Description : Praziquantel is preferred over niclosamide for Taenia solium infestation because: A. It achieves higher cure rates B. It produces fewer side effects C. It does not lead to digestion of worm and kills encysted larvae, so that chances of cysticercosis are minimized D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correct
Last Answer : C. It does not lead to digestion of worm and kills encysted larvae, so that chances of cysticercosis are minimized
Description : Diphyllobothrium latum causes megaloblastic anaemia due to deficiency of vitamin B A. A12 B. B12 C. C D. D
Last Answer : B12
Description : The Example of Fish borne Zonnosis is A A. Diphyllobothrium latum B. Toxoplasma gondii C. Toxocara canis D. All of these
Last Answer : Diphyllobothrium latum
Description : For the treatment of Hymenolepis nana infestation, praziquantel has the following advantage(s) over niclosamide: A. It is better tolerated B. It requires single dose treatment against 5 days treatment with ... C. A purgative is required after niclosamide but not after praziquantel D. All of the abov
Last Answer : B. It requires single dose treatment against 5 days treatment with niclosamide
Description : Taenia saginata differs from Taenia solium in
Last Answer : Taenia saginata differs from Taenia solium in A. Absence of scolex hooks B. Scolex deovid of ... reproductive organs. D. Presence of scolex hooks
Description : All are the species of Taenia Except D A. T. solium B. Taenia saginata C. T. multiceps D. T. canis
Last Answer : T. canis
Description : Man is the host of Taenia saginata A A. Final Host B. Paratinic host C. Accidental Host D. Intermediate Host
Last Answer : Final Host
Description : Intermediate host for Taenia saginata is B A. Pig B. Cattle C. Dog D. Man
Last Answer : Cattle
Description : Taenia saginata could be present in C A. Pork eating Community B. Mutton eating community C. Beef eating community D. All above
Last Answer : Beef eating community
Description : Taenia saginata differs from Taenia solium in (a) absence of scolex hooks (b) absence of scolex hooks and uterine branching (c) absence of scolex hooks and presence of both male and female reproductive organs (d) presence of scolex hooks.
Last Answer : (a) absence of scolex hooks
Description : What is true about Taenia saginata? (a) Life history has pig as intermediate host. (b) There are two large suckers on scolex. (c) Rostellar hooks are absent. (d) Rostellum has double circle of hooks.
Last Answer : (c) Rostellar hooks are absent.
Description : Infects the human intestines. a. Trichineila Spiralis b. Scaris Lumbricoides c. Taenia Saginata
Last Answer : a. Trichineila Spiralis
Description : Beef tapeworm species. a. Echinococcus Granulosus b. Schistosoma Mansoni c. Taenia Saginata
Last Answer : c. Taenia Saginata
Description : Praziquantel is effective against B A. Trematodes B. Cestodes C. Nematodes D. None
Last Answer : Cestodes
Description : The drug of choice for neurocysticercosis is: A. Albendazole B. Niclosamide C. Praziquantel D. Ivermectin
Last Answer : A. Albendazole
Description : Which anthelmintic drug acts through a specific glutamate gated Cl– ion channel found only in nematodes: A. Ivermectin B. Niclosamide C. Pyrantel pamoate D. Praziquantel
Last Answer : A. Ivermectin
Description : Select the drug that is used orally to treat scabies: A. Permethrin B. Ivermectin C. Praziquantel D. Crotamiton
Last Answer : B. Ivermectin
Description : The important cestodes transmitted through food and water includes D A. T. solium B. D. latum C. E. granulosus D. All of these
Last Answer : All of these
Description : Thelazia callipaeda is a helminth responsible for causing_______ infection in humans and animals B A. nose B. eye C. ear D. head
Last Answer : eye
Description : The name helminth is usually applied to Parasitic and non-parasitic species of D A. Flatworms B. Tapeworms C. Roundworms D. All of above
Last Answer : All of above
Description : The name helminth is derived from the Greek words helmins or helminthos which means D A. Fluke B. Nematode C. Cestode D. Worm
Last Answer : Worm
Description : What is Trypanosoma? a) protozoa b) bacteria c) fungi d) helminth
Last Answer : a) protozoa
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 : Choose the antimalarial drug effective against multidrug resistant P. falciparum, which rapidly terminates an attack of malarial fever, but has a short duration of action, so that recrudescence is common: A. Proguanil B. Mefloquine C. Amodiaquine D. Artemisinin
Last Answer : D. Artemisinin
Description : Antimicrobials effective against anaerobic bacteria include the following except: A. Tobramycin B. Clindamicin C. Chloramphenicol D. Metronidazole
Last Answer : A. Tobramycin
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 : This antihelminthic agent makes the membrane permeable to calcium ions. a. Mebendazole b. Pentamidine c. Ivermectin. d. Praziquantel
Last Answer : d. Praziquantel
Description : Name of minute tape worm a) taneia solium b) taneia saginata c) E. granulossus ) all of above
Last Answer : c) E. granulossus
Description : Common name of T. saginata a) tape worm b) beef tape worm c) rounded worm d) none
Last Answer : b) beef tape worm
Description : Choose the correct statement(s) about metronidazole: A. It is a first line drug for amoebic dysentery as well as amoebic liver abscess B. It affords the most rapid symptom relief in amoebic dysentery C. It is the most effective drug in eradicating amoebic cysts from the colon D. All of the above
Last Answer : A. It is a first line drug for amoebic dysentery as well as amoebic liver abscess
Description : he multidrug therapy of leprosy is superior to monotherapy on the following account(s): A. It prevents emergence of dapsone resistance B. It is effective in cases with primary dapsone resistance C. It shortens the total duration of drug therapy and improves compliance D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Roxithromycin has the following advantage(s) over erythromycin: A. It is more effective in whooping cough B. It causes less gastric irritation C. It has longer plasma half-life D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct
Last Answer : D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct
Description : In the treatment of typhoid fever, ciprofloxacin has the following advantage(s): A. It is effective in nearly all cases B. Early abetment of fever and other symptoms C. Development of carrier state is unlikely D. All of the above
Description : 5 Ondansetron is effective in the following type(s) of vomiting: A. Cisplatin induced B. Radiotherapy induced C. Postoperative D. All of the above
Description : ignocaine is effective in the following cardiac arrhythmia(s): A. Atrial fibrillation B. Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia C. Digitalis induced ventricular extrasystoles D. All of the above
Last Answer : C. Digitalis induced ventricular extrasystoles
Description : Choose the correct statement(s) about auranofin: A. It is an orally active gold compound B. It is equally effective but less toxic than injected gold-sodium-thiomalate C. Its major adverse effect is dermatitis D. All of the above are correct
Last Answer : A. It is an orally active gold compound
Description : The selective COX-2 inhibitors have the following advantage(s) over the nonselective NSAIDs: A. They are less likely to cause gastric ulcers and their complications B. They are likely to be more ... in rheumatoid arthritis C. They are not likely to produce renal complications D. All of the above
Last Answer : A. They are less likely to cause gastric ulcers and their complications
Description : Select the drug which is active against a variety of diarrhoea producing organisms like Giardia, Shigella, Salmonella as well as S. typhi and Trichomonas vaginalis, but is not a first line treatment for any of these: A. Metronidazole B. Mepacrine C. Cotrimoxazole D. Furazolidone
Last Answer : D. Furazolidone
Description : Choose the correct statement(s) about cefepime: A. It is a 4th generation cephalosporin B. It is active against many bacteria resistant to 3rd generation celphalosporins C. It is active by the oral route D. Both 'A' and 'B' are correct
Last Answer : D. Both 'A' and 'B' are correct
Description : Piperacillin differs from carbenicillin in the following respect(s): A. It is more active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa B. It is active against Klebsiella as well C. It is acid resistant D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correct
Last Answer : D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correct
Description : The characteristic feature(s) of penicillin G is/are: A. It is unstable in aqueous solution B. Its antibacterial action is unaffected by pus and tissue fluids C. It is equally active against resting and multiplying bacteria D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correc
Description : The distinctive feature(s) of sparfloxacin compared to ciprofloxacin is/are: A. Enhanced activity against gram positive bacteria B. Lack of pharmacokinetic interaction with theophylline and warfarin C. Higher incidence of phototoxic reaction D. All of the above
Description : The fluoroquinolones have improved over nalidixic acid in the following respect(s): A. They have higher antimicrobial potency B. They have extended antimicrobial spectrum C. Development of bacterial resistance against them is slow and infrequent D. All of the above
Description : What is true of docetaxel: A. It is used as a reserve drug for refractory breast and ovarian cancer B. It is a selective estrogen receptor modulator used for breast cancer C. It is effective only in estrogen receptor positive breast cancer D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct
Last Answer : A. It is used as a reserve drug for refractory breast and ovarian cancer
Description : What is true of ivermectin: A. It is the most effective drug for strongyloidosis B. It is the drug of choice for onchocerciasis C. It can be used to treat pediculosis D. All of the above
Description : Drug/drugs effective in filariasis include: A. Ivermectin B. Albendazole C. Diethyl carbamazine citrate D. All of the above
Description : Albendazole is less effective than mebendazole in the following helminthic infestation: A. Hydatid disease B. Trichuriasis C. Strongyloidosis D. Ascariasis
Last Answer : B. Trichuriasis
Description : What is true about use of amphotericin B in kala azar: A. It is currently the drug of choice B. It is more effective than ketoconazole C. It is indicated only in cases not responding to sodium stibogluconate D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct
Description : Choose the most effective drug for mild intestinal amoebiasis and asymptomatic cyst passers: A. Metronidazole B. Emetine C. Quiniodochlor D. Diloxanide furoate
Last Answer : D. Diloxanide furoate
Description : The following drug is effective in hepatic amoebiasis but not in intestinal amoebiasis: A. Chloroquine B. Emetine C. Tetracycline D. Diloxanide furoate
Last Answer : A. Chloroquine