In this article, we will solve 10 MCQs on Pharmacology (Part-VIII). So, let’s get started.
Questions and Answers
1. The drug of choice for Legionella pneumonia is:
A. Azithromycin
B. Doxycycline
C. Gentamicin
D. Ciprofloxacin
Ans: (A) Azithromycin
2. Drug used in asthma as PDEA inhibitor is:
A Tofimilast
B. Etanercept
C. Infliximab
D. Omalizumab
Ans: (A) Tofimilast
3. In subarachonoid hemorrhage which drug is specifically given:
A. Nimodipine
B. Nifedipine
C. Propanolol
D. None
Ans: (A) Nimodipine
4. The treatment of pseudo-tumor cerebri includes:
A. Lumbar puncture
B. Acetazolamide
C. Corticosteroids
D. All of the above
Ans: (D) All of the above
5. Previously the drug of choice for chronic myeloid leukemia was:
A. Busulphan
B. Hydroxyurea
C. P32
D. Total splenic irradiation
Ans: (B) Hydroxyurea
6. “Multiple sclerosis” is now treated by drug:
A. Sodium valporate
B. Phenytoin
C. Carbamazepine
D. Fingolimod
Ans: (D) Fingolimod
7. “Newer drugs used in treatment of multiple sclerosis are all except:
A Interferon
B. Glatiramer
C. Fingolimod
D. None
Ans: (D) None
8. The drug most effective in atonic seizures is:
A. Phenytoin
B. Ethoxsucccimide
C. Vigabatrin
D. Valproate
Ans: (D) Valproate
9. The GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors are all except:
A. Abciximab
B. Tirofiban
C. Eptifibatide
D. Ximelagratan
Ans: (D) Ximelagratan
10. Which of the following drugs is useful in prophylaxis of migraine:
A. Propranolol
B. Sumatriptan
C. Domperidone
D. Ergotamine
Ans: (A) Propranolol