Exercise # 36 with answers

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Exercise # 36

Q1. Orthostatic hypotension and reflex tachycardia is due to antagonism of

a. α₁ receptor

b. α₂ & M₁receptor

c. α₁ & α₂ receptor

d. β₁ receptor

e. α₁, α₂ & β₁ receptor

Q2.  Kidney stones are formed with which of the following antiepileptics?

I. Topiramate- it’s a fructose derivative

II. Zonisamide

III. Leviteracetam

a. I Only

b. III Only

c. I & II only

d. II & III only

e. All

Q3. Which of the following antiepileptics has the least protein binding?

a. Ethosuximide (0%)

b. Gabapentin (3%)

c. Leviteracetam (10%)

d. Topiramate (17%)

Ans: A ( highest PB is with Phenytoin, VPA, Tiagabine)

Q4.  CBZ is structurally related to

a. Phenytoins

b. TCA

c. Benzodiazepines

d. Valproic acid

Q5. Which antiepileptic drugs have the least effect on the efficacy of oral contraceptives?

I. Gabapentin

II. Lamotrigene

III.Leviteracetam

a. I Only

b. III Only

c. I & II only

d. II & III only

e. All

Q6.  A patient suffering from liver failure is having a seizure episode; Dr. would like to know which are the most suitable drugs in his case, what are they?

I. Phenytoin

II. Gabapentin

III. Leviteracetam

a. I Only

b. III Only

c. I & II only

d. II & III only

e. All

Q7. Which of the following condition can cause seizures?

I. Hypoglycemia

II. Hypocalcemia

III.Hyperglycemia

a. I Only

b. III Only

c. I & II only

d. II & III only

e. All

Q8. The most common type of seizure is

a. Partial seizure

b. Clonic seizures

c. Tonic clonic seizures

d. Atonic seizures

Q9.  Loss of consciousness is generally seen in

a. Complex partial seizures

b. Absence seizures

c. Generalized tonic clonic seizures

d. all of the above

Q10. Which is the fastest acting antiparkinsons drug?

a. Levodopa when given with carbidopa

b. Amantidine

c. Bromocriptine

d. Pramipexole

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