Daily Quiz for DPEE: 25 Feb 2024

1. Which of the following drugs is a benzodiazepine antagonist used to reverse the sedative effects of benzodiazepines in overdose situations?

2. Which of the following drugs is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly used to treat depression and anxiety disorders?

3. What is a key consideration in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals in hospitals?

4. Which of the following is a potential side effect of opioid analgesics?

5. What is the primary role of minerals in biological systems?

6. What is the primary mechanism of action of statins in lowering cholesterol levels?

7. What is the purpose of a disintegrant in tablet formulation?

8. Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing drug stability?

9. Which of the following is NOT a method of sterilization commonly used in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

10. Which blood cell type is involved in immune responses?

11. Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

12. What is the primary function of a hospital?

13. Which vitamin is essential for collagen synthesis and wound healing?

14. Which class of drugs is primarily used to treat hypertension by blocking the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)?

15. Which class of drugs is commonly used as first-line therapy for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus by enhancing insulin sensitivity and reducing hepatic glucose production?

16. What is the significance of Schedule J in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act?

17. Which of the following is a qualitative test for proteins?

18. What is the role of the Pharmacy Therapeutic Committee (PTC) in a hospital?

19. What is the primary objective of hospital pharmaceutical services?

20. Which body is responsible for the constitution and functioning of State Pharmacy Councils?