Which of the following is correct about antibiotics?

1. Antibiotics are substances that promote the growth of microorganisms.
2. Penicillin has a bacteriostatic effect.
3. Erythromycin has a bactericidal effect.
4. They are synthesized artificially.
Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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Statement 1: Noradrenaline is one of the neurotransmitters.
Statement 2: A deficiency of noradrenaline causes depression.

1. Statement 1 and 2 both are correct
2. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect
3. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct
4. Statement 1 and 2 both are incorrect.
Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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Incorrect match among the following is:
 
List - I List - II
A. Antibiotic Penicillin
B. Antiseptic Chloroxylenol
C. Tranquilizer Erythromycin
D. Analgesic Aspirin

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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Which of the following compound is used as antacid?

1. Ranitidine
2. Prontosil
3. Norethindrone
4. Codeine
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Assertion(A): BHA is added to butter to increase shelf life.
Reason(R): BHA reacts with oxygen more than butter.

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Food - Preservatives, Artificial Sweeteners & Antioxidants |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Which of the following compound is not a disinfectant?
1. Chloroxylenol
2. Bithionol
3. Terpineol
4. Peracetic acid
Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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Match the following:

List-I List-II
a Valium i Antifertility drug
b Morphine ii Pernicious anemia
c Norethindrone iii Analgesic
d Vitamin B12 iv Tranquilizer
 
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
2. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
3. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
4. (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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Level 1: 80%+
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If you spill a chemical toilet cleaning liquid on your hand, your first aid would be :

1. aqueous NH3

2. vinegar

3. aqueous NaHCO3

4. aqueous NaOH

Subtopic:  Soaps & Detergents, Dyes & Propellant |
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The mechanism of action of "Terfenadine" (Seldane) is :

1. It inhibits the secretion of histamine.
2. It inhibits the action of histamine receptor.
3. It Activates the histamine receptor.
4. It helps in the secretion of histamine.


 

Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Match the following drugs with their therapeutic actions:

Drugs Therapeutic actions
(i) Ranitidine (a) Antidepressant
(ii) Nardil (Phenelzine) (b) Antibiotic
(iii) Chloramphenicol (c) Antihistamine
(iv) Dimetapp (Brompheniramine) (d) Antacid
(e) Analgesic

Options:

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
1. (e) (a) (c) (d)
2. (d) (c) (a) (e)
3. (d) (a) (b) (c)
4. (a) (c) (b) (e)
Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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Level 1: 80%+
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