PHARMACIST GRADE II,HEALTH
1.Physotigmine
act as a cholinergic drug by:
A.Directly binding with nicotinic receptors
B.Binding with Muscarinic receptors
C.Inhibiting cholinesterase enzyme*
D.Bind with B1 receptors
Ans:C
2.Which
among the following is not a natural insecticide?
A.Chrysanthemum cinerariefolium
B.Nicotiana tobacum
C.Ryania speciosa
D.Piper nigrum*
Ans:D
3.Most
common adverse effect of non steroidal antinflammatory agent:
A.CNS toxicity
B.Gastro intestinal toxicity*
C.Ardiac toxicity
D.Skin rashes
Ans:B
4.Epinephrine
is not used in:
A.Bronchospasm
B.Hypertension*
C.Hypertensitivity reaction
D.Increased intra ocular pressure
Ans:B
5.Barbiturate
which is used for the induction of anesthesia is:
A.Phenobarbitone
B.Secobarbital
C.Mephobarbital
D.Thiopentone sodium*
Ans:D
6.A highly
selective cox-2 inhibitor is:
A.Tenoxicam
B.Ketoprofen
C.Celecoxib*
D.Ketorolac
Ans:C
7.An
antiviral drug used for the treatment of Parkinsonism is:
A.Amantadine*
B.Levodopa
C.Biperiden
D.Selegiline
Ans:A
8.A proton
Pump inhibitor commonly used in the treatment of peptic ulcer is:
A.Sucralfate
B.Cimetidine
C.Aluminium hydroxide gel
D.Omeprazole*
Ans:D
9.Which
among the following drugs is used as an emetic?
A.Apomorphine*
B.Codeine
C.Papaverine
D.Noscopine
Ans:A
10.Antibiotic
which is used as a cytotoxic agent is:
A.Piperacillin
B.Ampicillin
C.Cloxacillin
D.Actinomycin D*
Ans:D
11.Colchicum
autumnale belongs to the family:
A.Liliaceae*
B.Rutaceae
C.Moringaceae
D.Rhamnaceae
Ans:A
12.The act
which controls the advertisement of certain drugs:
A.The drug and Magic remedies Act 1955*
B.Insecticides Act 1948
C.The Pharmacy Act 1948
D.Poisons Act 1919
Ans:A
13.Kwashiorkor
is a disease associated with the deficiency of:
A.Vitamin B12
B.Vitamin D
C.Carbohydrate
D.Protein*
Ans:D
14.Type of
emulsion may be determined by:
A.Leakage test
B.Conductivity test*
C.Toxicity test
D.Bubble point test
Ans:B
15.Drugs
colored coated powdered or polished to conceal damage or to appear to be of
better therapeutic value
than they really are is called:
A.Spurious drug
B.Misbranded drug*
C.Adulterated drug
D.Reprocessed drug
Ans:B
16.Grease
spot test is used to identify:
A.Protein
B.Carbohydrate
C.Lipid*
D.Alkaloid
Ans:C
17.Vitamin A
is also called:
A.Anti Scurvitic Vitamin
B.Antisterilitic Vitamin
C.Antihaemorrhagic Vitamin
D.Antixerophthalic Vitamin*
Ans:D
18.The
foreign bodies which are present in our body are collectively called as:
A.Xenobiotics*
B.Probiotics
C.Antibiotics
D.Heptane
Ans:A
19.Primrose
leaves is an adulterant of:
A.Datura
B.Digitalis*
C.Senna
D.Belladona
Ans:B
20.Anthraquinone
glycosides are present in:
A.Ispaghula
B.Ephidrine
C.Aswagandha
D.Rhubarb*
Ans:D
21.Physically
distinct forms of same enzyme are called:
A.Isoenzyme*
B.Co-enzyme
C.Apoenzyme
D.Holoenzyme
Ans:A
22.Albinism
is produced due to the defect in biosynthesis of:
A.Tyrosine
B.Melanin*
C.Valine
D.Isoleucine
Ans:B
23.Diseases
and ailments which drug may not purport to prevent or cure is included in:
A.Schedule C1
B.Schedule G
C.Schedule J*
D.Schedule M
Ans:C
24.Which one
among the following is classified as a diuretic drug?
A.Punarnava*
B.Ipecacunha
C.Cinchona
D.Liquorice
Ans:A
25.Total
energy gained from one mol of glucose under aerobic condition is:
A.8 ATP
B.38 ATP
C.12 ATP
D.36 ATP*
Ans:D
26.Holding
temperature for moist heat sterilization is 115-1180C for:
A.30 minutes
B.15 minutes*
C.0 minutes
D.5 minutes
Ans:B
27.Chemical
test for opium is done to check the presence of
A.Ferulic acid
B.Eugenol
C.Meconic acid*
D.Tartaric acid
Ans:C
28.The
immunity in which the body receives readymade antibody is called:
A.Active immunity
B.Passive immunity*
C.Natural immunity
D.Innate immunity
Ans:B
29.Water
which is free from volatile and non-volatile impurities,micro organisms and
pyrogens is called:
A.Purified water
B.Potable water
C.Water for injection*
D.Sterile water for injection
Ans:C
30.The
process in which a solid gets directly converted into vapour is called:
A.Desiccation
B.Sublimation*
C.Evaporation
D.Condensation
Ans:B
31.Adult
dose of a drug is 240 mg calculated dose for a child of age of 12 years is:
A.60 mg
B.80 mg
C.100 mg
D.120 mg*
Ans:D
32.When
certain drugs administered repeatedly at short intervals decreased response is
obtained is called:
A.Idiosyncrasy
B.Tolerance
C.Tachyphylaxis*
D.Antagonism
Ans:C
33.Liquid or
semi solid preparations applied with friction is called:
A.Lotion
B.Ointment
C.Jelly
D.Liniment*
Ans:D
34.1:500
concentration of a drug means:
A.1 mg in 500 ml
B.1 kg in 500 kg
C.1 g in 500 ml*
D.1 g in 500 L
Ans:C
35.Person
who wishes to manufacture of preparations containing alcohol or other narcotic
substance is required to
obtain license from:
A.Drugs inspector
B.Excise Commissioner*
C.Drugs Controller
D.Director of Health Services
Ans:B
36.The
proportion of oil:water:gum in arachis oil emulsion is:
A.4:2:1*
B.3:2:1
C.2:2:1
D.2:1:1
Ans:A
37.g.o.d.means:
A.Four times a day
B.Every other day*
C.As needed
D.After meals
Ans:B
38.Superior
and inferior vanacava enter:
A.Right atrium*
B.Left atrium
C.Right ventricle
D.Left ventricle
Ans:A
39.Rheumatoid
arthritis is caused by:
A.Mycobacterium tuberculosis
B.Deficiency of calcium
C.Uric and crystals
D.Autommune disorder*
Ans:D
40.Vasopressin
is secreted by:
A.Hypothalamus
B.Anterior pituitary
C.Posterior pituitary*
D.Adrenal medulla
Ans:C
41.Diabetis
mellitus is caused when there is:
A.A deficiency of insulin*
B.A deficiency of glucogon
C.A decreased response of kidneys of vasopressin
D.A deficiency of growth hormone
Ans:A
42.Any
substance capable of triggering an immune response is called a:
A.Heptane
B.Antibody*
C.Interferon
D.Antigen
Ans:B
43.HIV virus
destroys:
A.T helper cells*
B.Eosinophils
C.Basophils
D.Monocytes
Ans:A
44.Microcytic
hypo chromic anemia is caused by the deficiency of:
A.Vitamin B12
B.Riboflavin
C.Iron*
D.Folic acid
Ans:C
45.Otic
route is used to deliver drug in to:
A.Eye
B.Ear canal*
C.Nose
D.Skin
Ans:B
46.Normal
value of creatine clearance:
A.75-125 mL/minute*
B.125-175 mL/minute
C.175-250 mL/minute
D.259-275 mL/minute
Ans:A
47.Warfarin
interacts with Phynytoin by interfering with:
A.Absorption
B.Protein binding*
C.Metabolism
D.Elimination
Ans:B
48.Antidote
for iron poisoning is:
A.Deferoxamine*
B.Acetyl cystine
C.Dimercaprol
D.Penicillamine
Ans:A
49.Test for
water holding capacity is prescribed for
A.Cat gut
B.Absorbent cotton*
C.Surgical gauze
D.Sanitary Napkins
Ans:B
50.List of
drugs to be purchased in a hospital is prepared by:
A.Chief Pharmacist
B.Hospital superintendent
C.Pharmacy and therapeutic committee*
D.Drug technical advisory board
Ans:C
51.Safest
and the most efficient method of drug distribution system is:
A.Floor stock system
B.Complete floor stock system
C.Charge floor stock system
D.Unit dose drug distribution system*
Ans:D
52.Faithful
adherence of the instructions given by Physician/pharmacist is called:
A.Non compliance
B.Pharmaceutical care
C.Patient counseling
D.Patient compliance*
Ans:D
53.Articles
published in journals are called:
A.Primary literature*
B.Secondary literature
C.Teritary source
D.Abstracting
Ans:A
54.Rate of
bioavailability is greatest for:
A.Capsule
B.Tablet
C.Suspensions
D.Solution*
Ans:D
55.The
Vitamin which is given in severe cases of alcoholism is:
A.Ascorbic acid
B.Riboflavin
C.Thiamne*
D.Pyridoxine
Ans:C
56.Hemp is
pericyclic fibers obtained from the stem of:
A.Linum usitatissimum
B.Corchorous olitorius
C.Cannabis sativa*
D.Gossypium herbaceum
Ans:C
57.Basic
ring present in pethidine is:
A.Pyrrole
B.Pyridine*
C.Thiophene
D.Quinoline
Ans:B
58.Example
for a protein which is used in therapy is:
A.Adrenaline
B.Hydrocortisone
C.Insulin*
D.Thyroxin
Ans:C
59.Ciprofloxacin
belongs to the category of:
A.Fluroguinolones*
B.Aminoglycosides
C.Macrolides
D.Cephalosporines
Ans:A
60.Hetro
atoms present in chlorpromazine are:
A.Nitrogen and Oxygen
B.Sulphur and Oxygen
C.Nitrogen Sulphur and Oxygen
D.Nitrogen and Sulphur*
Ans:D
61.Major
side effect of sodium bicarbonate when used as antacid is:
A.Systemic alkalosis*
B.Systemic acidosis
C.Metabolic alkalosis
D.Metabolic alkalosis
Ans:A
62.An
example for antioxidant is:
A.Sodium bisulphite*
B.Sodium lauryl sulphate
C.Sodium potassium tartrate
D.Sodium fluoride
Ans:A
63.Radiopharmaceuticals
should be stored in:
A.Aluminium containers
B.Iron containers
C.Borosilicate glass containers
D.Lead containers*
Ans:D
64.Citric
acid is added in the limit test for iron to:
A.Provide an acidic medium
B.To react with iron
to produce a purple colour
C.To form a complex with iron to prevent precipitation*
D.To react with acid radicals to prevent precipitation
Ans:C
65.Inorganic
compound which is used as a dentine desensitizer is:
A.Calcium carbonate
B.Strontium chloride*
C.Calcium chloride
D.Calcium hypochlorite
Ans:B
66.Gelatin
is chemically:
A.A complex carbohydrate
B.Purified wax
C.Hydrous wool fat
D.Hydrolyzeed collagenous material*
Ans:D
67.Concentration
of alcohol most effective as bacteriacidal is:
A.99%
B.50%
C.70%*
D.10%
Ans:C
68.Main drug
used for the treatment of syphilis is:
A.Penicillin G*
B.Ampicillin
C.Gentamicin
D.Amikacin
Ans:A
69.Which is
the second line drug for Tuberculosis?
A.Isoniazid
B.Ciprofoxacin*
C.Rifampici
D.Ethambutol
Ans:B
70.Saline
cathartics act by:
A.Stimulating the gastro intestinal mucosa
B.Increasing the gastro intestinal motility
C.Increasing the osmotic load of the intestinal tract*
D.Decreasing the gastro intestinal motility
Ans:C
71.Dr.Herman
Gundert who prepared the first Dictionary in Malayalam is associated with which
of the following
Missions?
A.Basel Mission*
B.Missionaries of Charity
C.English Charitable mission
D.Evangelical Mission
Ans:A
72.In which
year did Sree Narayana Guru consecrate the Idol of Siva in Aruvippuram Temple?
A.1912
B.1913
C.1888*
D.1903
Ans:C
73.Which of
the following is not a part of the preamble to the Indian Constitution?
A.Socialism
B.Secularism
C.Federalism*
D.Republic
Ans:C
74.Who among
the following wrote the work’Athmanuthapam’?
A.Vagbhadananda
B.Saint Elias Kuriakose Chaavara*
C.Sree Narayana Guru
D.Chattambi Swamikal
Ans:B
75.In which
year was the Cochin State Prajamandal formed?
A.6 January 1936
B.16 January 1941*
C.12 August 1945
D.8 July 1946
Ans:B
76.The power
of supreme Court of India to decide the
dispute between the Centre and States falls under it’s --------------Jurisdiction.
A.Advisory
B.Appellate
C.Writ
D.Original*
Ans:D
77.Who
suggested the name ‘Abstention Movement’for the same?
A.I.C.Chacko*
B.C.Kesavan
C.T.M.Varghese
D.N.V.Joseph
Ans:A
78.Who among
the following translated Tagor’s ‘Gitanjali’ for the first time into Malayalam?
A.Kumaranasan
B.G.Sankara Kurup*
C.Vallathol
D.S.K.Pottakkad
Ans:B
79.Pick out
from the following the prominent woman leader from Malabar who participated in
the Freedom Struggle?
A.Akkamma Cherian
B.Anna Chandi
C.A.V.Kuttimalu Amma*
D.Thottakkad Madhavi Amma
Ans:C
80.The
novelist to have won the ‘Jnanpith Award’ for the first time from Kerala
is------------
A.G.Sankara Kurup
B.Thakazhi
C.S.K.Pottakad*
D.M.T.Vasudevan Nair
Ans:C
81.The
members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by:
A.Chief Minister
B.Chief Justice
C.Chief Secretary
D.Governor*
Ans:D
82.Who among
the following was the Chairman of the Guruvayoor Satyagraha Committee?
A.K.Kelappan
B.A.K.Gopalan
C.C.Krishnan
D.Mannathu Padmanabhan*
Ans:D
83.Who was
the first Vice-Chancellor of Kerala University?
A.Sardar K.M.Panicker
B.Joseph Mundasseri
C.John Mathai*
D.M.V.Paili
Ans:C
84.Where is
the BRICS Bank being established?
A.China*
B.India
C.Brazil
D.South Africa
Ans:A
85.On which
date was the National Food Security Act signed into Law?
A.13 September 2013
B12 September 2013
C.26 August 2013
D.3 August 2013*
Ans:D
86.Who among
the following is the present Chairman of the National Women’s Commission?
A.Mano Sharma
B.Sujatha Singh
C.Lalitha Kumaramangalam*
D.Jayanthy Patnaik
Ans:C
87.Who was
the founder of ‘Samatwa Samajam’?
A.Ayyankali
B.Chattambi Swamikal
C.Swami Agamananda
D.Ayya Vaikundar*
Ans:D
88.Who among
the following Keralities,was the Editor of Newspaper,’The Madras Standard’?
A.G.P.Pillai*
B.K.P.Kesava Menon
C.Kumaranasan
D.C.V.Kunjuraman
Ans:A
89.Which
Article of the Indian Constitution is related to Presidential Rule in States?
A.Article 352
B.Article 356*
C.Article 359
D.Article 360
Ans:B
90.Who is
popularly known as the ‘Lincoln of Kerala ‘?
A.K.Kelappan
B.Velukutty Arayan
C.A.K.Gopalan
D.Pandit K.P.Karuppan*
Ans:D
91.The
carthartic property of castor oil is due to the presence of:
A.Linoleic acid
B.Arachidonic acid
C.Ricinoleic acid*
D.Stearic acid
Ans:C
92.d-Tubocurarine
is a:
A.Neeuromuscular blocking agent*
B.Anticholine
esterase
C.Anaesthetic
D.Neuro degenerative agent
Ans:A
93.The
schedule which provide standard for ophthalmic preparation:
A.Schedule P
B.Schedule R
C.Schedule FF*
D.Schedule Y
Ans:C
94.Citric
acid cycle takes place in:
A.Liver
B.Mitochondria*
C.Endoplasmic reticulum
D.Nucleic acid
Ans:B
95.The
pyrimidine component of RNA is:
A.Adenine
B.Guanine
C.Thymine
D.Uracil*
Ans:D
96.Major
side effect of chloramphenicol is:
A.Bone marrow depression*
B.GIT disturbances
C.Isomnia
D.Profound dyspnea
Ans;A
97.Example
for a five membered hetrocyclic compound with one hetro atom is:
A.Pyrimidine
B.Furane*
C.Aziridine
D.Phenanthrene
Ans:B
98.One table
spoon full is:
A.4 mL
B.6 mL
C.8 mL
D.15 mL*
Ans:D
99.Bence
Jones Proteins found in urine occur in:
A.Liver diseases
B.Diabetes mellitus
C.Multiple myeloma*
D.Thalassemia
Ans:C
100.Preparations
of digitals is used in the treatment of:
A.Hypertension
B.Gout
C.Myocardial infraction
D.Congestive cardiac failure*
Ans:D
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