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SECTION A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ATTEMPT ALL THE QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION BY SELECTING THE MOST SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE FROM THE CHOICES GIVEN 1. The aim of structural modification of a drug is NOT to: A. Improve its biological activity B. Improve its physical appearance C. Introduce a different type of activity D. Introduce activity where there was none. 2. The lipid solubility of a drug affects the following factors except: A. Partitioning into the CNS B. Stereochemistry C. Rate ...

1. Which one of the following statements is FALSE? A. Hypothyroidism lead to cretinism B. High basal metabolic rate is associated with hyperthyroidism C. Iodine as iodate has expectorant activity D. Iodine as an elemental I2 has no germicidal action. 2. The following are natural sources of Calcium EXCEPT? a) Quick lime b) Celestite c) gypsum d) Limestone 3. From the options below, choose one incorrect match: a) Ca(OH)2 –-------------Flocculating agent b) MgSO4----------------M...

SECTION A (30 MARKS) – Attempt all the questions 1. Which of the following is an example of a propylamine H-1 blocker? A. Chlorpheniramine B. Diphenhydramine C. Promethazine D. Tripelenamine 2. Which of the following agents acts by antagonising H-2 receptors? A. Promethazine B. Nizatidine C. Omeprazole D. Sodium cromoglycate 3. Which of the following anti-diabetic agents belongs to the third generation sulfonyl urea related agents? (a) Glimepiride (b) Acarbose (c) pioglitazone ...

Bases of Choice • Bases frequently used in pharmaceutical practice 1. CO3 2- 2. Hydroxide 3. HCO3 - (bicarbonate) • Usually used in the form of their sodium salts • Potassium salt can be used as well but often rare. Na+ is preferred because of its physiological compatibility • It’s the major cation in the ECF and important in impulse transmission and maintenance of osmotic pressure • Solubility of Na+ is almost free from acid and base properties • Na+ + H2O N...

II. INTRODUCTION Definition: Inflammation is a local response (reaction) of living vascularized tissues to endogenous and exogenous stimuli. The term is derived from the Latin "inflammare" meaning to burn. Inflammation is fundamentally destined to localize and eliminate the causative agent and to limit tissue injury. Thus, inflammation is a physiologic (protective) response to injury. Causes Causes of inflammation are apparently causes of diseases such as:  physical agent...