Pharmacy Subjects MCQs with Answer Keys - MCQ # 261 to 270 - Part 27

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Note: Answer keys are given at the end of the MCQs.

261. Statins, antihyperlipidemic drugs should preferably be administered;
a-    on empty stomach
b-    with meals
c-    any time of the day
d-    first thing in the morning
e-    before sleep

262. Mesoridazine is indicated for the treatment of;
a-    depression
b-    insomnia
c-    ovarian carcinoma
d-    schizophrenia
e-    respiratory depression

263. Which of the following are the active forms of sunshine vitamin?
a- cholecalciferol
b- calcitriol
c- paricalcitol
d- both b and c
e- all of the above

264. The congenital disease of cystic fibrosis has defective CFTR proteins which are responsible for the transport of ________ across membrane of epithelial lined cells;
a-    fatty acids
b-    potassium ions
c-    chloride ions
d-    glucose
e-    amino acids

265. One of the following is a typical anti-depressant;
a-    bupropion
b-    mirtazapine
c-    nefazodone
d-    doxepin
e-    none of the above

266. One of the following is an anti-diabetic drug;
a-    ranolazine
b-    octreotide
c-    orlistat
d-    aprepitant
e-    pramlintide

267. The most severe adverse effect associated with bleomycin is;
a-    pulmonary fibrosis
b-    uterine carcinoma
c-    cystic fibrosis
d-    testicular carcinoma
e-    cerebro-vascular hemorrhage

268. The anti-diabetic drug, metformin exerts its action via;
a-    glucose absorption reduction
b-    decreases hepatic glucose production
c-    pancreatic b-cells stimulation
d-    reduction of cellular resistance to insulin
e-    a, b and d trio are true

269. Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true about doxercalciferol?
a-    maintains healthy blood calcium levels
b-    used for management of hyperparathyroidism
c-    it is a synthetic vitamin D2
d-    inactive in itself, becomes active in body
e-    all of the above

270. What will be the ratio of ionized to unionized species of a weak acid if the pH of the solution is 6 and pKa is 3?
a-    3 : 6
b-    300 : 600
c-    30 : 100
d-    1000 : 1
e-    1 : 1000

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Answer Keys

MCQ # - Correct option

261- c

262- d 

263- d

264- c

265- d

266- e

267- a

268- e

269- e

270- d