11/18/09
Pharmacology
1. Mechanism of action of Methenamine:
A. Inhibits the replication of bacterial DNA
B. Decomposes in to amonia and fomaldehyde and denatures bacterial protein
C. Decreases bladder muscle spasms
D. Relaxes smooth muscles of the urinary tract
2. Normal Adult dose of Nalidxi acid is:
A. 1 to 4 gms 4 times a day for 1 week
B. 500 mg at bedtime for 5 days
C. 250 mg bid for 7 days
D. 100 mg tid for 2 weeks
3. Normal adult dose of Bethanechol ranges from:
A. 10 to 50 mg 3-4 times per day
B. 50 to 100 mg 2 times a day
C. 100 mg 6 times a day
D. 1 gm single dose dail
4. Injectable form of Bethanechol is administered through:
A. Intravenously
B. Intradermaly
C. Intramuscularly
D. Subcutaneosly
5. The most significant adverse effect of epoitin alfa is:
A. Hypotension
B. Hypertension
C. Diarrhoea
D. headache
6. Therapeutic effect of epoitin alfa can be expected in:
A. Immediatly
B. With in 3 days
C. With in 2 weeks
D. After 1 month
7. Aluminium hydroxide is admistered:
A. With meals
B. After Meals
C. 30 minutes before meals
D. At bedtime
8. Most common side effect of aluminium hydroxide is:
A. Diarrea
B. Constipation
C. Headache
D. Muscle weakness
9. Common side effect of ferrus sulphate:
A. Weakness
B. Headache
C. Constipation
D. Fatigue
10. Tacrolimus ia an alternative drug to:
A. Cyclosporine
B. Erythromycin
C. Fluconazole
D. Phenytoin
ANSWERS:
1B,2A,3A,4D,5B,6C,7A,8B,9C,10A.
