AIIMS PG Exam

Question Which of the following cause an increase in ACh release from the presynaptic neuron? A. Blocking calcium channels on presynaptic B. Blocking chloride channels on presynaptic C. Blocking Na+ channels D. Blocking K+ channels   Show Answer Correct Answer » D Explanation Ans. D. Blocking K+ channels * Potassium channel blocker will cause an increase in […]

Question Which of the following is a schedule X drug? A. Thalidomide B. Colistin C. Ketamine D. Halothane   Show Answer Correct Answer » C Explanation Ans. C. Ketamine * The following are the Schedule X drugs mentioned in the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945: Amobarbital, Amphetamine, Barbital, Cyclobarbital, Dexamphetamine, Ethchlorvynol, Glutethimide, Meprobamate, Methamphetamine, Methylphenidate, Methylphenobarbital,

Question Vitamin D toxicity is treated with A. Chloroquine B. Hydroxychloroquine C. Dexamethasone D. Ketoconazole   Show Answer Correct Answer » C Explanation Ans. C. Dexamethasone * Dexamethasone is used in the treatment of hypercalcemia due to vitamin D toxicity. Glucocorticoid (Dexamethasone, prednisolone, etc) therapy will decrease plasma calcium levels by blocking the action of vitamin D(1,25 D) which

Question Why glycopyrrolate is used as pre-anesthetic medication ? A. it is used because it is an anxiolytic. B. Because it decreases the secretions. C. It’s used as an induction agent. D. Both A & B   Show Answer Correct Answer » D Explanation Ans. D. Both A & B Premedication/Pre-anesthetic medication: * Refers to drug

Question Post operative thromboprophylaxis by low molecular weight heparin is best done by which route of administration? A. Subcutaneous B. Intravenous C. Inhalational D. Intramuscular   Show Answer Correct Answer » A Explanation Ans. A. Subcutaneous * Both heparin 5,000 units subcutaneously every 8 hours and enoxaparin 40 mg subcutaneously once daily provide highly effective and

Question What is the dose of adrenaline in anaphylactic shock? A. 0.5 ml in 1:1000 B. 0.5 ml in 1:10000 C. 1 ml in 1:1000 D. 1.5 ml in 1:1000   Show Answer Correct Answer » A Explanation Ans. A. 0.5 ml in 1:1000 Severe hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylactic shock IM Injection: * Adults: The usual dose is

Question Like all opioids, tramadol acts as an analgesic drug by stimulating mu-opioid receptors. Apart from this, the additional mechanism of action of tramadol is? A. Serotonin and nor-adrenaline reuptake inhibition B. Anticholinergic C. Antihistaminic D. Serotonin and dopamine reuptake inhibition   Show Answer Correct Answer » A Explanation Ans. A. Serotonin and nor-adrenaline reuptake inhibition

Question The adverse effect of Foscarnet includes all except- A. Hypercalcemia B. Hyperkalemia C. Hypocalcemia D. Hypokalemia   Show Answer Correct Answer » B Explanation Ans. B. Hyperkalemia Potential adverse effects of foscarnet include:- * Renal impairment, hypo- or hypercalcemia, hypo- or hyperphosphatemia, hypokalemia, and hypomagnesemia. * Penile ulceration associated with Foscarnet therapy may be due

Question Which of the following is clinical use of tafenoquine? A. Radical cure of Plasmodium  vivax B. Prophylaxis of malaria in pregnancy C. Treatment of severe falciparum malaria D. Treatment of malaria in children < 2 years   Show Answer Correct Answer » A Explanation Ans. A. Radical cure of Plasmodium vivax * Tafenoquine (TQ) is

Question A nurse got accidental prick from the HIV infected needle.  Which of the following is T/F regarding the management of this nurse? a. Lamivudine used as monotherapy in post-exposure prophylaxis (t/f) b. Washing hands advised(t/f) c. Viral markers at the time of prick(t/f) d. Repeat serology at 6 weeks (t/f) A. b,c,d true and