PHARMACY MCQ AND NPC EXAM DAILY SERIES 12

           NPC EXAM DAILY SERIES

PHARMACY MCQ AND NPC EXAM DAILY SERIES 

1. The vitamin essential in tissue culture medium is

(A) Pyridoxine 

(B) Thiamine

(C) Nicotinic acid 

(D) Inositol

2. Gingkgo biloba is used for its

(A) Expectorant activity 

(B) Lipid lowering activity

(C) PAF antagonistic activity 

(D) Antidepressant activity

3. The amount of barbaloin present in Aloe vera is

(A) <1% 

(B) 3.5-4% 

(c) 1-1.5% 

(D) 2-2.5% 

4. Sildenafil is used for treatment of one of the following disorders : 

(A) Systolic hypertension 

(B) Unstable angina 

(C) Pulmonary hypertension 

(D) Hypertension due to eclampsia           

5. Cardiac glycosides have the following configuration in the aglycone part of 

the steroid nucleus :

(A) 5a, 1 4 a - 

(B)5a, 14ȕ- 

(C) 5ȕ, 1 4 a - 

(D) 5ȕ,14ȕ- 

6. Quassia wood is adulterated with 

(A) Brucea antidysentrica 

(B) Cassia angustifoila 

(C) Cinnamomum zeylanicum 

(D) Cephaelis ipecacuanaha

7. Eugenol is present in 

(A) Fennel 

(B) Tulsi 

(C) Cardamom 

(D) Coriander 

8. Which one of the following drugs is prescribed for the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome positive patients with Chronic myeloid Leukemia? 

(A) Pentostatin 

(B) Methotrexate

(C) Imatinib 

(D) L-Asparaginase

9. Which of the following monoclonal antibodies is prescribed for patients with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma? 

(A) Infliximab 

(B) Abciximab

(C) Gemtuzumab 

(D) Rituximab

10. Identify the drug which is NOT used in the treatment of malaria caused by 

Plasmodium falciparum : 

(A.) Artemisinin 

(B) Primaquine

(C) Quinine 

(D) Mefloquine                                               

11. Which one of the following drugs does NOT act through G-Protein coupled receptors?

(A) Epinephrine 

(B) Insulin 

(C) Dopamine 

(D) TSH

12. Which one of the following drugs is most effective in preventing transmission 

of HIV virus from the mother to the foetus? 

(A) Lamivudine 

(B) Zidovudine 

(C) Indinavir 

(D) Ribavirin

13. Improvement of memory in Alzheimer's disease is brought about by drugs 

which increase transmission in

(A) cholinergic receptors 

(B) dopaminergic receptors

(C) GABAergic receptors 

(D) adrenergic receptors

14. Which of the following non-opioid analgesics is a prodrug? 

(A) Piroxicam 

(B) Celecoxib 

(C)Nabumetone 

(D) Ketorolac 

15.Which one of the following drugs is NOT a typical anti-psychotic agent? 

(A) Chlorpromazine 

(B) Haloperidol 

(C) Risperidone 

(D) Flupentixo

1. Which vitamin is essential in tissue culture medium?

Thiamine (Vitamin B1) is essential in tissue culture medium as it plays a crucial role in carbohydrate metabolism and cell growth.

2. What is Ginkgo biloba used for?

Ginkgo biloba is primarily used for its PAF (Platelet-Activating Factor) antagonistic activity, improving blood circulation and cognitive function.

3. How much barbaloin is present in Aloe vera?

Aloe vera contains 1-1.5% barbaloin, which is responsible for its laxative effects.

4. What is Sildenafil used for?

Sildenafil is used for treating pulmonary hypertension and erectile dysfunction.

5. What is the configuration of cardiac glycosides in the steroid nucleus?

Cardiac glycosides have the 5β, 14α configuration in their aglycone part, which is essential for their activity.

6. What is Quassia wood adulterated with?

Quassia wood is commonly adulterated with Brucea antidysenterica.

7. Which plant contains Eugenol?

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is rich in Eugenol, which has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

8. Which drug is used for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)?

Imatinib is prescribed for Philadelphia chromosome-positive patients with CML.

9. Which monoclonal antibody is used for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?

Rituximab is commonly used to treat Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

10. Which drug is NOT used for Plasmodium falciparum malaria?

Primaquine is NOT effective against Plasmodium falciparum; it is used for Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale to prevent relapses.

11. Which drug does NOT act through G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs)?

Insulin acts through tyrosine kinase receptors, not GPCRs.

12. Which drug is most effective in preventing HIV transmission from mother to fetus?

Zidovudine is the most effective drug for preventing vertical transmission of HIV.

13. How do drugs improve memory in Alzheimer's disease?

Drugs that increase cholinergic transmission (e.g., Donepezil, Rivastigmine) help improve memory in Alzheimer’s disease.

14. Which non-opioid analgesic is a prodrug?

Nabumetone is a prodrug, which gets converted into an active NSAID in the liver.

15. Which drug is NOT a typical antipsychotic?

Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic, whereas Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, and Flupentixol are typical antipsychotics.