Description : Imipramine given to nondepressed individuals produces: A. Euphoria B. Insomnia C. Lethargy and light headedness D. Inappropriate behaviour
Last Answer : C. Lethargy and light headedness
Description : Imipramine produces the following actions except: A. Euphoria B. Dryness of mouth C. Tachycardia D. Lowering of seizure threshold
Last Answer : A. Euphoria
Description : The subjective effects of morphine include the following except: A. Dysphoria in many uninitiated individuals B. Euphoria in dependent subjects C. Visual hallucinations D. Detachment to self and surrounding
Last Answer : C. Visual hallucination
Description : The following drug/drugs does/do not produce any overt CNS effect in normal individuals but exert(s) clear cut therapeutic effect at the same dose in the presence of a specific neurological/psychiatric disorder: A. Chlorpromazine B. Levodopa C. Imipramine D. All of the above
Last Answer : B. Levodopa
Description : The following drug has been found to improve urine flow in elderly males with benign prostatic hypertrophy: A. Nifedipine B. Prazosin C. Disopyramide D. Imipramine
Last Answer : B. Prazosin
Description : Norpethidine produced as a metabolite of pethidine is responsible for the following effect: A. Euphoria B. Excitement C. Analgesia D. Respiratory depression
Last Answer : B. Excitement
Description : Diabetic and other types of neuropathic pain often responds to: A. Chlorpromazine B. Diazepam C. Imipramine D. Lithium
Last Answer : C. Imipramine
Description : A patient of endogenous depression was put on imipramine therapy. After what interval the therapeutic effect is likely to manifest: A. Three days B. One week C. Three weeks D. Three months
Last Answer : C. Three weeks
Description : Of the following, choose the antidepressant having both high sedative and high anticholinergic activity: A. Imipramine B. Amitriptyline C. Fluoxetine D. Trazodone
Last Answer : B. Amitriptyline
Description : The drug of choice for trigeminal neuralgia is: A. Aspirin B. Imipramine C. Carbamazepine D. Valproic acid
Last Answer : C. Carbamazepine
Description : Which of the following drugs attenuates the antihypertensive action of β-blockers: A. Cimetidine B. Indomethacin C. Chlorpromazine D. Imipramine
Last Answer : B. Indomethacin
Description : Which of the following constitutes ‘drug abuse’: A. Physician prescribed use of penicillin G for the cure of viral fever B. Self administration of aspirin to relieve headache C. Repeated self administration of morphine to derive euphoria D. All of the above
Last Answer : C. Repeated self administration of morphine to derive euphoria
Description : Which of the following drugs exhibits ‘therapeutic window’ phenomenon: A. Captopril B. Furosemide C. Diazepam D. Imipramine
Last Answer : D. Imipramine
Description : Which of the following drugs attenuates the antihypertensive action of β -blockers: A. Cimetidine B. Indomethacin C. Chlorpromazine D. Imipramine
Description : Captopril produces greater fall in blood pressure in: A. Diuretic treated patients B. Patients having low plasma renin activity C. Sodium replete normotensive individuals D. Untreated CHF patient
Last Answer : A. Diuretic treated patients
Description : Light headedness while running?
Last Answer : That could happen for numerous reasons (lack of oxygen, low blood pressure, low blood sugar just to name a few. It’s probably best if you see your doctor to see what they think and see if they want to do any testing.
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 : Which of the following is an idiosyncratic adverse drug reaction: A. Muscle dystonia caused by triflupromazine B. Insomnia after taking pentobarbitone C. Precipitation of asthma by morphine D. Gum hyperplasia caused by phenytoin
Last Answer : B. Insomnia after taking pentobarbitone
Description : You became aggressive on those parental issues which you feel inadequate because Options: A) It has heavy impact on your brain and create obstacles in your life B) You have lost ... inappropriate behaviour C) You cannot rationalize their thinking D) You have developed the negative attitude
Last Answer : B) You have lost sympathy in their inappropriate behaviour
Description : Which of the following statements are true of elevated-anion gap metabolic acidosis? A. Hypoperfusion from the shock state rarely produces an elevated anion gap. B. Retention of sulfuric and phosphoric ... E. Use of lactated Ringer's solution is inappropriate in the treatment of lactic acidosis.
Last Answer : Answer: BC DISCUSSION: An elevated anion gap may be produced by lactic acidosis from shock or by retention of inorganic acids from uremia. Lactated Ringer's solution rapidly corrects the ... . Bicarbonate loss from diarrhea and dilutional acidosis are non-anion gap types of metabolic acidosis
Description : Morphine dependence is characterized by: A. Marked drug seeking behaviour B. Physical dependence without psychic dependence C. Physical as well as psychic dependence D. Both ‘A’ and ‘C’ are correc
Last Answer : D. Both ‘A’ and ‘C’ are correc
Description : A manic patient has been brought to the hospital with nonstop talking, singing, uncontrolable behaviour and apparent loss of contact with reality. Which of the following is the most appropriate drug ... control of his symptoms: A. Lithium carbonate B. Phenobarbitone C. Haloperidol D. Valproic acid
Last Answer : C. Haloperidol
Description : The psychotic symptoms most benefited by neuroleptic drugs are: A. Judgement and memory impairment B. Loss of insight and volition C. Hallucinations, delusions and aggressive behaviour D. Apathy and social withdrawal
Last Answer : C. Hallucinations, delusions and aggressive behaviour
Description : The distinctive action of chlorpromazine like drugs not possessed by any other class of drugs is: A. Relief of anxiety without producing sedation B. Suppression of agressive behaviour C. Mood elevation in depressed patients D. Correction of distortions of thoug
Last Answer : D. Correction of distortions of thought and perception occurring in psy
Description : Which of the following is a neuroglucopenic symptom of hypoglycaemia: A. Sweating B. Palpitation C. Tremor D. Abnormal behaviour
Last Answer : D. Type 2 diabetes patients not controlled by a biguanide drug
Description : The following statement is true about ketoconazole except: A. It is less toxic than amphotericin B B. It produces a slower response than amphotericin B in systemic mycosis C. Given orally it is the first line treatment for vaginal candidiasis D. It is not effective in fungal meningitis
Last Answer : C. Given orally it is the first line treatment for vaginal candidiasis
Description : The primary reason for not using ethionamide as a first line antitubercular drug is: A. It produces gastrointestinal intolerance and hepatitis B. It is only tuberculostatic and not tuberculocidal C. Ethionamide resistance has become widespread D. It has to be given by injection
Last Answer : A. It produces gastrointestinal intolerance and hepatitis
Description : Utilitarian moral philosophies focus on A)the Golden Rule. B)the rights of individuals and the intentions associated with a particular behaviour. C)maximising the greatest good for specific individuals ... of people. E)resolving conflicts and ensuring mutual benefit for all members of society.
Last Answer : D)maximising the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
Description : ------- is (are) MOST likely to improve ethical behaviour in a marketing organisation. A)Allowing employees to follow their own ethical standards B)Encouraging employees to identify ... to decide what is right C)Eliminating unethical individuals and improving the organisation's ethical standards
Last Answer : Eliminating unethical individuals and improving the organisation's ethical standards
Description : Moral philosophies: A)are concerned with maximising the greatest good for the greatest number of people. B)are principles or rules that individuals use to determine what is right or wrong C)focus on the intentions associated with a particular behaviour and on the rights of the individual.
Last Answer : B)are principles or rules that individuals use to determine what is right or wrong
Description : Moral philosophies A)are concerned with maximising the greatest good for the greatest number of people. B)are principles or rules that individuals use to determine what is right or wrong. C)focus on ... and on the rights of the individual. D)remain consistent in both work and family situations.
Last Answer : B)are principles or rules that individuals use to determine what is right or wrong.
Description : A change in an individual's behaviour prompted by information and experience is called: A)learning. B)role selection. C)perception. D)inculturation. E)motivation.
Last Answer : A)learning.
Description : After subsiding a disturbance in the class room, the teacher's main concern should be Options: A) To punish all offenders and there by fore shall the recurrence of unacceptable behaviour B) To know ... a means of reducing tension D) To enlist group censure as a means of curbing future misbehaviour
Last Answer : B) To know the cause of the misbehaviour
Description : Select the drug which is a causal prophylactic for both falciparum and vivax malaria but is not used as prophylactic on mass scale due to risk of severe reaction in some individuals: A. Mefloquine B. Amodiaquine C. Primaquine D. Pyrimethamine
Last Answer : C. Primaquine
Description : Desmopressin reduces urine volume in: A. Neurogenic diabetes insipidus B. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus C. Both neurogenic as well as nephrogenic diabetes insipidus D. Normal individuals but not in diabetes insipidus
Last Answer : A. Neurogenic diabetes insipidus
Description : Clinically, the angiotensin antagonists share the following features of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors except: A. Antihypertensive efficacy B. Potential to reverse left ventricular hypertrophy ... of effect on carbohydrate tolerance D. Potential to induce cough in susceptible individuals
Last Answer : D. Potential to induce cough in susceptible individuals
Description : Potentiation of bradykinin appears to play a role in the following effects of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors except: A. Fall in BP in the short term B. Fall in BP in the long term C. Cough in susceptible individuals D. Angioedema in susceptible individuals
Last Answer : B. Fall in BP in the long term
Description : The following statement about lithium is not correct: A. It has a sedative action in normal individuals B. It controls mania, but takes 1-2 weeks to produce the effect C. ... recurrent unipolar depression D. It can be combined with tricyclic antidepressants for refractory cases of major depression
Last Answer : A. It has a sedative action in normal individuals
Description : Isoxsuprine increases limb blood flow in normal individuals, but is of limited efficacy in Buerger's disease, because in this disease: A. Vasodilator β adrenoceptors are deficient B. There is loss ... affected limb is reduced by organic obstruction D. The drug is not delivered to the affected site
Last Answer : C. Blood flow to the affected limb is reduced by organic obstruction
Description : Feeling of lethargy and illness after long haul flights?
Last Answer : The poor quality of air in the cabin, the lack of opportunity to move around and keep you blood circulation in your legs and the disorientation caused by disruption in your sleep cycle and ... penalty for this fast method of traveling long distances. The alternatives have their own adverse effects.
Description : Why does lethargy come?
Last Answer : Lethargy is the state of lacking energy, it turns you sluggish. There can be uncertain no. of causes behind this, some of them are: Fever Dehydration Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism Fatigue Brain swelling Sleep apnea Nutrition deficiencies etc.
Description : The following statement(s) is/are true concerning viral infections. a. The most common post-transplantation viral infections are caused by herpes viruses and include CMV and herpes simplex virus ... HSV) infection primarily presents with a mononucleosis-type syndrome with fever, lethargy, and cough
Last Answer : Answer: a, c, Solid organ transplant patients are prone to develop viral infection by virtue of exogenous immunosuppression. The most common post-transplantation viral infections are those ... transplant patient or as painful herpes zoster in patients who have previously developed chicken pox
Description : A 15-year-old girl was seen by her family physician because of increasing lethargy. She had a recent history of the "flu". Biochemistry tests show that she has renal impairement. ... will likely develop a restrictive lung disease 5) She will probably improve with additional corticosteroid therapy
Last Answer : Answers-2 The findings point to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), which leads to chronic renal failure in half of cases. The lack of resolution with corticosteroid therapy and the progression to chronic renal failure is what sets FSGS apart from minimal change disease.
Description : When the post-cardiac surgical patient demonstrates vasodilation, hypotension, hyporeflexia, slow gastrointestinal motility (hypoactive bowel sounds), lethargy, and respiratory depression, the nurse suspects ... and QT intervals, broad flat T waves), disorientation, depression, and hypotension.
Last Answer : a) Hypermagnesemia Untreated hypomagnesemia may result in coma, apnea, cardiac arrest.
Description : When the post-cardiac surgery patient demonstrates restlessness, nausea, weakness, and peaked T waves, the nurse reviews the patient's serum electrolytes anticipating which abnormality? a) Hyperkalemia ... likely be indicated by weakness, fatigue, and confusion without change in T wave formation
Last Answer : a) Hyperkalemia Hyperkalemia is indicated by mental confusion, restlessness, nausea, weakness, and dysrhythmias (tall, peaked T waves).
Description : When the nurse observes that the patient's systolic blood pressure is less than 80-90 mm Hg, respirations are rapid and shallow, heart rate is over 150 beats per minute, and ... d) Irreversible In refractory or irreversible shock, the patient requires complete mechanical and pharmacologic support.
Last Answer : a) Compensatory In compensatory shock, the patient’s blood pressure is normal, respirations are above 20, and heart rate is above 100 but below 150.
Description : Which is NOT a correct consequence of surgical removal of portions of these glands? A) adrenal cortex--bronzing of skin, no glucose at stress, dehydration and death B) thymus--decrease ... change in secondary sex characteristics E) adult thyroid--low pulse rate and body temperature and lethargy
Last Answer : B) thymus--decrease in sex drive and changes in secondary sexual characteristics
Description : I heard the TV series "Euphoria" is very... explicit. Is it even legal in the US?
Last Answer : Do you mean this Euphoria or this Euphoria?