Daily Quiz for DPEE: 25 Feb 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. What is the primary function of a hospital?

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

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

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

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

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