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| 151. |
What are tranquilizers? Give example. |
| Answer» Drugs which are used in relieving mental stress and tension and in treating mild or acute mental disorders are called tranquilizers, e.g., serotonin | |
| 152. |
Tranquilizers affectA. stomatchB. kindenyC. liverD. central nerveous system |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 153. |
Which of the following is antidipressent ?A. ValiumB. Boric acidC. sodium bisulphineD. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 154. |
Which of the following used in insomnia ?A. AntioxidantB. TransquilizersC. AntacidaD. antibiotics |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 155. |
Which o,f the following is used to increse pH?A. IbuprofenB. penicillinC. `AI(OH)_(3)`D. Veronal |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 156. |
Abtacids are thoseA. which rise the pH of stomachB. which rise the pH of heratC. which decreases the pH of stomachD. which rise the pH of liver |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 157. |
Which of the following is used in indigestion?A. `AI(OH)_(3)`B. `SO_(2)`C. brineD. `CH_(3)COOH` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 158. |
Select the detergent that is used to prepare cosmetics.A. DDBSB. Polyethylene glycolC. Cetyltrimethyl ammonium chlorideD. LAS |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Cetyltrimethyl ammonium chloride is a cationic detergent. It is used to prepate cosmetics because it possesses germicidal properties. |
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| 159. |
Amongst the following antihistamines, which are antacids ?A. RanitidineB. BromopheniramineC. TerfenadinneD. Cimetidine |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A::D Histamine is a substance that stimulates the secretion of pepsin and hydrochloric acid. There are some antacids like cimetidine were designed to prevent the interaction of histamine with the receptor present in the stomach wall. As a result less HCl is released and the cause of hyperacidity is conrolled/curved. Ranitidine is also fall in the category of antihistamine. It is used to cure hyperacidity. Brompheniramine is an antihistamine . It is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes caused by allergy. Terfenadine, an antihistaine, was used for allergy. |
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| 160. |
The "saponification value " of an oil or fat is measured in term ofA. `NH_(4) OH`B. `NaOH`C. KOHD. `C_(6)H_(5)OH` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Saponification value is the number of milligrams of KOH required to neutralise the fatty acids resuling from the complete hydrolysis of 1 g of oil or fat. |
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| 161. |
Glycerol is added to soap. It functions...A. as a fillerB. to increase latheringC. to prevent rapid dryingD. to make soap granules |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Glycerol being hygroscopic prevents rapid drying of soaps. |
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| 162. |
The pair whose both species are used in acid medicinal preparation is:A. `NaHCO_(3) and Mg(OH)_(2)`B. `Na_(2)CO_(3) and Ca(HCO_(3))_(2)`C. `Ca(HCO_(3))_(2) and Mg(OH)_(2)`D. `Ca(OH)_(2) and NaHCO_(3)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A `NaHCO_(3) and Mg(OH)_(2)` both are antacids. |
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| 163. |
Which one of the following is not a surfactant?A. `OHC (CH_2)_(14) CH_(2) OSO^(-) Na^(+)`B. `CH_(3) (CH_(2))_(16) CH_(2) OSO_(2)^(-) Na^(+)`C. `CH_(3) (CH_(2))_(14) CH_(2) NH_(2)`D. `CH_(3) (CH_(2))_(15) N (CH_(3))_(3) Br^(-)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Surface (a surface - active agent) is a substance that has the ability to emulsify and wash away oil and grease in an aqueous suspension. It should have a polar part which is compatible with (soluble in ) water and a nonpolar part which is compatible with (soluble in) oil and grease. Compund in option (3) has not distrubution. |
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| 164. |
Which of the following is not a surfactant ?A. `CH_3-(CH_2)_15 - overset+N (CH_3)_3Br^-`B. `CH_3-(CH_2)_14-CH_2NH_2`C. `CH_3-(CH_2)_16CH_2OSO_3^(-)Na^+`D. `OHC-(CH_2)_14-CH_2-COO^(-)Na^+` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - b | |
| 165. |
Which of the following is not a surfactant?A. `CH_(3)-(CH_(2))_(15)-N^(+)(CH_(3))_(3)Br^(-)`B. `CH_(3)-(CH_(2))_(14)-CH_(2)NH_(2)`C. `CH_(3)-(CH_(2))_(16)-CH_(2)OSO_(2)^(-)Na^(+)`D. `OHC-(CH_(2))_(14)-CH_(2)-COO^(-)Na^(+)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B `CH_(3)-(CH_(2))_(14)-CH_(2)-NH_(2)` is not a surfactant ( or detegent ). |
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| 166. |
Which of the following statements is not correct ?A. Some antiseptics can be added to soaps .B. Dilute solutions of some disinfectants can be used as antiseptic .C. Disinfectants are antimicrobial drugs .D. Antiseptic medicines can be ingested . |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Antiseptic medicines cannot be ingested . |
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| 167. |
Statement-1. Ranitidine is used to treat hyperacidity while brompheniramine is used to treat hypersensitivity. Statement-2. Both the drugs are antihistamines.A. If both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the true explanation of the assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion.C. If assertion is true, but reason is falseD. If both assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Correct explanation . Although both ranitidine and brompheniramine are antihistamines, yet they act on different receptors and hence produce different chemotherapeutic effects. |
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| 168. |
Which site of an enzyme is called allosteric site? |
| Answer» Sites different from active site of an enzyme where a molecule (called inhibitor) can bind and affect the shape of active site is called allosteric site. | |
| 169. |
What are allosteric sites ? |
| Answer» Sites other than active sites of the enzyme where drugs bind to enzymes are called allosteric sites. | |
| 170. |
How does aspirin act as an analgesic? |
| Answer» Aspirin inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins which stimulate inflammation of the tissue. Thus, it cures pain. | |
| 171. |
Which of the following pairs are bactericidal antibiotics?A. Ofloxacin, tetracyclineB. Penicillin, ErythromycinC. Erythromycin, chloramphenicolD. Tetracycline, chloramphenicol |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C::D | |
| 172. |
The reagent(s) used for softening the temporary hardness of water is (are):A. `Ca_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)`B. `Ca(OH)_(2)`C. `Na_(2)CO_(3)`D. NaOCl |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B::C | |
| 173. |
The oxidant which is used as an antiseptic isA. `KBrO_3`B. `KMnO_4`C. `CrO_3`D. `KNO_3` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 174. |
Bithional is generally added to the soaps as an additive to function as anA. buffering agentB. antisepticC. softnerD. dryer |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 175. |
Why is bithional added to soup? |
| Answer» Bithional acts as an antiseptic agent and reduces the odours produced by bacterial decomposition of organic matter on the skin. | |
| 176. |
What are fillers and what role these fillers play in soap? |
| Answer» Substances which are added to soaps to modify their properties in order to make them useful for a parricular application are called fillers. For example, (i) Sodium rosinate is added to laundry soaps to increase their lather forming ability, (ii) glycerol is added to shaving soaps to prevent them from drying. | |
| 177. |
(a)Pickles have a long shelf life and do not get spoiled for months, why ? (b)Name an artificial sweetener which is derviative of sucrose. (c )Sodium salts of some acids are very useful as food preservatives. Suggest a few such acids. |
| Answer» Plenty of salt and cover of oil act as preservatives. These do not allow moisture and air to enter the material and hence bacteria cannot thrive on them. Therefore, pickles do not get spoiled for months together. | |
| 178. |
Pickles have a long shelf life and do not get spolled for months-why? |
| Answer» Plenty of salt and cover of oil act as preservatives. These substances do not allow moisture and air to enter the material and hence bacteria cannot thrive on them. Therefore, pickles do not get spoiled for months together. | |
| 179. |
_______ and ______ are useful antioxidants for wine and beer .A. Sulphur trioxide and sulphateB. BHT and BHAC. Sulphur dioxide and sulphiteD. None of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 180. |
An antioxidant which is added to butter to increase its shelf life from months to years isA. Sodium benzoateB. Butylated hydroxy anisoleC. Sulphur dioxideD. Butylated hydroxy tolunene |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 181. |
Why is use of aspartame limited to cold foods and drinks ?A. it is unstable to heat and decomposes at cooking temperatureB. it is 500 times sweeter than cane sugarC. it becomes bitter at cooking temperatureD. it reacts with the food at cooking temperature . |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 182. |
The sweeteners value of aspartame in comparison to cane sugar isA. 550B. 100C. 600D. 2000 |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 183. |
The main difference between bathing and washing soap isA. bathing soap are potassium salts of fatty acids washing soaps are sodium salt of fatty acids .B. bathing soaps are sodium salt of fatty acids while washing soaps are potassium salt of fatty acidsC. bathing soaps are cationic in nature while washing soaps are anionicD. bathing soaps are calcium salts of fatty acids while washing soaps are anionic |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 184. |
The stucture given below is known as A. Penicillin FB. Penicillin GC. Penicillin KD. Ampicillin |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 185. |
Match the column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice. A. `(A) to (iii),(B) to (ii),(C) to (iv),(D) to (i) `B. `(A) to (ii),(B) to (iv),(C) to (i),(D) to (iii)`C. `(A) to (i),(B) to (iii),(C) to (iv),(D) to (ii) `D. `(A) to (iv),(B) to (i),(C) to (ii),(D) to (iii)` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 186. |
Match the column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice . A. `(A) to (i),(B) to (ii),(C) to (iv),(D) to(iii)`B. `(A) to (ii),(B) to (iv),(C) to (iii),(D) to (i) `C. `(A) to (iii), (B) to (i),(C) to (ii),(D) to (iv) `D. `(A) to (iv), (B) to (iii),(C) to (i),(D) to (ii)` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 187. |
The main constituents of dettols areA. chloramphenicol + glycerolB. 2-3% solution of iodine in alcoholC. 0.2% solution of phenol.D. chloroxylenol and terpineol. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 188. |
Match the column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice . A. `(A) to (i),(B) to (ii),(C) to (iv),(D) to(iii)`B. `(A) to (ii),(B) to (iii),(C) to (iv),(D) to (i)`C. `(A) to (iii),(B) to (iv),(C) to (i),(D) to (ii)`D. `(A) to (iv),(B) to (i),(C) to (ii),(D) to (iii)` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 189. |
The structure given below is known as A. prontosilB. sulphapyridineC. chloramphenicolD. chloroxylenol. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 190. |
Hydrazine as a drug is used in the treatment of :A. malariaB. typhoidC. choleraD. tuberculosis |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 191. |
Match the durg in column I with the examples given in column II and mark the appropriate choice . A. `(A) to (i),(B) to (iii),(C) to (ii),(D) to (iv)`B. `(A) to (iv),(B) to (ii),(C) to (iii),(D) to (i)`C. `(A) to (ii),(B) to (iv),(C) to (i),(D) to (iii)`D. `(A) to (iii),(B) to (iv),(C) to (i),(D) to (ii)` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 192. |
(i)Name the macromolecules which are chosen as drug targets. (ii)Where are receptors located on cell membranes ? (iii)What types of forces are involved in binding of substrate to the active site of enzymes ? Explain . (iv)Which sites of an enzyme is called the allosteric site ? Explain. (v)What are enzyme inhibitors ? Explain. |
| Answer» Macromolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids are called drug targets. | |
| 193. |
Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microorganism. Identify which of the following statements is not true `:`A. Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide are strong antisepticsB. Disinfectants harm the living tissuesC. A `0.2%` solution of phenol is an antiseptic while `1%` solution acts as a disinfectantD. Chlorine and iodine are as strong disinfectants |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 194. |
Antiseptics are the chemicals which either ___________ or ________ the growth of microorganism and are applied as the _______.A. kill, prevent , living tissuesB. kill, prevent, non-living objectsC. increase , decrease , living - tissuesD. kill, increase, non-living tissues |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 195. |
Antiseptics and disinfectants kill microbes or prevent their growth. Which one of the following statements related to them is not true-A. disinfectants are harmful to living tissuesB. a 0.2% solution of phenol is an antisepticC. chlorine and iodine are used as a strong disinfectantD. dilute solution of boric acid & `H_2O_2` is an antiseptic |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C They are used as antiseptics |
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| 196. |
Which forces are involved in holding the drugs to the active site of enzymes? |
| Answer» Drugs bind to the actives site of enzymes through a variety of forces such as H- bonding, ionic bonding, dipole-dipole interactions or van der Waals interactions. | |
| 197. |
What is the basic difference between antiseptics and disinfectants? |
| Answer» Antiseptics prevent the growth of microorganisms and may even kill them. They are safely applied on living tissues. Disinfectants also kill microorganisms but are not safe to be applied on living tissues. They are applied to non-living objects such as drains, toilets, floors, etc. | |
| 198. |
Which of the following medicines are the derivatives of malonyl urea. (Barbituric acid)A. Narcotic analgesticB. AntiallergicC. TransquilizersD. Antimicrobal |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 199. |
Why should not medicines be taken without consulting doctors? |
| Answer» Side effects are caused when a drug binds to more than one receptor site. Furthermore, dose of the drug is also crucial because some drugs in higher doses may act as a poison. Therefore, we should consult a doctor who can diagnose the disease properly and prescribe the correct medicine in appropriate dose | |
| 200. |
Which is correctly matched regarding the use ?A. Anionic -Hair conditionersB. Cationic detergent -Household work and in toothpasteC. Non-ionic detergent -Liquid diswashingD. All of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |