PGI Chandigarh

Question Dose of vitamin A is? A. Infant – 150 mcg B. Adolescents – 400 mcg C. Adults – 600 mcg D. Non-lactating female -800 mcg E. Lactating female -950 mcg   Show Answer Correct Answer » C:E Explanation Ans. C & E The lnternational Unit (IU) of Vitamin-A is equivalent to 0.3 microgram of […]

Question Selective serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors include? A. Venlafaxine B. Duloxetine C. Fluoxetine D. Citalopram E. Doxepin   Show Answer Correct Answer » A:B:E Explanation Ans. A, B & E SNRIs are newer class of antidepressants which affect both Norepinephrine & Serotonin àTherefore, they are also called Dual inhibitors. While low levels of both

Question 3rd generation beta blocker cause vasodialation by? A. Labetalol – NO release B. Bopindolol – calcium channel blockage C. Carvedilol – P2 agonism D. Celiprolol – potassium channel blockage E. Nebivolol – NO release   Show Answer Correct Answer » B Explanation Ans. B. Bopindolol – calcium channel blockage Labetalol and carvedilol produce vasodilatation by

Question Management for diazepam overdose includes? A. Blood glucose test B. Blood urea test C. Mechanical ventilation D. Single large dose of active charcoal E. Flumazenil injection   Show Answer Correct Answer » A:B:C:E Explanation Ans. A, B, C & E Hypoglycemia should be considered in all patients presenting with altered mental status, and glucose

Question New Delhi Ambler class B metallo- beta lactamase (NDM) mediated carbapenam resistance is seen in? A. Acinatobactor buamanni B. E. coli C. P. aeruginosa D. K. pneumoniae E. Citrobacter freundii   Show Answer Correct Answer » B:D:E Explanation Ans. B, D & E NDM-I (for New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase) was first reported in 2009 from

Question ARVs acting against both CCR2 & CCR5 receptors is/ are? A. Maraviroc B. Cenicriviroc C. Alpaviroc D. Vicriviroc E. None of the above   Show Answer Correct Answer » B Explanation Ans. B. Cenicriviroc Cenicriviroc is an inhibitor of CCR2 and CCR5 receptor, allowing it to function as an entry inhibitor which prevents the virus

Question Revised NACO first line drugs for post exposure prophylaxis of HIV infected adults are all except? A. Ziduvudine B. Lamivudine C. Efavirenz D. Delavirdine E. Ritonavir   Show Answer Correct Answer » E Explanation Ans. E. Ritonavir Ritonavir is a protease inhibitor. It is a part of 2nd line drug regime of PEP of HIV

Question Mechanism of action of vincristine includes? A. Inhibition of protein, DNA & RNA synthesis B. Acts in metaphase and causing arrest C. Inhibition of microtubule formation D. Acts as cell cycle specific agents E. Enhances polymerization of tubulin   Show Answer Correct Answer » A:B:C:D Explanation Ans. A, b, C & D The synthesis

Question Anticraving agents during alcohol withdrawal include all except? A. Fluexitin B. Acamprost C. Naloxone D. Topiramate E. Diazepam   Show Answer Correct Answer » E Explanation Ans. E. Diazepam Diazepam is used for detoxification. All other mentioned drugs are used as anti-craving agents

Question Excessive alcohol intake causes? A. Lactic acidosis B. Hypoglycemia C. Hyperglycemia D. Hypotension E. Hyperthermia   Show Answer Correct Answer » A:B:D Explanation Ans. A, B & D Hypoglycaemia (not hyperglycemia) occurs due to ethanol’s inhibition of gluconeogenesis, especially in children, and may cause Lactic Acidosis, Ketoacidosis & Acute Renal Failure. Patient may also