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What is the primary goal of combinatorial synthesis in drug discovery?
What is the primary goal of combinatorial synthesis in drug discovery?
- To design a single drug with multiple receptors
- To generate a large number of compounds to screen for activity (correct)
- To create a drug that can cure multiple diseases
- To develop a specific drug for a particular disease
What is the primary mechanism of action of alkylating agents in cancer chemotherapy?
What is the primary mechanism of action of alkylating agents in cancer chemotherapy?
- Activation of immune cells
- Induction of apoptosis
- Inhibition of DNA replication (correct)
- Inhibition of protein synthesis
Which of the following pharmacokinetic parameters is used to determine the duration of drug action?
Which of the following pharmacokinetic parameters is used to determine the duration of drug action?
- Bioavailability
- Volume of distribution
- Clearance
- Half-life (correct)
What is the primary mode of action of direct-acting arteriolar dilators?
What is the primary mode of action of direct-acting arteriolar dilators?
What is the primary mechanism of action of sulphonamides?
What is the primary mechanism of action of sulphonamides?
What is the primary goal of receptor site theory approach to drug design?
What is the primary goal of receptor site theory approach to drug design?
What is the primary function of B-lactam ring antibiotics?
What is the primary function of B-lactam ring antibiotics?
Which of the following drugs is NOT a CNS depressant?
Which of the following drugs is NOT a CNS depressant?
What is the name of the process by which Antipsychotic drugs, also known as neuroleptics, were discovered?
What is the name of the process by which Antipsychotic drugs, also known as neuroleptics, were discovered?
Which of the following books is NOT a suggested reading for Medical Chemistry?
Which of the following books is NOT a suggested reading for Medical Chemistry?
Which of the following drugs is synthesized from butyrophenones?
Which of the following drugs is synthesized from butyrophenones?
What is the name of the process by which cell walls are formed in bacteria?
What is the name of the process by which cell walls are formed in bacteria?
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