Which of the following is not true about chloramphenicol?

1.  It inhibits the growth of only gram-positive bacteria.
2.  It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
3.  It is not bactericidal.
4. It is bacteriostatic.

Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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Chloramphenicol is an:
1. antihistaminic
2. antiseptic and disinfectant
3. antibiotic-broad spectrum
4. antifertility drug

Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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 Match the medicines given in Column I with their uses given in Column II

Column I Column II
A. Ranitidine 1. Tranquilizer
B. Furacine 2. Antibiotic
C. Phenelzine 3. Antihistamine
D. Chloramphenicol 4. Antiseptic
 
A B C D
1. 1 4 3 2
2. 2 4 1 3
3. 3 4 1 2
4. 3 1 4 2
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Veronal and luminal are derivatives of barbituric acid that acts as -
a. Tranquilizers.
b. Non-narcotic analgesic.
c. Anti-allergic drugs.
d. Neurologically active drugs.
1. a, c
2. a, d
3. b, d
4. a, b

Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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The incorrect statements, among the following, regarding penicillin are:

a. It is an antibacterial fungus.
b. Ampicillin is its synthetic modification.
c. It has a bacteriostatic effect.
d. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.

1. a and b
2. c and d
3. b and c
4. b and d

Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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The molecule among the following that acts as an antidepressant is:
a. Iproniazid
b. Phenelzine
c. Equanil
d. Salvarsan
1. a and b
2. a, b and c
3. b, c and d
4. a, c

Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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Compounds with antiseptic properties are:

a.  CHCl3 b. CHI3
c. Boric acid (Dilute) d. 0.3 ppm aqueous solution of Cl2

1. a and b
2. b and d
3. c and d
4. b and c

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Aspirin can be prepared by the reaction of acetyl chloride with:

1. Benzoic acid
2. Phenol
3. p-Hydroxy benzoic acid
4. o-Hydroxy benzoic acid

Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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The use of aspartame is limited to cold foods and drinks because:

1. It is unstable when heated and decomposes at cooking temperature.
2. It is 500 times sweeter than cane sugar.
3. It becomes bitter at cooking temperature.
4. It reacts with the food at cooking temperature.

Subtopic:  Food - Preservatives, Artificial Sweeteners & Antioxidants |
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The compound that cannot be used as a food preservative is -

1. Table salt

2. Black pepper

3. Vegetable oil

4. Sodium benzoate

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