50+ Important Pharmacology Questions With Answer Quiz PDF File

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1. One teaspoonful of medicine is equal to?

A) 2 ml
B) 3 ml
C) 5 ml
D) 10 ml

ANSWER= (C) 5ml
Explain:- One teaspoonful of medicine is equal to 5ml.

2. Which drug may cause "Gray baby syndrome "?

A) Chloramphenicol
B) Penicillin
C) Gentamycin
D) Tetracycline

ANSWER= (A) Chloramphenicol
Explain:- Chloramphenicol cause gray baby syndrome.

 

3. What is the effect of adrenalin?

A) Increase heart rate
B) Vasoconstriction
C) Vasodilation
D) Both (a) and (b)

ANSWER= (D) Both (a) and (b)
Explain:-

 

4. The medicine given during an acute anaphylactic reaction is?

A) Atropine
B) Aminophylline
C) Dyphylline
D) Adrenalin

ANSWER= (D) Adrenalin
Explain:- Adrenalin Explain:- Adrenalin given during an acute anaphylactic reaction

 

5. Digoxin is not given when heart rate?

A) Below 60
B) Below 70
C) Below 90
D) Below 80

ANSWER= (A) Below 60
Explain:- Digoxin is not given when the heart below 60.

 

6. In following which analgesia is given in old age?

A) Aspirin
B) Morphine
C) Diclofenac Sodium
D) Ampicillin

ANSWER= (C) Diclofenac Sodium
Explain:- Diclofenac Sodium analgesia is given in old age.

 

7. In a 75-year-old patient who had to undergo hip replacement surgery, which cannula is used for IV infusion?

A) 76 no
B) 20 no
C) 22 no
D) 78 no

ANSWER= (D) 78 no
Explain:- In a 75-year-old patient who had to undergo hip replacement surgery 78 no cannula is used.

 

8. The antipsychotic drug is?

A) Haloperidol
B) Valpromide acid
C) Quinidine sulphate
D) Ampicillin

ANSWER= (A) Haloperidol
Explain:- Haloperidol is an antipsychotic drug.

 

9. The antidote for heparin is?

A) Vitamin -K
B) Protamine sulphate
C) Aminocaproic acid
D) Amikacin

ANSWER= (A) Protamine sulphate
Explain:- Protamine sulphate is the antidote for heparin.

 

10. Which of the following antituberculosis drugs can damage the 8h cranial nerve?

A) Isoniazid(INH)
B) Paraoaminoosalysalic acid(PAS)
C) Ethambutol Hydrochloride(Myambutol)
D) Streptomycin

ANSWER= (A) Streptomycin
Explain:- Streptomycin drugs can damage the 8h cranial nerves antituberculosis drugs that can damage the 8h cranial nerve.

 

11. Which of the following is used as an antidote for organ phosphorus poisoning?

A) Atropine
B) Avil
C) Adrenaline
D) Amiodarone

ANSWER= (A) Atropine
Explain:- Atropine is used as an antidote for organ phosphorus poisoning.

 

12. Ondansetron, 8 mg IV given before chemotherapy is to prevent?

A) Alopecia
B) Fatigue
C) Vomiting
D) Pain

ANSWER= (C) Vomiting
Explain:-

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13. All of the following is a side effect of phenytoin, expect?

A) Ataxia
B) Hirsutism
C) Gum hypertrophy
D) Hypoglycaemia

ANSWER= (A) Hypoglycaemia
Explain:- Hypoglycaemia is a side effect of phenytoin.

 

14. Medication used for nausea and vomiting is known as?

A) Analgesics
B) Antiemetics
C) Antibiotics
D) Antipyretics

ANSWER= (B) Antiemetics
Explain:-

 

15. A severe allergic reaction to a drug is known as?

A) Anaphylactic
B) Interaction
C) Toxicity
D) Adverse

ANSWER= (A) Anaphylactic
Explain:- Anaphylactic is a severe allergic reaction to a drug.

 

16. Which of the following listed drug is a proton pump inhibitor?

A) Pantoprazole
B) Sucralfate
C) Ranitidine
D) Famotidine

ANSWER= (A) Pantoprazole
Explain:- Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor.

 

17. Thrombolytic agent is a?

A) Streptokinase
B) Erythromycin
C) Cefotaxime
D) Staptomaline

ANSWER= (A) Streptokinase
Explain:- Streptokinase is a thrombolytic agent.

 

18. Paracetamol medicine/ drug is?

A) Antipyretic
B) Antitussive
C) Anti aesthetic
D) Antiemetic

ANSWER= (A) Antipyretic
Explain:- Paracetamol is an antipyretic medicine/ drug.

 

19. Morphine is contraindicated in?

A) Angina
B) M.I.
C) Pancreatitis
D) Bronchial asthma

ANSWER= (A) Bronchial asthma
Explain:- Morphine is contraindicated bronchial asthma.

 

20. In following which drug control the progress of AIDS?

A) Ampicillin
B) Streptomycin
C) Zidovudine
D) Dexona

ANSWER= (C) Zidovudine
Explain:- Zidovudine drug control the progress of AIDS.

 

21. Which of the following medicines is useful for reducing raised intracranial pressure?

A) IVmannitol
B) IVdiazepam
C) IVphenytoin
D) IVitro glycerine

ANSWER= (A) IVmannitol
Explain:- IVmannitol medicines are useful for reducing raised intracranial pressure.

 

22. The medicine is given during acute an anaphylactic reaction is?

A) Atropine
B) Aminophylline
C) Adrenaline
D) Deriphyline

ANSWER= (C) Adrenaline
Explain:- Adrenaline medicine is given during acute an anaphylactic reaction.

 

23. During haemodialysis, which of the following drug is used to prevent blood clotting?

A) Aspirin
B) Heparin
C) Warfarin
D) Protamine

ANSWER= (B) Heparin
Explain:- Heparin drug is used to prevent blood clotting.

 

24. Which of the following need serum level monitoring?

A) Lorazepam
B) Lithium
C) Haloperidol
D) Amikacin

ANSWER= (B) Lithium
Explain:- Lithium need serum level monitoring.

 

25. Calcium channel blocking agents of use in the treatment of hypertension include?

A) Prazosin
B) Lidoflazin
C) Captopril
D) Nifedipine

ANSWER= (D) Nifedipine
Explain:- Calcium channel blocking agents of use in the treatment of hypertension include nifedipine.

 

26. Which of the following drug should be withheld in haemodialysis?

A) Insulin
B) Calcium preparation
C) Digoxin
D) Antihypertensives

ANSWER= (D) Antihypertensives
Explain:- Antihypertensives drug should be withheld in haemodialysis.

 

27. The first choice of drug in AIDS?

A) Zidovudine
B) Amphotericin
C) Methotrexate
D) Heloperidone

ANSWER= (A) Zidovudine
Explain:- Zidovudine is the first choice of drug in AIDS.

 

28. Nitroglycerine is given sublingually if the pain in not relieving two more nitroglycerine tablet can be given interval in?

A) 2-3 minutes
B) 5-10 minutes
C) 45-60 minutes
D) 25-30 minutes

ANSWER= (A) 5-10 minutes
Explain:- Nitroglycerine is given sublingually if the pain in not relieving two more nitroglycerine tablet can be given interval in 5-10 minutes.

 

29. The major side effect of haloperidol?

A) Drowsiness
B) Dry mouth
C) Extrapyramidal reactions
D) Anorexia

ANSWER= (A) Extrapyramidal reactions
Explain:- Extrapyramidal reactions are the major side effect of haloperidol.

 

30. The most serious complication of a major tranquillizer?

A) Parkinsonian symptoms
B) Agranulocytosis
C) Photosensitivity
D) Hypotension

ANSWER= (A) Agranulocytosis
Explain:- Agranulocytosis is the most serious complication of a major tranquillizer.

 

31. Which of the following drug is used commonly in the Raynaud phenomenon?

A) Tacrolimus
B) Atropine
C) Beta-blocker
D) Calcium channel blocker

ANSWER= (D) Calcium channel blocker
Explain:- Calcium channel blocker drug is used commonly in the Raynaud phenomenon.

 

32. Which is the antidote for streptokinase?

A) Protamine sulphate
B) Aminocaproic acid
C) Naloxone
D) Vitamin -K

ANSWER= (B) Aminocaproic acid
Explain:- Aminocaproic acid is the antidote for streptokinase.

 

33. The drug with antiplatelet activity is?

A) Reviparin
B) Clopidogrel
C) Streptokinase
D) Warfarin

ANSWER= (B) Clopidogrel
Explain:- The drug with antiplatelet activity is clopidogrel.

 

34. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) belongs to which category of the psychotropic drug?

A) Antipsychotics
B) Mood stabilizers
C) Anti-depressants
D) Hypnotics

ANSWER= (C) Anti-depressants
Explain:-

 

35. Disulfiram is a drug used in the treatment of?

A) Malaria
B) Alcoholism
C) AIDS
D) Mania

ANSWER= (B) Alcoholism
Explain:- Disulfiram is a drug used in the treatment of alcoholism.

 

36. What is the chemical name of Aspirin (ASA)?

A) Acetic salicylic acid
B) Acetylsalicylic acid
C) Acetone salicylic acid
D) Amide salicylic acid

ANSWER= (B) Acetylsalicylic acid
Explain:- The chemical name of Aspirin (ASA) Acetylsalicylic acid.

 

37. The general side effect of penicillin is?

A) Rashes and itching
B) Fever
C) Renal calculi
D) Gastrointestinal disturbance

ANSWER= (A) Rashes and itching
Explain:- The general side effect of penicillin is rashes and itching.

 

38. Intravenous heparin therapy is ordered for a client, while implementing this order, a nurse ensures that which of the following medications is available on the nursing unit?

A) Vitamin-K
B) Aminocaproic acid
C) Potassium chloride
D) Protamine sulphate

ANSWER= (C) Potassium chloride
Explain:- Intravenous heparin therapy is ordered for a client, while implementing this order, a nurse ensures that potassium chloride medications are available on the nursing unit.

 

39. The first sign of "Digoxin toxicity "is most likely to be?

A) Headache
B) Anorexia
C) Dizziness
D) Nausea and vomiting

ANSWER= (B) Anorexia
Explain:-

 

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This 40 to 50 number of pharmacology questions are asked in last year pharmacology nursing competitive examination. 

40. The drug of choice in malignant hypertension?

A) Nitroprusside
B) Noradrenalin
C) Lasix
D) Nitro-glycerine

ANSWER= (A) Nitroprusside
Explain:- Nitroprusside is the drug of choice in malignant hypertension.

 

41. Red colour urine produce in which drug?

A) Rifampicin
B) Isoniazid
C) Iron capsule
D) Ondansetron

ANSWER= (A) Rifampicin
Explain:- Red colour urine is produced in rifampicin drug.

 

42. The drug used for treatment for tuberculosis?

A) Amoxicillin
B) Rifampicin
C) Chloramphenicol
D) Ciprofloxacin

ANSWER= (B) Rifampicin
Explain:- Rifampicin used for treatment for tuberculosis.

 

43. Which among the following is a chemotherapeutic agent?

A) Myostatin
B) Chlorpromazine
C) Trihexyphenidyl
D) Cisplatin

ANSWER= (D) Cisplatin
Explain:- Cisplatin is a chemotherapeutic agent.

 

44. Which of the following is a first-line drug used for pain management?

A) Ketamine
B) Acetaminophen
C) Clonidine
D) Morphine

ANSWER= (B) Acetaminophen
Explain:- Acetaminophen is a first-line drug used for pain management.

 

45. Pseudoephedrine is a?

A) Antimanic
B) Decongestant
C) Anticoagulant
D) Antiemetic

ANSWER= (B) Decongestant
Explain:- Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant.

 

45. Pseudoephedrine is a?

A) Antimanic
B) Decongestant
C) Anticoagulant
D) Antiemetic

ANSWER= (B) Decongestant
Explain:- Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant.

 

46. In following which medicine is used to treat the allergic condition?

A) Dexona
B) Cetirizine
C) Chlorpheniramine
D) All of the above

ANSWER= (D) All of the above
Explain:-

 

47. Which of the following medicines is useful in the treatment of organophosphorus poisoning?

A) Neostigmine
B) Atropine
C) Magnesium sulphate
D) D-penicillamine

ANSWER= (B) Atropine
Explain:- Atropine medicines are useful in the treatment of organophosphorus poisoning.

 

48. During haemodialysis, which of the following drug is used to prevent blood clotting?

A) Aspirin
B) Heparin
C) Warfarin
D) Protamine

ANSWER= (B) Heparin
Explain:- During haemodialysis heparin drug is used to prevent blood clotting.

 

49. Which of the following is the antidote for a patient with an overdose of heparin?

A) Protamine-sulphate
B) Vitamin-K
C) Atropine sulphate
D) Dexona

ANSWER= (C) Atropine sulphate
Explain:- Atropine sulphate is the antidote for a patient with an overdose of heparin.

 

50. Which of the following is recommended along with intravenous administration of quinine sulphate for the treatment of malaria?

A) Hydrocortisone
B) Glucose
C) Multivitamin
D) Calcium gluconate

ANSWER= (B) Glucose
Explain:- Glucose is recommended along with intravenous administration of quinine sulphate for the treatment of malaria.
 

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