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Which of the following is not a source of drug?A. Dalbergia sissooB. Claviceps purpureaC. Cannabis sativeD. Papaver somniferum |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Dalbergia sissoo, commonly called sheesham, is a timberyielding plant used to make furnishiture, railway sleeper, house,etc. |
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Amphetamimes are:A. narcoticsB. sedativesC. HallucinogensD. Stimulants |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Amphetamina ` (C_(9)H_(13)N) ` is a synthetic stimulant of central nervous system. It is also used tl relieve nasal congeston |
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Shock treatment (ECT) is suited for the treatment of :A. smokingB. alcoholismC. mental disordersD. none of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Shock treatment given to patients of mental disorders is known as ECT (Electro Convulsive Therepy). |
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Phobias are generally associated with:A. neurosisB. epilepsyC. PsychosisD. none of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Phibia means a fear , hatred or aversion |
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Drug that increases cardiovascular effects isA. insulinB. cocaineC. barbiturateD. benzodiazephine |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stmulant drug. The powdered hydrochlorida salt from of cocaine can be snorted or dissolved in water and injected. Creck is cocaine base that has not beem neutralized by an acid to make the hydrochloride salt. This from of cocaine comes in a rock crystal that is heated to produce vapors, which are smoked. The team "crack" refers to the crackling sound produced by the rock as it is heated. |
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A tendency of recurrent seizures is known as :A. epilepsyB. neurosisC. PsychosisD. none of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Epilepsy is a chronic fuctional disease of the nervous system commonly accompanied by peculIar convulsive seizures. |
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Benzopyrene is found in :A. tomatoB. alcoholC. tobaccoD. brinjal |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Benzopyrene is a cancer inducing hydrocarbon `(C_(20)H_(12))` found in coal-ter and tobacco smoke . |
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Which of the following is a synthetic drug?A. LSDB. OpiumC. CocaineD. Barbiturate |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Barbiturate is a derivation of barbiturie acid having a depressing effect on respiratory rat, blood pressure, temperature and cantral nervous system. |
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Which of the following is used in eye inflammation and for curing night blindness?A. Eclipta albaB. Atropa belladonaC. Cichorium intybusD. Emilia sonchifolia |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D A tea made from the leaves of Emilia sonchifolia is used in the treatment of dysentery. The juice of the leaves is uesd In treating eye inflammations, night blindness and sore ears. |
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Assertion Caffeine is a stimulant. Resion Barbiturate is a depressant.A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of AssertionB. Both Assertion and Reason are treu, but Reason is not the correct explanation orf AssertionC. Assertion is true, but Reason is falseD. Assertion is false, but Reason is true |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Stimulants increase alertness and activity and may produce excitement, e.g. caffeine, cocaine, etc. whereas depreessants depress brain activity and produce of feeling of calmness. |
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The stimulant present in tea, cocoa and coffee isA. cocaineB. tanninC. astringentD. caffeine |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Tea, cocoa and coffe are obtained from dried leaves and seeds of different plants. All these contain caffeine. |
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Which drug pair is incorrectA. Papaver somniferum-MarijuanaB. Cannabis sativa - MarijuanaC. Erythroxylum coca-CocaineD. Atropa belladona-Hashish |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Hashish is a product of hemp, i.e. cannabis sativa. Atropa belladona is used to yield a drug called atropine. |
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Which is the particular type of drug that is obtained from the plant whose one flowering branch is shown below? A. DepresantB. SctimulantC. Pain-killerD. Hallucinogen |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D the give twig is of datura plant. This plant yields hallucinogens. |
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Assertion Alcohol is not digersted in human body. Reason Alimentary canal absorbs alcohol directly.A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of AssertionB. Both Assertion and Reason are treu, but Reason is not the correct explanation orf AssertionC. Assertion is true, but Reason is falseD. Assertion is false, but Reason is true |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Alcohol is absorbed from mocous membranes of mouth, oesophagus, small intertine and large intestine. As alcohol absorbed directly by the alimentary canal, there is no need of digestion with in the body. |
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Assertion Alcohol contents of fhampagne wine is `12-16%` Reason Alcohol contents of rum is `40-55%.`A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of AssertionB. Both Assertion and Reason are treu, but Reason is not the correct explanation orf AssertionC. Assertion is true, but Reason is falseD. Assertion is false, but Reason is true |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Above `12-16%` of alcohol is found in champagne wine, while the content of alcohol is rum is `40-55%.` |
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Assertion Champagne wines are the product of fermentation. Reason Rum is an alcoholic distillate from the fermented juice of sugarcane.A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of AssertionB. Both Assertion and Reason are treu, but Reason is not the correct explanation orf AssertionC. Assertion is true, but Reason is falseD. Assertion is false, but Reason is true |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Champagne wine is the product of fermentation. It is bottle before fermentation is complete. Rum is an alcoholic distillate from the fermented juice of sugarcane and sugarcane byproducts. |
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Which of the following is not a mental disorer?A. NeurosisB. EpilePsyC. MeningitisD. psychosis |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Bacterial meningitis is caused by Neisseria maningitis which results in the infection of the pia and arachnoid membrenses, the cerebrosponal fluid and the ventricles. |
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Which of the following diseases is associated with smoking?A. BronchitisB. EmphysemaC. Lung cancerD. All of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Bronchitis: An acute or chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes of the tracheobronchial tree. Emphysema: over-inflation and destructive changes of alveolar walls, resulting in the loss of lung elasticity and decreased gases. |
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Tobacco contain:A. codenineB. nicotineC. morphineD. cocaine |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Nicotine is a poisonous alkaloid ` (C_(10)H_(14)N_(2))` present in tobacco leaves. |
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The heavy drinkers are often dehydrated due to:A. lack of metabolismB. hypersecretion of ADHC. hyposecretion of ADHD. high rate of metabolism |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Hyposercreytion ofADH (antidiuretic homene ) resalts in the urinary loss of water the dehydration. |
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Which of the following damages gastric mucosa if taken along with alcohol?A. AspirinB. HashishC. ValiumD. Barbiturate |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Aspirin is chemically acetylsalicyclic acid. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever and inflammtion. Aspirin is used to treat mild to moderate pain, and also to reduce fever or inflammation. It is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strockes, and angina. Aspirina should be used for cardiovascular conditions only under the supervision of a doctor. |
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After drinkin alcohol, a person walks clumsily because, the alcohol affects hisA. cerebellumB. cerebrumC. medulla oblongataD. spinal cord |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Alcoholism is dependence of a person on regular consumption of alcohol. In this, cerebellum becomes affected which result in the loss of muscle corrdination. Therefore, affected person shows staggering gait and incoherent speech. |
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Connabis sativa is the source ofA. opiumB. LSDC. marijuanaD. cocaine |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C The flower tops, leaves and the resin of the plant Cannabis sativa are used in various combinations to produce marijuana, hashish, charas and ganja. Generally take by inhalation and oral ingestion, these are known for their effect on cardiovascular system of the body. A group of chemicals, connabinoids interact with cannabinoid receptors present principally in the brain. Natural cannabinoids are obtained from the inflorescence of the plant Cannabis sativa. |
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Alcoholism may lead to:A. skin cancerB. liver cirrhosisC. viral diseaseD. eye infections |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Alcoholism is a chronic ofter progresive disease in which a person craves for alcohol and drinks it despite of knowing about alcohol related problems. It involves a physical dependanc on alcohol. It may lead to liver cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is build up of scar tissue that changes the structure of the liver and blocks the blood flow. |
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Dipsomania isA. a type of depressionB. insanity due to psychosisC. a condition involving severe addiction to alcoholD. tendency to take much water |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Dipsomania is a term descibing a medical condition involving severe addiction to alcohol. The term was coined by the German Physician CW Hufeland in 1819. |
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The morphine obtained from optained from opium is a/an:A. la texB. pomeC. alkaloidD. tannin |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Morphine is the main opium alkaloid, which is a strong anglgesic and also has scdative and calming effect. |
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Every time when the dosage of drug has to be increased to achieve the same kick, that initially occurred in response to a smaller dose, the condition is known asA. withdrawal symptomsB. addicitionC. rebound effectD. tolerance |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Tolerance iis a state in which an organism no longer responds to a drug. A higher does is required to achive the same effect. |
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