The most useful classification of drugs for medicinal chemistry is based on:

1. The basis of chemical structure.
2. The basis of drug action.
3. The basis of molecular targets.
4. The basis of the pharmacological effect.

Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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The correct statement among the following is:

1. Some tranquilizers function by inhibiting the enzymes which catalyze the degradation of noradrenaline.
2. Tranquilizers are narcotic drugs.
3. Tranquilizers are chemical compounds that do not affect the message transfer from nerve to receptor.
4. Tranquilizers are chemical compounds that can relieve pain and fever.
Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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Salvarsan is an arsenic-containing drug that was first used for the treatment of:

1. Syphilis

2. Typhoid

3. Meningitis

4. Dysentery

Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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A narrow-spectrum antibiotic is active against-

1. Gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria.
2.  Gram-negative bacteria only.
3. Single organism or one disease.
4. Both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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The compound that causes general antidepressant action on the central nervous system is known as -

1. Analgesics

2. Tranquilizers

3. Narcotic analgesics

4. Antihistamines

Subtopic:  Classification of Medicines |
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Compound which is added to soap to impart antiseptic properties is

1. Sodium lauryl sulfate

2. Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate

3. Rosin

4. Bithional 

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Equanil acts as a/an:

1. Artificial sweetener

2. Tranquilizer

3. Antihistamine

4. Antifertility drug

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Which of the following enhances the leathering property of soap?

1. Sodium carbonate

2. Sodium rosinate

3. Sodium stearate

4. Trisodium phosphate

Subtopic:  Soaps & Detergents, Dyes & Propellant |
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Glycerol is added to soap. It functions is-

1. As a filler

2. To increases leathering

3. To prevent rapid drying

4. To make soap granules

Subtopic:  Soaps & Detergents, Dyes & Propellant |
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Which of the following is an example of liquid dishwashing detergent?

Subtopic:  Soaps & Detergents, Dyes & Propellant |
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