Dose Equivalent To Diazepam 5 mg

Answer: b- Nitrazepam 5mg

Different benzodiazepines have different strengths equivalent to diazepam 5 mg. Nitrazepam at a dose and strength of 5 mg is equivalent to 5mg Diazepam.

Reference:

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/83838b80407711959274ba222b2948cf/Benzodiazepine+equivalents-DASSA-August2014.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=ROOTWORKSPACE-83838b80407711959274ba222b2948cf-mJJMWw1

Mucolytic Agent

Answer: a-Carbocisteine

Carbocisteine is a mucolytic agent which is used in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchiectasis. It works by decreasing the viscosity of mucus and allowing it to be easily expelled by the sufferer.

Pulmonary Surfactant

Answer: e- Beractant

Beractant is bovine pulmonary surfactant extracted from bovine lungs containing phospholipids, neutral lipids, fatty acids and bovine surfactant proteins.

Vitamin deficiency associated with Xerophthalmia

Answer: c- Retinol

The deficiency of Vitamin A which is also called as Retinol causes Xerophthalmia.

Antitussive Opioid

Answer: a- Dextromethorphan

Dextromethorphan is an opioid without its effect on pain reduction and does not bind to opioid receptors. It is used as an over the counter cold and cough medicines.

Ear Wax Removal

Answer: c- Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate ear drops are used to soften the hardened ear wax. It is applied as three to four drops and retained in the ear for five to ten minutes. It is applied for three to five days. If symptoms do not get better then see your doctor.

Antihistamine with additional antiserotonin Properties

Answer: b-Cryptohepadine

Cryptoheptadine is a first generation antihistamine with addition anticholinergic, antiserotonergic, and local anaesthetic properties.

Antiparasitic Agent

Answer: b- Pyrantel Pamoate

Pyrantel pamoate acts as depolarizing neuromuscular agent acting on the parasite, causes contraction and paralyzing of the helminths.

Low Molecular Weight Heparin

Answer: d-Enoxaparin

Enoxaparin is low molecular weight heparin.it is used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis  and it is given by subcutaneous injection.

Non-Sedating Antihistamine

Answer: e-Clemastine

Clemastine which is also known as meclastin is first generation Histamine H1 antagonist with anticholinergic and sedative properties.

Antibiotic Use In Tuberculosis

Answer: a-Streptomycin

Streptomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic whose one of the use is in Tuberculosis.

ADH Antagonist

Answer: b-Demeclocycline

Demeclocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic which is bactericidal in action. It also inhibits renal andidiuretic hormone by inhibiting the activation of adenylyl cyclase after the binding of hormone to the vasopressin V2 receptors in the kidneys.

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

Answer: b- Montelukast

Montelukast is Leukotriene receptor antagonist which blocks leukotriene D4 receptors in the lungs thus reduces inflammation and relaxes smooth muscles.

Absorption Enhancers

Answer: b- Sodium glycocholate

Sodium glycocholate is anionic form of Glycocholic acid which occurs as a sodium salt in the bile of mammals. It is a conjugate of cholic acid and glycine.

Prophylaxis Of Asthma

Answer: a- Nedocromil

Nedocromil is a mast cell stabilizer which is used prophylactically in the management of asthma.

Antimuscarinic Bronchodilator

Answer: c- Ipratropium

Ipratropium is muscarinic antagonist, a type of anticholinergic which is used to cause smooth muscles relaxation. It is used in both asthma and COPD.

Polyene Macrolide

Answer: c- Nystatin.

Nystatin is polyene macrolide which is used as antimicrobial against fungi; Nystatin belongs to polyene antimycotics which is a subgroup of macrolides.