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
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Succinylcholine is the preferred muscle relaxant for tracheal intubation because: A. It produces rapid and complete paralysis of respiratory muscles with quick recovery B. It does not alter heart rate or ... C. It does not cause histamine release D. It does not produce postoperative muscle soreness
Last Answer : A. It produces rapid and complete paralysis of respiratory muscles with quick recovery
Description : Select the skeletal muscle relaxant that is commonly used for endotracheal intubation despite causing histamine release, K+ efflux from muscles and cardiovascular changes: A. Pipecuroniun B. Succinylcholine C. Pancuronium D. Cisatracurium
Last Answer : B. Succinylcholine
Description : Zolpidem differs from diazepam in that: A. It is safer in overdose than diazepam B. Its hypnotic action shows little fading on repeated nightly use C. It causes more marked suppression of REM sleep D. It has more potent muscle relaxant action
Last Answer : B. Its hypnotic action shows little fading on repeated nightly use
Description : The most rapidly acting nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent which can be used as an alternative to succinylcholine for tracheal intubation is: A. Rocuronium B. Pancuronium C. Doxacurium D. Pipecuronium
Last Answer : A. Rocuronium
Description : In myasthenia gravis: a. the vertical muscles of the eye are more commonly involved than the horizontal muscles b. the pupil reaction to light is sluggish c. absent antibody to acetylcholine receptors exclude the diagnosis d. Cogan's twitch refers to involuntary twitching of the orbicularis
Last Answer : the vertical muscles of the eye are more commonly involved than the horizontal muscles
Description : Select the correct statement with respect to disorders of muscles in humans. (a) Failure of neuromuscular transmission in myasthenia gravis can prevent normal swallowing. (b) Accumulation of ... of vitamin D causes osteoporosis. (d) Rapid contractions of skeletal muscles cause muscle dystrophy
Last Answer : (a) Failure of neuromuscular transmission in myasthenia gravis can prevent normal swallowing.
Description : Neostigmine is preferred over physostigmine for treating myasthenia gravis because: A. It is better absorbed orally B. It has longer duration of action C. It has additional direct agonistic action on nicotinic receptors at the muscle end plate D. It penetrates blood-brain barrier
Last Answer : C. It has additional direct agonistic action on nicotinic receptors at the muscle end plate
Description : Diazepam is indicated in the following conditions except: A. Generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) epilepsy B. Tetanus C. Febrile convulsions D. Cardiac catheterization
Last Answer : A. Generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) epilepsy
Description : Myasthenia gravis - resources?
Last Answer : Alternative NamesResources - myasthenia gravisInformationThe following organizations provide information on myasthenia gravis:Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America - www.myasthenia.orgNational Institute of ... and Stroke -- www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/myasthenia_gravis/detail_myasthenia_gravis.htm
Description : Myasthenia gravis?
Last Answer : DefinitionMyasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disorder. Neuromuscular disorders involve the muscles and the nerves that control them.Alternative NamesNeuromusclar disorder - myasthenia gravis Causes, incidence, and ... attack foreign invaders) target and attack the body's own healthy cells. Thi
Description : Select the correct statement regarding the specific disorder of muscular or skeletal system. (a) Muscular dystrophy - Age related shortening of muscles (b) Osteoporosis - Decrease in bone mass and ... of myosin filaments (d) Gout - Inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium
Last Answer : (b) Osteoporosis – Decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age
Description : Which of the following muscular disorders is inherited? (a) Botulism (b) Tetany (c) Muscular dystrophy (d) Myasthenia gravis
Last Answer : (c) Muscular dystrophy
Description : Which of the following is NOT an autoimmune disease? a. Myasthenia gravis b. Type i diabetes c. Systemic lupus erythematosus d. Rheumatoid arthritis e. All of the above are autoimmune disorders
Last Answer : e. All of the above are autoimmune disorders
Description : Myasthenia gravis is diagnosed with improved neuromuscular function by using (A) Donepezil (B) Edrophonium (C) Atropine (D) Pancuronium
Last Answer : (B) Edrophonium
Description : Myasthenia Gravis is characterized by Options: 1) Decrease in acetylcholine reserve in motor nerve terminal 2) Decrease in dopamine reserve in motor nerve terminal 3) Decrease in receptors for acetylcholine 4) Decrease in dopamine receptors
Last Answer : Correct Answer: 3) Decrease in receptors for acetylcholine
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 : Clobazam is a benzodiazepine used as: A. Hypnotic B. Muscle relaxant C. Anxiolytic D. Antiepileptic
Last Answer : D. Antiepileptic
Description : Choose the drug that has been found to be more selective for the ω1 subtype of BZD receptor, and produces hypnotic action but little antianxiety, muscle relaxant or anticonvulsant actions: A. Zopiclone B. Zolpidem C. Flumazenil D. Melatonin
Last Answer : B. Zolpidem
Description : Select the correct statement about benzodiazepines (BZDs): A. All BZDs facilitate GABA mediated Cl¯ influx into neurones B. Different BZDs exert the same degrees of hypnotic, anxiolytic and anticonvulsant ... at all neuronal sites D. The muscle relaxant action of BZDs is not blocked by flumazenil
Last Answer : A. All BZDs facilitate GABA mediated Cl¯ influx into neurones
Description : The following general anaesthetic has poor muscle relaxant action: A. Ether B. Nitrous oxide C. Halothane D. Isoflurane
Last Answer : B. Nitrous oxide
Description : The following is a skeletal muscle relaxant that acts as a central α2 adrenergic agonist: A. Tizanidine B. Brimonidine C. Chlormezanone D. Quinine
Last Answer : A. Tizanidine
Description : Select the muscle relaxant that is used to control spasticity associated with upper motor neurone paralysis: A. Vecuronium B. Succinylcholine C. Chlorzoxazone D. Baclofen
Last Answer : D. Baclofen
Description : Which of the following is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant: A. Carisoprodol B. Dantrolene sodium C. Quinine D. Decamethonium
Last Answer : A. Carisoprodol
Description : Atropine does not exert relaxant/antispasmodic effect on the following muscle: A. Intestinal B. Ureteric C. Bronchial D. Laryngeal
Last Answer : D. Laryngeal
Description : Select the general anaesthetic having the most marked uterine relaxant action: A. Propofol B. Halothane C. Nitrous oxide D. Ether
Last Answer : B. Halothane
Description : Intra-abdominal abscess?
Last Answer : DefinitionAn intra-abdominal abscess is an infected pocket of fluid and pus located inside the belly area (abdominal cavity). There may be more than one abscess.Alternative NamesAbscess ... tenderness and fullnessVomitingWeaknessSigns and testsA complete blood count may show a higher than normal whi
Description : Which of the following types of incontinence refers to involuntary loss of urine through an intact urethra as a result of a sudden increase in intra-abdominal pressure? a) Stress Stress ... the involuntary loss of urine due to involuntary urethral relaxation in the absence of normal sensations.
Last Answer : a) Stress Stress incontinence may occur with sneezing and coughing.
Description : Which type of incontinence is associated with weakened perineal muscles that permit leakage of urine when intra-abdominal pressure is increased? a) Stress incontinence Stress incontinence ... intact urinary physiology who experience mobility impairment, environmental barriers, or cognitive problems.
Last Answer : a) Stress incontinence Stress incontinence may occur with coughing or sneezing.
Description : Muscle relaxants can be used for which of the following? A. To facilitate intubation. B. To provide optimal surgical conditions. C. To optimize ventilator support. D. To provide sedation.
Last Answer : Answer: ABC DISCUSSION: Muscle relaxants are administered to facilitate endotracheal intubation, to provide the surgeon with optimal working conditions during anesthesia, and to optimize ... amnesia. Therefore, muscle paralysis should not be performed without sedation or general anesthesia
Description : A physician refers a nine years-old boy to you to confirm diagnosis. The boy has a fever of 40°C and coughing. When you focus your light into his eyes he turns away. Intra-orally there are white ... by red margins. The disease and lesions are: A. Measles and Koplik's spots B. AHGS vesicles
Last Answer : A. Measles and Koplik’s spots
Description : Which of the following statement is correct for a periodontal disease:** A. The finger pressure is enough for mobility diagnosis B. A communicable disease C. X ray after intra alveolar surgery ... diagnosis healing D. Systemic diseases have no effects on it E. ZoE paste will accelerate healing
Last Answer : E. ZoE paste will accelerate healing
Description : A male patient 30 years old with visual acuity of 6/6 in both eyes. Twelve hours ago he presented with drop of vision of the left eye. On examination, visual acuity was 6/6 in the ... : a. Raised intra cranial pressure b. Raised ocular tension c. Central retinal artery occlusion d. Optic neuritis
Last Answer : ANSWER: D
Description : Drugs effective in bipolar illness include the following except: A. Olanzapine B. Diazepam C. Sodium valproate D. Lamotrigine
Last Answer : B. Diazepam
Description : Diabetic and other types of neuropathic pain often responds to: A. Chlorpromazine B. Diazepam C. Imipramine D. Lithium
Last Answer : C. Imipramine
Description : The following statement(s) is/are correct in relation to diazepam and chlorpromazine: A. Both have anticonvulsant property B. Both do not carry abuse liability C. Both have antianxiety action D. All of the above are correc
Last Answer : C. Both have antianxiety action
Description : Select the drug which should not be used to treat neurotic anxiety and tension syndromes despite having antianxiety action: A. Buspirone B. Chlorpromazine C. Diazepam D. Alprazolam
Last Answer : B. Chlorpromazine
Description : The following drug is not likely to produce dependence: A. Diazepam B. Chlorpromazine C. Pethidine D. Methadone
Description : The preferred drug for status epilepticus is: A. Intravenous diazepam B. Intravenous phenytoin sodium C. Intramuscular phenobarbitone D. Rectal diazepam
Last Answer : A. Intravenous diazepam
Description : A 3-year-old boy gets seizures whenever he develops fever. Which is the most appropriate strategy so that he does not develop febrile convulsions: A. Treat fever with paracetamol and ... Continuous diazepam prophylaxis for 3 years D. Intermittent diazepam prophylaxis started at the onset of fever
Last Answer : D. Intermittent diazepam prophylaxis started at the onset of fever
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
Description : The preferred drug for suppressing febrile convulsions is: A. Intramuscular phenobarbitone B. Intravenous phenytoin C. Rectal diazepam D. Oral sodium valproate
Last Answer : C. Rectal diazepam
Description : Select the correct statement about flumazenil: A. It is a CNS stimulant used as an antidote for benzodiazepine poisoning B. It is a CNS depressant but blocks the action of diazepam C. It has ... of its own but blocks the depressant effect of diazepam as well as stimulant effect of beta carbolines
Last Answer : D. It has no CNS effect of its own but blocks the depressant effect of diazepam as well as stimulant effect of beta carbolines
Description : The following drug is used to reverse the CNS depression produced by diazepam: A. Dexamphetamine B. Doxapram C. Physostigmine D. Flumazenil
Last Answer : D. Flumazenil
Description : At a single hypnotic dose, the pharmacokinetics of diazepam is characterised by: A. Slow elimination and little redistribution B. Slow elimination with marked redistribution C. Rapid elimination and marked redistribution D. Ultra rapid elimination
Last Answer : B. Slow elimination with marked redistribution
Description : Select the drug that antagonises diazepam action noncompetitively: A. Adenosine B. Flumazenil C. Bicuculline D. Valproic acid
Last Answer : C. Bicuculline
Description : Hypnotic dose of diazepam produces the following action: A. Tachycardia B. Constipation C. Hyperalgesia D. Decreased nocturnal gastric secretion
Last Answer : D. Decreased nocturnal gastric secretion
Description : Select the anaesthetic that increases cardiac output and blood pressure: A. Halothane B. Fentanyl C. Ketamine D. Diazepam
Last Answer : C. Ketamine