NEET
Chemistry

Classification Of Medicines

Medium Priority
Consistency: 55%
Weightage: 11 / 20 Yrs

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Questions
11 MCQs

01
PYQ 2006
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200

The human body does not produce:

1. DNA

2. Vitamins

3. Hormones

4. Enzymes

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02
PYQ 2009
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200

Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer?

1. Equanil

2. Naproxen

3. Tetracycline

4. Chlorpheniramine

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03
PYQ 2010
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

A compound among the following that can be used as a tranquilizer is:

1. Promethazine

2. Valium

3. Naproxen

4. Mifepristone

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04
PYQ 2011
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201
A compound among the following that can be used as an antihistamine is:


1. Diphenylhydramine

2. Norethindrone

3. Omeprazole

4. Chloramphenicol

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05
PYQ 2013
medium
chemistry ID: neet-201
Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms. Identify which of the following statements is not true:
1. Chlorine and Iodine are used as strong disinfectants.
2. Dilute solutions of Boric acid and Hydrogen Peroxide are strong antiseptics.
3. Disinfectants harm the living tissues.
4. A 0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1% solution acts as a disinfectant.
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06
PYQ 2017
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

Mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol acts as:

1. Antiseptic

2. Antipyretic

3. Antibiotic

4. Analgesic

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07
PYQ 2019
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

Among the following, the narrow-spectrum antibiotic is:

1. chloramphenicol

2. penicillin G

3. ampicillin

4. amoxicillin

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08
PYQ 2020
easy
chemistry ID: neet-202

Which of the following is not true about chloramphenicol?

1. It inhibits the growth of only gram-positive bacteria.
2. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
3. It is not bactericidal.
4. It is bacteriostatic.

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09
PYQ 2021
easy
chemistry ID: neet-202
Based on the statements below:
I: Aspirin and Paracetamol belong to the class of narcotic analgesics.
II: Morphine and Heroin are non-narcotic analgesics.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. I is correct but II is false.
2. I is incorrect but II is true.
3. Both I and II are true.
4. Both I and II are false.
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10
PYQ 2022
easy
chemistry ID: neet-202
Match List - I with List - II.
List - I
(Drug class)
List-II
(Drug molecule)
(a) Antacids (i) Salvarsan
(b) Antihistamines (ii) Morphine
(c) Analgesics (iii) Cimetidine
(d) Antimicrobials (iv) Seldane
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
2. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
3. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
4. (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
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PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: neet-202
Some tranquilizers are listed below. Which one from the following belongs to barbiturates?
1. Veronal 2. Chlordiazepoxide
3. Meprobamate 4. Valium
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Preparing Classification Of Medicines for NEET

Classification Of Medicines is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Classification Of Medicines. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.

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