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Match column-I with Column-II and select the option having correct matching.

Column-I Column-II
A. Streptokinase i. Penicillium notatum
B. Statins ii. Monascus purpureus
C. Cyclosporin-A iii. Streptococcus
D. Penicillin iv. Trichoderma
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  1. A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv

  2. A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-iv

  3. A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i

  4. A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i

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Correct Option: C

An antibiotic such as penicillin

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  1. Kills pathogenic bacteria

  2. Prevents pathogenic bacteria from reproducing

  3. Works against infectious viruses

  4. Inhibits the reproduction of retroviruses

  5. Both A and B

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:
Antibiotics function by blocking vital processes in bacteria, killing the bacteria, or stopping them from multiplying. This helps the body's natural immune system to fight the bacterial infection. Antibiotics that affect a wide range of bacteria are called as broad spectrum antibiotics (e.g., amoxicillin and gentamicin). Antibiotics that affect only a few types of bacteria are called as narrow-spectrum antibiotics (e.g., penicillin). Penicillin is bactericidal. A bactericidal antibiotic usually either interferes with the formation of the bacterium's cell wall or its cell contents. A bacteriostatic antibiotic stops bacteria from multiplying. An antibiotic is given for the treatment of an infection caused by bacteria. Antibiotics target microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and parasites. However, they are not effective against viruses.

The wonder drug penicillin was discovered by

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  1. Louis Pasteur

  2. Alexander Fleming

  3. Edward Jenner

  4. Jonas Salk

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Penicillin was discovered in London in September of 1928 by Dr. Alexander Fleming, the bacteriologist on duty at St. Mary’s Hospital. The discovery of penicillin has often been described as a miracle drug because prior to the discovery of penicillin, death could occur in very trivial injuries and diseases.

A ........ degree burn is much more severe and painful than a .......... degree burn.

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  1. First and second 

  2. Second and first 

  3. First and third

  4. Second and third 

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A second-degree burn is much more severe and painful than a first-degree burn. In such burns, the burnt area is moist and is red to slightly whitish in colour. There is a blister formation in the affected area. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

In case some poisonous substance has been swallowed, make the patient drink __________.

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  1. Salt water

  2. Sugar solution

  3. Plain water

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 As salt water causes exocytosis that removes the poison from the body cells.

You are caring a victim with a burned hand. Put the hand in cool water if 

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  1. The burns are very deep

  2. There are burns with open blisters

  3. The burns are minor with no open blisters.

  4. You should put the hand in cool water for all of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cool the burn to help soothe the pain. Hold the burned area under cool (not cold) running water for 10 to 15 minutes or until the pain eases. Running cold tap water over accidental burns and scalds is advisable as it cools the skin and prevents blistering.

The AVPU in AVPU scale stands for alert, .........., painful and unresponsive.

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  1. Victim

  2. Voice

  3. Vocal

  4. Verbal

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The AVPU scale (an acronym for "alert, voice, pain, unresponsive") is a system by which a healthcare professional can measure and record a patient's mental status, indicating their level of consciousness. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

In case of sting by a bee, one should apply

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  1. Alkali

  2. Acid

  3. Water

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A

For a nose bleed, ask the injured patient to lean ________ slightly.

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  1. Forward

  2. Backward

  3. Left

  4. Right

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Correct Option: B

What does 'A' stand for in First aid ?

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  1. Airway

  2. Attention

  3. Affection

  4. Airpassage

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most common term referred to in first aid is ABC. This stands for airway, breathing, and circulation.