marked reduction in FVC 2) Normal or increased FEV1/FVC ratio 3) Marked reduction in FEV1 4) Increased peak expiratory Flow
Last Answer : Correct Answer: 3) Marked reduction in FEV1
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 : 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 : 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 : Glyceryl trinitrate is used in CHF for: A. Routine treatment of mild to moderate chronic heart failure B. Rapid symptom relief in acute left ventricular failure C. Arresting disease progression D. Both 'A' and 'B'
Last Answer : D. Both 'A' and 'B
Description : Despite having anticonvulsant action, diazepam is not used in the treatment of epilepsy because: A. It is not effective orally B. It causes sedation C. Its anticonvulsant action wanes off with chronic use D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct
Last Answer : D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct