MCQ-204

 

Answer: e) Polymyxins

Polymyxin B and E is also known as colistin, they are used against gram negative organisms. They are part of broader class of molecules known as nonribosomal peptides.

MCQ-203

 

 

Answer: a) Methotrexate

MCQ-202

 

Answer: d)Aztreonam

Aztreonam is in the monobactam family of medications; those who are allergic to beta lactam penicillins are less allergic to Aztreonam. It is safe to use in pregnancy. It results in bacterial death by inhibiting cell wall synthesis by bacteria.

MCQ-201

 

Answer: d) a & b

Strongyloidiasis is a parasitic infection caused by roundworm or nematode known Strongyloides stercolaris. Albendazole and thiabendazole can be used for this parasitic infection. The dose of thiabenddazole is 25mg/kg twice daily for 5 days can be given maximum dose is 400mg generally.

MCQ-200

 

Answer: c) Guaifenesin.

Guaifenesin is used as an expectorant, it clears up throat and chest and making it easier to cough. It is used to treat congestion caused by allergies, infections or common cold.

MCQ-199

 

Answer: d) Sodium picosulfate.

Sodium picosulfate is contact stimulant laxative which is used to relieve constipation or the prepare the large bowel before colonoscopy or surgery.

MCQ-198

 

Answer: d) Rasagiline

Parkinson’s disease is caused by the death of the cells that produce dopamine. MAO type B specifically causes metabolism of dopamine. Rasagiline inhibits Type B MAO irreversibly thus reserving the stores of dopamine in the brain.

MCQ-197

 

Answer: a) Reserpine

Reserpine inhibits the uptake and reduces the stores of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin and histamine in the synaptic vesicles of neurons.

MCQ-196

 

Answer: b) Clonidine

Clonidine crosses blood brain barrier, it acts as alpha 2 adrenergic agonist and treats blood pressure by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance.

MCQ-195

 

Answer: c) Methyldopa