Gastrointestinal Agents MCQs

Gastrointestinal Agents MCQs

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We have provided 50 MCQs on Gastrointestinal agents, Unit-3, 1st semester, PHARMACEUTICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, B. Pharm.

We have covered following topics.

Gastrointestinal agents

  • Acidifiers: Ammonium chloride* and Dil. HCl
  • Antacid: Ideal properties of antacids, combinations of antacids, Sodium 40 Bicarbonate*, Aluminum hydroxide gel, Magnesium hydroxide mixture
  • Cathartics: Magnesium sulphate, Sodium orthophosphate, Kaolin and Bentonite
  • Antimicrobials: Mechanism, classification, Potassium permanganate, Boric acid, Hydrogen peroxide*, Chlorinated lime*, Iodine and its preparations

MCQ on Gastrointestinal agents

Ammonium chloride is an example of which type of acidifier?

​A. Systemic acidifier B. Topical acidifier C. Both A and B D. None of the above

Answer: A

Diluted hydrochloric acid is used as an acidifier in the treatment of which condition?

​A. Achlorhydria B. Hypochlorhydria C. Both A and B D. None of the above

Answer: C

Antacids

Which of the following is NOT an ideal property of an antacid?

  1. Rapid onset of action
  2. Long duration of action
  3. Non-constipating
  4. Palatable

Answer: 4

Which of the following combinations of antacids is most commonly used?

​A. Sodium bicarbonate and magnesium hydroxide B. Sodium bicarbonate and aluminum hydroxide C. Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide D. All of the above

Answer: D

Sodium bicarbonate is an example of which type of antacid?A. Systemic antacid B. Topical antacid C. Both A and B D. None of the above

Answer: A

Aluminum hydroxide gel is an example of which type of antacid?

​A. Systemic antacid B. Topical antacid C. Both A and B D. None of the above

Answer: B

Magnesium hydroxide mixture is an example of which type of antacid?A. Systemic antacid B. Topical antacid C. Both A and B D. None of the above

Answer: A

Cathartics

Magnesium sulfate is an example of which type of cathartic?

  1. Saline cathartic
  2. Osmotic cathartic
  3. Stimulant cathartic
  4. Bulk-forming cathartic

Answer: A

Sodium orthophosphate is an example of which type of cathartic?

  1. Saline cathartic
  2. Osmotic cathartic
  3. Stimulant cathartic
  4. Bulk-forming cathartic

Answer: B

Kaolin and bentonite are examples of which type of cathartic?

  1. Saline cathartic
  2. Osmotic cathartic
  3. Stimulant cathartic
  4. Bulk-forming cathartic

Answer: D

Antimicrobials

Potassium permanganate is an antimicrobial agent that works by:

  1. Oxidizing organic matter
  2. Denaturing proteins
  3. Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
  4. Disrupting the cell membrane

Answer: A

Boric acid is an antimicrobial agent that works by:

  1. Oxidizing organic matter
  2. Denaturing proteins
  3. Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
  4. Disrupting the cell membrane

Answer: B

Hydrogen peroxide is an antimicrobial agent that works by:

  1. Oxidizing organic matter
  2. Denaturing proteins
  3. Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
  4. Disrupting the cell membrane

Answer: A

Chlorinated lime is an antimicrobial agent that works by:

  1. Oxidizing organic matter
  2. Denaturing proteins
  3. Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
  4. Disrupting the cell membrane

Answer: A

Iodine is an antimicrobial agent that works by:

  1. Oxidizing organic matter
  2. Denaturing proteins
  3. Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
  4. Disrupting the cell membrane

Answer: B

Additional MCQs

Which of the following antacids is contraindicated in patients with kidney disease?

  1. Sodium bicarbonate
  2. Aluminum hydroxide
  3. Magnesium hydroxide
  4. None of the above

Answer: 1

The most common side effect of ammonium chloride is:

  1. Diarrhea
  2. Constipation
  3. Acidosis
  4. Alkalosis

Answer: 1

Diluted hydrochloric acid is typically administered in a dose of:

  1. 5-10 mL
  2. 10-15 mL
  3. 15-20 mL
  4. 20-25 mL

Answer: 1

The main difference between systemic and topical antacids is that:

  1. Systemic antacids are absorbed into the bloodstream, while topical antacids are not.
  2. Systemic antacids have a longer duration of action than topical antacids.
  3. Systemic antacids are more effective at relieving heartburn than topical antacids.
  4. Systemic antacids are more likely to cause side effects than topical antacids.

Answer: 1

The combination of sodium bicarbonate and magnesium hydroxide is commonly used to treat:

  1. Heartburn
  2. Indigestion
  3. Constipation
  4. Diarrhea

Answer: 1

Aluminum hydroxide gel is commonly used to treat:

  1. Hyperacidity
  2. Peptic ulcers
  3. Constipation
  4. Diarrhea

Answer: 2

Magnesium hydroxide mixture is commonly used to treat:

  1. Heartburn
  2. Indigestion
  3. Constipation
  4. Diarrhea

Answer: 3

Magnesium sulfate is typically administered in a dose of:

  1. 5-10 grams
  2. 10-15 grams
  3. 15-20 grams
  4. 20-25 grams

Answer: 2

Sodium orthophosphate is typically administered in a dose of:

  1. 5-10 grams
  2. 10-15 grams
  3. 15-20 grams
  4. 20-25 grams

Answer: 3

Kaolin and bentonite are typically administered in a dose of:

  1. 5-10 grams
  2. 10-15 grams
  3. 15-20 grams
  4. 20-25 grams

Answer: 4

Potassium permanganate is typically administered in a dose of:

  1. 0.1-0.2 grams
  2. 0.2-0.3 grams
  3. 0.3-0.4 grams
  4. 0.4-0.5 grams

Answer: 1

Boric acid is typically administered in a dose of:

  1. 2-3 grams
  2. 3-4 grams
  3. 4-5 grams
  4. 5-6 grams

Answer: 1

Hydrogen peroxide is typically administered in a dose of:

  1. 3-5 mL
  2. 5-7 mL
  3. 7-10 mL
  4. 10-12 mL

Answer: 1

Chlorinated lime is typically administered in a dose of:

  1. 0.5-1 gram
  2. 1-1.5 grams
  3. 1.5-2 grams
  4. 2-2.5 grams

Answer: 1

Iodine is typically administered in a dose of:

  1. 2-3 mL
  2. 3-4 mL
  3. 4-5 mL
  4. 5-6 mL

Answer: 1

Which of the following acidifiers is most commonly used to treat hypochlorhydria?

  1. Ammonium chloride
  2. Diluted hydrochloric acid
  3. Both A and B
  4. None of the above

Answer: 2

Which of the following side effects is associated with ammonium chloride therapy?

  1. Metabolic acidosis
  2. Hyperkalemia
  3. Both A and B
  4. None of the above

Answer: 3

Which of the following precautions should be taken when administering diluted hydrochloric acid?

  1. It should be diluted with water before administration.
  2. It should be administered through a straw to avoid contact with the teeth.
  3. It should not be administered to patients with kidney disease.
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Antacids

Which of the following antacids is most likely to cause constipation?

  1. Sodium bicarbonate
  2. Aluminum hydroxide
  3. Magnesium hydroxide
  4. Calcium carbonate

Answer: 2

Which of the following antacids is most likely to cause rebound hyperacidity?

  1. Sodium bicarbonate
  2. Aluminum hydroxide
  3. Magnesium hydroxide
  4. Calcium carbonate

Answer: 1

Which of the following antacids is most likely to interact with other medications?

  1. Sodium bicarbonate
  2. Aluminum hydroxide
  3. Magnesium hydroxide
  4. Calcium carbonate

Answer: 1

Cathartics

Which of the following cathartics is most likely to cause dehydration?

  1. Magnesium sulfate
  2. Sodium orthophosphate
  3. Kaolin and bentonite
  4. All of the above

Answer: 4

Which of the following cathartics is most likely to cause electrolyte imbalances?

  1. Magnesium sulfate
  2. Sodium orthophosphate
  3. Kaolin and bentonite
  4. All of the above

Answer: 1

Which of the following cathartics is most likely to cause diarrhea?

  1. Magnesium sulfate
  2. Sodium orthophosphate
  3. Kaolin and bentonite
  4. All of the above

Answer: 1

Antimicrobials

Which of the following antimicrobials is most likely to cause skin irritation?

  1. Potassium permanganate
  2. Boric acid
  3. Hydrogen peroxide
  4. Chlorinated lime

Answer: 1

Which of the following antimicrobials is most likely to cause nausea and vomiting?

  1. Potassium permanganate
  2. Boric acid
  3. Hydrogen peroxide
  4. Chlorinated lime

Answer: 4

Which of the following antimicrobials is most likely to cause iodine poisoning?

  1. Potassium permanganate
  2. Boric acid
  3. Hydrogen peroxide
  4. Iodine

Answer: 4

Additional MCQs

Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of antacids?

  1. To relieve heartburn
  2. To treat peptic ulcers
  3. To prevent kidney stones
  4. To treat diarrhea

Answer: 3

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of cathartics?

  1. Dehydration
  2. Electrolyte imbalances
  3. Diarrhea
  4. Addiction

Answer: 4

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action of antimicrobials?

  1. Oxidation
  2. Denaturation of proteins
  3. Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
  4. Stimulation of the immune system

Answer: 4

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to the use of acidifiers?

  1. Severe renal impairment
  2. Hypokalemia
  3. Metabolic alkalosis
  4. All of the above

Answer: 3

Antacids

Which of the following is NOT a drug interaction associated with antacids?

  1. Decreased absorption of tetracycline antibiotics
  2. Increased absorption of digoxin
  3. Decreased absorption of iron supplements
  4. Increased elimination of lithium

Answer: 4

Cathartics

Which of the following is NOT a patient education point for cathartics?

  1. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
  2. Avoid using cathartics for more than 2 weeks.
  3. Talk to your doctor before using cathartics if you have any underlying medical conditions.
  4. Cathartics can be used to lose weight.

Answer: 4

Which of the following is NOT a precaution to be taken when using antimicrobials?

  1. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling antimicrobials.
  2. Avoid contact of antimicrobials with the skin and eyes.
  3. Rinse the area thoroughly with water if contact with antimicrobials occurs.
  4. Take antimicrobials as prescribed by your doctor.

Answer: 4

Which of the following is the best way to learn about gastrointestinal agents in pharmaceutical inorganic chemistry?

  1. Reading textbooks and articles
  2. Attending lectures and workshops
  3. Completing MCQs and practice problems
  4. All of the above

Answer: 

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