Description : Which of the following glucocorticoids has significant mineralocorticoid activity also ? (a) Hydrocortisone (b) Triamcinolone (c) Dexamethasone (d) Betamethasone
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : Select the corticosteroid with the lowest oral: parenteral activity ratio: A. Prednisolone B. Methyl prednisolone C. Hydrocortisone D. Dexamethasone
Last Answer : C. Hydrocortisone
Description : The corticosteroid preferred for replacement therapy in Addison’s disease is: A. Aldosterone B. Fludrocortisone C. Hydrocortisone D. Betamethasone
Description : Select the compound that is preferred for high dose intravenous corticosteroid pulse therapy: A. Cortisone B. Hydrocortisone C. Triamcinolone D. Methyl prednisolone
Last Answer : D. Methyl prednisolone
Description : All the following are employed in inhalation therapy of asthma except (a) Beclomethasone (b) Budesonide (c) Dexamethasone (d) Triamcinolone
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : A middle aged female presented with following symptoms - Hirsutism, fragility of skin, with easy bruising, broad purplish striae and signs of proximal myopathy. The first step in ... Exclude exogenous Glucocorticoid use 3) Advice plasma ACTH estimation 4) Advice dexamethasone overnight test
Last Answer : Correct Answer: 2) Exclude exogenous Glucocorticoid use
Description : 15.45 To be a useful inhaled glucocorticoid the drug should have: A. High oral bioavailability B. Low oral bioavailability C. Additional bronchodilator activity
Last Answer : B. Low oral bioavailability
Description : The following measure can minimise pituitary-adrenal suppression during long-term corticosteroid therapy: A. Use of betamethasone in place of prednisolone B. Use of prednisolone on alternate days C. Division of ... in three equal 8 hourly doses D. Administration of the total daily dose at bed time
Last Answer : B. Use of prednisolone on alternate days
Description : For limiting cerebral edema due to brain tumour, the preferred corticosteroids are betamethasone/dexamethasone because: A. They do not cause Na+ and water retention B. They are more potent C. They can be administered intravenously D. They inhibit brain tumours
Last Answer : A. They do not cause Na+ and water retention
Description : Cancer chemotherapy induced vomiting that is not controlled by metoclopramide alone can be suppressed by combining it with: A. Amphetamine B. Dexamethasone C. Hyoscine D. Cyclizine
Last Answer : B. Dexamethasone
Description : A patient being treated with 20 mg prednisolone daily has to be shifted on to dexamethasone. What should be his daily dose of dexamethasone: A. 0.75 mg B. 3 mg C. 10 mg D. 40 mg
Last Answer : B. 3 mg
Description : Dexamethasone differs from prednisolone in that it is: A. Longer acting B. More potent C. More selective D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Mifepristone possesses the following activities: A. Potent antiprogestin + weak androgenic B. Potent antiprogestin + weak antiglucocorticoid C. Potent antiestrogenic + weak antiprogestin D. Potent antiestrogenic + weak glucocorticoid
Last Answer : Mifepristone possesses the following activities: A. Potent antiprogestin + weak androgenic B. Potent antiprogestin + weak antiglucocorticoid C. Potent antiestrogenic + weak antiprogestin D. Potent antiestrogenic + weak glucocorticoid
Description : Which of the following bones is affected more by glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis: A. Lumber vertebra B. Humerus C. Radius D. Femur
Last Answer : A. Lumber vertebra
Description : The glucocorticoid receptor is located: A. On the outer surface of the cell membrane B. On the inner surface of the cell membrane C. In the cytoplasm D. Inside the nucleus
Last Answer : C. In the cytoplasm
Description : Hydrocortisone induces the synthesis of the following protein which in turn inhibits the enzyme phospholipase-A2: A. Heat shock protein-90 B. Inhibin C. Transcortin D. Lipocortin
Last Answer : D. Lipocortin
Description : Hydrocortisone exerts the following actions: A. Increases both K+ and Ca2+ excretion B. Decreases both K+ and Ca2+ excretion C. Decreases K+ but increases Ca2+ excretion D. Increases K+ but decreases Ca2+ excretion
Last Answer : A. Increases both K+ and Ca2+ excretion
Description : 15.47 The following component of management protocol of status asthmaticus has now been shown to be useless: A. Intravenous aminophylline B. Intravenous hydrocortisone C. Nebulized salbutamol D. Nebulized ipratropium bromid
Last Answer : ntravenous aminophylline
Description : Which of the following is a G protein coupled receptor: A. Muscarinic cholinergic receptor B. Nicotinic cholinergic receptor C. Glucocorticoid receptor D. Insulin receptor
Last Answer : A. Muscarinic cholinergic receptor
Description : To be a useful inhaled glucocorticoid the drug should have (a) High oral bioavailability (b) Low oral bioavailability (c) Additional bronchodilator activity (d) Prodrug character
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Did Bradley Wiggins cheat by taking triamcinolone for his asthma?
Last Answer : answer:He didn’t cheat because he had an exemption. Cheating would have been if he did it without an exemption and did not disclose. It makes sense to take an anti-asthmatic that lasts 2 to 6 weeks before a grand tour. That is when the ability to breathe is most important.
Description : What is triamcinolone acetonide used for?
Last Answer : rashes
Description : Will betamethasone cause dizziness?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Following agent is generally used in allergic rhinitis (a) Beclomethasone (b) Fluticasone (c) Triamcinolone (d) All of the above
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : An advantge of betamethasone acetate over betamethasone sodium phosphate is (a) Fewer allergic reactions (b) Prompter action (c) More sustained action (d) Greater solubility (e) There is no advantage
Description : The most significant feature of the antiarrhythmic action of lignocaine is: A. Suppression of phase-4 depolarization in ventricular ectopic foci B. Prolongation of action potential duration C. Prolongation of effective refractory period D. Depression of membrane responsiveness
Last Answer : A. Suppression of phase-4 depolarization in ventricular ectopic foci
Description : The general anaesthetic having significant cardiodepressant property is: A. Halothane B. Enflurane C. Ether D. Nitrous oxide
Last Answer : A. Halothane
Description : Select the inhalational general anaesthetic which is metabolized in the body to a significant extent: A. Sevoflurane B. Isoflurane C. Ether D. Halothane
Last Answer : D. Halothane
Description : What is the function of dexamethasone tablet ?
Last Answer : : Allergies: Asthma , atopic dermatitis , hypersensitivity to drugs , various types of rhinitis and serum sickness. Dexonex is indicated in these cases if conventional general ... , carcinogenic hypercalcemia and nonsurgical thyroiditis. Digestive problems: Regional enteritis , ulcerative colitis.
Description : Which of the following techniques would be most useful in the differential diagnosis between ectopic Cushing's syndrome and pituitary dependent Cushing's disease. 1) Urine free cortisol 2) ... Dexamethasone suppression test 3) ACTH concentrations 4) Inferior petrosal sinus sampling 5) CRF test
Last Answer : Answers-4 Inferior petrosal sinus sampling with an elevated central ACTH concentration compared with the peripheral value is the most valuable test in the differential diagnosis of either Cushing's disease or ectopic Cushing's syndrome. The other tests are far less useful in comparison.
Description : For limiting cerebral edema due to brain tumour, the preferred corticosteroids are betamenthasone/dexamethasone because (a) They do not cause Na+ and water retention (b) They are more potent (c) They can be administered intravenously (d) They inhibit brain tumours
Description : As far as surgical removal of wisdom teeth is concerned which of the following is true? a- Prophylactic prescription of antibiotic reduces dramatically the chances of infection. b- Raising a lingual ... e- The use of vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics will increase the chances of infection.
Last Answer : b- Raising a lingual flap will increases the incidence of neurapraxia but will reduce the incidence of neurotmesis with respect to the lingual nerve.
Description : As far as surgical removal of wisdom teeth is concerned, which of the following is true?**CHECK A. Prophylactic prescription of antibiotic reduces dramatically the chances of infection B. Raising ... root E. The use of vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics will increase the chances of infection.
Last Answer : C. Prophylactic prescription of dexamethasone will dramatically reduces post operative swelling
Description : Select the first choice drug for acute gout: A. Cochicine B. Indomethacin C. Allopurinol D. Dexamethasone
Last Answer : B. Indomethacin
Description : All are Selected Cytochrome P3A4 Inducer EXCEPT___________ a) Efavirenz b) Erythromycin c) Dexamethasone d) Nevirapine
Last Answer : b) Erythromycin
Description : Can I mail 1% non-prescription Hydrocortisone ointment to Germany?
Last Answer : No one here can offer you more than a guess. Why not call USPS and tell them what you told us, then ask if it would be allowed? There’s only a small risk that anyone would check the package anyway, so if they tell you it’s ok, you can do it.
Description : Is it possible to reverse skin thinning caused by hydrocortisone creams?
Last Answer : I believe you really have to talk to a dermatologist about this.
Description : What is the difference between mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid hormones? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What is the side effect of an overdose of hydrocortisone in children?
Last Answer : Hydrocortisone is a prescribed dosage that comes in many forms mostly the injection but there are prescribed tablets too.This drug is mostly used to cure stomach, kidney ,lungs, liver among other ... alternative because this drug isn't suitable for the allergic people and might even cause death.
Description : Main glucocorticoid hormone responsible for carbohydrate metabolism is
Last Answer : Main glucocorticoid hormone responsible for carbohydrate metabolism is
Description : Can you buy hydrocortisone what store?
Last Answer : In the U.S you can get 1% hydrocortisone cream or ointment in atube at any pharmacy or variety store with a pharmacy departmentsuch as Target or Walmart. For higher strength such as 2%hydrocortisone, you will need a doctor prescription.
Description : Phosphorylated IRS-1 activates GRB-2 which is (A) G-protein receptor binding protein-2 (B) Growth factor receptor binding protein-2 (C) Growth hormone receptor binding protein-2 (D) Glucocorticoid receptor binding protein-2 226 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Spironolactone is an antagonist of (A) Cortisol (B) Hydrocortisone (C) Aldosterone (D) Testosterone
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : The major mineralcorticoid is (A) Hydrocortisone (B) Aldosterone (C) Aldactone A (D) Androstenedione
Description : Cortisol is a (A) Glucocorticoid (B) Mineralocorticoid (C) Androgen (D) Estrogen
Description : The predominant glucocorticoid is (A) Cortisol (B) Aldosterone (C) Dehydroephiandrosterone (D) Androstenedione
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Interleukin-6 is recognized as the cytokine primarily responsible for the alteration in hepatic protein synthesis recognized as the acute phase response. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true ... physiologic role of acute phase proteins are to reduce the systemic effects of tissue damage
Last Answer : Answer: c, d IL-6 is now recognized at the cytokine primarily responsible for the alteration in hepatic synthesis recognized as the acute phase response. Glucocorticoid hormones augment ... that generally inhibit the tissue destruction that is associated with the local initiation of inflammation
Description : True statements concerning hypoadrenal shock include which of the following? A. Adrenocortical insufficiency may manifest itself as severe shock refractory to volume and pressor therapy. B. ... test should be performed to help establish the diagnosis of acute adrenocortical insufficiency.
Last Answer : Answer: AD DISCUSSION: Shock due to acute adrenocortical insufficiency is relatively uncommon but must be considered when shock refractory to volume replacement and pressor therapy is present. ... and it is the corticosteroid of choice while the ACTH stimulation test is being performed
Description : Which of the following bones is affected more by glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis? (a) Femur (b) Humerus (c) Radius (d) Lumber vertebra
Description : Which of the following agents is designated as a safe and effective analgesic, anesthetic and antipruritic by the Food and Drug Administration? (a) Witch hazel (b) Juniper tar (c) Hydrocortisone (d) Phenylephrine