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.
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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.
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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
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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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Which of the following compound is not a disinfectant?
1. Chloroxylenol
2. Bithionol
3. Terpineol
4. Peracetic acid
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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)
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Level 1: 80%+
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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.


 

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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)
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If a person is suffering from the deficiency of noradrenaline, the kind of drug that can be suggested is-
1.  Anti-inflammatory
2.  Analgesic
3.  Antihistamine
4.  Antidepressant

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The following molecule acts as an-

1.  Antiseptic
2.  Anti-bacterial
3.  Anti-histamine
4.  Anti-depressant

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Level 2: 60%+
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