MCQ

PHARMACOLOGY
3rd year dentistry P.U.A

- Autacoids
-Analgesics

DR. Hazem M. Abou Shousha

MCQ- PHARMACOLOGY 3rd YEAR DENTISTRY P.U.A

1.

The following is true about second generation antihistamines :

a) They are effective as anti-allergic drugs
b) They are effective as sedatives
c) Chlopheneramine is an important members
d) More lipophilic

2. One of the following is an adverse effect of first generation antihistamines:

a) Constipation
b) Vomiting
c) Drowsiness
d) All of the above

3. One of the following is not a therapeutic use of 1st generation antihistamines:

a) Motion sickness
b) Hypnotics
c) Antiemetic
d) Septic shock

4. Histamine can be antagonized by all the following EXCEPT:

a) Antihistamines
b) Corticosteroids
c) Cromolyn
d) Atropine

5. Narcotics analgesics should:

a) Relieve severe pain
b) Induce loss of sensation
c) Reduce anxiety and exert a calming effect
d) Induce a stupor or somnolent state

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DR. Hazem M. Abou Shousha

MCQ- PHARMACOLOGY 3rd YEAR DENTISTRY P.U.A

6. Indicate the narcotic analgesic, which is a natural agonist:

a) Meperidine
b) Fentanyl
c) Morphine
d) Naloxone

7. Which of the following agents is a full antagonist of opioid receptors?

a) Meperidine
b) Fentanyl
c) Morphine
d) Naloxone

8. Morphine causes the following effects EXCEPT:

a) Constipation
b) Dilatation of the biliary duct
c) Urinary retention
d) Bronchiolar constriction

9. Which of the following opioid analgesics is used in obstetric labor?

a) Meperidine
b) Fentanyl
c) Morphine
d) Naloxone

10. Indicate the opioid analgesic, which is used for relieving the acute, severe pain of renal colic:
a) Morphine
b) Naloxone
c) Methadone
d) Meperidine

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DR. Hazem M. Abou Shousha

MCQ- PHARMACOLOGY 3rd YEAR DENTISTRY P.U.A

11. The diagnostic triad of opioid overdosage is:

a) Mydriasis, coma and hyperventilation
b) Coma, depressed respiration and miosis
c) Mydriasis, chills and abdominal cramps
d) Miosis, tremor and vomiting

12. Tolerance will NOT develop to morphine with respect to:

a) Euphoria
b) Sdation
c) Urinary retention
d) Constipation

13. One of the following centres is stimulated by morphine

a) Vasomotor center
b) Vomiting center
c) Heat regulating center
d) Pain perception center

14. The drug of choice in treatment of morphine abuse :

a) Codeine
b) Meperidine
c) Methadone
d) Naloxone

15. Non-narcotic agents cause:

a) Respiratory depression
b) Antipyretic effect
c) Euphoria
d) Physical dependence

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DR. Hazem M. Abou Shousha

MCQ- PHARMACOLOGY 3rd YEAR DENTISTRY P.U.A

16. Non-narcotic analgesics are all of the following drugs EXCEPT:

a) Paracetamol
b) Acetylsalicylic acid
c) Meperidine
d) diclophenac

17. Which one of the following non-narcotic agents inhibits mainly cyclooxygenase (COX) in CNS?
a) Paracetamol
b) Ketorolac
c) Acetylsalicylic acid
d) Ibuprofen

18. Most of non-narcotic analgesic have:

a) Anti-inflammatory effect
b) Analgesic effect
c) Antipyretic effect
d) All of the above

19. Indicate the non-narcotic analgesic, which lacks an anti-inflammatory effect:

a) Naloxone
b) Paracetamol
c) Ibuprofen
d) Aspirin

20. Paracetamol is the safest analgesic to be used in viral infection in children to guard against:
a) Nephrotoxicity
b) Salicylism
c) Hypersensitivity
d) Reyes syndrome

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DR. Hazem M. Abou Shousha

MCQ- PHARMACOLOGY 3rd YEAR DENTISTRY P.U.A

21. The safest analgesic in bronchial asthma is:

a) Aspirin
b) Morphine
c) Paracetamol
d) Ibuprofen

22. The most likely cause of death associated with an overdose of Paracetamol is:
a) Liver failure
b) Arrhythmia
c) Respiratory failure
d) Hemorrhagic stroke

23. NSAID should be avoided in:

a) Asthmatic patients
b) Hypersensitivity to aspirin
c) Gastric bleeding
d) All of the above

24. Adverse effects of NSAID includes all the following EXCEPT:

a) Hypokalemia
b) Analgesic nephropathy
c) Peptic ulcer
d) Ryes syndrome

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DR. Hazem M. Abou Shousha

MCQ- PHARMACOLOGY 3rd YEAR DENTISTRY P.U.A

1. A
2. C
3. D
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. A
10. D
11. B
12. D
13. B
14. C
15. B
16. C
17. A
18. D
19. B
20. D
21. C
22. A
23. D
24. a

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