ANTIAMOEBIC AND OTHER ANTIPROTOZOAL DRUGS
TOP 10 MCQ
1. Mode of action of Emetine is [GPAT-2016]
(a) Inhibit mycolic acid
(b) Inhibit protein synthesis
(c) Inhibit DNA synthesis
(d) Inhibit lipid synthesis
2. Read the following statement regarding Atovaquone when combined with Proguanil [GATE-2006]
[P] Is highly effective and well tolerated
[Q] Is not well tolerated
[R] Antagonism is observed
[S] Resistance is reduced
Identify the correct statements
(a) [P], [Q]
(b) [P], [S]
(c) [R], [S]
(d) [Q], [R]
3. Metronidazole inhibits anaerobic bacteria and protozoa by [GATE-1988]
(a) Affecting the structure of DNA molecule of the organism
(b) Destroying the ribosome
(c) Inhibiting the cytochrome system
(d) Inhibiting the protein synthesis
4. Intraluminal amoebicide of choice is
(a) Metronidazole
(b) Diloxanide furoate
(c) Chloroquine
(d) Tetracycline
5. Metronidazole is used for all except
(a) Amoebiasis
(b) Giardiasis
(c) Trichomonas vaginitis
(d) Malaria
6. Which of the following drug is NOT used to treat Leishmaniasis
(a) Cyclosporine
(b) Ketoconazole
(c) Pentamidine
(d) Amphotericin B
7. Orally administered anti kala-azar drug is
(a) Paromomycin
(b) Miltefosine
(c) Amphotericin
(d) Sodium stibogluconate
8. Drug used in Toxoplasmosis is
(a) Pyrimethamine
(b) Ribavirin
(c) Ganciclovir
(d) Tetracycline
9. Drug of choice for toxoplasmosis in pregnancy
(a) Cotrimoxazole
(b) Erythromycin
(c) Tetracycline
(d) Spiramycin
10. Which of the following is least likely to be associated with disulfiram like reaction
(a) Metronidazole
(b) Tinidazole
(c) Satranidazole
(d) Benznidazole
ANSWER KEY
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