Pharmacology – MCQs

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1.Which of the following statements about penicillin G is incorrect?

2.A child is diagnosed with phocomelia. Which drug is most likely to have been taken by the mother during pregnancy?

3.What is the primary role of Amifostine in patients receiving radiotherapy for cancer?

4.Which medication is linked to causing mandibular subluxation?

5.What is the term for a biological test that compares the effects of two substances based on a shared biological response?

6.Identify the pair that is incorrectly matched:

7.Which of the following medications is NOT classified as a tocolytic agent?

8.A child presents with drowsiness, reduced deep tendon reflexes, and seizures. On examination, a blue line is visible on the gums, and there is a history of constipation. Which medication is the most suitable treatment for this child?

9.Filgrastim is primarily prescribed to manage which condition?

10.Which of the following antihistamines is the least likely to induce drowsiness?

11.Which medication produces an aversive reaction when consumed with alcohol?

12.Which of the following anti-cancer drugs specifically targets cells during a particular phase of the cell cycle?

13.Among patients with cirrhosis, which of the following medications does NOT require a dose adjustment?

14.Which of the following statements about carbamazepine is accurate?

15.Which of the following is NOT a topical agent commonly used by local applications to stop bleeding?

16.Which of the following statements about verapamil is incorrect?

17.Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?

18.Which form of epilepsy is most frequently diagnosed in children?

19.Which microorganism is the leading cause of diarrhea associated with antibiotic use?

20.Which substance is commonly used to disinfect blood spills in healthcare settings?