UAE Pharmacy Exam Paper MCQ ( LATEST)

Wednesday 13 July 2011

Which of the following is not an indication for Tranexamic Acid ?
a- Treatment of heamorrhage associated with excessive fibrinolysis
b- An antidote for Streptokinase overdose
c- Prophylaxis of hereditary angioedma
d- Prevent heammorhage due to Heparin overdose


2- Which of the following drugs does not cause insomnia ?i
a- MAOI’s
b- Caffeine
c- Beta blockers
d- Barbiturates



3- Which of the following is a lipid lowering drugs ?i
a- Aprotinin
b- Tranexamic acid
c- Lansoprazole
d- Acipimox


4- Which of the following H2 receptors antagonist has the highest affinity for cytochrome p450 ?i
a- Nizatidine
b- Ranitidine
c- Cimetidine
d- Famotidine


5- Which of the following side effects will be caused by antacids containing NAHCO3?i
a- Belching
b- Constipation
c- Diarrhea
d- Blurred vision


6- Which of the following is a dopamine antagonist?i
a- Granisetron
b- Domperidone
c- Cisapride
d- Loperamide



7- Which of the following drugs is a systemic amoebicide?i
a- Diloxamide furoate
b- Pyrimethamine
c- Emetin
d- Sodium Stibogluconate


8- Which of the following drugs is the drug may cause discolouration of nail beds and mucus membranes?i
a- Tetracycline
b- Chloroquine
c- Doxycycline
d- Rifampicin


9- Which of following drugs is the drug of choice for the treatment of all forms of Schistosomiasis?i
a- Praziquantel
b- Mebendazole
c- Niclosamide
d- Thiabendazole


10- Which of the following drugs can be used for the treatment of influenza A infection ?
a- Zidovudine(AZT)i
b- Amantadine
c- Ribavarin
d- Vidarabine

11- Which of the following drugs is used in the treatment of Leishmaniasis?i
a- Pyrimethamine
b- Diloxamide
c- Sodium Stibogluconate
d- Emetin


12- Which one of the following statements about tetracycline is not correct?i
a- It is useful for the treatment of resistant strains
b- It is contraindicated in pregnancy
c- It is safe in infections caused by Chlamydia
d- It can lead to discolouration of teeth if given to children


13- Which of the following drug will antagonize Methotrexate?i
a- Thiamine
b- Folic acid
c- Biotin
d- Cyanocobalamin


14- lodine is found in all of the following except:i
a- Cod liver oil
b- Sea food
c- Kelp
d- Iodized salt



15- Match the statements (1- 4) to the trace elements (A-D) listed below.each answer may be used more than once

a- Zinc b- Copper c- Chromium d- Selenium


1. Formation of red and white blood cells
2. Protects cells against damage during cellular m etabolism
3. Promotes wound healing and normal growth
4. Helps maintain normal glucose m etabolism


16- Match the drug characteristics (1- 4) with the drug listed below (a-d). each answer may be used more than once
a- Auranofin
b- Pencillamine
c- Aspirin
d- Corticosteroids



1- Platelet function effect
2- Oral form of gold
3- Given on an empty stomach
4- May be given intra articularly


17- for each side effect (1- 4) list the most likely cause (a-d). each answer may be used more than onces

a- Sodium Bicarbonate
b- Aluminium Hydroxide
c- Amitriptyline
d- Magnesium Hydroxide


1- May cause diarrhea
i2- Should not be used by patient of heart failure
i3- May cause dry mouth
i4- Can be incorporated with an antacids mixture to control diarhoea


18- Pyridoxine requirements may increase during administration of all the following except:i
a- Isoniazid
b- Cycloserine
c- Oral contraceptives
d- Levodopa


19- All of the following preparations contain alcohol except:i
a- Syrup simplex
b- Aromatic ammonia spirit USP
c- Terpin hydrate elixir USP
d- Belladona tincture B.P


20- Wich of the following solutions is used as an astringent?i
a- Strong iodine soluotin USP
b- Aluminium acetate topical solution USP
c- Acetic acid NF
d- Benzalkonium chloride solution NF
1- anextrapyramidal adverse effects is caused by the blocking of:i
a- Serotonin receptors in the brain
b- Acetylcholine receptors in the brain
c- Dopamine receptors in the brain
d- Dopamine receptors outside the brain

22-A rare side effect of some anticonvulsants is Stevens-Johnson
syndrome.this is a severe:i
a- Skin reaction
b- Bone marrow toxicity
c- Renal failure
d- CNS suppression

23-If a women,receiving carbamazepine becomes pregnant,it is
important that she receives daily supplements of :i
a- Vit A
b- Vit B6
c- Folic acid
d- Riboflavin

24-Which of the following are side effects of phenytoin treatment?i
a- Acne
b- Hirsuitism
c- Gingival hyperplasia
d- a,b,and c

25-Which drug is considered as Alpha-1- Adrenergic blocker : i
a- Hydralazine
b- Minoxidil
c- Prazosin
d- Guanethidine

26-Nitroglycerin-all the following are true except :i
a- Can be dispensed in hospital pack of 500 and 1000 tabs
b- Containers must be made of glass and be covered with a tight-fitting ----l
c- Close tightly after use
d- Tablets must be stored at controlled R.T
e- Tablets not to be refrigerated

27-The most important adverse reaction to terbutaline is :i
a- Tachycardia
b- CNS stimulation
c- Fine muscle tremor
d- Gastric irritation
e- All of the above

28-Which of the following is true about Penicillin V ?i
a- It is inactivated by gastric acid
b- It is acid stable
c- It is more active than Benzylpencillin
d- It is absorbed better after foods

29- Which of the following is a quinolone antibiotic ?i
a- Clindamycin
b- Chlortetracycline
c- Ciprofloxacin
d- Clarithromycin

30-Tuberculosis is caused by a :i
a- Mycoplasma
b- Mycobacterium
c- Micrococcus
d- Microbacter
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ARAB COUNTRIES PHARMACY EXAM (Sample MCQ - Pharmacy Practice),

Tuesday 5 July 2011

Pharmacy Practice Questions with Answers

( MCQ ARE BASED ON DRUG THERAPY IN DISEASES )

( FOR MORE INFO, SEE SHARJEL VOLUME -2 )

1. Which of the following is not a side effect of the Ace Inhibitor (Captopril)?
A. Rash
B. Angioedema
C. Cough
D. Congestion
 
2. Which of the following is not a side effect of the Vasodilator (Nifedipine)?
A. Nausea
B. Flush appearance
C. Vertigo
D. Sexual dysfunction
 
3. Which of the following is not a side effect of the Sympathoplegics (Clonidine)?
A. Hypertension
B. Asthma
C. Dry oral cavity
D. Lethargic behavior
 
4. Which of the following is not a side effect of the Dieuretics (Loop dieuretics)?
A. Alkalosis
B. Nausea
C. Hypotension
D. Potassium deficits
 
5. Which of the following is not an effect of the drug (Clozapine)?
A. Agranulocytosis
B. Antipsychotic
C. Used for Schizophrenia
D. Increased appetite
 
6. Which of the following is not treated with (Epinephrine)?
A. Renal disease
B. Asthma
C. Hypotension
D. Glaucoma
 
7. Which of the following is not treated with (Ephedrine)?
A. COPD
B. Hypotension
C. Congestion
D. Incontinence
 
8. Which of the following are not treated with Barbiturates?
A. Seizures
B. Hypotension
C. Insomnia
D. Anxiety
 
9. Which of the following are not treated with Nifedipine?
A. Angina
B. Arrhythmias
C. Htn
D. Fluid retention
 
10. Which of the following are not treated with Methotrexate?
A. Sarcomas
B. Leukemias
C. Ectopic pregnancy
D. Rheumatic fever
 
11. Which of the following are not treated with Prednisone?
A. Cushing's disease
B. Testicular cancer
C. Lympthomas
D. Chronic leukemias
 
12. Which of the following are not treated with Dexamethasone?
A. Inflammation
B. Asthma
C. Addison's disease
D. Wilson's disease
 
Answer Key
1. D
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. D
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. D
10. D
11. B
12. D
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ARAB COUNTRIES PHARMACY EXAM (Sample MCQ - Drug Actions)

MCQ are based on DRUG study.

FOR MORE INFO, see LIPPINCOT.


1. Which of the following is the primary site of activity for the drug Warfarin?
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Blood
D. Heart
 
2. Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of hepatitis?
A. Valproic acid
B. Quinidine
C. Isoniazid
D. Ethosuximide
 
3. A drug ending in the suffix (pril) is considered a ______.
A. H
B. ACE inhibitor
C. Antifungal
D. Beta agonist
 
4. A drug ending in the suffix (azole) is considered a ______.
A. H
B. ACE inhibitor
C. Antifungal
D. Beta agonist
 
5. A drug ending in the suffix (tidine) is considered a ______.
A. Antidepressant
B. Protease inhibitor
C. Beta antagonist
D. H2 antagonist
 
6. A drug ending in the suffix (navir) is considered a ______.
A. Antidepressant
B. Protease inhibitor
C. Beta antagonist
D. H2 antagonist
 
7. Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of extreme photosensitivity?
A. Digitalis
B. Niacin
C. Tetracycline
D. Fluoroquinolones
 
8. Which of the following is not related to a drug toxicity of Prednisone?
A. Cataracts
B. Hypotension
C. Psychosis
D. Acne
 
9. Which of the following is considered a class IA Sodium Channel blocker?
A. Mexiletine
B. Aminodarone
C. Quinidine
D. Procainamide
 
10. Which of the following is considered a class IA Sodium Channel blocker?
A. Propafenone
B. Disopyramide
C. Aminodarone
D. Quinidine
 
11. Potassium sparing diuretics have the primary effect upon the _____ found in the kidney.
A. Proximal convoluted tubule
B. Loop of Henle
C. Collecting duct
D. Distal convoluted tubule
 
12. Which of the following is not directly related to a drug toxicity of Nitroglycerin?
A. Headaches
B. Tachycardia
C. Dizziness
D. Projectile vomiting
 
Answer Key
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. A
11. D
12. D
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