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| 451. |
____ is a limited spectrum antibiotic. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Dysidazirine | |
| 452. |
Antipyretics are used toA. relieve painB. bring down body temperatureC. to kill microorganismsD. to relieve from anxiety |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B The chemicals that are used to bring down body temperature in high fever, are called antipyretics, e.g. paracetamol, aspirin, etc |
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| 453. |
Which one of the following is not used as a filler in loundary soap ?A. Sodium silicateB. GlycerolC. Sodium rosinateD. Borax |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 454. |
The chemical used in mental disease isA. antipyreticsB. antioxidantsC. antibiotcsD. tranquilizers |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 455. |
Chordiazepxide is generally used forA. hypertensionB. respiratory tract infectionC. water purificationD. neutralization of acid |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 456. |
Valium isA. antipyrecticB. antibioticC. antipxidabtD. tranquillizers |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 457. |
Differentiate between disinfectants and antiseptics .A. antiseptics are used against microorganisms while disinfectants are used against insectsB. antiseptics are used only over skin while disinfectants can be taken orally alsC. antiseptics merely inhibit the growth and disinfectant kill the microorganismsD. antiseptics are used over living tissues, While disinfectants cannot be used over living tissues |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Antiseptics are used over living tissues while disinfectants are used for inanimate objects such as floors, toilets, instruments etc. |
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| 458. |
Which of the following statements is not true ?A. Some disinfectants can be used as antiseptic at low concentrationB. Sulphadiazine is a synthetic antibacterialC. Pheromones provide chemical means of establishing communicationD. Aspirin is analgesic and antipyretic |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 459. |
Which of the following gives paracetamol on acetlylation ?A. B. C. D. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 460. |
Drug targets are biomolecules such as _______ , _______ , _______ and _______ |
| Answer» Correct Answer - carbohydrates, proteins , nucleic acids, lipids | |
| 461. |
Bame the marcomolecules that are chosen as drug targets. |
| Answer» The marcomolecules that are chosen as drug targets are cvarbhydrates,lipids,proteins nucleic acid and enzymes. | |
| 462. |
What is the purpose of adding food preservative to packeged food? |
| Answer» Food preservatives are added to packeged foods to prevent spoilage due to microbial (bacterial/ fungi etc.) growth. | |
| 463. |
Compound used as a food preservative isA. sodium acetateB. sodium propionateC. sodium benzoateD. sodium oxalate |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Sodium benzoate is used as a food preservative. It is metabolised by conversion into hippuric acid. `C_(6)H_(5)CONHCH_(2)COOH` which is ultimately excreted in urine. It is used in soft drinks and acidic foods. |
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| 464. |
Which of the following can be used as food preservative ?A. Vegetable oilB. Table saltC. Sodium benzoateD. All of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 465. |
Which of the following is used as a preservative to protect processed food ?A. Sodium tripolyphosphateB. SaccharinC. Diclofenac sodiumD. Sod. Metabisulphite |
| Answer» Correct Answer - d | |
| 466. |
Medicine which is an antibiotic is :A. asprinB. ampicllinC. DettolD. phenol |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 467. |
The phenomenon of opposing the growth of one micro-organism by other is calledA. curingB. irradiationC. pasteurisationD. antibiosis |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 468. |
Spectomycin isA. an tranquilizerB. an antibitoicC. an antisepticD. an antipyretic |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 469. |
First antibiotic isolated was Or Antiboitics are produced byA. tetracyclineB. chloromphenicolC. oflaxacinD. penicillin |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 470. |
Antihistamines are :A. EstrogenB. ChloropheniramineC. Diphenyl hydramineD. Barbituric acid |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B::C | |
| 471. |
Which of the following is an analgesic?A. OfloxacinB. PenicillinC. AminoglycosidesD. Paracetamol |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Paracetamol is not an analgesic. It is an antipyretic. The chemical substances which are used to bring down body temperature during high fever are called antipyretics and the medicines which are used to reduce pain are known as analgesics. |
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| 472. |
Food preservatives prevent spoilage of food due to microbial growth. The commonly used preservatives are :A. table salt sugarB. `C_(6)H_(5)COONa`C. vegetable oils and sodium benzoateD. all of the above |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 473. |
The chemical substance which are used to prevent decompsition is/areA. antacidsB. antioxidantC. antipyraticD. analgesic and antipyretic |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 474. |
Antiseptic chloroxylenol isA. 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenolB. 3-chloro-4,5-dimethylphenolC. 4-chloro-2,5-dimethylphenolD. 5-chloro-3,4-dimethylphenol |
| Answer» Correct Answer - a | |
| 475. |
Antiseptic which is a mixture of chloroxylenol and `alpha`-terpineol isA. SavlonB. DettolC. BithionalD. Salol |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 476. |
Which of the following statement is false?A. Some disinfectants can be used as antiseptic at low concentrationB. Sulphadiazine is a synthetic antibacterialC. Pheromones provide chemical means of establishing communicationD. Norethindrone is a pheromone |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Norethindrone is not a pheromone. It is a progestrone hormone. It is used for treating certain menstrual and uterine problems. It works by altering the lining of uterus |
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| 477. |
Which of the following is not true for antibiotics?A. Tetracycline is one of the broad spectrum antibiotics wtuch 1 s effective against a large number of harmful microorganismsB. Streptomycin is highly effective against microorganisms which cause tuberculosisC. Penicillin has a narrow spectrum and certain persons are sensitive to itD. Penicillin may be administered without testing the patients for sensitivity to it |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Penicillin has a narrow spectrum and is effective only against infections caused by various cocci or infections caused by some gram positive bacteria. Some people have allergy from penicillin. Hence, it is very essential to test the sensitivity of the patient by giving a test dose or before giving the full dose. |
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| 478. |
Which among the following detergents is non-ionic in character ?A. Sodiumlauryl sulphateB. Pentaerythrityl stearateC. Cetyltrimethyl ammonium chlorideD. Sodium n-dodecyl benzene sulphonate |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Pentaerythrityl stearate is non-ionic detergent while sodium carboxyl sulphate and sodium n-dodecyl benzene sulphonate are anionic detergent. Also, cetyltrimethyl ammonium chloride is cationic detergent. |
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| 479. |
Morphine and many of its homologus when administered in medicinal dose produceA. aposonous effectB. relieve pain and produce sleepC. Both (a) and (III )D. no effect |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Morphine and many of its homologues , when administered in medicinal doses, relieve pain and produce sleep. |
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| 480. |
Chemical composition os antacids are give as I. `NaHCO_3` II. `Al (OH_3)` III. `Mg (OH)_2` Which of the above chemical compunds are used as antacids ?A. I and IIB. II and IIIC. I and IIID. All of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D The most commonly used antacids are wqak bases such as sodium bicarbontae, magnesim hydroxide , magnesium carbonate, magnesium trisilicate, aluminium hydroxide gel and aluminium phosphte. |
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| 481. |
How many times alitame is sweeter than cane sugar? |
| Answer» approximately 2000 times sweeter | |
| 482. |
The methyl ester of a dipeptide is 100 times sweeter than cane sugar. What are the constituents `alpha` -amino acids of this dipeptide? |
| Answer» Artificial sweetener aspartame is methyl ester of the dipeptide which is derived from aspartic acid & phenylalanine. | |
| 483. |
Which of the following artifical sweetener is the ester of a dipeptide?A. AspartameB. SaccharinC. SuraloseD. Alitame |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Aspartame, the most successful and widely used artifical sweetener, is methyl ester of dipeptide formed from aspartic acid and phenylalanine. |
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| 484. |
Artifical sweetener which is stable under cold conditions only isA. SaccharineB. SucroloseC. AspartameD. Alitame |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C It decompses at baking or cooking temperatures and hence can be used only in cold food and soft drinks Futher more, people suffering from the disease phenyl ketoneurea cannot use aspertame because their metabolism causes the conversion of aspartame to phenylpyruvic acid, Accumulation of phenylpyruvic acid is harmful especially to infants due to brain damage and mental retardation. Phenylketoneurea is a genetically determined defect in the metabolism of phenylalanine (an amino acid contained in protein). Phenylalanine accumulates in the body, and may cause mental deficiency. |
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| 485. |
Artificial sweetener which is stable under cold conditions only isA. SaccharineB. sucraloseC. aspartameD. alitame |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 486. |
Artificial sweetener used in cold drinks is-A. lactoseB. aspartameC. glycerolD. fructose |
| Answer» Correct Answer - b | |
| 487. |
Artificial sweetener used in calorie-free drinks is _____ |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Aspartame | |
| 488. |
Give one example for each of the following : (i) An artificial sweetener whose use is limited to cold drinks , (ii) A non-ionic detergent , (iii)A pain reliever for relief from severe post-operative pain or pain due to terminal cancer. |
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Answer» (i)Since aspartame decomposes at baking or cooking temperature, therefore , it is used as an artificial sweetener in cold drinks. (ii)Ester of stearic acid with polyethylene glycol `underset"Polyethylene glycol"(HO(CH_2CH_2O)_nCH_2CH_2OH)+ underset"Stearic acid "(CH_3(CH_2)_16COOH) underset(-H_2O)to underset"Polyethylene glycol stearate (A non-ionic detergent)"(CH_3(CH_2)_16COO(CH_2CH_2O)_nCH_2CH_2OH)` (iii)The alkaloid morphine is used for relief from severe pain |
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| 489. |
Which prevent rancidity of fatsA. AspirinB. butylated p-hydroxy anisoleC. saccharinD. phenol |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 490. |
Which of the following statement is not correct ?A. Some disinfectants can be used as antiseptic at low concentration .B. Aspirin is analgesic and antipyretic .C. Norethindrone is an anti histamine .D. Chloramphenicol is a broad spectrum antibiotic . |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Norethindrone is an antifertility drug . |
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| 491. |
Which of the following statements is not correct about penicillium ?A. Penicillin G has a narrow spectrum.B. It is extracted from antibacterial fungus Penicillium.C. Ampicillin and amoxycillin are synthetic modifications of penicillins.D. It has bacteriostatic effect. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Penicillin has bactericidal effect. |
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| 492. |
Which of the following food preservatives is metabolized to hippuric acid?A. Sodium propionateB. Sodium carbonateC. Sodium benzoateD. All of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C The most common preservative, sodium benzoate `(C_(6) H_(5) CO_(2) Na)` is metabolized by conversion to hippuric acid, `C_(6) H_(5) CONH CH_(2) CO_(2) H` which ultimately is excreted in the urine. It is alos used as corroison inhibitor and medicinally as an antiseptic and for gout and rheumatism. |
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| 493. |
The preservative which is ultimately excreted in unne as hippuric acid isA. sodium benzoateB. sodium metabisulphiteC. sodium propionateD. sodium sorbate |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Sodium benzoate is metobalised by conversion to hippuric acid, `C_6H_5CONHCH_2COOH` which is ultimately excreted in the urine. |
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| 494. |
Formalin is:A. 40 % formaldehydeB. 36 % formic acidC. 36 % fomonitrileD. 36 % formaldoxime |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 495. |
Which of the following is used in fruit juisces ?A. `SO^(2)`B. SaccharinC. Boric acidD. Both a and b |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 496. |
The sweetest artificial sugar among the following isA. AlitameB. sucruloseC. aspartameD. saccharin |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 497. |
Which of the following is used as a "morning after pill"A. NorethindroneB. EthynylestradiolC. MifepristoneD. Bithional |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 498. |
Which of the following is bacteriostatic?A. PenicillinB. ErythromycinC. Amino glycodineD. Ofloxacin |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Erythromycin is a bacteriostatic (Inhibits the growth of organisms) |
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| 499. |
Which among the following is not an antibiotic?A. PenicillinB. OxytocinC. ErythromycinD. Tetracycline |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Antibiotics are the chemical substances produced by microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, etc), that can inhibit the growth of other microorganisms, e.g. penicillin, erythromycin, tetracycline, ofloxacin but oxytocin is a peptide hormone which is secreted by master gland. |
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| 500. |
Heart patients can be givenA. monosaturated fatty acidB. trans fatty acidC. polyunsatured fatty acidD. polysaturated fatty acid |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Polyunsaturatd fatty acid is given to heart patients. |
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