i1- Which of the following is not an indication for

Tranexamic Acid ?i
a- Treatment of heamorrhage associated with excessive
fibrinolysis
b- An antidote for Streptokinase overdose
c- Prophylaxis of hereditary angioedma
d- Prevent heammorhage due to Heparin overdose

i2- Which of the following drugs does not cause insomnia ?

i
a- MAOIs
b- Caffeine
c- Beta blockers
d- Barbiturates

i3- Which of the following is a lipid lowering drugs ?i

a- Aprotinin
b- Tranexamic acid
c- Lansoprazole
d- Acipimox
i4- Which of the following H2 receptors antagonist has the
highest affinity for cytochrome p450 ?i
a- Nizatidine
b- Ranitidine
c- Cimetidine
d- Famotidine
i5- Which of the following side effects will be caused by
antacids containing NaHCO3?i
a- Belching
b- Constipation
c- Diarrhea
d- Blurred vision

i6- Which of the following is a dopamine antagonist?i

a- Granisetron
b- Domperidone
c- Cisapride
d- Loperamide

i7- Which of the following drugs is a systemic amoebicide?

i
a- Diloxamide furoate
b- Pyrimethamine
c- Emetin
d- Sodium Stibogluconate
i8- Which of the following drugs is the drug may cause
discolouration of nail beds and mucus membranes? I
a- Tetracycline
b- Chloroquine
c- Doxycycline
d- Rifampicin
i9- Which of following drugs is the drug of choice for the
treatment of all forms of Schistosomiasis?i
a- Praziquantel
b- Mebendazole
c- Niclosamide
d- Thiabendazole
i10- Which of the following drugs can be used for the
treatment of influenza A infection ?i
a- Zidovudine(AZT)i
b- Amantadine
c- Ribavarin
d- Vidarabine

i11- Which of the following drugs is used in the treatment

of Leishmaniasis?i
a- Pyrimethamine(antimalarial)
b- Diloxamide
c- Sodium Stibogluconate
d- Emetin
i12- Which one of the following statements about
tetracycline is not correct?i
a- It is useful for the treatment of resistant strains
b- It is contraindicated in pregnancy
c- It is safe in infections caused by Chlamydia
d- It can lead to discolouration of teeth if given to
children
i13- Which of the following drug will antagonize
Methotrexate?i
a- Thiamine
b- Folic acid
c- Biotin
d- Cyanocobalamin
i14- lodine is found in all of the following except:i
a- Cod liver oil
b- Sea food
c- Kelp
d- Iodized salt
i15- Match the statements (1- 4) to the trace elements (A-
D) listed below.each answer may be used more than once
a- Zinc b- Copper c- Chromium d- Selenium
i1. Formation of red and white blood cells
i2. Protects cells against damage during cellular m
etabolism
i3. Promotes wound healing and normal growth
i4. Helps maintain normal glucose m etabolism
i16- Match the drug characteristics (1- 4) with the drug
listed below (a-d). each answer may be used more than
once
a- Auranofin
b- Pencillamine
c- Aspirin
d- Corticosteroids

i1- Platelet function effect

i2- Oral form of gold
i3- Given on an empty stomach
i4- May be given intra articularly
i17- for each side effect (1- 4) list the most likely cause (a-
d). each answer may be used more than onces
a- Sodium Bicarbonate
b- Aluminium Hydroxide
c- Amitriptyline
d- Magnesium Hydroxide
i1- May cause diarrhea
i2- Should not be used by patient of heart failure
i3- May cause dry mouth
i4- Can be incorporated with an antacids mixture to
control diarhoea
i18- Pyridoxine requirements may increase during
administration of all the following except:i
a- Isoniazid
b- Cycloserine
c- Oral contraceptives
d- Levodopa
i19- All of the following preparations contain alcohol
except:i
a- Syrup simplex
b- Aromatic ammonia spirit USP
c- Terpin hydrate elixir USP
d- Belladona tincture B.P
i20- Wich of the following solutions is used as an
astringent?i
a- Strong iodine soluotin USP
b- Aluminium acetate topical solution USP
c- Acetic acid NF
d- Benzalkonium chloride solution NF

21- an extra pyramidal adverse effects is caused by

the blocking of: I
a- Serotonin receptors in the brain
b- Acetylcholine receptors in the brain
c- Dopamine receptors in the brain
d- Dopamine receptors outside the brain
i22-A rare side effect of some anticonvulsants is
Stevens-Johnson
syndrome.this is a severe:i
a- Skin reaction
b- Bone marrow toxicity
c- Renal failure
d- CNS suppression
i23-If a women,receiving carbamazepine becomes
pregnant,it is
important that she receives daily supplements of :i
a- Vit A
b- Vit B6
c- Folic acid
d- Riboflavin
i 24-Which of the following are side effects of
phenytoin treatment?i
a- Acne
b- Hirsuitism
c- Gingival hyperplasia
d- a,b,and c
i25-Which drug is considered as Alpha-1- Adrenergic
blocker : i
a- Hydralazine
b- Minoxidil
c- Prazosin
d- Guanethidine
i26-Nitroglycerin-all the following are true except :i
a- Can be dispensed in hospital pack of 500 and
1000 tabs
b- Containers must be made of glass and be covered
with a tight-fitting ----l
c- Close tightly after use
d- Tablets must be stored at controlled R.T
e- Tablets not to be refrigerated
i27-The most important adverse reaction to
terbutaline is :i
a- Tachycardia
b- CNS stimulation
c- Fine muscle tremor
d- Gastric irritation
e- All of the above
i28-Which of the following is true about Penicillin V ?i
a- It is inactivated by gastric acid
b- It is acid stable
c- It is more active than Benzylpencillin
d- It is absorbed better after foods
i29- Which of the following is a quinolone antibiotic ?i
a- Clindamycin
b- Chlortetracycline
c- Ciprofloxacin
d- Clarithromycin
i30-Tuberculosis is caused by a :i
a- Mycoplasma
b- Mycobacterium
c- Micrococcus
d- Microbacter

i31-pertussis is another name for :i

a- Cough
b- Diphtheria
c- Whooping cough
d- Scarlet fever

i32-in the treatment of pulmonary

tuberculosis,antibiotic treatment must be continued for
at least :i
a- 6 months
b- 4 months
c- 2 months
d- 1 month
i33-all of the following are prodrugs except :i
a- Sulindac
b- Diazepam
c- Enalapril
d- Sulfasalazine
i34-which route of drug administration is likely to
subject a drug to first pass effect ?i
a- Intravenous
b- Inhalation
c- Oral
d- Sublingual
i35-which of the following statements is/are correct?i
a- Ketamine is used in the treatment of migraine
b- Acute systemic anaphylaxis should be treated
immediately by IV injection of
adrenaline
c- Sulphonylureas are oral anticoagulants
d- None of the above
i36-verapamil exerts its effects through which of the
following actions?i
a- Preventing entry of calcium channels through
slow channels
b- Increasing sodium entry
c- Antagonizing the opening of the fast sodium
channel
d- None of the above

i37-cardiac glycoside may be useful in treating all of

the following except :i
a- Atrial flutter
b- Congestive heart failure
c- Ventricular tachycardia
d- Atrial fibrillation
i38-streptokinase is indicated for the treatment of :i
a- Impaired fat absorption
b- Pulmonary emboli
c- Tuberculosis
d- Psoriasis

i39-tretinoin is used therapeutically :i

a- As a urinary acidifier
b- As an antifungal agent
c- In the treatment of tuberculosis
d- In the treatment of acne

i40-a calcium channel blocker that is used

parenterally for cardiac arrythmias is :i
a- Verapamil hcl
b- Nefedipine
c- Captopril
d- Minoxidil
i41-Wich of the following has not been used for the
treatment of Parkinsonism ?i
a- Cogentin
b- Artane
c- Tofranil
d- Kemadrin
i42-The drug that is most likely to induce
bronchospasm is :i
a- Pindolol
b- Pentoxyfylline
c- Omeprazole
d- Lisinopril
i43-The anti-inflammatory effect of aspirin is due to :i
a- An anticoagulant effect
b- Inhibition of the synthesis of prostaglandins
c- An antigen-antibody reaction
d- All of the above
i44-The most useful drug in the treatment of diabetes
insipidus is :i
a- Glibenclamide
b- Insulin
c- Metoclopramide
d- Desmopressin acetate
i45-The tricyclic antidepressant Iimipramine (Tofranil)
has been approved by FDA for use in :i
a- Parkinson's disease
b- Hypertension
c- Eneuresis
d- Peptic ulcer
e- None of the above
i46-Regular use of sublingual doses of Nitroglycerin is
likely to result in :i
a- Hepatotoxicity
b- Nephrotoxicity
c- Peptic ulcer
d- Tolerance
i47-All of the following are beta blockers except :i
a- Metoprolol (Lopressor)i
b- Nadolol (Corgard)i
c- Enalapril (Renitec)i
d- Propranolol (Inderal)i
i48-Bisacodyl frequently can cause :i
a- Abdominal cramps
b- Constipation
c- Skin rashes
d- Dizziness
i49-An example of a pure opioid antagonist :i
a- Naloxone hcl (Narcan)i
b- Pentazocine (Sosegon)i
c- Nalbuphine(Nubain)i
d- Morphine
i50-Carbamazepine (tegretol) is used for treatment
of :i
a- Eneuresis
b- Trigeminal neuralgia
c- Attention of defict disorder
d- Psoriasis
i51-Buspirone (Buspar) is classified pharmacologically
as :i
a- Antidepressant
b- Anxiolytic agent
c- Narcotic analgesic
d- Hypnotic
i52-Dilitiazem is used primarily for its ability to
produce :i
a- Cough depreaaion
b- Analgesia
c- Calcium channel blockade
d- Emesis
i53-Carbocysteine is an agent used clinically as :i
a- Laxative
b- Cough suppressant
c- Diagnostic agent
d- Mucolytic
i54-The following drugs may be given by sublingual
route except :i
a- Digoxin
b- Nifedipine
c- Nitroglycerin
d- Isoprenaline
i55-Match the following antibiotics to the best
description given below (a-d)i
a- Betalactam antibiotic active against pseudomonas
b- Pencillinase resistant betalactam
c- Contraindicated in children
d- Inhibits renal m etabolism of impenem
i1- Piperacillin
i2- Tetracycline
i3- Flucloxacillin
i4- Cilastin
i56-Disinfectants are expected to destroy or inhibit the
growth of microbes which are in :i
a- The vegetative stage
b- The sporing stage
c- Both a and b
d- None of the above
i57-Which of the following is not a storage area for
iron:i
a- Reticuloendothelial system
b- Kidney
c- Hepatocytes
d- Muscle
i58-Which of the following is a sulphonylurea
antidiabetic drugs?i
a- Chlorpropamide
b- Bum etanide
c- Acetazolamide
d- Frusemide
i59-One drop has a volume of :i
a- 0.5 ml
b- 0.1 ml
c- 0.15 ml
d- Variable, depending on the liquid and the
dropper
i60-Ketorolac is used in eye preparations as a/an :i
a- Anti-inflammatory
b- Antihistamine
c- Astringent
d- Corticosteroid
i61-Which of the following drugs is a vasodilator?i
a- Methyldopa
b- Mexitilline
c- Prazocin
d- Propranolol
i62-Which of the following drugs is not associated with
haemolytic aneamia?i
a- Mefenamic acid
b- Methyldopa
c- Methadone
d- Methyl testosterone
i63-Which of the following Vitamins is essential in the
formation of Prothrombin?i
a- Vitamin A
b- Vitamin B complex
c- Vitamin E
d- Vitamin K
i64-Which of the following is not used as an
antitussive ?i
a- Noscapine
b- Pethidine
c- Codeine
d- Diphenhydramine
i65-Which of the following Local Anaesthetics is useful
for topical administration only?i
a- Lidocaine
b- Bupivacaine
c- Benzocaine
d- Procaine
i66-The iron preparation given by the intravenous
route is:i
a- Ferrous sulphate
b- Iron-dextran
c- Ferrous gluconate
d- Iron-sorbitol citric acid
i67-Carotenoids are precursors for which vitamin?i
a- Vitamine E
b- Vitamine D
c- Vitamine A
d- Vitamine K
i68-Which of the following is recommended for
dyspepsia in pregnancy?i
a- Gaviscon
b- Pylorid
c- De-nol
d- Zantac
i69-Which of the following drug interactions is not
used therapeutically?i
a- Epinephrine / Lidocaine
b- Probenicid / Penicillin
c- Pseudoephedrine / Salbutamol
d- Trimethoprim / Sulphamethoxazole

i70-The maximum daily dose of Glibenclamide

(glyburide) is
a- 2.5 mg/day
b- 5 mg/day
c- 20 mg/day
d- 30 mg/day
71-Which of the following is not used to treat psychosis?i
a- Aluoxetine
b- Haloperidol
c- Perphenazine
d- Resperidone
i72-A sympathomimetic often present in OTC appetite
suppressant is:i
a- Ephedrine
b- Phenylephedrine
c- Phenylpropanolamine (PPA)id- Caffeine

i73-Opioids have the following uses except:i

a- Anti tussive
b- Anti-inflammatory
c- Analgesics
d- Pre anaestetics

i74-Levocabastine is a/an:i
a- Antihistamine
b- Anti microbial
c- Anti inflammatory
d- Corticosteroid
i75-Which of the following is not used as aprophylaxis for
migraine?i
a- Pizotifin
b- Metoprolol
c- Prazocin
d- Propranolol
i76-The most common side effect of sublingual glyceryl
trinitrate is:i
a- Nausea
b- Throbbing headache
c- Hypertension
d- Skin rash
i77-All of the following are common iodine deficiency
symptoms except:i
a- Goitre
b- Intellectual disability
c- Growth retardation
d- Decreased early and late pregnancy miscarriage
i78-Which of the following insulins has the shortest
duration of action?i
a- Isophane insulin
b- Soluble insulin
c- Insulin zinc suspension
d- Protamine zinc insulin
i79-Vasopressin (ADH) is used therapeutically for:i
a- Treatment of polyuria caused by hypercalceamia
b- Treatment of pituitary diabetes insipidus
c- Decrease chest pain in refractory unstable angina
d- Increasing uterine contractivity
i80-oral sympathomimetic decongestants should be avoided
in patients who have:i
a- Asthma
b- Cough
c- Hypertension
d- Throat infections
i81-Percentage of total body iodine in thyroid glands
is :i
a- 50%
b- 75%
c- 90%
d- 95%
i82-Daily saliva secretion is :i
a- 1 litres
b- 1.5 litres
c- 1.8 litres
d- 2 litres
i83-Normal serum bilirubin is :i
a- 0.5 - 1 mg %i
b- 1 - 3 mg %i
c- 3 - 4 mg %i
d- 4 - 5.5 mg %i
i84-Ovary secretes :i
a- FSH and LH only
b- Oestrogen and Progestrogen only
c- Oestrogen, Progestrogen and Androgen
d- All of these
i85- The absence of anti-A and anti-RH agglutinin
plasma means that the subject is :i
a- A+ve or AB+ve
b- A-ve or AB-ve
c- B+ve or AB+ve
d- Type O
i86-The most important buffer in extracellular fluids is:i
a- Acetate
b- Bicarbonate
c- Phosphate
d- Protein
i87- Reticulocytosis indicate :i
a- Increased RBC formation
b- Decreased WBC formation
c- Decreased RBC formation
d- Increased WBC formation
i88-Ketosteroids in urine include :i
a- Adrenal and testicular function
b- Pituitary function
c- Hypothalamic function
d- Pancreatic function
i89-Which blood can be safely given to a patient of
blood group AB positive?i
a- AB negative
b- A positive
c- B positive
d- O positive
i90- Function of gall bladder is :i
a- Increase alkalinity of bile
b- Increase concentration of bile
c- Increase intrabiliary presence
d- Increase phosphate level
91-Insulin causes :i
a- Increase glucose m etabolism
b- Increase gluconeogenesis
c- Increase lipolysis
d- Increase glycogenolysis
i92- Major pathway of excretion of Calcium is :i
a- Kidney
b- Gut
c- Kidney and Gut
d- None of the above
i93- The secretion of aldosterone is controlled by :i
a- Angiotensin
b- ACTH
c- Epinephrine
d- Insulin
i94- First relay station of pain is :i
a- spinal cord
b- Medulla
c-pons
d- thalamus
i95- Testosterone is secreted by :i
a- sertoli cells
b- leydig cells
c- germ cells
d- adrenal medulla
i96- Which neurotransmitter controls secretion of
prolactin?i
a- Dopamine
b- Serotonin
c- Somatostatin
d- GABA
i97- Nucleus of a atom contains :i
a- Electrons
b- Only Protons
c- Electrons and Protons
d- Protons and Neutrons
i98- Which of the following is the fastest to be
absorbed from the stomach?i
a- Carbonhydrate
b- Proteins
c- Fats
d- Water
i99- Function of calcitonin is to :i
a- Decrease level of Calcium
b- Increase level of Calcium
c- Increase level of Mg
d- Increase level of Potassium
i100- The following are true of insulin except :i
a- Glycopeptide
b- Secreted by beta cells
c- Causes lipogenesis
d- Promotes glycogenesis

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