28 Questions
Which adverse effect is associated with the use of Pethidine?
Seizures
What effect does Diazepam have on the central nervous system?
Exaggerated CNS depression
What happens to the inotropic action of digoxin in congestive heart failure patients?
It is attenuated
Which pair of drugs can interact by making suitable adjustments to avoid adverse effects?
Levodopa and metoclopramide
What is the basis of organ toxicity of Chloroquine when used for prolonged periods?
Drug cumulation
Which action of morphine does not develop significant tolerance?
Miosis
Which antihistaminic blocks cardiac K+ channels when given in high doses or along with drugs that inhibit CYP3A4 isoenzyme?
Astemizole
What is an undesirable effect of a drug that occurs at therapeutic doses and can be predicted from its pharmacological actions called?
Side effect
Which antihistaminic modulates calcium channels and has a prominent labyrinthine suppressant property?
Cinnarizine
Which of the following is a type B (unpredictable) adverse drug reaction?
Idiosyncrasy
Why should Erythromycin not be given to a patient being treated with terfenadine?
Dangerous ventricular arrhythmias can occur
Which side effect of a drug has been used as a therapeutic effect in another condition?
Uterine stimulation caused by quinine
How does a 'toxic effect' differ from a 'side effect'?
It is a more intense pharmacological effect that occurs at high dose or after prolonged medication
How does Fexofenadine differ from terfenadine?
It does not block cardiac delayed rectifier K+ channels
Which H1 antihistaminic is used topically in the nose for allergic rhinitis?
Azelastine
'Drug toxicity' and 'poisoning' are related in what way?
A toxic effect that endangers life by markedly affecting vital functions is called poisoning
What is the suggested approach for students after studying a chapter in the book?
Answering the MCQs and assessing their learning
Who is acknowledged for providing constructive criticism and useful suggestions?
Users of the previous MCQs book
What was the date when the book was acknowledged and the author's name mentioned?
1st May 2004
What is the primary purpose of using the MCQs in the book?
Acquiring relevant and clear-cut knowledge about drugs
Who played a motivating influence role according to the text?
Mr. Jitendar P Vij
Which section of the book includes 'Drugs Affecting Blood and Blood Formation'?
Chapter 10
An 'orphan drug' is:
A drug needed for treatment or prevention of a rare disease
Which route of drug administration is most likely to be subjected to first-pass metabolism?
Oral
Transdermal drug delivery systems offer the following advantages except:
They require frequent dosing intervals
`Essential drugs’ are:
Drugs that meet the priority health care needs of the population
Which type of drug is listed in the pharmacopoeia of a country?
`Essential drugs’
Which type of drug is least likely to have therapeutic use?
`Orphan drugs'
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