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
