Pharmacology 100 MCQS

 Pharmacology 100 MCQS 




Pharmacology & Pharmaceutics MCQs

Pharmacology MCQs

1. Which of the following is a beta-blocker?

  • A. Furosemide
  • B. Propranolol (Correct)
  • C. Enalapril
  • D. Nifedipine

2. What is the route of administration for insulin?

  • A. Oral
  • B. Subcutaneous (Correct)
  • C. Intrathecal
  • D. Inhalation

3. Which drug is an example of a proton pump inhibitor?

  • A. Omeprazole (Correct)
  • B. Ranitidine
  • C. Famotidine
  • D. Aluminum hydroxide

4. Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?

  • A. Vitamin A
  • B. Vitamin D
  • C. Vitamin C (Correct)
  • D. Vitamin E

5. Aspirin primarily inhibits which enzyme?

  • A. Cyclooxygenase (Correct)
  • B. Lipoxygenase
  • C. Phospholipase A2
  • D. Thromboxane synthase

6. Which antibiotic is a macrolide?

  • A. Azithromycin (Correct)
  • B. Ciprofloxacin
  • C. Gentamicin
  • D. Amoxicillin

7. Which of the following is a loop diuretic?

  • A. Furosemide (Correct)
  • B. Spironolactone
  • C. Hydrochlorothiazide
  • D. Mannitol

8. Heparin acts by:

  • A. Inhibiting thrombin (Correct)
  • B. Activating platelets
  • C. Blocking vitamin K
  • D. Inhibiting COX-2

9. Which of the following drugs is used in hyperthyroidism?

  • A. Propylthiouracil (Correct)
  • B. Levothyroxine
  • C. Methimazole
  • D. Liothyronine

10. The primary site of drug metabolism is:

  • A. Kidney
  • B. Liver (Correct)
  • C. Lung
  • D. Heart
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11. Which of the following is an ACE inhibitor?

  • A. Losartan
  • B. Enalapril (Correct)
  • C. Amlodipine
  • D. Metoprolol

12. Which drug is used as a first-line treatment for Type 2 Diabetes?

  • A. Glipizide
  • B. Metformin (Correct)
  • C. Insulin
  • D. Pioglitazone

13. Which of the following is an opioid analgesic?

  • A. Ibuprofen
  • B. Morphine (Correct)
  • C. Paracetamol
  • D. Aspirin

14. Warfarin acts by inhibiting:

  • A. Thrombin
  • B. Vitamin K epoxide reductase (Correct)
  • C. Platelet aggregation
  • D. Factor X directly

15. Which antibiotic is a cephalosporin?

  • A. Ceftriaxone (Correct)
  • B. Ciprofloxacin
  • C. Gentamicin
  • D. Vancomycin

16. Which of the following is an anticholinergic drug?

  • A. Atropine (Correct)
  • B. Bethanechol
  • C. Pilocarpine
  • D. Neostigmine

17. Which drug is used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease?

  • A. Levodopa (Correct)
  • B. Donepezil
  • C. Fluoxetine
  • D. Diazepam

18. Which of the following is a thiazide diuretic?

  • A. Hydrochlorothiazide (Correct)
  • B. Furosemide
  • C. Spironolactone
  • D. Mannitol

19. Which of the following is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?

  • A. Ibuprofen (Correct)
  • B. Acetaminophen
  • C. Morphine
  • D. Prednisone

20. Which antihypertensive drug is a calcium channel blocker?

  • A. Amlodipine (Correct)
  • B. Enalapril
  • C. Atenolol
  • D. Losartan

21. Which of the following is used to treat hyperlipidemia?

  • A. Simvastatin (Correct)
  • B. Metformin
  • C. Digoxin
  • D. Furosemide

22. Which drug is used as an antifungal agent?

  • A. Fluconazole (Correct)
  • B. Ciprofloxacin
  • C. Acyclovir
  • D. Amoxicillin

23. Which of the following is a corticosteroid?

  • A. Prednisone (Correct)
  • B. Ibuprofen
  • C. Methotrexate
  • D. Acetaminophen

24. Which drug is used to reverse opioid overdose?

  • A. Naloxone (Correct)
  • B. Flumazenil
  • C. Atropine
  • D. Protamine

25. Digoxin is primarily used for:

  • A. Hypertension
  • B. Heart failure (Correct)
  • C. Asthma
  • D. Diabetes

26. Which of the following is a proton pump inhibitor?

  • A. Omeprazole (Correct)
  • B. Ranitidine
  • C. Aluminum hydroxide
  • D. Sucralfate

27. Which drug is commonly used for migraine prophylaxis?

  • A. Propranolol (Correct)
  • B. Ibuprofen
  • C. Sumatriptan
  • D. Naproxen

28. Which anticoagulant works by direct thrombin inhibition?

  • A. Dabigatran (Correct)
  • B. Warfarin
  • C. Heparin
  • D. Aspirin

29. Which of the following drugs is used for asthma?

  • A. Salbutamol (Correct)
  • B. Metformin
  • C. Digoxin
  • D. Furosemide

30. Which of the following is an immunosuppressant?

  • A. Cyclosporine (Correct)
  • B. Penicillin
  • C. Ibuprofen
  • D. Acyclovir
Pharmacology & Pharmaceutics MCQs

31. Which of the following is a loop diuretic?

  • A. Furosemide (Correct)
  • B. Hydrochlorothiazide
  • C. Spironolactone
  • D. Mannitol

32. Which drug is used for the treatment of epilepsy?

  • A. Phenytoin (Correct)
  • B. Diazepam
  • C. Levodopa
  • D. Atorvastatin

33. Which of the following is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?

  • A. Fluoxetine (Correct)
  • B. Amitriptyline
  • C. Diazepam
  • D. Lithium

34. Which of the following is used for hypothyroidism?

  • A. Levothyroxine (Correct)
  • B. Propylthiouracil
  • C. Methimazole
  • D. Iodine

35. Which drug is used to treat gout?

  • A. Allopurinol (Correct)
  • B. Ibuprofen
  • C. Aspirin
  • D. Prednisone

36. Which of the following is an antiplatelet drug?

  • A. Clopidogrel (Correct)
  • B. Warfarin
  • C. Heparin
  • D. Dabigatran

37. Which of the following is used in anaphylaxis?

  • A. Epinephrine (Correct)
  • B. Diphenhydramine
  • C. Prednisone
  • D. Loratadine

38. Which drug is used as an antihistamine?

  • A. Diphenhydramine (Correct)
  • B. Prednisone
  • C. Montelukast
  • D. Albuterol

39. Which of the following is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor?

  • A. Atorvastatin (Correct)
  • B. Furosemide
  • C. Digoxin
  • D. Metformin

40. Which drug is used to treat tuberculosis?

  • A. Rifampicin (Correct)
  • B. Ciprofloxacin
  • C. Amoxicillin
  • D. Erythromycin

41. Which of the following is a bronchodilator?

  • A. Salbutamol (Correct)
  • B. Prednisone
  • C. Montelukast
  • D. Theophylline

42. Which drug is used for HIV treatment?

  • A. Zidovudine (Correct)
  • B. Acyclovir
  • C. Amphotericin B
  • D. Fluconazole

43. Which of the following is a benzodiazepine?

  • A. Diazepam (Correct)
  • B. Fluoxetine
  • C. Amitriptyline
  • D. Lithium

44. Which drug is used to reverse benzodiazepine overdose?

  • A. Flumazenil (Correct)
  • B. Naloxone
  • C. Atropine
  • D. Protamine

45. Which of the following is used for peptic ulcer treatment?

  • A. Omeprazole (Correct)
  • B. Ranitidine
  • C. Sucralfate
  • D. Aluminum hydroxide

46. Which drug is used in opioid dependence therapy?

  • A. Methadone (Correct)
  • B. Buprenorphine
  • C. Naloxone
  • D. Naltrexone

47. Which of the following is an antifungal agent?

  • A. Ketoconazole (Correct)
  • B. Ciprofloxacin
  • C. Amoxicillin
  • D. Acyclovir

48. Which drug is used as an antiemetic?

  • A. Ondansetron (Correct)
  • B. Metoclopramide
  • C. Domperidone
  • D. Promethazine

49. Which drug is used for heart failure?

  • A. Digoxin (Correct)
  • B. Metoprolol
  • C. Lisinopril
  • D. Furosemide

50. Which drug is used to treat anaphylactic shock?

  • A. Epinephrine (Correct)
  • B. Diphenhydramine
  • C. Prednisone
  • D. Loratadine

51. Which of the following is a skeletal muscle relaxant?

  • A. Baclofen (Correct)
  • B. Diazepam
  • C. Tizanidine
  • D. Methocarbamol

52. Which drug is used to treat hypertension during pregnancy?

  • A. Methyldopa (Correct)
  • B. Lisinopril
  • C. Atenolol
  • D. Amlodipine

53. Which of the following is an antimalarial drug?

  • A. Chloroquine (Correct)
  • B. Ivermectin
  • C. Metronidazole
  • D. Albendazole

54. Which drug is used to treat Parkinsonism tremors?

  • A. Benztropine (Correct)
  • B. Levodopa
  • C. Selegiline
  • D. Rasagiline

55. Which of the following is a calcium channel blocker?

  • A. Nifedipine (Correct)
  • B. Enalapril
  • C. Atenolol
  • D. Losartan

56. Which of the following drugs is an antiviral?

  • A. Acyclovir (Correct)
  • B. Amphotericin B
  • C. Fluconazole
  • D. Penicillin

57. Which drug is used as an antidote for heparin overdose?

  • A. Protamine sulfate (Correct)
  • B. Vitamin K
  • C. Naloxone
  • D. Flumazenil

58. Which drug is a loop diuretic used in edema?

  • A. Furosemide (Correct)
  • B. Hydrochlorothiazide
  • C. Spironolactone
  • D. Mannitol

59. Which drug is used for rheumatoid arthritis?

  • A. Methotrexate (Correct)
  • B. Ibuprofen
  • C. Prednisone
  • D. Naproxen

60. Which of the following is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

  • A. Tiotropium (Correct)
  • B. Salbutamol
  • C. Fluticasone
  • D. Montelukast
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61. Which of the following is used in the treatment of angina?

  • A. Nitroglycerin (Correct)
  • B. Atenolol
  • C. Amlodipine
  • D. All of the above

62. Which drug is used to treat anxiety disorders?

  • A. Diazepam (Correct)
  • B. Fluoxetine
  • C. Lithium
  • D. Amitriptyline

63. Which of the following is a benzodiazepine?

  • A. Lorazepam (Correct)
  • B. Fluoxetine
  • C. Amitriptyline
  • D. Lithium

64. Which drug is used to treat chronic heart failure?

  • A. Digoxin (Correct)
  • B. Amlodipine
  • C. Lisinopril
  • D. Furosemide

65. Which of the following is an antipsychotic?

  • A. Risperidone (Correct)
  • B. Fluoxetine
  • C. Diazepam
  • D. Lithium

66. Which drug is used for type 1 diabetes?

  • A. Insulin (Correct)
  • B. Metformin
  • C. Glipizide
  • D. Pioglitazone

67. Which of the following is a loop diuretic?

  • A. Furosemide (Correct)
  • B. Hydrochlorothiazide
  • C. Spironolactone
  • D. Mannitol

68. Which drug is used for Parkinson's disease?

  • A. Levodopa (Correct)
  • B. Donepezil
  • C. Fluoxetine
  • D. Diazepam

69. Which drug is an anticoagulant?

  • A. Warfarin (Correct)
  • B. Aspirin
  • C. Clopidogrel
  • D. Heparin

70. Which of the following is used to treat hypertension?

  • A. Lisinopril (Correct)
  • B. Metformin
  • C. Digoxin
  • D. Furosemide

71. Which drug is used for migraine?

  • A. Sumatriptan (Correct)
  • B. Ibuprofen
  • C. Naproxen
  • D. Paracetamol

72. Which of the following is a corticosteroid?

  • A. Prednisone (Correct)
  • B. Ibuprofen
  • C. Methotrexate
  • D. Acetaminophen

73. Which drug is used to treat peptic ulcer?

  • A. Omeprazole (Correct)
  • B. Ranitidine
  • C. Sucralfate
  • D. Aluminum hydroxide

74. Which drug is used to reverse opioid overdose?

  • A. Naloxone (Correct)
  • B. Flumazenil
  • C. Atropine
  • D. Protamine

75. Which of the following is a skeletal muscle relaxant?

  • A. Baclofen (Correct)
  • B. Diazepam
  • C. Tizanidine
  • D. Methocarbamol

76. Which drug is used for epilepsy?

  • A. Phenytoin (Correct)
  • B. Diazepam
  • C. Levodopa
  • D. Atorvastatin

77. Which of the following is an SSRI?

  • A. Sertraline (Correct)
  • B. Amitriptyline
  • C. Diazepam
  • D. Lithium

78. Which drug is used for hypothyroidism?

  • A. Levothyroxine (Correct)
  • B. Propylthiouracil
  • C. Methimazole
  • D. Iodine

79. Which drug is used for gout?

  • A. Allopurinol (Correct)
  • B. Ibuprofen
  • C. Aspirin
  • D. Prednisone

80. Which of the following is an antiplatelet drug?

  • A. Clopidogrel (Correct)
  • B. Warfarin
  • C. Heparin
  • D. Dabigatran

81. Which of the following is used in anaphylaxis?

  • A. Epinephrine (Correct)
  • B. Diphenhydramine
  • C. Prednisone
  • D. Loratadine

82. Which drug is an antihistamine?

  • A. Diphenhydramine (Correct)
  • B. Prednisone
  • C. Montelukast
  • D. Albuterol

83. Which drug is used for hyperlipidemia?

  • A. Atorvastatin (Correct)
  • B. Metformin
  • C. Digoxin
  • D. Furosemide

84. Which of the following is an antifungal agent?

  • A. Fluconazole (Correct)
  • B. Ciprofloxacin
  • C. Acyclovir
  • D. Amoxicillin

85. Which of the following is used in opioid dependence therapy?

  • A. Methadone (Correct)
  • B. Buprenorphine
  • C. Naloxone
  • D. Naltrexone

86. Which drug is used to treat tuberculosis?

  • A. Rifampicin (Correct)
  • B. Ciprofloxacin
  • C. Amoxicillin
  • D. Erythromycin

87. Which drug is a bronchodilator?

  • A. Salbutamol (Correct)
  • B. Prednisone
  • C. Montelukast
  • D. Theophylline

88. Which drug is used for HIV treatment?

  • A. Zidovudine (Correct)
  • B. Acyclovir
  • C. Amphotericin B
  • D. Fluconazole

89. Which drug is used to reverse benzodiazepine overdose?

  • A. Flumazenil (Correct)
  • B. Naloxone
  • C. Atropine
  • D. Protamine

90. Which drug is used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

  • A. Tiotropium (Correct)
  • B. Salbutamol
  • C. Fluticasone
  • D. Montelukast

91. Which drug is used for rheumatoid arthritis?

  • A. Methotrexate (Correct)
  • B. Ibuprofen
  • C. Prednisone
  • D. Naproxen

92. Which of the following is an antiviral?

  • A. Acyclovir (Correct)
  • B. Amphotericin B
  • C. Fluconazole
  • D. Penicillin

93. Which drug is used as an antidote for heparin overdose?

  • A. Protamine sulfate (Correct)
  • B. Vitamin K
  • C. Naloxone
  • D. Flumazenil

94. Which drug is used in opioid overdose?

  • A. Naloxone (Correct)
  • B. Flumazenil
  • C. Protamine
  • D. Atropine

95. Which drug is used for angina?

  • A. Nitroglycerin (Correct)
  • B. Atenolol
  • C. Amlodipine
  • D. All of the above

96. Which drug is used for anxiety?

  • A. Diazepam (Correct)
  • B. Fluoxetine
  • C. Lithium
  • D. Amitriptyline

97. Which drug is used for depression?

  • A. Fluoxetine (Correct)
  • B. Diazepam
  • C. Lithium
  • D. Amitriptyline

98. Which drug is used for schizophrenia?

  • A. Risperidone (Correct)
  • B. Fluoxetine
  • C. Diazepam
  • D. Lithium

99. Which drug is used for hypothyroidism?

  • A. Levothyroxine (Correct)
  • B. Propylthiouracil
  • C. Methimazole
  • D. Iodine

100. Which drug is used to treat hypertension?

  • A. Lisinopril (Correct)
  • B. Metformin
  • C. Digoxin
  • D. Furosemide

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