Medicinal Chemistry MCQs

Medicinal Chemistry MCQs

MCQ # 01

The metabolism of xenobiotics takes place in;

a- liver

b- lungs

c- kidneys

d- nasal epithelium

e- all of the above

MCQ # 02

There is a definite relationship between the structure of a drug molecule and its pharmacological activity. Replacing the aromatic ring in ephedrine with an alkyl group will result in;

a- increased appetite suppression

b- increased decongestion activity

c- decreased CNS stimulation

d- increased vasoconstriction activity

e- loss of all pharmacological activity

MCQ # 03

Identify the anthelmintic drug(s) among the following; 

a- albendazole

b- ivermectin

c- nitazoxanide

d- levamisole

e- all of the above

MCQ # 04

The nephrotoxic anti-TB drug among the below given options is;

a- isoniazid

b- ethambutol

c- pyrazinamide

d- rifampicin

e- streptomycin

MCQ # 05

Cytochrome P450 enzymes are found in;

a- liver

b- lungs

c- all of the options

d- brain

e- adrenal tissue

MCQ # 06

In medical literature, the shorthand used for the anti-TB drug Isoniazid is;

a- INZ

b- IND

c- INH

d- ISZ

e- IZD

MCQ # 07

The antiviral drug Amantadine exerts its action by affecting which step in the viral replication process?

a- absorption

b- uncoating

c- nucleic acid synthesis

d- protein synthesis

e- packing

MCQ # 08

Terramycin is a Pfizer company brand for;

a- tetracycline

b- chlortetracycline

c- oxytetracycline

d- doxycycline

e- demeclocycline

MCQ # 09

The molecular structure of Aspirin is; 

MCQ # 10

Identify the natural penicillin(s) among the following;

a- penicillin G

b- penicillin K

c- both a and b

d- penicillin F

e- all of the above

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Answer Keys

MCQ # - Correct option

01 - e

02 - d

03 - e

04 - e

05 - c

06 - c

07 - b

08 - c

09 - a

10 - e