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Medicines MCQs (21–30)

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21.
What type of antibiotic is penicillin classified as?
Correct Answer: B. Narrow spectrum
One-liner
Penicillin is classified as a narrow spectrum antibiotic because it is effective primarily against Gram-positive bacteria.
22.
Which of the following disease can be treated by the use of vaccine?
Correct Answer: B. Measles
One-liner
Measles can be treated and prevented by the use of a vaccine, specifically the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine.
23.
Which antibiotic is effective against bacteria not controlled by penicillin?
Correct Answer: C. Cephalosporin
One-liner
Cephalosporin is an antibiotic effective against bacteria that are resistant to or not controlled by penicillin.
24.
Insulin is used to cure which disease?
Correct Answer: A. Diabetes
One-liner
Insulin is used to treat Diabetes, a condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels.
25.
Past Paper MCQ
Which medicine is commonly used to treat malaria?
Correct Answer: D. Chloroquine
One-liner
Chloroquine is the medicine commonly used to treat malaria.
26.
Which of the following drugs is least likely to cross the placenta during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: A. Heparin
One-liner
Heparin is least likely to cross the placenta during pregnancy because it is a large, highly charged molecule that cannot readily pass through the placental barrier.
27.
Which of the following are examples of painkillers?
Correct Answer: A. Aspirin and paracetamol
One-liner
Aspirin and paracetamol are common examples of painkillers (analgesics) used to relieve pain and reduce fever.
28.
MMR vaccines are given to children to develop resistance against ?
Correct Answer: A. Measles
One-liner
MMR vaccine is given to children to develop resistance against Measles (along with Mumps and Rubella).
29.
What are drugs called that calm the nervous system and prevent worry and tension?
Correct Answer: A. Tranquillizers
One-liner
Drugs that calm the nervous system and prevent worry and tension are called Tranquillizers.
30.
Sabin vaccine is used against _?
Correct Answer: A. Polio
One-liner
Sabin vaccine is used against polio (poliomyelitis).

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