Question 1

Which of the following are/is correct regarding Tetracycline?

I- Inhibit protein synthesis

II- May be used in dental works

III- Cannot be taken for infants less than 8 years old

Options :

A : I only

B : III only

C : I and II only

D : II and III only

E : All are correct

Answer: A

Question 2

The Latin abbreviation for 'before meals' is:

Options :

A : ac

B : aa

C : pc

D : ic

E : cc

Answer: A

Question 3

Agents considered as precursor of leukotriene include:

Options :

A : Tyrosine

B : Cyanide

C : Arachidonic acid

D : Prostaglandins

E : Histamine

Answer: C

Question 4

The pharmacist fills a prescription for sumatriptan 100 mg tablets for a migraine patient. Appropriate information to provide to the patient includes which of the following?

Options :

A : If the sumatriptan does not relieve the headache within four hours, ergotamine may be used.

B :

If no relief is achieved in two hours, sumatriptan may be repeated.

C : If the headache is relieved but another headache occurs eight hours later, sumatriptan may be used for the second headache.

D : The maximum dosage in any 24 hour period is six tablets.

E : If relief is not achieved, no other medication can be used for 24 hours.

Answer: C

Question 5

Which of the following enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of DNA?

Options :

A : DNA polymerase

B : DNA gyrase

C : DNA ligase

D : RNA transferase

E : None of the above

Answer: A