Chemistry - Chemistry in Everyday Life
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
The most useful classification of drugs for medicinal chemists is
- (a)
On the basis of chemical structure
- (b)
On the basis of drug action
- (c)
On the basis of molecular targets
- (d)
On the basis of pharmacological effect
Which statement about aspirin is not true?
- (a)
Aspirin belongs to narcotic analgesics.
- (b)
It is effective in relieving pain.
- (c)
It has antiblood clotting action.
- (d)
It is a neurologically active drug
The drug used for the prevention of heart attacks is
- (a)
aspirin
- (b)
valium
- (c)
chloramphenicol
- (d)
cephalsoprin
Which of the following is not an analgesic?
- (a)
Ibuprofen
- (b)
Dichlofenac sodium
- (c)
Naproxen
- (d)
Ofloxacin
Match the following and choose the correct option.
Column I | Column II |
A. Analgesics B. Tranquilizers C. Antiseptics D. Antacids |
p. Barbiturates q. Aspirin r. Zantac s. Dettol |
- (a)
A B C D q p s r - (b)
A B C D p r q s - (c)
A B C D q s r p - (d)
A B C D r p s q
Substances which affect the central nervous system and include sleep are called
- (a)
analgesics
- (b)
antipyretics
- (c)
tranquilizers
- (d)
None of these
Luminal, a barbiturate drug, is used as
- (a)
antihistamine
- (b)
hypnotic
- (c)
antiseptic
- (d)
antimalarial
Which of the following can act as both as an antiseptic and disinfectant?
- (a)
Chloroxylenol
- (b)
Bithional
- (c)
Phenol
- (d)
Aspirin
A narrow spectrum antibiotic is active against
- (a)
gram positive or gram negative bacteria
- (b)
gram negative bacteria only
- (c)
single organism or one disease
- (d)
both gram positive and gram negative bacteria
Which of the following is an antibiotic?
- (a)
Compose
- (b)
Aspirin
- (c)
Ampicillin
- (d)
All of the above
An antibiotic effective in treatment of pneumonia, bronchitis etc., is
- (a)
penicillin
- (b)
patalin
- (c)
chloromycetin
- (d)
tetracycline
Species used in the preparation of antacid are
- (a)
NaHCO3 and Mg(OH)2
- (b)
Ca(HCO3)2 and Mg(OH)2
- (c)
Na2CO3 and Ca(HCO3)2
- (d)
Ca(OH)2 and NaHCO3
Which of the following is not used as an antacid?
- (a)
Magnesium hydroxide
- (b)
Sodium carbonate
- (c)
Sodium bicarbonate
- (d)
Aluminium phosphate
Oral contraceptive drugs contain
- (a)
mestranol
- (b)
norethindrone
- (c)
Both (a) and (b)
- (d)
None of the above
Which of the following chemicals can be added for sweetening of food items at cooking temperature and does not provide calories?
- (a)
Sucrose
- (b)
Glucose
- (c)
Aspartame
- (d)
Sucralose
Select incorrect statement about saccharin.
- (a)
It is artificial sweetener.
- (b)
It is 650 times sweeter than cane
- (c)
It is non-biodegradable
- (d)
It has no calorific value.
Compound which is added to soap to impart antiseptic properties is
- (a)
sodium lauryl sulphate
- (b)
sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonate
- (c)
rosin
- (d)
bithional
Glycerol is added to soap. It functions
- (a)
as a filler
- (b)
to increase lathering
- (c)
to prevent rapid drying
- (d)
to make soap granules
Which of the following is an example of liquid dishwashing detergent?
- (a)
\(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{2}\right)_{10}-\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{OSO}_{3}^{-} \mathrm{Na}^{+}\)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Bacteriocidal and bacteriostatic antibiotic are
- (a)
penicillin, ofloxacin
- (b)
tetracycline, chloramphenicol
- (c)
aminoglycosides, chlorampenicol
- (d)
erythomycin, tetracycline
Chloramphenicol is used in the treatment of
- (a)
typhoid
- (b)
malaria
- (c)
acidity
- (d)
tuberculosis
Which of the following statements is correct?
- (a)
Some tranquilizers function by inhibiting the enzymes which catalyse the degradation of non-adrenaline
- (b)
Tranquilizers are narcotic drugs
- (c)
Tranquilizers are chemical compounds that do not affect the message transfer from neves to receptor
- (d)
Tranquilizers are chemical compounds that can relieve pain and fever
Which is the correct statement about birth control pills?
- (a)
Contain estrogen only
- (b)
Contain progresterone only
- (c)
Contain a mixture of estrogen and progesterone derivatives
- (d)
Progesterone enhances ovulation
Which detergents will cause maximum pollution?
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
detergents are always pollution free
- (d)
CH3CH(C4H9)-CH2CH2CH(C4H9)(CH2)3CH(C4H9)CH2CH2SO3Na
Which is not a surfactant?
- (a)
\(CH_3-(CH_2)_{14}-CH_{2}NH_2\)
- (b)
\(CH_3-(CH_2)_{16}-CH_{2}OSO_2^-Na^+\)
- (c)
\(OHC-(CH_2)_{14}-CH_{2}-COO^-Na^+\)
- (d)
\(\mathrm{OHC}-\left(\mathrm{CH}_{2}\right)_{14}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{COO}^{-} \mathrm{Na}^{+}\)
Aspirin is called
- (a)
o-acetyl salicylic acid
- (b)
phenyl salicylate
- (c)
acetyl salicylate
- (d)
methyl salicylic acid
Which of the following types of drug reduces fever?
- (a)
Tranquilizer
- (b)
Antibiotic
- (c)
Antipyretic
- (d)
Analgesic