Pharmacology And Toxicology — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Pharmacy & Pharmacology MCQs on Pharmacology And Toxicology — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC Drug Inspector, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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The medicinal agents used for the increase in urine output is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Diuretics
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Diuretics is the correct answer to “The medicinal agents used for the increase in urine output is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 2 of 40
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Drug administered through the following route is most likely to be subjected to the firstpass metabolism
Correct Answer: Option A — Oral
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Oral is the correct answer to “Drug administered through the following route is most likely to be subjected to the firstpass metabolism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 3 of 40
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Which of the following is the safest anaesthetics?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ether
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ether is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the safest anaesthetics”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 4 of 40
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The therapeutic response to antidepressant drugs is usually over a period of
Correct Answer: Option B — 2 - 3 Weeks
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 - 3 Weeks is the correct answer to “The therapeutic response to antidepressant drugs is usually over a period of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 5 of 40
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Presently, Penicillin is obtained from a high yielding mutant of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — P. chrysogenum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P. chrysogenum is the correct answer to “Presently, Penicillin is obtained from a high yielding mutant of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 6 of 40
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Drug prevents mast cells granulation in Asthma is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Nedocromil Na
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nedocromil Na is the correct answer to “Drug prevents mast cells granulation in Asthma is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 7 of 40
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Potassium sparing diuretics block . . . . . . . . channels in the luminal membrane of the principal cells in the late distal tubule and collecting duct.
Correct Answer: Option A — Na+
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Na+ is the correct answer to “Potassium sparing diuretics block . . . . . . . . channels in the luminal membrane of the principal cells in the late distal tubule and collecting duct.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 8 of 40
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Which one is an advantage of oral route of administration?
Correct Answer: Option B — Economical, sterilisation is not required
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Economical, sterilisation is not required is the correct answer to “Which one is an advantage of oral route of administration”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 9 of 40
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Pick out the appropriate alimentary route of administration when passage of drugs through liver is minimized:
Correct Answer: Option C — Rectal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rectal is the correct answer to “Pick out the appropriate alimentary route of administration when passage of drugs through liver is minimized:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 10 of 40
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The following Ergot derivative is used for treatment of acute migraine attack
Correct Answer: Option C — Ergotamine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ergotamine is the correct answer to “The following Ergot derivative is used for treatment of acute migraine attack”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 11 of 40
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Phenylbutazone is a potent
Correct Answer: Option B — Anti inflammatory agent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anti inflammatory agent is the correct answer to “Phenylbutazone is a potent”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 12 of 40
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Stilboestrol belongs to
Correct Answer: Option A — Synthetic estrogen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Synthetic estrogen is the correct answer to “Stilboestrol belongs to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 13 of 40
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All are centrally acting muscle relaxant except:
Correct Answer: Option C — Dantrolene
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dantrolene is the correct answer to “All are centrally acting muscle relaxant except:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 14 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is found in rich amounts in the neuromuscular junction, postganglionic parasympathetic nerve terminal and ANS ganglia.
Correct Answer: Option A — True choline esterase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
True choline esterase is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is found in rich amounts in the neuromuscular junction, postganglionic parasympathetic nerve terminal and ANS ganglia.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 15 of 40
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. . . . . . . . drug has promising in-vitro and in-vivo activity against strains of Mycobacterium avium Complex.
Correct Answer: Option C — Azithromycin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Azithromycin is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . drug has promising in-vitro and in-vivo activity against strains of Mycobacterium avium Complex.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 16 of 40
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The drug used as an analeptic is
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “The drug used as an analeptic is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 17 of 40
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Drug used to test gastric acid secretion
Correct Answer: Option D — Histamine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Histamine is the correct answer to “Drug used to test gastric acid secretion”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 18 of 40
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Gatifloxacin has been withdrawn from market becuase.
Correct Answer: Option D — Hyperglycemia in elderly
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hyperglycemia in elderly is the correct answer to “Gatifloxacin has been withdrawn from market becuase.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 19 of 40
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Which among the following is an antifilarial drug?
Correct Answer: Option A — DEC
Detailed Academic Explanation:
DEC is the correct answer to “Which among the following is an antifilarial drug”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 20 of 40
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The mechanism of vigabatrin's action is:
Correct Answer: Option D — Inhibition of GABA neuronal reuptake from synapses
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Inhibition of GABA neuronal reuptake from synapses is the correct answer to “The mechanism of vigabatrin's action is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 21 of 40
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The treatment of hormonal deficiencies necessarily implicates the use of . . . . . . . . therapy.
Correct Answer: Option A — Replacement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Replacement is the correct answer to “The treatment of hormonal deficiencies necessarily implicates the use of . . . . . . . . therapy.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 22 of 40
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Which effect may lead to toxic reactions when a drug is taken continuously or repeatedly?
Correct Answer: Option B — Cumulative effect
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cumulative effect is the correct answer to “Which effect may lead to toxic reactions when a drug is taken continuously or repeatedly”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 23 of 40
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H b A 1c monitoring of blood is important in which of the given disease condition?
Correct Answer: Option B — DM
Detailed Academic Explanation:
DM is the correct answer to “H b A 1c monitoring of blood is important in which of the given disease condition”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 24 of 40
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What is Pharmacodynamics?
Correct Answer: Option C — Interaction of drug with receptor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Interaction of drug with receptor is the correct answer to “What is Pharmacodynamics”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 25 of 40
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The half life of insulin of normal subject . . . . . . . . minute
Correct Answer: Option D — 05 - 06
Detailed Academic Explanation:
05 - 06 is the correct answer to “The half life of insulin of normal subject . . . . . . . . minute”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 26 of 40
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Select reversible cholinesterase inhibiter
Correct Answer: Option C — Physostigmine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Physostigmine is the correct answer to “Select reversible cholinesterase inhibiter”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 27 of 40
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Antihypertensive agent.
Correct Answer: Option D — Propranolol
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Propranolol is the correct answer to “Antihypertensive agent.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 28 of 40
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Analgesics are
Correct Answer: Option A — CNS depressants
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CNS depressants is the correct answer to “Analgesics are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 29 of 40
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Which of the following can be used as an antidote for atropine?
Correct Answer: Option A — Physostigmine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Physostigmine is the correct answer to “Which of the following can be used as an antidote for atropine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 30 of 40
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Which one of the following group is responsible for the duration of the local anesthetic action?
Correct Answer: Option A — Intermediate chain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Intermediate chain is the correct answer to “Which one of the following group is responsible for the duration of the local anesthetic action”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 31 of 40
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Succinyl choline chloride is a/an
Correct Answer: Option C — Muscle relaxant
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Muscle relaxant is the correct answer to “Succinyl choline chloride is a/an”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 32 of 40
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★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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Which of the following factors associated with aggregation of platelets?
Correct Answer: Option D — Thromboxane A2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Thromboxane A2 is the correct answer to “Which of the following factors associated with aggregation of platelets”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 33 of 40
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. . . . . . . . are employed for allergy testing, for the assessment of histamine sensitivity, and for testing the function of gastric secretion.
Correct Answer: Option C — Histamine agonists
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Histamine agonists is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . are employed for allergy testing, for the assessment of histamine sensitivity, and for testing the function of gastric secretion.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 34 of 40
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Choose the drug which is used in the treatment of Hodgkio's disease and leukaemia in children
Correct Answer: Option A — Vinca
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vinca is the correct answer to “Choose the drug which is used in the treatment of Hodgkio's disease and leukaemia in children”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 35 of 40
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A drug that decrease the activity of another drug is called
Correct Answer: Option A — Antagonist
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Antagonist is the correct answer to “A drug that decrease the activity of another drug is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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Indicate the non-narcotic analgesic, which lacks an anti-inflammatory effect.
Correct Answer: Option B — Paracetamol
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Paracetamol is the correct answer to “Indicate the non-narcotic analgesic, which lacks an anti-inflammatory effect.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 37 of 40
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★ FPSC
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
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Drug of choice in grandmal epilepsy are
Correct Answer: Option A — Phenytoin & sodium valproate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Phenytoin & sodium valproate is the correct answer to “Drug of choice in grandmal epilepsy are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 38 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Select an endocrine drug which is a steroidal derivative.
Correct Answer: Option D — Hydrocortisone
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hydrocortisone is the correct answer to “Select an endocrine drug which is a steroidal derivative.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Drug Inspector
★ FPSC
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Drug obtained from animal source
Correct Answer: Option B — Heparin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Heparin is the correct answer to “Drug obtained from animal source”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
Question 40 of 40
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The therapeutic index of a drug is measured in its . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Safety
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Safety is the correct answer to “The therapeutic index of a drug is measured in its . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Pharmacology And Toxicology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Pharmacology And Toxicology
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