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111. The drug Amifostine is used in subjects undergoing radiotherapy for cancer as it________________?

A. Scavanges free radicals
B. Enhances the production of free radicals
C. Promotes damage of DNA
D. Prevents repair of damaged DNA

112. Mandibular sublaxation is associated with________________?

A. Prochlorperazine
B. Carbamezapine
C. Diphenhydramine
D. Ciprofloxacin

113. A biological experiment in which one compares the effects of two preparations by means of common biological response is known a_____________?

A. Biodegradable
B. Bio-experiment
C. Bio-assay
D. Bio-statement

114. Which of the following is a mismatch ?

A. Naloxone-Tricyclic antidepressant
B. Warfarin- Oral anticoagulant
C. Herbicide and earth materials – allergies
D. Acetaminophen – anti inflammatory

115. All of the following are tocolytic except_______________?

A. Isoxsuprine
B. Natrexam
C. Atosiban
D. Ritodrine

116. A child is brought with drowsiness, decreased deep tendon reflexes and seizures. On examination the child has a blue line on gums. There is history of constipation. Which will be most appropriate drug that should be used in this child ?

A. EDTA
B. DMSA
C. BAL
D. Penicillamine

117. Filgrastin is used for treatment of_____________?

A. Anemia
B. Neutropenia
C. Malaria
D. Filariasis

118. Which among the following anti-histamines, is Least likely to cause sedation_____________?

A. Promethazine
B. Diphenhydramine
C. Hydroxyzine
D. Loratidine

119. The drug which has an antabusive effect when alcohol is ingested is______________?

A. Penicillin G
B. Clindamycin
C. Metronidazole
D. Doxycycline

120. Which among the following is a cell cycle specific anti-neoplastic drug ?

A. Cyclophosphamide
B. Doxorubicin
C. Methotrexate
D. Cisplatin