Description : Which of the following secretions is not stimulated by acetylcholine: A. Tear B. Bile C. Pancreatic juice D. Sweat
Last Answer : B. Bile
Description : An extracellular fluid having a higher concentration of chloride than serum is (A) Bile (B) Sweat (C) CSF (D) Pancreatic juice
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : The mechanism by which neostigmine improves contraction of myasthenic muscle involves: A. Repetitive binding of the acetylcholine molecules to the same receptors at the muscle endplate B. Diffusion of ... Activation of motor end-plate receptors by neostigmine molecules themselves D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
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 : Pseudocholinesterase differs from true cholinesterase in that: A. It does not hydrolyse acetylcholine B. It hydrolyses acetylcholine at a slower rate C. It is more susceptible to inhibition by physostigmine D. It is the only form of circulating cholinesterase
Last Answer : B. It hydrolyses acetylcholine at a slower rate
Description : Tetrodotoxin blocks nerve impulse/junctional transmission by: A. Anticholinergic action B. Depleting acetylcholine C. Blocking Na+ channels D. Blocking Ca2+ channels
Last Answer : C. Blocking Na+ channels
Description : Which one of the following four secretions, is different from the remaining three in regard to its mode of transport from the source gland to the site of action? (1) Saliva (2) Sweat (3) Bile (4) Epinephrine
Last Answer : (3) Bile Explanation: Saliva: secreted by the salivary glands; Sweat: achieved by the water-rich secretion of the eccrine glands; Epinephrine: also known as adrenaline is a hormone and a neurotransmitter; ... odd one among all four as it is secreted by liver, while others are secreted by glands.
Last Answer : Bile
Description : Which of the following organs is innervated only by parasympathetic nerves: A. Iris muscles B. Ciliary musclele C. Sweat glands D. Splenic capsu
Last Answer : B. Ciliary musclele
Description : Which of the following organs is innervated only by parasympathetic nerves: A. Iris muscles B. Ciliary muscle C. Sweat glands D. Splenic capsule
Last Answer : B. Ciliary muscle
Description : Release of pancreatic juice is stimulated by (a) enterokinase (b) cholecystokinin (c) trypsinogen (d) secretin
Last Answer : d) secretin.
Last Answer : Bile juice is combined with pancreatic juice to form diodenam.
Description : A digestive secretion that does not contain any digestive enzyme is (A) Saliva (B) Gastric juice (C) Pancreatic juice (D) Bile
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Secretin causes all of the following except (A) Secretion of pancreatic juice (B) Secretion of bile (C) Inhibition of gastric secretion (D) Stimulation of intestinal motility
Description : A young infant may be feeding entirely on mother's milk which is white in colour but the stools which the infant passes out is quite yellowish. What is this yellow colour due to? (a) ... bile juice (b) Undigested milk protein casein (c) Pancreatic juice poured into duodenum (d) Intestinal juice
Last Answer : (a) Bile pigments passed through bile juice
Description : Emulsification of fat is carried out by (a) bile pigments (b) bile salts (c) HCl (d) pancreatic juice
Last Answer : b) bile salts
Description : Which of the following is the function of enterogastrone? (a) It inhibits the secretion of gastric juice. (b) It stimulates the secretion of digestive juices in the stomach. (c) It stimulates the flow of pancreatic juice. (d) It regulates the flow of bile.
Last Answer : (a) It inhibits the secretion of gastric juice.
Description : Secretin stimulates production of (a) saliva (b) gastric juice (c) bile (d) pancreatic juice.
Last Answer : (d) pancreatic juice.
Description : Secretion of choleresis is process of (a) Bile juice (b) Pancreatic juice (c) Intestinal juice (d) Bacterial infection in intestine
Last Answer : (a) Bile juice
Description : Emulsification of fat is brought about by (a) Bile pigments (b) Bile salts (c) Pancreatic juice (d) HCl
Last Answer : (b) Bile salts
Description : A good source of lipase is (a) Saliva (b) Bile (c) Gastric juice (d) Pancreatic juice .
Last Answer : (d) Pancreatic juice .
Description : The secretion of insulin is stimulated by: a. adrenaline b. somatostatin c. fatty acids d. acetylcholine
Last Answer : fatty acids
Description : A 17-year-old patient involved in an automobile accident is paralyzed with multiple peripheral extremity injuries. Nutritional support is instituted with a transnasal feeding catheter. Which of the ... pylorus into the first portion of the duodenum reduces the risk of regurgitation and aspiration
Last Answer : Answer: a, c, d The use of transnasal feeding catheters for intragastric feeding or for duodenal intubation are popular adjuncts for providing nutritional support by the enteral route. The ... the fourth portion of the duodenum reduces the risk of regurgitation and aspiration of feeding formulas
Description : Which of the following is true of loss of gastrointestinal secretions? A. Gastric losses are best replaced with a balanced salt solution. B. Potassium supplementation is unnecessary in ... bowel fistula. E. A patient with persistent vomiting usually requires hyperchloremic replacement fluids.
Last Answer : Answer: DE DISCUSSION: Gastric secretions are relatively high in chloride and potassium. Other than an isolated pancreatic fistula, gastrointestinal tract losses below the pylorus ... Although potassium concentrations are low, copious losses require potassium supplementation to prevent hypokalemia
Description : Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter at: a. sweat glands b. the adrenal medulla c. parasympathetic ganglia d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : Sweat chlorides are increased in (A) Cystic fibrosis (B) Pancreatic cancer (C) Acute pancreatitis (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Select the β-adrenergic blocker that has additional α1 blocking, vasodilator and antioxidant properties: A. Carvedilol B. Celiprolol C. Acebutolol D. Metoprolol
Last Answer : C. Acebutolol
Last Answer : A. Carvedilol
Description : In a patient of myocardial infarction, β adrenergic blockers are used with the following aim/aims: A. To reduce the incidence of reinfarction B. To prevent cardiac arrhythmias C. To limit size of the infarct D. All of the above
Description : Select the β adrenergic blocker that is primarily eliminated unchanged by renal excretion: A. Propranolol B. Metoprolol C. Esmolol D. Atenolol
Last Answer : D. Atenolol
Description : The following is not a feature of cardioselective beta blockers, when compared to propranolol: A. They are ineffective in suppressing muscle tremor B. They are safer in diabetics C. They are less likely to cause bradycardia D. They are less likely to worsen Raynaud’s disease
Last Answer : C. They are less likely to cause bradycardia
Description : Esmolol has the following features except: A. Rapidly developing, shortlasting β adrenergic blockade B. Cardioselectivity of action C. Intrinsic sympathomimetic activity D. Suitability for intraoperative use
Last Answer : C. Intrinsic sympathomimetic activity
Description : Select the ultrashort acting cardioselective β adrenergic blocker: A. Bisoprolol B. Timolol C. Sotalol D. Esmolol
Last Answer : D. Esmolol
Description : β-adrenergic blockers are indicated in the following conditions except: A. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy B. Congestive heart failure C. Vasospastic angina pectoris D. Dissecting aortic aneurysm
Last Answer : C. Vasospastic angina pectoris
Description : The following disease is worsened by propranolol: A. Glaucoma B. Raynaud’s disease C. Benign prostatic hypertrophy D. Parkinsonism
Last Answer : B. Raynaud’s disease
Description : Select the drug which can impair carbohydrate tolerance in prediabetics but prolongs insulin hypoglycaemia: A. Salbutamol B. Propranolol C. Prazosin D. Nifedipine
Last Answer : B. Propranolol
Description : The β adrenergic blocker having β1 selectivity, intrinsic sympathomimetic activity and membrane stabilizing property is: A. Carvedilol B. Atenolol C. Acebutolol D. Metoprolol
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 : What is true of sildenafil: A. It enhances sexual enjoyment in normal men B. It delays ejaculation C. It improves penile tumescence in men with erectile dysfunction D. It blocks cavernosal α2 adrenoceptors
Last Answer : C. It improves penile tumescence in men with erectile dysfunction
Description : Sildenafil is contraindicated in patients taking the following class of drugs: A. α-adrenergic blockers B. β-adrenergic blockers C. Organic nitrates D. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
Last Answer : C. Organic nitrates
Description : Which of the following is a selective α1A receptor blocker that affords symptomatic relief in benign prostatic hypertrophy without producing significant fall in blood pressure: A. Terazosin B. Doxazosin C. Trimazosin D. Tamsulosin
Last Answer : D. Tamsulosin
Description : The primary reason for preferring phentolamine as the α adrenergic blocker for performing diagnostic test for pheochromocytoma is: A. It produces rapid and short lasting α-adrenergic blockade B. It equally ... It is the most potent α blocker D. It has no additional β adrenergic blocking property
Last Answer : A. It produces rapid and short lasting α-adrenergic blockade
Description : The bladder trigone and prostatic muscles are relaxed by: A. Adrenergic α1 agonists B. Adrenergic α1 antagonists C. Adrenergic α2 agonists D. Adrenergic α2 antagonists
Last Answer : B. Adrenergic α1 antagonists
Description : The drug which produces vasoconstriction despite being an α adrenergic blocker is: A. Phenoxybenzamine B. Ergotamine C. Dihydroergotoxine D. Tolazoline
Last Answer : B. Ergotamine
Description : The nonselective α adrenergic blockers produce the following actions except: A. Postural hypotension B. Bradycardia C. Miosis D. Inhibition of ejaculation
Last Answer : B. Bradycardia
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 : Vasoconstrictors should not be used in: A. Neurogenic shock B. Haemorrhagic shock C. Secondary shock D. Hypotension due to spinal anaesthesia
Last Answer : C. Secondary shock
Description : Choose the correct statement about sibutramine: A. It is an anorectic drug used to assist weight reduction B. It is an atypical antidepressant C. It is a 5-HT1D receptor antagonist D. Both A and C are correct
Last Answer : A. It is an anorectic drug used to assist weight reduction