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Circumventricular organs

Circumventricular organs are those areas of the brain that lie outside the blood brain barrier. They contain receptors which detect changes in body fluids such as osmolality and

AIIMS

Aiims November 2010 – MCQ 1

Which of the following is not permeable through the blood brain barrier? A. Water B. Lipophilic drugs C. Gas D. Proteins Correct answer : Proteins Blood brain barrier

AIPGMEE

Pharmacology – MCQ 136 – chemotherapy for leiomyosarcoma

Which is the most active single chemotherapeutic agent in the treatment of Leiomyosarcoma? A. Adriamycin B. Doxorubicin C. Methotrexate D. Cisplatin Correct answer : A. Adriamycin / B.

AIPGMEE

Pharmacology – MCQ 135 – Hormonal agents used against breast cancer

All of the following are hormonal agents used against breast cancer except? A. Letrozole B. Exemestane C. Taxol D. Tamoxifen Correct answer : C. Taxol Taxol (paclitaxel) is

Interviews

Interview with Dr. Adarsh MB, – 21st rank holder – PGIMER PG entrance November 2011

Congratulations on securing a top rank in AIIMS and PGIMER – PG entrance November 2011 ! What is the secret of your success? secret of my success… work

AIPGMEE

Pharmacology – MCQ 134 – Second line drugs for treatment of tuberculosis

Patients suffering from multidrug resistant tuberculosis can be treated with all the following drugs except: A. Tobramycin B. Amikacin C. Ciprofloxacin D. Clarithromycin Correct answer : A. Tobramycin

AIPGMEE

Pharmacology – MCQ 133 – Antitubercular drug contraindicated in pregnancy

A 30 year old pregnant woman developes tuberculosis. Which of the following antitubercular drugs should not be used: A. INH B. Rifampicin C. Streptomycin D. Ethambutol Correct answer

AIPGMEE

Pharmacology – MCQ 132 – Antimicrobials with antipseudomonal action

Which of the following Antimicrobials has Antipseudomonal action: A. Cefopodoxime proxetil B. Ceforanide C. Cefotetan D. Cefoperazone Correct answer : D. Cefoperazone Cephalosporins with antipseudomonal action: Cefoperazone Ceftazidime

AIPGMEE

Pharmacology – MCQ 131 – Dose reduction in low creatinine clearance

Which of the following fluoroquinolones does not require dose adjustment in a patient with creatinine clearance of < 50mg/min? A. Ciprofloxacin B. Trovafloxacin C. Lomefloxacin D. Sparfloxacin Correct

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