Description : The most frequent side effect of oral ampicillin is (a) Nausea and vomiting (b) Loose motions (c) Constipation (d) Urticaria
Last Answer : Ans: B
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 : If a patient gives history of urticaria, itching and swelling of lips following injection of penicillin G, then: A. He will develop similar reaction whenever penicillin is injected ... oral phenoxymethyl penicillin safely D. All natural and semisynthetic penicillins are contraindicated for him
Last Answer : D. All natural and semisynthetic penicillins are contraindicated for him
Description : Prolonged oral therapy with the following antibiotic can damage intestinal villi resulting in statorrhoea and loose motions (a) Ampicillin (b) Tetracycline (c) Neomycin (d) Nystatin
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : A 3-year-old child was given one tablet three times a day to control loose motions. The diarrhoea stopped but next day the child was brought in a toxic condition with abdominal ... drug could have caused this condition: A. Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline B. Furazolidone C. Loperamide D. Metronidazole
Last Answer : C. Loperamide
Description : Choose the correct statement about ondansetron: A. It is a dopamine D2 receptor antagonist B. It suppresses postoperative nausea and vomiting C. It is the most effective antiemetic for motion sickness D. It is not effective by oral route
Last Answer : B. It suppresses postoperative nausea and vomitin
Description : The following drug adverse effect is specially noted in men compared to women: A. Tardive dyskinesia due to neuroleptics B. Levodopa induced abnormal movements C. Ampicillin induced loose motions D. Ketoconazole induced loss of libido
Last Answer : D. Ketoconazole induced loss of libido
Description : The following is true of aluminium hydroxide gel except: A. It is a weak and slowly reacting antacid B. Its acid neutralizing capacity decreases on storage C. It interferes with absorption of phosphate in the intestine D. It causes loose motions as a side effect
Last Answer : D. It causes loose motions as a side effec
Description : If a patient gives history of urticaria, itching and swelling of lips following injection of penicillin G, then (a) He will develop similar reaction whenever penicillin is injected ( ... oral phenoxymethyl penicillin safely (d) All natural and semisynthetic penicillins are contraindicated for him
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : The following adverse effect of levodopa is not minimised by combining it with carbidopa: A. Involuntary movements B. Nausea and vomiting C. Cardiac arrhythmia D. ‘On-off ’ effect
Last Answer : A. Involuntary movements
Description : Use of carbidopa along with levodopa in the treatment of parkinsonism: A. Inhibits development of involuntary movements B. Minimises ‘on-off ’ effect’ C. Inhibits occurrence of behavioral abnormalities D. Accentuates nausea and vomiting
Last Answer : B. Minimises ‘on-off ’ effect
Description : The most common and important undesirable effect of injectable contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate is: A. Nausea and vomiting B. Disruption of cyclic menstrual bleeding C. Venous thrombosis D. Hypertension
Last Answer : B. Disruption of cyclic menstrual bleeding
Description : The side effect of a drug which has been used as a therapeutic effect in another condition is: A. Constipation caused by codeine B. Cough caused by captopril C. Uterine stimulation caused by quinine D. Diarrhoea caused by ampicillin
Last Answer : A. Constipation caused by codeine
Description : Which of the following adverse effects of levodopa has a delayed onset and increases in severity with continued therapy: A. Nausea and vomiting B. Postural hypotension C. Cardiac arrhythmia D. Abnormal movements
Last Answer : D. Abnormal movements
Description : Limitations of typical tricyclic antidepressants include the following except: A. Narrow safety margin B. Low oral bioavailability C. Frequent side effects D. Long latent period for response
Last Answer : B. Low oral bioavailability
Description : Apart from diarrhoea, oral rehydration solution has been employed in: A. Severe vomiting B. Burn cases C. Heat stroke D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C
Last Answer : D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C
Description : Regarding morphine, all are true Except A. Respiratory depression ... effect B. Can be IV subcutaneously, rectally and epidurally C. Can cause nausea and vomiting D. Less effective against pain of myocardial ischemia
Description : The most common adverse reaction to insulin is: A. Hypoglycaemia B. Lipodystrophy C. Urticaria D. Angioedema
Last Answer : A. Hypoglycaemia
Description : Sodium cromoglycate has a role in the treatment of the following conditions except: A. Chronic bronchial asthma B. Chronic urticaria C. Chronic allergic rhinitis D. Chronic allergic conjunctivitis
Last Answer : B. Chronic urticaria
Description : The side effect which primarily limits acceptability of oral iron therapy is: A. Epigastric pain and bowel upset B. Black stools C. Staining of teeth D. Metallic taste
Last Answer : A. Epigastric pain and bowel upset
Description : Which side effect of the oral contraceptive subsides after 3–4 cycles of continued use: A. Glucose intolerance B. Rise in blood pressure C. Headache D. Fluid retention
Last Answer : C. Headache
Description : A small amount of atropine is added to the diphenoxylate tablet/syrup to: A. Suppress associated vomiting of gastroenteritis B. Augment the antimotility action of diphenoxylate C. Block side effects of diphenoxylate D. Discourage overdose and abuse of diphenoxylate
Last Answer : D. Discourage overdose and abuse of diphenoxylate
Description : Life threatening risks of anesthesia include all except A. Hypoxic brain injury B. Myocardial infarction C. Postoperative nausea and vomiting D. Cerebrovascular accident
Description : If a person has been exposed to radiation, presenting symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, or fatigue can be expected to occur within _______ hours after exposure? ... prodromal phase (presenting symptoms) of radiation exposure occurs within 48 to 72 hours after exposure.
Last Answer : a) 48 to 72 The prodromal phase (presenting symptoms) of radiation exposure occurs within 48 to 72 hours after exposure. Signs and symptoms include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, ... radiation exposure, the signs and symptoms may include fever, respiratory distress, and increased excitability.
Description : Which of the following statements describes benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)? a) The vertigo is usually accompanied by nausea and vomiting; however hearing impairment does not generally occur. ... as acetaminophen. BPPV is frequently stimulated by head trauma, infection, or other events.
Last Answer : a) The vertigo is usually accompanied by nausea and vomiting; however hearing impairment does not generally occur. BPPV is a brief period of incapacitating vertigo that occurs when the ... vertigo is usually accompanied by nausea and vomiting; however hearing impairment does not generally occur.
Description : Typical signs and symptoms of appendicitis include: a) Nausea Nausea is typically associated with appendicitis with or without vomiting. b) Left lower quadrant pain Pain is generally felt in the ... may be present with appendicitis. d) High fever Low-grade fever is associated with appendicitis.
Last Answer : a) Nausea Nausea is typically associated with appendicitis with or without vomiting.
Description : The most common symptom of esophageal disease is a) dysphagia. This symptom may vary from an uncomfortable feeling that a bolus of food is caught in the upper esophagus to acute pain on ... have a variety of causes. d) odynophagia. Odynophagia refers specifically to acute pain on swallowing.
Last Answer : a) dysphagia. This symptom may vary from an uncomfortable feeling that a bolus of food is caught in the upper esophagus to acute pain on swallowing.
Description : The client complained of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting with abdominal distention. The nurse anticipates which of the following priority management after referring to the surgeon? A. Gastric decompression B. Possible surgery C. Endoscopy D. Rectal tube insertion
Last Answer : A. Gastric decompression
Description : Nausea Vomiting
Last Answer : Nausea is not a disease. Neither is vomiting. Both are symptoms that can be caused by many medical conditions such as motion sickness, migraine, food poisoning, pregnancy, infection and overeating among others ... and it can be really dangerous. That's why it is important to replace the lost fluids.
Description : Paraaminosalicylic acid is a second line antitubercular drug because of the following feature(s): A. Low antitubercular efficacy B. Frequent side effects C. Bulky daily dose D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors have overcome the following limitation(s) of typical tricyclic antidepressants: A. Frequent anticholinergic, sedative and hypotensive side effects B. High risk of cardiac arrhythmias and seizures in overdose C. Delayed response
Last Answer : D. It does not block neuronal uptake of biogenic amines
Description : months old baby brought by his parents complaining of abd. distention bilious vomiting, constipation, the parents informed that the constipation has been an issue since his birth what is the single diagnostic investigation to do ??barium enema pain xray ??metery rectal examination
Last Answer : barium enema
Description : There is no taste in food. What to do now ? I am 21 years old and weigh 49 kg. Health is very bad. It looks so bad. I do not want to eat at all. A few days ago, there were frequent nightmares ... The body is getting thinner day by day. What will be the solution ?? I want to know. Thanks in advance.
Last Answer : You are 21 years old and weigh 49 kg. And this is because of masturbation and nightmares due to which your body is not improving and the body is so weak that the ability to digest food is ... . Eat nutritious food. Eat fruits. If you have a habit of masturbation, skip it. Avoid pornography.
Description : The preparation of penicillin preferred for treatment of syphilis is: A. Sodium penicillin G B. Benzathine penicillin G C. Penicillin V D. Ampicillin
Last Answer : B. Benzathine penicillin G
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 : A patient of bronchial asthma maintained on theophylline developed upper respiratory tract infection. Which antimicrobial if used can increase the risk of developing theophylline toxicity: A. Ampicillin B. Cephalexin C. Cotrimoxazole D. Erythromycin
Last Answer : D. Erythromycin
Description : Concurrent use of an aminoglycoside antibiotic should be avoided with the following antibiotic: A. Ampicillin B. Vancomycin C. Ciprofloxacin D. Rifampin
Last Answer : B. Vancomycin
Description : A premature neonate suffered respiratory distress and was given an antibiotic 100 mg/kg/day orally. Over the next two days his condition worsened, he become dull, stopped feeding, developed ... most likely antibiotic given to him: A. Ampicillin B. Chloramphenicol C. Erythromycin D. Ciprofloxacin
Last Answer : B. Chloramphenico
Description : A child presented with polyuria, weakness and fever. On the basis of investigations he was labelled to be suffering from Fancony syndrome. A history of taking some old left over antibiotic ... What could have been the antibiotic: A. Tetracycline B. Chloramphenicol C. Ampicillin D. Cephalexi
Last Answer : A. Tetracycline
Description : The following statement is not true of sulbactam: A. It is a broad spectrum β-lactamase inhibitor B. It does not augment the activity of ampicillin against bacteria that are sensitive ... β-lactamases D. Combined with ampicillin, it is highly effective against penicillinase producing N. gonorrhoeae
Last Answer : C. It induces chromosomal β-lactamases
Description : Select the semisynthetic penicillin which is not acid resistant: A. Phenoxymethyl penicillin B. Ampicillin C. Carbenicillin D. Cloxacillin
Last Answer : C. Carbenicillin
Description : Amoxicillin is inferior to ampicillin for the treatment of the following infection: A. Typhoid B. Shigella enteritis C. Subacute bacterial endocarditis D. Gonorrhoea
Last Answer : B. Shigella enteritis
Description : Which of the following is not a semisynthetic penicillin: A. Procaine penicillin B. Ampicillin C. Cloxacillin D. Carbenicillin
Last Answer : A. Procaine penicillin
Description : Currently the drug of choice for emperic treatment of typhoid fever is: A. Chloramphenicol B. Cotrimoxazole C. Ciprofloxacin D. Ampicillin
Last Answer : C. Ciprofloxacin
Description : Select the antibiotic whose dose must be reduced in patients with renal insufficiency: A. Ampicillin B. Chloramphenicol C. Tobramycin D. Erythromycin
Last Answer : C. Tobramycin
Description : 2 Which antibiotic is primarily bacteriostatic but becomes bactericidal at higher concentrations: A. Erythromycin B. Tetracycline C. Chloramphenicol D. Ampicillin
Last Answer : A. Erythromycin Although erythromycin is primarily bacteriostatic, it is bactericidal at high concentrations for some Gram-positive species, such as group A streptococci and pneumococci
Description : A patient of congestive heart failure was being treated with furosemide and digoxin. He developed urinary tract infection. Which of the following antimicrobials should be avoided: A. Ampicillin B. Gentamicin C. Norfloxacin D. Cotrimoxazole
Last Answer : B. Gentamicin
Description : A 36-year-old woman recently treated for leukemia is admitted to hospital with malaise, chills and high fever. Gram stain of blood reveals the presence of gramnegative bacilli. The initial diagnosis is ... (b) Aztreonam (c) Cefazolin (d) Imipenem plus cilastatin (e) Ticarcillin plus clavulanic acid