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Pharmacist Grade 2 Health Services question paper 2015

Date of test
31-01-2015
Question paper code
4/2015/OL
Category No.
605/2013
Questions
100
Answer key
Provisional Answer Key
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  1. 1.
    Who was the Founder of 'Araya Samaj'.
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    K.P . Karuppan
    Pandit K.P. Karuppan was the founder of Araya Samaj.
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  2. 2.
    Who is known as the Architect or patron saint of modern All India Services(IAS&IPS)
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    Sardar Vallabhai Patel
    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the architect of modern All India Services.
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  3. 3.
    Which of the following regions in India is the richest in iron and coal deposits ?
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    Chota Nagpur Plateau
    Chota Nagpur Plateau is the storehouse of mineral resources like iron and coal in India.
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  4. 4.
    'Stride toward Freedom' is autobiography of
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    Martin Luther King Jr.
    'Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story' is the first book by Martin Luther King Jr.
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  5. 5.
    Longest Rail Bridge in India
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    Vembanad Rail Bridge
    Vembanad Rail Bridge in Kerala is one of the longest rail bridges in India.
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  6. 6.
    The disputed 'Babli Project' is situated across the river _____
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    Godavari
    The Babli barrage is a controversial project constructed across the Godavari river.
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  7. 7.
    Which city in India is called as 'Zero mile centre of India' ?
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    Nagpur
    Nagpur is located at the center of India and features the Zero Mile Marker.
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  8. 8.
    ' Boko Haram ' is a terrorist organization in ____
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    Nigeria
    Boko Haram is a terrorist militant organization based in northeastern Nigeria.
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  9. 9.
    70% of the Rainfall in Kerala is from 'Kalavarsham'.It is
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    South West Monsoon
    Kalavarsham refers to the South-West Monsoon.
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  10. 10.
    ' Gate Way of India ' build in 1911 in commemoration of the visit of ____
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    King George V and Queen Mary
    Gateway of India was built to commemorate the arrival of King George V and Queen Mary in Bombay.
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  11. 11.
    Who implemented 'Misra Bhojana Programme'(dining along with the lower castes) to fight against the evils of caste system in kerala ?
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    K. Ayyappan
    Sahodaran K. Ayyappan started the Misra Bhojana (inter-dining) programme.
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  12. 12.
    Who is known as the father of the political movement in Travancore ?
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    G.P . Pillai
    G. Parameswaran Pillai (G.P. Pillai) is known as the father of the political movement in Travancore.
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  13. 13.
    ' Pritzker Prize ' is considered as the highest honour in the field of ___
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    Architecture
    The Pritzker Architecture Prize is awarded annually to honor living architects.
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  14. 14.
    Which Indian state has the lowest population density ?
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    Arunanchal Pradesh
    Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density among Indian states.
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  15. 15.
    Which global organisation is behind the 'Earth Hour' observed on every march ?
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    World Wild Fund for Nature
    Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
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  16. 16.
    The 2017 FIFA Cofederation Cup Football will be held in ____
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    Russia
    Russia hosted the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.
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  17. 17.
    Who founded an order entitled the 'Prathyksha Raksha Daiva Sabha' ?
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    Sree Kumara Guru Deva
    Poikayil Sree Kumara Guru Deva founded Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha (PRDS).
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  18. 18.
    'Reddimer mishap' in Pallana river is associated with
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    Kumaranasan
    Mahakavi Kumaran Asan died in the Redemptor boat tragedy in the Pallana river.
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  19. 19.
    Present State Election Commissioner of Kerala
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    K. Sasidharan Nair
    K. Sasidharan Nair served as the State Election Commissioner of Kerala during the relevant period.
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  20. 20.
    Name the world's thinnest and strongest nano material.
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    Graphene
    Graphene is known as the world's thinnest, strongest, and most conductive material.
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  21. 21.
    In tablet manufacturing, TALC is used as
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    Glidant
    Talc is commonly used as a glidant and anti-adherent in tablet manufacturing.
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  22. 22.
    SCHICK TEST is done to
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    Detect the degree of immunity against Diphtheria.
    Schick test is a clinical skin test used to determine whether a person is susceptible to diphtheria.
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  23. 23.
    Glycerin or Sorbitol is added to gelatin in the preparation of soft gelatin capsules as
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    Plasticizer
    Plasticizers like glycerin or sorbitol are added to render the gelatin shell elastic and flexible.
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  24. 24.
    Principle of Size Reduction in Ball Mill is
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    Combination of Impact and Attrition
    A ball mill operates on the combined principles of impact (or attrition) and attrition.
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  25. 25.
    Eugenia caryophyllus is the botanical name of
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    Clove
    Clove consists of the dried flower buds of Eugenia caryophyllus.
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  26. 26.
    Who among the following is not an Ex-officio member of central council of Pharmacy Council of India
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    Health Secretary, Govt. of India
    Health Secretary of Govt. of India is not an ex-officio member of the Pharmacy Council of India.
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  27. 27.
    The limit test of Iron depends upon the interaction of iron with
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    Thioglycollic acid
    Limit test for iron involves the interaction of iron with thioglycollic acid in an alkaline medium to form purple color.
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  28. 28.
    In relation to emulsion, formation of a layer of relatively concentrated emulsion above or below the surface is known as
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    Creaming
    Creaming is the migration of emulsion droplets to the top or bottom of the emulsion.
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  29. 29.
    Drugs Inspector is appointed as per the provisions of
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    Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1945
    Drug Inspectors are appointed by the Central or State government under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
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  30. 30.
    Presence of lignified trichomes is the characteristic microscopic feature of
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    Nux-vomica
    Nux-vomica seed powder is characterized by the presence of characteristic lignified trichomes (seed hairs).
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  31. 31.
    An example for an anthracene glycoside
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    Sennoside
    Sennosides are anthraquinone (anthracene) glycosides found in senna.
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  32. 32.
    Hydrogen Peroxide IP used as antiseptic contains
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    6% w/v of Hydrogen Peroxide
    Hydrogen Peroxide Solution IP (20 volumes) contains about 6% w/v of hydrogen peroxide.
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  33. 33.
    The agent used as a radio-opaque contrast medium:
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    Barium Sulphate
    Barium sulphate is extensively used as a radio-opaque contrast medium in X-ray examinations of the gastrointestinal tract.
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  34. 34.
    When an hypotonic solution is injected into blood stream, causes
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    Haemolysis
    Hypotonic solutions cause water to enter red blood cells, leading to swelling and eventual lysis (haemolysis).
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  35. 35.
    Sodium lauryl Sulphate is
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    Anionic surface active agents
    Sodium lauryl sulfate is a widely used anionic surfactant.
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  36. 36.
    A toxoid vaccine is:
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    Toxins that have been incubated with formalin
    Toxoids are bacterial toxins whose toxicity has been inactivated by treatment with chemicals such as formalin.
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  37. 37.
    0.1gms contains:
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    100 mg
    0.1 g=0.1×1000 mg=100 mg0.1\text{ g} = 0.1 \times 1000\text{ mg} = 100\text{ mg}.
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  38. 38.
    Volume of 95% alcohol required to prepare 500 ml of 20% alcohol is:
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    105 ml
    Using V1N1=V2N2V_1N_1 = V_2N_2, V1×95=500×20V_1 \times 95 = 500 \times 20, so V1=1000095≈105.26 mlV_1 = \frac{10000}{95} \approx 105.26\text{ ml}.
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  39. 39.
    Which among the following is a blood coagulation factor:
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    Calcium
    Calcium ions act as Factor IV in the blood coagulation cascade.
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  40. 40.
    An example for a drug that undergoes extensive first pass metabolism:
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    Testosterone
    Testosterone undergoes very high first-pass metabolism when administered orally.
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  41. 41.
    Bacillus Calmette Guerin Vaccine is
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    Suspension of living cells of a strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
    BCG is a live attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis / tuberculosis.
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  42. 42.
    The toxic protein present in castor oil is
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    Ricin
    Ricin is a toxic lectin (protein) found in castor seeds.
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  43. 43.
    Calamine IP is
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    Zinc oxde with ferric oxide
    Calamine consists chiefly of zinc oxide with a small amount of ferric oxide.
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  44. 44.
    Which among the following statement is false with respect to NaCl Injection I P
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    Contains added antimicrobial agents or preservatives
    Large volume parenteral solutions like normal saline do not contain added antimicrobial agents or preservatives.
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  45. 45.
    Which one of the following is used as an antimicrobial preservative:
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    Propyl hydroxy benzoate
    Propyl paraben (propyl hydroxybenzoate) is commonly used as an antimicrobial preservative in pharmaceutical preparations.
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  46. 46.
    Cotrimoxazole tablet contains:
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    5 parts of Sulphamethoxaole and 1 parts of trimethoprim
    Co-trimoxazole is a fixed-dose combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim in a 5:1 ratio.
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  47. 47.
    Which among the following is used as a diuretic:
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    Tribulus terrestris
    Tribulus terrestris (Gokshura) is traditionally used as a diuretic.
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  48. 48.
    Potassium permanganate is an example for:
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    oxidising agent
    Potassium permanganate is a strong oxidizing agent used as an antiseptic.
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  49. 49.
    Lugols Solution is:
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    5.0%w/v of Iodine and 10.0% w/v of potassium iodide in water
    Strong Iodine Solution (Lugol's Solution) contains 5% w/v iodine and 10% w/v potassium iodide.
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  50. 50.
    Ammonium Chloride is used as:
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    Expectorant
    Ammonium chloride is widely used as an expectorant in cough mixtures.
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  51. 51.
    An antidote which can be used in cyanide poisoning:
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    Sodium nitrite
    Sodium nitrite is part of the standard cyanide antidote kit.
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  52. 52.
    Colloidal dispersion of liquids or solids in gases are:
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    Aerosols
    Aerosols are colloidal systems of liquid or solid particles dispersed in a gas.
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  53. 53.
    An example for a drug with anti-hypertensive action
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    Rauwolfia
    Rauwolfia serpentina contains reserpine, which has anti-hypertensive properties.
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  54. 54.
    Restricted licences in Forms 20-A and 21-A are issued for:
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    wholesale dealing of drugs which does not require the supervision of a registered pharmacist
    Forms 20-A and 21-A are restricted licenses for retail sale of drugs that do not require supervision of a registered pharmacist.
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  55. 55.
    The Schedule in Drugs and Cosmetics Act which specifies that drugs shall not be sold by retail except on and in accordance with the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner:
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    Schedule H
    Schedule H lists prescription drugs that must be sold only on prescription from an RMP.
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  56. 56.
    As per Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1945, the term "Drugstore" refers to
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    Licenses where service of a qualified person is not required
    A drugstore refers to retail premises where drugs are sold packaged without requiring compounding or a qualified pharmacist's full pharmacy setup in certain contexts, or restricted license holders.
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  57. 57.
    Which among the following is a prodrug:
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    Levodopa
    Levodopa is a metabolic precursor (prodrug) of dopamine.
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  58. 58.
    Leucovorin rescue is given to reduce the toxic effects of
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    Methotrexate
    Leucovorin (folinic acid) rescue is used to mitigate the toxicity of high-dose methotrexate.
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  59. 59.
    The antibiotic that acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30s ribosomal subunits:
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    Doxycyclin
    Doxycycline (tetracycline class) binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit to inhibit protein synthesis.
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  60. 60.
    Diethyl carbamazine is the drug of choice in the treatment of:
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    Filarial infection
    Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) is the primary drug used for treating lymphatic filariasis.
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  61. 61.
    Organophosphorous poisoning is treated with
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    Atropine
    Atropine is administered to counteract muscarinic symptoms in organophosphorus poisoning.
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  62. 62.
    Benzodiazepine receptor antagonist:
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    Flumazenil
    Flumazenil is a specific competitive antagonist at the benzodiazepine binding site on the GABAA receptor.
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  63. 63.
    Diabetes insipidus is due to deficiency of :
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    Vasopressin
    Diabetes insipidus is caused by a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) or resistance to it.
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  64. 64.
    Epsom Salt is
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    Magnesium Sulphate
    Epsom salt is chemically known as magnesium sulfate heptahydrate.
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  65. 65.
    In combination antacids, Magnesium salts are added:
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    for laxative action
    Magnesium antacids tend to cause diarrhea (laxative effect), balancing the constipating effect of aluminum salts.
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  66. 66.
    Directly observed treatment, Short course (DOTS) refers to:
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    Tuberculosis control strategy, recommended by WHO
    DOTS is the internationally recommended TB control strategy formulated by the WHO.
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  67. 67.
    An Adverse effect of Clozapine
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    Agranulocytosis
    Clozapine carries a significant risk of agranulocytosis, requiring routine blood monitoring.
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  68. 68.
    Antixerophthalmic vitamin is
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    Vitamin A
    Vitamin A is known as the anti-xerophthalmic vitamin because deficiency causes xerophthalmia.
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  69. 69.
    Lanolin is
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    Woolfat
    Lanolin is purified wool fat obtained from sheep's wool.
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  70. 70.
    Ratio of oil:water:gum for preparing an emulsion using volatile oil:
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    2:2:1
    For volatile oils, the standard primary emulsion ratio of oil:water:gum is 2:2:1.
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  71. 71.
    Pyridoxine is
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    Vitamin B 6
    Pyridoxine is the chemical name for Vitamin B6.
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  72. 72.
    The latin term "Oris" denotes
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    to mouth
    The Latin term 'oris' translates to 'to the mouth' or 'mouth'.
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  73. 73.
    Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
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    Acetazolamide
    Acetazolamide is a classic carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic.
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  74. 74.
    Which one among the following has a phenanthrene nucleus:
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    Morphine
    Morphine and other opiate alkaloids possess a phenanthrene ring system.
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  75. 75.
    2 Acetoxy benzoic acid is:
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    Aspirin
    Aspirin is chemically known as 2-acetoxybenzoic acid.
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  76. 76.
    An agent used to delay the renal excretion of penicillins
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    Probenecid
    Probenecid blocks the renal tubular secretion of penicillins, thereby prolonging their plasma half-life.
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  77. 77.
    An antidote for warfarin toxicity/overdose
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    Vitamin K
    Vitamin K (phytomenadione) is the specific antidote for warfarin-induced bleeding and toxicity.
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  78. 78.
    An ingredient of anticoagulant solution used for storage of whole blood
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    Anhydrous citric acid
    Citric acid is a component of standard ACD (acid citrate dextrose) and CPD preservative solutions for blood storage.
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  79. 79.
    Valproic acid is used as an
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    Antiepileptic
    Sodium valproate / valproic acid is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug.
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  80. 80.
    All the following General anaesthetics are administered intravenously except:
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    Halothane
    Halothane is a volatile liquid general anesthetic administered by inhalation.
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  81. 81.
    Clavulanic acid is given along with amoxycillin to
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    prevent drug resistance
    Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that protects amoxicillin from degradation by bacterial beta-lactamase enzymes.
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  82. 82.
    Carbidopa is used for the treatment of parkinsonism because it
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    inhibits L aminoacid decarboxylase
    Carbidopa is a peripheral dopa decarboxylase inhibitor that prevents peripheral conversion of levodopa to dopamine.
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  83. 83.
    Aldosterone antagonist
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    Spironolactone
    Spironolactone is a competitive antagonist of aldosterone at mineralocorticoid receptors.
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  84. 84.
    Antimalarial drug used in Rheumatoid arrthritis
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    Chloroquine
    Chloroquine (and hydroxychloroquine) possess anti-inflammatory properties and are used as DMARDs in rheumatoid arthritis.
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  85. 85.
    Selenium Sulfide is used as
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    Antidandruff
    Selenium sulfide is widely formulated into shampoos for treating dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
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  86. 86.
    The process of loosing water of crystallisation from a substance is
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    Efflorescence
    Efflorescence is the loss of water of crystallization from a hydrate when exposed to air.
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  87. 87.
    Plantago ovata is used as
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    Laxative
    Plantago ovata (Isapgol / Ispaghula) seeds and husk are used as bulk-forming laxatives.
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  88. 88.
    Sucrose is a
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    Disaccharides
    Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose.
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  89. 89.
    An antidiabetic plant drug:
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    Gymnema sylvestre
    Gymnema sylvestre (Gurmar) is well known for its anti-diabetic properties.
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  90. 90.
    A tropane alkaloid:
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    Answer: A —
    Atropine
    Atropine is a naturally occurring tropane alkaloid.
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  91. 91.
    Which one of the following is referred to as Good Cholesterol:
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    High density Lipoproteins
    High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is referred to as 'good cholesterol'.
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  92. 92.
    Which part of the plant "Opium poppy" is used for obtaining the active principles:
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    dried latex from capsules
    Opium is obtained as the dried milky exudate (latex) from the unripe capsules of Papaver somniferum.
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  93. 93.
    Proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of peptic ulcer
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    Rabeprazole
    Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), whereas ranitidine is an H2 blocker.
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  94. 94.
    An example for a drug that induces cytochrome P450:
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    Answer: A —
    Phenytoin
    Phenytoin is a well-known inducer of hepatic CYP450 enzymes.
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  95. 95.
    Physostigmine is an example for
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    Anticholinesterase
    Physostigmine is a reversible anticholinesterase (acetylcholinesterase inhibitor).
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  96. 96.
    A Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug derived from anthranilic acid:
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    Mephenemic acid
    Mefenamic acid is a fenamate NSAID derived from anthranilic acid.
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  97. 97.
    A hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of pituitary gland:
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    Answer: C —
    Growth hormone
    Growth hormone (somatotropin) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
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  98. 98.
    An drug which inhibits spermatogenesis, used as male contraceptive
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    Answer: D —
    Gossypol
    Gossypol is a compound derived from cotton plant that has been investigated as a male oral contraceptive due to its antifertility and antispermatogenic effects.
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  99. 99.
    An Angiotensin antagonist:
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    Answer: B —
    Losartan
    Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) / antagonist.
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  100. 100.
    Lovastatin is
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    HMG Co-A reductase inhibitor
    Lovastatin is a statin drug that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase to lower cholesterol.
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