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Which adverse effect is associated with the use of Pethidine?
Which adverse effect is associated with the use of Pethidine?
What effect does Diazepam have on the central nervous system?
What effect does Diazepam have on the central nervous system?
What happens to the inotropic action of digoxin in congestive heart failure patients?
What happens to the inotropic action of digoxin in congestive heart failure patients?
Which pair of drugs can interact by making suitable adjustments to avoid adverse effects?
Which pair of drugs can interact by making suitable adjustments to avoid adverse effects?
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What is the basis of organ toxicity of Chloroquine when used for prolonged periods?
What is the basis of organ toxicity of Chloroquine when used for prolonged periods?
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Which action of morphine does not develop significant tolerance?
Which action of morphine does not develop significant tolerance?
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Which antihistaminic blocks cardiac K+ channels when given in high doses or along with drugs that inhibit CYP3A4 isoenzyme?
Which antihistaminic blocks cardiac K+ channels when given in high doses or along with drugs that inhibit CYP3A4 isoenzyme?
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What is an undesirable effect of a drug that occurs at therapeutic doses and can be predicted from its pharmacological actions called?
What is an undesirable effect of a drug that occurs at therapeutic doses and can be predicted from its pharmacological actions called?
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Which antihistaminic modulates calcium channels and has a prominent labyrinthine suppressant property?
Which antihistaminic modulates calcium channels and has a prominent labyrinthine suppressant property?
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Which of the following is a type B (unpredictable) adverse drug reaction?
Which of the following is a type B (unpredictable) adverse drug reaction?
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Why should Erythromycin not be given to a patient being treated with terfenadine?
Why should Erythromycin not be given to a patient being treated with terfenadine?
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Which side effect of a drug has been used as a therapeutic effect in another condition?
Which side effect of a drug has been used as a therapeutic effect in another condition?
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How does a 'toxic effect' differ from a 'side effect'?
How does a 'toxic effect' differ from a 'side effect'?
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How does Fexofenadine differ from terfenadine?
How does Fexofenadine differ from terfenadine?
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Which H1 antihistaminic is used topically in the nose for allergic rhinitis?
Which H1 antihistaminic is used topically in the nose for allergic rhinitis?
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'Drug toxicity' and 'poisoning' are related in what way?
'Drug toxicity' and 'poisoning' are related in what way?
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What is the suggested approach for students after studying a chapter in the book?
What is the suggested approach for students after studying a chapter in the book?
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Who is acknowledged for providing constructive criticism and useful suggestions?
Who is acknowledged for providing constructive criticism and useful suggestions?
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What was the date when the book was acknowledged and the author's name mentioned?
What was the date when the book was acknowledged and the author's name mentioned?
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What is the primary purpose of using the MCQs in the book?
What is the primary purpose of using the MCQs in the book?
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Who played a motivating influence role according to the text?
Who played a motivating influence role according to the text?
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Which section of the book includes 'Drugs Affecting Blood and Blood Formation'?
Which section of the book includes 'Drugs Affecting Blood and Blood Formation'?
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An 'orphan drug' is:
An 'orphan drug' is:
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Which route of drug administration is most likely to be subjected to first-pass metabolism?
Which route of drug administration is most likely to be subjected to first-pass metabolism?
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Transdermal drug delivery systems offer the following advantages except:
Transdermal drug delivery systems offer the following advantages except:
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`Essential drugs’ are:
`Essential drugs’ are:
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Which type of drug is listed in the pharmacopoeia of a country?
Which type of drug is listed in the pharmacopoeia of a country?
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Which type of drug is least likely to have therapeutic use?
Which type of drug is least likely to have therapeutic use?
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