Q. The following Ergot derivative is used for treatment of acute migraine attack
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Ergotamine
Pharmacology and Toxicology MCQs and Notes
Q. Pick out the appropriate alimentary route of administration when passage of drugs through liver is minimized:
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Rectal
Q. Which one is an advantage of oral route of administration?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Economical, sterilisation is not required
Q. Potassium sparing diuretics block . . . . . . . . channels in the luminal membrane of the principal cells in the late distal tubule and collecting duct.
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Na+
Q. Drug prevents mast cells granulation in Asthma is:
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Nedocromil Na
Q. Presently, Penicillin is obtained from a high yielding mutant of . . . . . . . .
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
P. chrysogenum
Q. The therapeutic response to antidepressant drugs is usually over a period of
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
2 - 3 Weeks
Q. Which of the following is the safest anaesthetics?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Ether
Q. Drug administered through the following route is most likely to be subjected to the firstpass metabolism
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Oral
Q. What is the effect of strychnine sulphate on spinal cord?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Stimulation
Explanation: Strychnine sulphate is a toxic alkaloid that affects the central nervous system. When strychnine is ingested or enters the body, it acts as a potent stimulant on the spinal cord and the central nervous system.