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Alverine and Mebeverine drugs belong to which class of antispasmodics?

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  1. Antimuscarinics

  2. Smooth muscle relaxants

  3. A,B

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are two main types of anti plasmodics, as follows. Antimuscarinics such as Dicycloverine, Hyoscine, Atropine and Propantheline

Smooth muscle relaxants such as Alverine, Mebeverine and Peppermint oil Hence option B is correct

Lysine is used as:

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  1. disinfectant

  2. germ killer

  3. treating eye disease

  4. anti-cancer drug

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Correct Option: B,C,D
Explanation:

Lysine is used for treating eye disease and as an anti-cancer drug because it is a nutritional supplement containing the biologically active L-isomer of the essential amino acid lysine, with potential anti-mucositis activity.
People use it to make medicine, also used for preventing and treating cold sores. 

$2\%$ solution of phenol works as:

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  1. Analgesic

  2. Antiseptic

  3. Antibiotic

  4. Antiviral

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Correct Option: B

Refer to the given paragraph and answer the following question. Plant P is the only source of food for the caterpillars of a butterfly species, Q. Plant P depends on the adults of the butterfly species Q for pollination. Infact, animal Q is the only pollinator of plant P in nature. Animal R feeds exclusively on the caterpillars of the butterfly species, Q. Animal R In turn is the prey of animal S. Which of the following is likely to happen if animal S is hunted to extinction?

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  1. Animal R wit continuously feed on animal Q which may lead to coex-tinction of both P and Q with time.

  2. The populations of both animals Q and R will increase, however the population of plant P will decrease with time.

  3. Population of animal R will Increase while population of animal Q will decrease with time.

  4. Both (A) and (C)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the given paragraph. P and Q show mutual relationship, i.e. if Q will extinct then it will lead to extinction of Pas well and vice versa. If animal S is hunted to extinction, then population of animal R will start increasing abnormally in the absence of its predator. This uncontrolled growing population of R will feed more on Q population which may ultimately lead to Its extinction with time. As both P and Q depend on each other for existence hence, P population will start decreasing and ultimately get extinct with time.

 Formalin is a powerful :

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  1. preservative and disinfectant

  2. bleaching and whitening agent

  3. painkiller

  4. deodorant

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is used in tanning, preserving, and embalming and as a germicide, fungicide, and insecticide for plants and vegetables, but its largest applications is in the production of certain polymeric materials.

Aspirin, a drug for curing headaches and pain is:

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  1. pyridine

  2. acetylsalicylic acid

  3. anthraquinone

  4. benzaldehyde

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) acetylsalicylic acid

Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid is a non-steroidal, non-inflammatory drug. Due to its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties, it is used to treat pain, fever or inflammation. It is produced by acetylation of salicylic acid.

__________ is a disinfectant and is used for the preservation of zoological samples.

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  1. Formaldehyde

  2. Acetic acid

  3. Ketone

  4. Alcohol

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Formaldehyde in its aqueous solution called formalin (40% formaldehyde) is used as a disinfectant and for preserving the samples in labs.

Which of the following solution is used as washing solution for eyes to free them from microorganisms?

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  1. $1\%$ Phenol solution

  2. $2-3\%$ Iodine solution

  3. $0.2\%$ Phenol solution

  4. Dilute aqueous solution of Boric acid

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Boric acid is the active ingredient contained in some brands of multipurpose contact lens cleaning solutions. Like hydrogen peroxide, boric acid is a disinfectant and anti-fungal agent used in contact lens solutions to prevent the growth of microorganisms on the eye. 

option D is correct

Antiseptics are a class of chemotherapeutic drugs.

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  1. True

  2. False

  3. Either

  4. Neither

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chemotherapeutic agents are drugs, primarily antibiotics, that are taken internally to fight/kill microbes, whereas antiseptics are chemicals that are applied to skin and tissue directly to fight/kill microbes.

Which of the following is incorrect for benefits of antifertility drugs?

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  1. They cause no interference in sexual activities and risk of pregnancy is reduced.

  2. The chance of cancer in uterus is increased if the pills are taken in long term dose.

  3. They can be taken immediately after childbirth.

  4. They might cause reduction in menstrual bleeding.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

These drugs generally do not have many side effects, weight gain is the only issue know to be reported. These drugs are very useful if taken in the in the proper dose, following are its significant benefits:

1. They cause no interference in sexual activities and the risk of pregnancy is reduced.
2. They might cause a reduction in menstrual bleeding.
3. They can be taken immediately after childbirth.