Medical Mcqs

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Each of the following statement is correct about metronidazole EXCEPT that it_______________?

(A) is a broad spectrum antiprotozoal drug

(B) Active against bacteroides and clostridium

(C) An effective alternative for infection caused by aerobic gram positive cocci

(D) May cause peripheral neuropathy on prolonged use

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Jerisch-Heximer reaction is treated by administering______________?

(A) Intravenous Penicillin G

(B) Antihistamines

(C) Tetracyclines

(D) Steroids

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Which among the following anti-HIV drugs is also used to treat viral hepatitis B ?

(A) Enfuvirtide

(B) Lamivudine

(C) Efavirenz

(D) Ritonavir

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Redman syndrome is side effect of______________?

(A) Rifampicin

(B) Vancomycin

(C) Chloramphenicol

(D) Tetracycline

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Amphotericin B is given for what etiology_______________?

(A) Fungal

(B) Viral

(C) Bacterial

(D) Rickettesial

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Mechanism of action of beta-lactam antibiotics would be______________?

(A) Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis by binding to subunit of bacterial ribosomes

(B) Inhibition of cell wall peptidoglycan synthesis by competitive inhibition of transpetidases

(C) Reduced drug causes strand breaks in DNA

(D) Inhibition of DNA synthesis by inhibiting DNA-Dependent RNA polymerase

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Which of the following is beta-lactam antibiotic ?

(A) Sulphonamide

(B) Carbamide

(C) Cephalosporins

(D) Ofloxacin

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All of the following are therapeutic uses of penicillin G, except_____________?

(A) Bacterial meningitis

(B) Rickettsial infection

(C) Syphilis

(D) Anthrax

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