πŸ“Š Medicinal Chemistry 1
Q. Which of the following is an antiarrhythmic drug that is a calcium channel blocker?
  • (A) Lidocaine
  • (B) Nitroglycerin
  • (C) Nifedipine
  • (D) Nitroglycerin
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Lidocaine
πŸ“Š Medicinal Chemistry 1
Q. What cytochrome P450 isozyme is most abundantly expressed in the human liver and intestines?
  • (A) CYP1A1
  • (B) CYP3A4
  • (C) CYP2C9
  • (D) Codeine
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) CYP2C9
πŸ“Š Medicinal Chemistry 1
Q. Which of the following statements is not true about cytochrome P450 enzymes?
  • (A) They contain haem and magnesium.
  • (B) They belong to a general class of enzymes called monooxygenases.
  • (C) There are over 30 different cytochrome P450 enzymes.
  • (D) Environmental pollutants
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) There are over 30 different cytochrome P450 enzymes.
πŸ“Š Medicinal Chemistry 1
Q. Which of the following are protein components of the cytochrome P450 system?
  • (A) Heme protein CYP450
  • (B) NADH-CYP450 reductase
  • (C) NADPH-CYP450 reductase
  • (D) Variation in cytochrome P450 enzyme profile between individuals can explain individual variation in drug susceptibility.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Heme protein CYP450
πŸ“Š Medicinal Chemistry 1
Q. What test uses microsomal extracts from the ER for in-vitro drug metabolism studies?
  • (A) Ames test
  • (B) Biochemical tests
  • (C) Serology
  • (D) Polymorphisms
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Ames test
πŸ“Š Medicinal Chemistry 1
Q. What plays a major role in extra-hepatic metabolism and contains CYP3A4 isozyme and P-glycoprotein?
  • (A) Kidney
  • (B) Throat
  • (C) Liver
  • (D) Intestine
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Liver
πŸ“Š Medicinal Chemistry 1
Q. What is the site of first-pass metabolism before molecules reach systemic circulation?
  • (A) Kidney
  • (B) Throat
  • (C) Liver
  • (D) Intestine
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Intestine
πŸ“Š Medicinal Chemistry 1
Q. Which enzyme is of the utmost importance for the 2nd step in the formation of Glucuronide?
  • (A) Esterase
  • (B) Amidases
  • (C) Transferase
  • (D) UDP-glucuronyl tr
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Esterase
πŸ“Š Medicinal Chemistry 1
Q. Which of the following statement is false?
  • (A) D-glucuronic acid is easily available
  • (B) Several functional groups can be easily linked with the D-glucuronic acid
  • (C) Conjugation with D-glucuronic acid occurs to a high degree
  • (D) Whole animal kingdom have the common ability to produce D-glucuronic acid
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Whole animal kingdom have the common ability to produce D-glucuronic acid