Expectorants, Emetics, Haematinics & Poison MCQs

1. Alum is commonly used as

(A) Anti-infective
(B) Astringent
(C) Protectives
(D) All of these

Ans. B) Astringent

2. The progastrokinetic action of the Following drug(S) is attenuated by atropine

(A) Domperidone
(B) Metoclopramide
(C) Cisapride
(D) Both ‘b’ and ‘c’

Ans.D) Both ‘b’ and ‘c’

3. Ondansetron blocks emetogenic impulses At the following site(s)

(A) Vagal afferents in intestines
(B) Nucleus tractus solitarius
(C) Chemoreceptor trigger zone
(D) All of the above

Ans. D) All of the above

4. All of the following symptoms can occur With Ciguatera poisoning

(A) Myalgias
(B) Flushing
(C) Metallic taste
(D) Reversal of temperature sensation

Ans. B) Flushing

5. Indicate the drug which does not improve Lower oesophagal sphincter tone or Prevent
gastroesophageal reflux, but is used as first-line treatment of Gastro oesophagal reflux
disease
(A) Sodium alginate + Aluminium hydroxide gel
(B) Omeprazole
(C) Mosapride
(D) Famotidine

Ans. A) Sodium alginate + Aluminium hydroxide gel

6. Ferrous sulfate is also known as

(A) Blue vitriol
(B) Caustic potash
(C) Condy’s Crystals
(D) Melanterite

Ans. D) Melanterite

7. How do astringents act

(A) Lipid precipitant
(B) Protein precipitant
(C) Bacterial inhibition
(D) Both b and c

Ans. D) Both b and c

8. After inhalation oxygen combines with haemoglobin the formed complex is

(A) Carboxyhaemoglobin
(B) Oxyhaemoglobin
(C) Dioxyhemoglobin
(D) Carboxyhaemoglobin

Ans. B) Oxyhaemoglobin

9. The requirements for Folic acid in pregnant Women is

(A) 0.8 mg/day
(B) 1 mg/day
(C) 0.1 mg/day
(D) 0.3 mg/day

Ans. A) 0.8 mg/day

10. Zinc sulphate is prepared by the action of ………On Zinc Oxide

(A) Conc. HCI
(B) Conc. H2S04
(C) Conc. HN03
(D) None of these

Ans. B) Conc. H2S04