Description : Which of the following is labelled as a 'serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor or SNRI': A. Amineptine B. Venlafaxine C. Bupropion D. Citalopram
Last Answer : D. Citalopram
Description : The following is a tetracyclic antidepressant that has additional dopamine blocking and neuroleptic properties, as well as greater propensity to cause seizures in overdose: A. Amoxapine B. Doxepin C. Dothiepin D. Trazodone
Last Answer : A. Amoxapine
Description : The following is true of bupropion except: A. It inhibits dopamine reuptake along with inhibiting noradrenaline reuptake B. It produces sedation as a side effect C. It is being used as an aid for smoking cessation D. It is likely to produce seizures in overdose
Last Answer : B. It produces sedation as a side effect
Description : Am 45 and my penis is not getting erected in the morning as it used to be? What can I do to enhance my testeron and get better stamina, energy and erection?
Last Answer : See a urologist immediately, and do exactly what s/he advises.
Description : The following is a reversible and selective MAO-A inhibitor: A. Bupropion B. Entacapone C. Moclobemide D. Selegiline
Last Answer : C. Moclobemide
Description : The following antidepressant increases rather than inhibits 5-HT uptake into neurones: A. Clomipramine B. Fluoxetine C. Tianeptine D. Trazodone
Last Answer : C. Tianeptine
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 : A 65-year-old man was brought to the hospital with complaints of pain in lower abdomen and not having passed urine for 16 hours. The bladder was found to be full. His son informed that he ... drugs is he most likely to have received: A. Alprazolam B. Sertraline C. Amitryptyline D. Trazodone
Last Answer : C. Amitryptyline
Description : Testosterone therapy started in a boy of 8 years and continued till puberty is likely to: A. Increase adult stature B. Reduce adult stature C. Have no effect on adult stature D. Cause hypertrophy of penis
Last Answer : B. Reduce adult stature
Description : The antibacterial action of aminoglycoside antibiotics is characterized by: A. Concentration dependent rate of bacterial cell killing B. Concentration dependent prolonged postantibiotic effect C. More pronounced bactericidal effect in anaerobic medium D. Both 'A' and 'B' are correct
Last Answer : D. Both 'A' and 'B' are correct
Description : The following is true of proton pump inhibitors except: A. They are the most effective drugs for Zolinger Ellison syndrome B. Their prolonged use can cause atrophy of gastric mucosa C. They inhibit growth of H. pylori in stomach D. They have no effect on gastric motilit
Last Answer : B. Their prolonged use can cause atrophy of gastric mucosa
Description : Which of the following medications used for the treatment of obesity prevents the absorption of triglycerides? a) Orlistat (Xenical) Orlistat (Xenical) prevents the absorption of triglycerides. Side effects of ... (Prozac) has not been approved by the FDA for use in the treatment of obesity.
Last Answer : a) Orlistat (Xenical) Orlistat (Xenical) prevents the absorption of triglycerides. Side effects of Xenical may include increased bowel movements, gas with oily discharge, decreased food absorption, decreased bile flow, and decreased absorption of some vitamins.
Description : Sodium valproate should be used with caution in young children because they are particularly at risk of developing the following adverse effect: A. Hepatitis B. Loss of hair C. Anorexia D. Tremor
Last Answer : A. Hepatitis
Description : What is Bandipur Sanctuary situated in Karnataka particularly noted for (a) Wild Elephant (b) Indian Bison (c) Rhinoceros (d) Spotted Deer
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Highest incidence of antibiotic associated pseudomembranous enterocolitis has been noted with the use of: A. Ampicillin B. Chloramphenicol C. Vancomycin D. Clindamycin
Last Answer : D. Clindamycin
Description : Higher incidence of myocardial infarction and increased mortality has been noted with the use of the following antihypertensive drug: A. Nifedipine B. Verapamil C. Diltiazem D. Lisinopril
Last Answer : A. Nifedipine
Description : ‘Coronary steal phenomenon’ has been noted most frequently with: A. Glyceryl trinitrate B. Dipyridamole C. Propranolol D. Diltiazem
Last Answer : B. Dipyridamole
Description : The following is a very potent and short acting benzodiazepine whose use as hypnotic has been noted to cause psychiatric disturbances in some cases: A. Flurazepam B. Nitrazepam C. Temazepam D. Triazolam
Last Answer : D. Triazolam
Description : The term or disease associated with buildup of fibrous plaques in the sheath of the corpus cavernosum causing curvature of the penis when it is erect is known as a) Peyronie's disease. ... refers to an uncontrolled, persistent erection of the penis occurring from either neural or vascular causes.
Last Answer : a) Peyronie’s disease. Peyronie’s disease may require surgical removal of the plaques when the disease makes sexual intercourse painful, difficult, or impossible.
Description : Succinylcholine can produce all except A) Induce malignant hyperthermia in susceptible patients B) Prolonged paralysis occurs in case of butyrylcholinesterase abnormalities (as succinylcholine is not metabolized) C) Tachycardia, particularly in children D) Increase intraocular pressure
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Prolonged use of the following drug has been implicated in the causation of subacute myelo-optic neuropathy (SMON): A. Diloxanide furoate B. Iodochlorhydroxyquin C. Emetine D. Furazolidone
Last Answer : B. Iodochlorhydroxyquin
Description : In post-myocardial infarction and other high cardiovascular risk subjects but without hypertension or heart failure, prolonged ACE inhibitor medication has been found to: A. Increase the chances of sudden cardiac death ... Lower the risk of developing heart failure and diabetes D. Both B and C'
Last Answer : D. Both ‘B‘ and ‘C
Description : The following prokinetic drug has been implicated in causing serious ventricular arrhythmias, particularly in patients concurrently receiving erythromycin or ketoconazole: A. Domperidone B. Cisapride C. Mosapride D. Metoclopramide
Last Answer : B. Cisapride
Description : The effects of diethyl carbamazine citrate in filariasis include the following except: A. Rapid symptomatic relief in acute filarial attack B. Renders filarial patients noninfective to mosquitoes ... Prolonged treatment may achieve radical cure by killing adult filarial worms lodged in lymphatics
Last Answer : C. Prolonged treatment induces regression of filarial elephantiasis
Description : The following is true of levamisole except: A. A single dose cures over 90% cases of round worm infestation B. It is more effective against Necator americanus than against Ancylostoma duodenale C. It has immunomodulating action D. Its prolonged use causes severe reactions
Last Answer : B. It is more effective against Necator americanus than against Ancylostoma duodenale
Description : Prolonged oral therapy with the following antibiotic can damage intestinal villi resulting in steatorrhoea and loose motions: A. Ampicillin B. Tetracycline C. Neomycin D. Nystatin
Last Answer : C. Neomycin
Description : What is true of drug therapy of typhoid fever: A. Combination of chloramphenicol with ciprofloxacin is superior to either drug alone B. Ceftriaxone (i.v.) is one of the fastest acting ... C. Prolonged treatment with chloramphenicol eradicates typhoid carrier state D. All of the above are correct
Last Answer : B. Ceftriaxone (i.v.) is one of the fastest acting and most dependable treatment
Description : The following strategy will promote rather than curb emergence of antibiotic resistant micro-organisms: A. Whenever possible use broad spectrum antibiotics B. Prefer a narrow spectrum ... Prefer short and intensive courses of antibiotics D. Use antibiotic combinations for prolonged therapy
Last Answer : A. Whenever possible use broad spectrum antibiotics
Description : Widespread and prolonged use of an antibiotic leads to emergence of drug resistant strains because antibiotics: A. Induce mutation in the bacteria B. Promote conjugation among bacteria C. Allow resistant strains to propagate preferentially D. All of the above
Last Answer : C. Allow resistant strains to propagate preferentially
Description : Which of the following purgatives undergoes enterohepatic circulation to produce prolonged action: A. Docusates B. Phenolphthalein C. Castor oil D. Mag. sulfate
Last Answer : B. Phenolphthalein
Description : Prolonged treatment with the following drug can promote dissolution of gallstones if the gall bladder is functional: A. Ursodeoxycholic acid B. Sodium taurocholate C. Sodium glycocholate D. Cholecystokinin
Last Answer : A. Ursodeoxycholic acid
Description : Choose the correct statement about colloidal bismuth subcitrate: A. It causes prolonged neutralization of gastric acid B. It has anti-H.pylori activity C. It relieves peptic ulcer pain promptly D. All of the above are correct
Last Answer : B. It has anti-H.pylori activity
Description : What is true of nicotinic acid as well as nicotinamide: A. Both possess vitamin B3 activity B. Both cause cutaneous vasodilatation C. Both lower plasma triglyceride and VLDL levels D. Both cause hyperglycaemia after prolonged medication
Last Answer : A. Both possess vitamin B3 activity
Description : Hypothyroidism is a possible consequence of prolonged therapy with: A. Amiodarone B. Mexiletine C. Sotalol D. Procainamide
Last Answer : A. Amiodarone
Description : Prolonged lithium therapy can cause: A. Diabetes mellitus B. Goiter C. Parkinsonism D. Gout
Last Answer : B. Goiter
Description : The following drug is routinely used in preanaesthetic medication for prolonged operations: A. Atropine B. Morphine C. Promethazine D. Ranitidine
Last Answer : D. Ranitidine
Description : The following is true of sevoflurane except: A. It induces anaesthesia rapidly B. It is nonpungent C. It produces prolonged postanaesthetic psychomotor impairment D. It is less potent than halothane
Last Answer : C. It produces prolonged postanaesthetic psychomotor impairment
Description : Prolonged testosterone therapy can cause: A. Hypertrophy of seminiferous tubules of testes B. Hypertrophy of interstitial cells of testes C. Atrophy of interstitial cells of testes D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correct
Last Answer : C. Atrophy of interstitial cells of testes
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 : Drug cumulation is the basis of organ toxicity of the following drug when used for prolonged periods: A. Prednisolone B. Chloroquine C. Aspirin D. Hydralazine
Last Answer : B. Chloroquine
Description : The typical response to intravenous injection of 5-HT in an anaesthetised animal is: A. Rise in BP B. Fall in BP C. Rise followed by brief fall in BP D. Transient fall, followed by brief rise, followed by prolonged fall in BP
Last Answer : D. Transient fall, followed by brief rise, followed by prolonged fall in BP
Description : Select the general anaesthetic that is particularly suitable for outpatient surgery because of quick recovery and short-lived post-anaesthetic psychomotor impairment: A. Ether B. Halothane C. Enflurane D. Desflurane
Last Answer : D. Desflurane
Description : General anaesthetics produce immobility in response to painful surgical stimuli by acting primarily at the: A. Motor cortex B. Basal ganglia C. Thalamus D. Spinal cord
Last Answer : D. Spinal cord
Description : Adrenaline added to local anaesthetic solution for infiltration anaesthesia affords the following except: A. Prolongs the duration of local anaesthesia B. Makes the injection less painful C. Provides a more bloodless field for surgery D. Reduces systemic toxicity of the local anaesthetic
Last Answer : B. Makes the injection less painful
Description : A ‘toxic effect’ differs from a ‘side effect’ in that: A. It is not a pharmacological effect of the drug B. It is a more intense pharmacological effect that occurs at high dose or after prolonged medication C. It must involve drug induced cellular injury D. It involves host defence mechanisms
Last Answer : B. It is a more intense pharmacological effect that occurs at high dose or after prolonged medication
Description : Can you take ativan and doxepin togrther?
Last Answer : Ask your DOCTOR - not an unqualified forum !
Description : Doxepin overdose?
Last Answer : DefinitionDoxepin is a type of medication called a tricyclic antidepressant. The drug is prescribed to treat depression and anxiety. Doxepin overdose occurs when someone accidentally or ... be all inclusive.SymptomsAirways and lungs Breathing slowed and laboredBladder and kidneys Urinary hes