Description : Select the drug that is fungicidal and acts by inhibiting fungal squalene epoxidase enzyme: A. Ketoconazole B. Terbinafine C. Tolnaftate D. Hamycin
Last Answer : B. Terbinafine
Description : Select the antifungal drug which is administered only by the oral route: A. Amphotericin B B. Ketoconazole C. Griseofulvin D. Tolnaftate
Last Answer : C. Griseofulvin
Description : The following drugs are effective in systemic mycosis except: A. Terbinafine B. Itraconazole C. Ketoconazole D. Fluconazol
Last Answer : A. Terbinafine
Description : The most probable mechanism of action of imidazole antifungal drugs is: A. They bind to ergosterol in fungal cell membrane and make it leaky B. They interfere with ergosterol synthesis by fungi C. They interfere with fungal mitosis D. They block oxidative phosphorylation in fungi
Last Answer : B. They interfere with ergosterol synthesis by fungi
Description : Select the drug that is used orally to treat scabies: A. Permethrin B. Ivermectin C. Praziquantel D. Crotamiton
Last Answer : B. Ivermectin
Description : ttt of foliculitis after shaving the bread a- oral steroid b- topical steroid c -oral antibiotics may be there was topical antifungal but no topical antibiotic choice
Last Answer : c -oral antibiotics
Description : The distinctive feature of terbinafine is: A. It is highly effective in histoplasmosis B. It can be used topically as well as orally for dermatophytosis C. It inhibits Mucor and Aspergillus as well D. Applied intravaginally it cures both candida as well as trichomonas vaginitis
Last Answer : B. It can be used topically as well as orally for dermatophytosis
Description : The only azole antifungal drug which has some activity against moulds like Aspergillus is: A. Itraconazole B. Fluconazole C. Miconazole D. Ketoconazole
Last Answer : A. Itraconazole
Description : Choose the azole antifungal drug which is used only topically: A. Ketoconazole B. Fluconazole C. Itraconazole D. Econazole
Last Answer : D. Econazole
Description : Which antifungal agent is effective in both dermatophytosis as well as systemic mycosis: A. Amphotericin B B. Griseofulvin C. Clotrimazole D. Ketoconazole
Last Answer : D. Ketoconazole
Description : Indicate the antifungal antibiotic which is used intravenously for systemic mycosis: A. Griseofulvin B. Nystatin C. Amphotericin B D. Hamycin
Last Answer : C. Amphotericin
Description : Antifungal drugs, such as_ __, inhibit proper formation of a. Miconazole; A Plasma Membrane b. Griseofulvin; Dna c. Ketoconazole; A Cell Wall d. Tiucytosine; A Rnicrotubule
Last Answer : d. Tiucytosine; A Rnicrotubule
Description : What is true of acyclovir treatment of genital herpes simplex: A. Topical treatment affords symptomatic relief in primary as well as recurrent disease B. Oral therapy for 10 days affords ... does not prevent recurrences D. Continuous long-term topical therapy is recommended to prevent recurrences
Last Answer : C. Oral therapy for 10 days affords symptomatic relief but does not prevent recurrences
Description : Neomycin is widely used as a topical antibiotic because: A. It is active against a wide range of bacteria causing superfecial infections B. It rarely causes contact sensitization C. It is poorly absorbed from the topical sites of application D. All of the above are correct
Last Answer : D. All of the above are correct
Description : Select the sulfonamide drug which is active against Pseudomonas and is used by topical application for prophylaxis of infection in burn cases: A. Sulfadiazine B. Silver sulfadiazine C. Sulfadoxine D. Sulfamethoxazole
Last Answer : B. Silver sulfadiazine
Description : Indicate the sulfonamide whose sodium salt yields a nearly neutral solution which is suitable for topical use in the eye: A. Sulfadiazine B. Sulfacetamide C. Sulfadoxine D. Sulfamoxole
Last Answer : B. Sulfacetamide
Description : Select the correct statement abut donepezil: A. It is a topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used in glaucoma B. It is a catechol-'O'-methyl transferase inhibitor used as adjuvant in ... affords symptomatic improvement in Alzheimer's disease D. It is a synthetic cannabinoid with antiemetic property
Last Answer : C. It is a cerebroselective anticholinesterase that affords symptomatic improvement in Alzheimer's diseas
Description : Dorzolamide is a: A. Topically applied ocular carbonic anhydrase inhibitor B. Second generation sulfonylurea hypoglycaemic C. Topical sulfonamide antibacterial D. Luminal amoebicide
Last Answer : A. Topically applied ocular carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Description : Choose the correct statement about topical NSAID preparations: A. They produce high drug levels in the blood by avoiding hepatic first pass metabolism B. They produce high drug levels in ... a strong placebo effect D. Interindividual variability in clinical response to these preparations is minimal
Last Answer : C. They elicit symptomatic relief in soft tissue rheumatism mainly by a strong placebo effect
Description : Practically all antineoplastic drugs can produce the following toxic effects except: A. Depression of leucocyte count B. Mucositis C. Cardiomyopathy D. Oligozoospermia
Last Answer : C. Cardiomyopathy
Description : Chloroquine resistant P. falciparum malaria can be cured by the following drugs except: A. Quinine B. Pyrimethamine + sulfadoxine C. Primaquine D. Artesunate
Last Answer : C. Primaquine
Description : The drugs used to treat Mycobact. avium complex infection in AIDS patients include the following except: A. Isoniazid B. Clarithromycin C. Ethambutol D. Ciprofloxacin
Last Answer : A. Isoniazid
Description : First line antitubercular drugs include the following except: A. Ciprofloxacin B. Streptomycin C. Pyrazinamide D. Ethambutol
Last Answer : A. Ciprofloxacin
Description : Bacteriostatic drugs are unlikely to effect cure of bacterial infection in the following category of patients except: A. Diabetic patients B. Patients with allergic disorders C. Patients on corticosteroid therapy D. Subacute bacterial endocarditis patient
Last Answer : B. Patients with allergic disorders
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 : Indications for the use of antiplatelet drugs include the following except: A. Secondary prophylaxis of myocardial infarction B. Unstable angina pectoris C. Disseminated intravascular coagulation D. Stroke prevention in patients with transient ischaemic attacks
Last Answer : C. Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Description : Advantages of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors as antihypertensive include the following except: A. They tend to reverse left ventricular hypertrophy B. Their efficacy is not reduced by nonsteroidal ... . They do not worsen blood lipid profile D. They do not impair work performance
Last Answer : B. Their efficacy is not reduced by nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
Description : Drugs effective in bipolar illness include the following except: A. Olanzapine B. Diazepam C. Sodium valproate D. Lamotrigine
Last Answer : B. Diazepam
Description : The following is correct about antipsychotic drugs except: A. They only control symptoms of schizophrenia without affecting the basic disorder B. Combination of two or more antipsychotic drugs is ... psychosis high potency drugs are preferred over low potency drugs D. They donot produce dependence
Last Answer : B. Combination of two or more antipsychotic drugs is more efficacious than any single drug
Description : The ‘neuroleptic syndrome’ produced by chlorpromazine like drugs is characterized by the following except: A. Emotional quietening B. Paucity of movements C. Ataxia D. Indifference to external cues
Last Answer : C. Ataxia
Description : The antiparkinsonian action of central anticholinergics has the following features except: A. They control tremor more than rigidity B. They produce a low ceiling therapeutic effect C. They are effective in neuroleptic drug induced parkinsonism D. They are the preferred drugs in advanced case
Last Answer : D. They are the preferred drugs in advanced cases
Description : The following drugs exert their action through the GABAA-benzodiazepine–receptor Cl¯ channel complex except: A. Baclofen B. Zolpidem C. Bicuculline D. Phenobarbitone
Last Answer : A. Baclofen
Description : 16.8 Drugs that suppress growth hormone release in acromegaly include the following except: A. Bromocriptine B. Somatostatin C. Octreotide D. Nafarelin
Last Answer : D. Nafarelin
Description : Hyperuricaemia is produced by the following drugs except: A. Ethambutol B. Pyrazinamide C. Sulfinpyrazone D. Hydrochlorothiazide
Last Answer : C. Sulfinpyrazone
Description : The constellation of adverse effects associated with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs include the following except: A. Sedation B. Gastric irritation C. Fluid retention D. Rashes
Last Answer : A. Sedation
Description : Concurrent administration of aspirin interacts unfavourably with the following drugs except: A. Furosemide B. Spironolactone C. Codeine D. Methotrexate
Last Answer : C. Codeine
Description : Several applications have been suggested to increase the effectiveness of prophylactic application of topical fluoride which include all EXCEPT: A. Increase Fluoride ions in solution increase concentration B. Increase ... D. Pre-treat enamel with 0.5% phosphoric acid E. Use NH4F instead of NaF
Last Answer : B. Increase PH of fluoride
Description : Do you have to be 18 to buy antifungal cream in the states?
Last Answer : Don’t you need a prescription? Call your vet and ask him.
Description : If you use an antifungal cream for a thrush infection and can barely insert the applicator will the medication still be effective?
Last Answer : Using a disposable glove is an alternative used for pregnant women rather than the applicator, so applying the cream that way may be effective in some cases. Ask your doctor for advice if the internal infection persists after treatment.
Description : Regarding the recently introduced lipid formulation of amphotericin B, which one of the following statements is accurate? (a) Affinity of amphotericin B for these lipids is greater than ... (e) They have wider spectrums of antifungal activity than conventional formulations of amphotericin B
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : By which of the following means antifungal chemotherapeutic agents may affect fungi? A- Interfere with nuclear division by preventing the aggregation of microtubules needed for mitosis B- ... membrane-bound enzymes like thoseinvolved in nutrient transport and chitin synthesis D- all of these
Last Answer : all of these
Description : Irrespective of the etiology of a corneal ulcer, the drug always indicated is: a. Corticosteroid b. Atropine c. Antibiotics d. Antifungal
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : Biological response modifiers like GM-CSF are used in conjunction with anticancer drugs for the following purpose(s): A. To enhance antitumour activity of the drug B. To prevent hypersensitivity reactions to ... . To hasten recovery from drug induced myelosuppression D. Both A' and C' are correct
Last Answer : C. To hasten recovery from drug induced myelosuppressio
Description : The following does not apply to cancer chemotherapy: A. Each treatment with a cytotoxic drug kills a constant number of malignant cells B. Drugs are generally used at maximum tolerated ... D. Combination regimens using several drugs in succession are superior to single drug used continuously
Last Answer : A. Each treatment with a cytotoxic drug kills a constant number of malignant cells
Description : Anticancer drugs weaken host defence by: A. Damaging respiratory and gut epithelia B. Inducing granulocytopenia C. Altering resident microbial flora D. Both 'A' and 'B' are correct
Last Answer : D. Both 'A' and 'B' are correct
Description : The following is true of cancer chemotherapy: A. Anticancer drugs increase the risk of developing leukaemias and lymphomas several years later B. All anticancer drugs are highly emetogenic C. Growth fraction of ... than any nomral tissue of the body Aim4aiims.in D. All of the above are correct
Last Answer : A. Anticancer drugs increase the risk of developing leukaemias and lymphomas several years later
Description : Drug/drugs effective in filariasis include: A. Ivermectin B. Albendazole C. Diethyl carbamazine citrate D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Leishmania donovani is susceptible to certain antifungal drugs because both fungi and Leishmania: A. Utilise purine salvage pathway B. Utilise similar glycolytic mechanisms C. Have similar topoisomerase II enzyme D. Have ergosterol in their cell membranes
Last Answer : D. Have ergosterol in their cell membranes
Description : Which of the following drugs is suitable for treatment of malaria during pregnancy: A. Quinine B. Chloroquine C. Pyrimethamine D. Primaquine
Last Answer : B. Chloroquine