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Question 1
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Noradrenaline is a:

A
enzyme

B
anti-depressant drug

C
hormone

D
None of the above
Solution
Explanation:
- Enzymes are the compounds present in the body that fast up or slow down the metabolism in the body depending upon the situation and requirement. They react as biological catalyst.
- The drugs which are used to treat a depressed patient or slow down the function of the neuro-transmitter is termed as anti depressant drugs.
- The chemical compounds acts as a messenger that are secreted and released directly into the blood stream and is a cause of action in the body is termed as a hormone. Noradernaline is a neuro-transmitter that belongs to the catecholamine group which has a major function in brain and body.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.
Question 2
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Which of the following is not a drug?

A
Antihistamine

B
Rantadine

C
Aspirin

D
None of the above

Solution

An antacid is a drug which neutralizes stomach acidity, which in turn relieves heartburn, indigestion or stomach upset.
All the above compounds are antacids. Hence all are drugs.
Thus, the answer is option $$D$$.
Question 3
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Analgesics have pain killing effect when consumed, is a classification based on _____.

A
the basis of pharmacological effect

B
the basis of drug action

C
the basis of chemical structure

D
the basis of molecular targets

Solution

Pain killing effect is the effect of drugs on our body, hence, it is classified on the basis of the pharmacological effect.

Hence the correct option is A.
Question 4
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On treating roll sulphur with an aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide :

A
plastic sulphur is prepared

B
milk of sulphur is prepared

C
rhombic sulphur is prepared

D
roll sulphur

Solution

When sublimed sulfur is boiled with lime water, the lime is removed from the precipitate by washing with dil. $$ HCl $$; this is known as milk of sulphur and is used for treatment of various skin orders.
Question 5
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Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer?

A
Naproxen

B
Tetracycline

C
Chloropheniramine

D
Equanil

Solution

Tranquilizer is a medicinal drug taken to reduce tension or anxiety.
Equanil is a tranquilizer.
Question 6
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All antihistamines inhibit the action of the compound histamine which causes inflammation in the body. This drug is classified ___.

A
on the basis of pharmacological effect

B
on the basis of drug action

C
on the basis of chemical structure

D
on the basis of molecular targets

Solution

1) Antihistamine is classified on the basis of drug action.

2) It reduces the effect of histamine which causes inflammation.

3) Antihistamines are also used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of hay fever and other types of allergy. They work by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamine can cause itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes.
Question 7
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Which of the following is not a classification of drugs?

A
On the basis of pharmacological effect

B
On the basis of drug action

C
On the basis of chemical structure

D
None

Solution

Drugs are mainly classified ;
1. on the basis of pharmacological effect
2. on the basis of drug action
3. on the basis of chemical structure
4. on the basis of molecular target
Question 8
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Which of the following is a medicine?

A
Arsphenamine

B
Heroin

C
Morphine

D
Codeine

Solution

Antibiotics are used as drugs to treat infections because of their low toxicity for humans and animals.

Arsphenamine is an example.

All others are narcotic drugs which are harmful to health.

Hence the correct option is A.
Question 9
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Which of the following is an antihistamine?

A
Brompheniramine

B
Equanil

C
Ranitidine

D
Cimetidine

Solution

Antihistamine is a drug that inhibits the physiological effects of histamine, used especially in the treatment of allergies.

Brompheniramine is an antihistamine.

Equanil is a tranquilizer.

Ranitidine and Cimetidine are antacids.

Hence the correct option is A.
Question 10
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Which of the following is an antacid?

A
Rantidine

B
Histamine

C
Cimetidine

D
All of the above

Solution

An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity, which in turn relieves heartburn, indigestion or stomach upset.
All of these are the examples of antacids.

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Question 1

enzyme

anti-depressant drug

hormone

None of the above

Solution

Question 2

Antihistamine

Rantadine

Aspirin

None of the above

Solution

Question 3

the basis of pharmacological effect

the basis of drug action

the basis of chemical structure

the basis of molecular targets

Solution

Question 4

plastic sulphur is prepared

milk of sulphur is prepared

rhombic sulphur is prepared

roll sulphur

Solution

Question 5

Naproxen

Tetracycline

Chloropheniramine

Equanil

Solution

Question 6

on the basis of pharmacological effect

on the basis of drug action

on the basis of chemical structure

on the basis of molecular targets

Solution

Question 7

On the basis of pharmacological effect

On the basis of drug action

On the basis of chemical structure

None

Solution

Question 8

Arsphenamine

Heroin

Morphine

Codeine

Solution

Question 9

Brompheniramine

Equanil

Ranitidine

Cimetidine

Solution

Question 10

Rantidine

Histamine

Cimetidine

All of the above

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