CUET-PG SERIES Pharmacy
Drugs
63 previous year questions.
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2023 Chapter Questions 63 MCQs
01
PYQ 2023
easy
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Which of the following is the amount of 20% w/w benzocaine ointment required to be added to a suitable diluent ointment to prepare 5 kg of a 2.5% w/w benzocaine ointment?
1
2 kg
2
6.25 gm
3
62.5 gm
4
625 gm
02
PYQ 2023
medium
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Following drugs lower the interocular pressure
A. Pilocarpine
B. Latanoprost
C. Atropine
D. Tiotropium
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. Pilocarpine
B. Latanoprost
C. Atropine
D. Tiotropium
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A+B
2
A+ C
3
B+D
4
B+ C
03
PYQ 2023
medium
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As per the Drugs and Cosmetics act and rules the good manufacturing practice is included under schedule
1
G
2
P
3
W
4
M
04
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which of the following combination shows antagonism?
1
Penicillin + streptomycin
2
Amlodipine + Rifampicin
3
Imatinib ciprofloxacin
4
Nitrofurantoin + nalidixic acid
05
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which of the following anti-depressant is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs)
1
Trazodone
2
Venlafaxine
3
Fluoxetine.
4
Imipramine
06
PYQ 2023
medium
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Oral anti-diabetic metformin is a
1
Phenylalanine analogue
2
Biguanide
3
Sulfonylurea
4
Thiazolidinedione
07
PYQ 2023
medium
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Prazosin is used for treatment of
1
Hypertension
2
Schizophrenia
3
Depression
4
Glaucoma
08
PYQ 2023
medium
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Select the incorrect statement regarding Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
1
TCAs having ability to inhibit norepinephrine transporter and serotonin transporter.
2
The TCAs lower seizure threshold and produce convulsions in overdose
3
Most TCAs are anticholinergic suppressor
4
TCAs potentiate directly acting sympathomimetic amines
09
PYQ 2023
medium
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All the following cardiovascular drugs are phosphodiesterase 3-inhibitors except.
1
Inamrinone
2
Milrinone
3
Levosimendan
4
Metoprolol
10
PYQ 2023
medium
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Give below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A: The modified Noyes - Whitney equation states that larger the surface area of a drug, higher is the dissolution rate.
Reason R: the surface area increases with decreasing particle size.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Assertion A: The modified Noyes - Whitney equation states that larger the surface area of a drug, higher is the dissolution rate.
Reason R: the surface area increases with decreasing particle size.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
1
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3
A is correct but R is not correct
4
A is not correct but R is correct
11
PYQ 2023
medium
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Give below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A: Haloperidol is a preferred drug for acute schizophrenia and Huntington's disease.
Reason R: Parenteral administration by intramuscular route is possible in acute cases
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Assertion A: Haloperidol is a preferred drug for acute schizophrenia and Huntington's disease.
Reason R: Parenteral administration by intramuscular route is possible in acute cases
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3
A is correct but R is not correct
4
A is not correct but R is correct
12
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which of the following is a unique boron containing drug which acts as a proteasome inhibitor in anti cancer therapeutics.
1
Trastuzumab
2
Bortezomib
3
Sorafenib
4
Rituximab
13
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which of the following anti-malarial drug is contraindicated during pregnancy.
1
Chloroquine
2
Proguanil
3
Primaquine
4
Mefloquine
14
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which of the following is not used as tonicity contributor in sterile products?
1
Sodium chloride
2
Glycerine
3
Lactose
4
Magnesium stearate
15
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which of the following material is not used as enteric coating material for tablets?
1
Cellulose Acetate Phthalate
2
Eudragit L
3
Polyethylene Glycols
4
Hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose phthalate
16
PYQ 2023
medium
pharmacy ID: cuet-pg-
Bancroft's rule is related to determination of
1
suspension type
2
emulsion type
3
ointment type
4
tablet type
17
PYQ 2023
medium
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Avicel is a trade name of
1
Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone (PVP)
2
Cellulose Acetate Phthalate (CAP)
3
Micro-crystalline Cellulose (MCC)
4
Lactose
18
PYQ 2023
medium
pharmacy ID: cuet-pg-
Partition coefficient (log p) of various drugs can be determined using
1
Reverse phase evaporation
2
Shake-flask method
3
Coacervation phase separation technique
4
Wet granulation
19
PYQ 2023
medium
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Considering apothecary system 300 minims of the fluid is equal to
1
1 Pint
2
5 fluid drachms
3
1 fluid ounce
4
1 gallon
20
PYQ 2023
medium
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Propantheline has been found to reduce absorption rate of
1
Riboflavin
2
Sulfamethoxazole
3
Riboflavin and sulfamethoxazole
4
None of the above
21
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which of the following class of drugs is not OTC product?
1
Cough and cold remedies
2
Analgesics
3
Antiseptics
4
Anti-hypertensive drugs
22
PYQ 2023
medium
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Cefuroxime axetil is an oral form of the first generation parenteral cephalosporin cefuroxime.
Reason (R) : The axetil form of the drug, an acetoxy ethyl ester of cefuroxime has increased lipid solubility, better absorption and oral bioavailability.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Assertion (A): Cefuroxime axetil is an oral form of the first generation parenteral cephalosporin cefuroxime.
Reason (R) : The axetil form of the drug, an acetoxy ethyl ester of cefuroxime has increased lipid solubility, better absorption and oral bioavailability.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
1
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
3
(A) is true but (R) is false
4
(A) is false but (R) is true
23
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which one of the following is the INCORRECT statement?
1
Dopamine can exist as trans, a-rotamer, trans, ẞ-rotamer and cis, a-rotamer.
2
Selegiline and Rasagline are selective irreversible inhibitors of MAO-B
3
Tolcapone and entacapone are reversible COMT inhibitors.
4
Serine is the precursor of Dopamine biosynthesis.
24
PYQ 2023
medium
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Glutathione (GSH) conjugation takes place by
1
Electrophilic attack by GSH on nucleophilic carbon of drugs
2
Nucleophilic attack by GSH on electrophilic carbon of drugs
3
Photochemical reaction of GSH with the drug molecule
4
lonic reaction of GSH with the drug molecule
25
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which one is the correct statement about drug metabolism?
1
Phenobarbital and rifampin are inducers of CYP450
2
Cigarette smoking leads to decrease in the CYPIAI and CYPIA2 levels.
3
Cimetidine is the only H2 antagonist that induces CYP450.
4
17a-ethinyl oestradiol is non-mechanism based inhibitor of CYP450.
26
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which one is the most stable conformation of acetylcholine?
1

2

3

4

27
PYQ 2023
medium
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Levorphanol (1) and dextrorphan (II) are stereoisomers of each other. Identify the true statement about I and II.
1
I is analgesic whereas II is antitussive
2
I is anticancer whereas II is antimalarial
3
I is antifungal whereas II is cardiovascular agent
4
I is neurotropic whereas II is antidepresent
28
PYQ 2023
medium
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Atropine has served as a prototype molecule for which class of drugs?
1
Anti-anginal
2
Anti-diabetic
3
Anti-cholinergic
4
Anti-infective
29
PYQ 2023
medium
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What are the possible drug-receptor interactions?
1
Arene-cation
2
Hydrogen bonding
3
π-π stacking
4
All of the above
30
PYQ 2023
medium
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Identify the true statement:
A. Phenylephrine has less a and ẞ activity than norepinephrine.
B. Metaproterenol is selective ẞ2-agonist.
C.Norepinephrine is immediate precursor of dopamine.
D. Dopamine has very good oral activity.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A. Phenylephrine has less a and ẞ activity than norepinephrine.
B. Metaproterenol is selective ẞ2-agonist.
C.Norepinephrine is immediate precursor of dopamine.
D. Dopamine has very good oral activity.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1
A and B only
2
C and D only
3
A, B and C only
4
D only
31
PYQ 2023
medium
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Given below are two statements :
Statement-I Cocaine and procaine are benzoic acid derivatives and both are known to cause allergic reactions.
Statement-II Structurally, cocaine contains tropine nucleus, whereas procaine doesn't
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Statement-I Cocaine and procaine are benzoic acid derivatives and both are known to cause allergic reactions.
Statement-II Structurally, cocaine contains tropine nucleus, whereas procaine doesn't
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
1
Both Statement-I and Statement-Il are correct
2
Both Statement-I and Statement-Il are incorrect
3
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4
Statement-I incorrect but Statement-II is correct
32
PYQ 2023
medium
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Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List I | List II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Six membered-oxygen containing compound | I | Pyran |
| B | Five-membered-nitrogen containing | II | Triazole |
| C | Six-membered-nitrogen containing | III | Pyrimidine |
| D | Xanthine nucleus | IV | Caffeine |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A)-(1); (B)-(II); (C)-(III); (D)-(IV)
2
(A)-(II); (B)-(1); (C)-(IV); (D)-(III)
3
(A)-(III); (B)-(1); (C)-(II); (D)-(IV)
4
(A)-(IV); (B)-(III); (C)-(II); (D)-(1)
33
PYQ 2023
medium
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Following drug is used as inhalational anaesthetic
1
Diazepam
2
Midazolam
3
Etomidate
4
Nitrous oxide
34
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which of the following benzodiazepines is a short acting sedative hypnotics?
1
Flurazepam
2
Diazepam
3
Temazepam
4
Lorazepam
35
PYQ 2023
medium
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In steroidal aglycone portion of cardiac glycosides
1
Rings A-B and C-D are cis-fused,whereas rings B-C have a trans configuration
2
Rings A-B and C-D are trans-fused, whereas rings B-C have a cis configuration
3
Rings A-B,B-C and C-D are trans fused
4
Rings A-B,B-C and C-D are cis fused
36
PYQ 2023
medium
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Match List I with List II :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List I | List II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | Passive Diffusion | I. | Partitioning and accumulation of the drug in the tissue. |
| B. | Perfusion Process | II. | Carrier mediate membrane transfer process with energy (ATP) |
| C. | Active Transport | III. | Blood flow is the rate limiting step in distribution of drag |
| D. | Drug Affinity | IV. | concentration without energy Molecules movement from high concertation to low (ATP). |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
2
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
3
A-VI, B-III, C-II, D-I
4
A-II, B-I. C-IV, D-III
37
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which of the following is a incorrect statement
1
Controlled release drug delivery systems usually release drugs within maximum concentration and minimum effective concentration in plasma concentration Vs Time graph
2
Sustained release dosage forms release drugs for prolonged period of time.
3
Drugs having half life of more than 10 hours are good candidate for sustained release formulations.
4
Controlled release formulations control the release of drugs spatially and temporally.
38
PYQ 2023
medium
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Tween 60 is chemically known as:
1
Polyoxymethylene 80 Sorbitan monolaurate
2
Polyoxymethylene 60 Sorbitan monopalmitate
3
Polyoxymethylene 20 Sorbitan monopalmitate
4
Sorbitan monostearate
39
PYQ 2023
medium
pharmacy ID: cuet-pg-
Elementary osmotic pump delivery systems are used for _____drugs
1
Zero order release
2
First order release
3
Second order release
4
Mixed order release
40
PYQ 2023
medium
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Glyceryl monostearate is used as
1
Thickening agent in ointments
2
Emollient
3
Preservative
4
Suspending agent
41
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which size of particles gives better bioavailability of digoxin
1
20-23 μm (micro meter)
2
10-20 μm
3
3-4 μm
4
6-10 μm
42
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which of the following anti-fungal drug is effective in treating kala-azar?
1
Paromomycin
2
Amphotericin B
3
Miltefosine
4
Sodium stibogluconate
43
PYQ 2023
medium
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First-line antiretroviral regimens for adults is
1
Tenofovir + Lamivudine + Efavirenz
2
Lopinavir + Darunavir + Ritonavir
3
Atazanavir + Tenofovir + Efavirenz
4
Abacavir + Lamivudine + Stavudine
44
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which of the following anti-cancer drugs is orally active triazine methylating agent and is also a drug of choice for glioma and other brain tumors?
1
Bendamustine
2
Docetaxel
3
Temozolomide
4
Cisplatin
45
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which of the following drugs is NOT a first line anti-tubercular drug?
1
Isoniazid
2
Rifampin
3
Ethionamide
4
Pyrazinamide
46
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which of the following is a safer drug to be prescribed in diabetes during pregnancy?
1
Metformin
2
Sulfonylureas
3
Insulin
4
Repaglinide
47
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which of the following CNS stimulant is an analeptic drug?
1
Strychnine
2
Picrotoxin
3
Doxapram
4
Cocaine
48
PYQ 2023
medium
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All bacteriophage having nucleic acid core covered by a protein coat known as
1
Capsid
2
Envelope
3
Filament
4
Flagella
49
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about 'endotoxins'?
1
Endotoxins cannot form toxoids
2
Endotoxins are released from cell walls of lysed gram-negative bacteria
3
Endotoxins are proteinaceous by chemical nature
4
Endotoxins are heat stable
50
PYQ 2023
medium
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Artemisinin is an antimalarial drug and chemically it is
1
Sesquiterpene lactone
2
Benzyl isoquinoline alkaloid
3
Steroidal alkaloid
4
Indoloquinoline alkaloid
51
PYQ 2023
medium
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Cardenolides and bufadienolides are cardiac glycosides and chemically differ with respect to
1
Six or seven-membered lactone ring
2
Five or six-membered lactone ring
3
Seven or eight-membered lactone ring
4
Five or six-membered lactam ring
52
PYQ 2023
medium
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Supercritical fluid chromatography utilises this supercritical fluid as a mobile phase
1
CO
2
CO2
3
SO2
4
NO2
53
PYQ 2023
medium
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Gold Beater's Test is performed for determining the presence of True tannins in a crude drug sample.
Reason (R) : Clove and Coffee contain pseudotannins.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Assertion (A): Gold Beater's Test is performed for determining the presence of True tannins in a crude drug sample.
Reason (R) : Clove and Coffee contain pseudotannins.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
1
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
3
A) is true but (R) is false
4
(A) is false but (R) is true
54
PYQ 2023
medium
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Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List I | List II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Analeptic drug | I | Morphine |
| B | Central depressants of motor function | II | Picrotoxin |
| C | Analgesic drug | III | Tropane alkaloids |
| D | Hallucinogenic | IV | Cannabis |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A)-(1); (B)-(IV); (C)-(III); (D)-(II)
2
(A)-(III); (B)-(II); (C)-(IV); (D)-(1)
3
(A)-(II); (B)-(III); (C)-(1); (D)-(IV)
4
(A)-(IV); (B)-(1); (C)-(II); (D)-(III)
55
PYQ 2023
medium
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Liebermann Burchard Test is positive for Digitalis, Dioscorea and strophanthus.
Reason (R) : Digitalis, Dioscorea and strophanthus have sterol ring containing chemical constituents.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Assertion (A): Liebermann Burchard Test is positive for Digitalis, Dioscorea and strophanthus.
Reason (R) : Digitalis, Dioscorea and strophanthus have sterol ring containing chemical constituents.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
1
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
3
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
4
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
56
PYQ 2023
medium
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Give below are two statements:
Statement I: Aromatase Inhibitors include both steroidal and non steroidal compounds.
Statement II: Tamoxifen, Estrone. Testolactone and Nor-ethindrone are the examples of Aromatase Inhibitors
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement I: Aromatase Inhibitors include both steroidal and non steroidal compounds.
Statement II: Tamoxifen, Estrone. Testolactone and Nor-ethindrone are the examples of Aromatase Inhibitors
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3
Statement I is true but Statement II is incorrect
4
Statement I is false but Statement II is correct
57
PYQ 2023
medium
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Lycopodium spore methods help to determine the _______of given drug samples.
1
Efficacy
2
Adulterants
3
Purity
4
Microbial load
58
PYQ 2023
medium
pharmacy ID: cuet-pg-
Diazepam is first metabolized by _________?


1
7-dechlorination
2
3-Hydroxylation
3
Ketone reduction at C-2 position
4
N1 demethylation
59
PYQ 2023
medium
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What is the relation between dopamine, epinephrine and nor - epinephrine ?
1
They contain secondary amine groups
2
They possess three hydroxyl groups
3
They are chemically catacholamines
4
They possess chiral carbon atom
60
PYQ 2023
medium
pharmacy ID: cuet-pg-
Melphalan belongs to the following class of antineoplastic agents.
1
Antimetabolites
2
Alkylating agent
3
Antibiotics
4
Protein kinase Inhibitors
61
PYQ 2023
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Give below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A: Dexamethasone is five fold active than Prednisolone for anti-inflammatory action.
Reason R: Dexamethasone is the florinated derivative of prednisolone.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Assertion A: Dexamethasone is five fold active than Prednisolone for anti-inflammatory action.
Reason R: Dexamethasone is the florinated derivative of prednisolone.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3
A is correct but R is not correct
4
A is not correct but R is correct
62
PYQ 2023
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The configuration at 1 and 2 is


1
1R, 2R
2
1R, 2S
3
1S, 2S
4
1S, 2R
63
PYQ 2023
medium
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How many chiral carbon atoms are there in the penicillin. molecule ?
1
two
2
three
3
four
4
five