πŸ“Š Pharmacology and Toxicology
Q. The medicinal agents used for the increase in urine output is known as
  • (A) Urinary antiseptics
  • (B) Diuretics
  • (C) Stimulants
  • (D) Antiseptics
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Diuretics
πŸ“Š Pharmacology and Toxicology
Q. Phenyl ketonuria is an example of an inborn error of metabolism. This refers to
  • (A) Hormonal overproduction
  • (B) Non disjunction
  • (C) Atrophy of endocrine glands
  • (D) Inherited lack of an enzyme
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Inherited lack of an enzyme

Explanation: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an example of an inborn error of metabolism. Inborn errors of metabolism are genetic disorders that result from abnormalities in specific enzymes or metabolic pathways. In the case of PKU, individuals inherit a genetic mutation that leads to a lack or deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase.

πŸ“Š Pharmacology and Toxicology
Q. Which one is not a classification of general anaesthesia?
  • (A) Gaseous
  • (B) Intravenous
  • (C) Inhalation
  • (D) Intramuscular
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Intramuscular
πŸ“Š Pharmacology and Toxicology
Q. Choose the anticancer drug, a pyrimidine antagonist
  • (A) Fluorouracil
  • (B) Mercaptopurine
  • (C) Thioguanine
  • (D) Methotrexate
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Fluorouracil
πŸ“Š Pharmacology and Toxicology
Q. Chlorhexidine is used in . . . . . . . . % solution as a hand wash and for aseptic dressing of operation sites before surgery.
  • (A) 4
  • (B) 0.4
  • (C) 40
  • (D) 0.04
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (A) 4