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1. What is the mechanism of action for Disulfiram?
Blocks opioid receptors
Enhances excitatory neurotransmitters
Reduces cravings
Inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase
2. What is the main concern with drugs in Category D?
Evidence of reversible effects
Potential for foetal damage
Inadequate information on human risks
Lack of studies in animals
3. What is the mechanism of action of Dexamethasone?
Stimulate appetite
Inhibit prostaglandin synthesis
Inhibit H2 receptors
Block NK1 receptors
4. Which diuretic is known to cause hyperkalemia?
Hydrochlorothiazide
Amiloride
Indapamide
Furosemide
5. What type of drug is Hyoscine Hydrobromide?
5HT-3 antagonist
Antimuscarinic
H2 receptor antagonist
D2 receptor antagonist
6. What does "down-scheduling" refer to?
Reducing the classification level of a drug
Adding a drug to the controlled substance list
Banning a drug entirely
Increasing restrictions on a drug
7. What is a side effect of Thiazide diuretics?
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypoglycemia
Oedema
8. What is the primary action of Metoclopramide?
Reduce fluid retention
Inhibit serotonin receptors
Block H1 receptors
Increase gastrointestinal motility
9. What is the main side effect of corticosteroids like Prednisolone in IBD treatment?
Nausea
Weight loss
Fluid retention
Constipation
10. Which insulin type is considered "long-acting"?
Isophane
Neutral
Asparat
Glargine
11. What is the primary action of SGLT2 inhibitors?
Decrease hepatic glucose production
Stimulate insulin secretion
Increase glucose uptake
Inhibit renal glucose reabsorption
12. What is the purpose of drug scheduling?
To categorise drugs by efficacy
To enhance marketing strategies
To classify medicines for regulatory control
To evaluate therapeutic effects
13. Which drug is commonly used for ascites management?
Spironolactone
Dexamethasone
Propranolol
Lactulose
14. What is the main action of 5HT-3 antagonists like Dolasetron?
Enhance appetite
Block dopamine receptors
Increase gastrointestinal motility
Inhibit serotonin action in the CTZ
15. What adverse effect is associated with SGLT2 inhibitors?
Hypoglycemia
Polyuria
Weight gain
Constipation
16. What is the main mechanism of action of H2 receptor antagonists?
Block dopamine receptors
Neutralize gastric acid
Block histamine on parietal cells
Inhibit proton pumps
17. Which medication is a D2 receptor antagonist?
Hyoscine
Domperidone
Fosaprepitant
Ondansetron
18. What does Category B1 imply about a drug?
Insufficient human studies
Harmful effects shown in animals
Proven teratogenic effects in humans
No evidence of foetal damage in animal studies
19. What effect does metformin primarily have on the liver?
Increase glucose production
Increase insulin sensitivity
Decrease glucose production
Decrease lipolysis
20. What is a significant limitation of animal studies in assessing drug safety for humans?
They provide clear human context
They are often inconclusive
They always show direct human risks
They are more reliable than human studies
21. What is the primary role of antimuscarinics in nausea treatment?
Block serotonin
Enhance dopamine effects
Block acetylcholine
Increase motility
22. What is a potential side effect of stimulant laxatives?
Fluid retention
Intestinal obstruction
Nausea
Abdominal cramps
23. Which laxative should not be used in children?
Stimulant laxatives
Stool-softening laxatives
Bulk-forming laxatives
Saline laxatives
24. What is the mechanism of action of Furosemide?
Inhibit sodium/chloride co-transporter
Inhibit Na+/K+/2A-� symporter
Block aldosterone
Retain fluid osmotically
25. Which pregnancy category should never be used during pregnancy?
Category X
Category A
Category D
Category B
26. Which of the following is a PPI?
Omeprazole
Docusate
Famotidine
Calcium Carbonate
27. Which drug is an example of a bulk-forming laxative?
Docusate
Ispaghula
Lactulose
Bisacodyl
28. Which drug is an NK1 antagonist?
Metoclopramide
Aprepitant
Hyoscine
Dexamethasone
29. What is the action of bulk-forming laxatives like psyllium?
Irritate intestinal mucosa
Absorb water and stimulate peristalsis
Retain fluid osmotically
Soften the stool
30. Which type of insulin is classified as short-acting?
Isophane
Glargine
Asparate
Neutral
31. When prescribing medication during pregnancy, which practice point is crucial?
Use only new drugs
Prescribe without concern for fetal risk
Only prescribe if benefits outweigh risks
Recommend any drug with known safety
32. Which of the following categories is NOT a pregnancy category?
D
A
S
C
33. What is a common adverse effect of antacids containing magnesium?
Diarrhea
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Nausea
34. Which laxative should be avoided in patients with intestinal obstruction?
Psyllium
Lactulose
Glycerol
Docusate
35. What is a common systemic condition caused by corticosteroids used in IBD treatment?
Increased appetite
Hypertension
Infertility
Cushing's syndrome
36. Which laxative works by irritating the intestinal mucosa?
Psyllium
Glycerol
Bisacodyl
Docusate
37. Which medication is typically used for the PREVENTION of varices?
Naltrexone
Terlipressin
Propranolol
Acamprosate
38. What limitation is associated with the alphabetical hierarchy of pregnancy categories?
It accurately reflects risk levels
It implies a direct correlation with human risk
It considers drug dosage
It ignores clinical context
39. What is the mechanism of action of sulfonylureas?
Decrease hepatic glucose production
Slow gastric emptying
Inhibit glucose reabsorption
Increase insulin release from beta cells
40. What class does loperamide belong to?
Stimulant laxatives
Osmotic laxatives
Antimuscarinics
Antidiarrhoeals
41. Which drug is a TNF-a antagonist?
Budesonide
Azathioprine
Infliximab
Mesalazine
42. What is the primary action of Metformin?
Inhibit glucose reabsorption
Increase glucose uptake and decrease hepatic production
Increase insulin secretion
Block DPP-4 enzymes
43. Which pregnancy category indicates that a drug has been taken by a large number of pregnant women without an increase in malformations?
Category C
Category X
Category A
Category B
44. What side effect is associated with corticosteroids like Dexamethasone?
Increased motility
Constipation
Fluid retention
Nausea
45. What is the primary function of glucocorticoids in IBD treatment?
Increase inflammation
Inhibit inflammatory mediators
Promote healing
Block TNF-a
46. What should Naltrexone not be used in combination with?
Alcohol
Acamprosate
Disulfiram
Liver impairment
47. What is the effect of potassium-sparing diuretics?
Reduce sodium loss
Cause fluid retention
Cause sodium loss without potassium loss
Increase potassium loss
48. What defines a "Pharmacy Medicine"?
Safe to use but may need pharmacist advice
Requires medical supervision
Available only in hospitals
Requires a prescription
49. Triple therapy for H. pylori treatment typically includes which components?
H2 blocker + Metronidazole and Amoxicillin
Lactulose + Clarithromycin + PPI/Antacid
PPI + 2x Amoxicillin, Clarithromycin, or Metronidazole
Antacid + PPI + Amoxicillin
50. What is a potential adverse effect of using Azathioprine?
Thrombocytopenia
Weight gain
Hypertension
Increased inflammation
51. Which class of drugs does Ondansetron belong to?
Corticosteroids
5HT-3 antagonists
Antimuscarinics
D2 receptor antagonists
52. Which class of drugs includes Semaglutide?
Sulfonylureas
GLP-1 agonists
SGLT2 inhibitors
DPP-4 inhibitors
53. Which drug is often prescribed to manage ascites?
Acamprosate
Propranolol
Spironolactone
Furosemide
54. What is the primary role of antihistamines in treating nausea?
Block acetylcholine in the VC
Enhance gastric motility
Block H1 receptors in the VC
Block serotonin receptors in the VC
55. What is the primary action of 5-ASA drugs?
Analgesic effects
Immunosuppressive effects
Anti-inflammatory effects
Antimicrobial effects
56. Which medication is used for variceal TREATMENT?
Terlipressin with Octreotide
Lactulose
Spironolactone
Propranolol
57. Which medication can cause myelosuppression, hepatotoxicity and pulmonary toxicity, and is used in IBD?
Budesonide
Mesalazine
Vedoluzimab
Methotrexate
58. Which of the following is true about "Prescription Only Medicine"?
Available over the counter
Can be sold without supervision
Requires a prescription for supply
Is unscheduled medication
59. What kind of drug is Famotidine?
PPI
Laxative
Antacid
H2 receptor antagonist
60. Which class of diabetes medications can cause pancreatitis?
GLP-1 agonists
SGLT2 inhibitors
Sulfonylureas
DPP-4 inhibitors
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