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Treatment of disease - class-XII

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Statins used for lowering blood cholesterol level are extracted from

  1. algae

  2. bacteria

  3. viruses

  4. yeast


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Statins are products of fermentation by yeast Monascus purpureus which resemble mevalovate and are competitive inhibitors of $\beta - hydroxy-\beta - methylglutaryl$ or HMG CoA reductase.This inhibits cholesterol synthesis. Statins are, therefore, used in lowering blood cholesterol, e.g., lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin. 

For effective treatment of a disease

  1. Early diagnosis is required but understanding of its pathophysiology is not required

  2. Early diagnosis is not required but understanding of its pathophysiology is required

  3. Early diagnosis and understanding of its pathophysiology are required

  4. Neither early diagnosis nor understanding of its pathophysiology is required


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

For effective treatment of a disease, early diagnosis and understanding its pathophysiology is very important. Using conventional methods of diagnosis (serum and urine analysis, etc.) early detection is not possible. Recombinant DNA technology, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Enzyme Linked Immuno-sorbent Assay (ELISA) are some of the techniques that serve the purpose of early diagnosis.

The chemical substances produced by some microbes which can kill or retard the growth of other microbes are called

  1. antiseptics

  2. antacids

  3. antibiotics

  4. all of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Antibiotics are chemical substances secreted by certain microbes which inhibit the growth and development of other microbes. Most of them are produced by actinomycetes (specially the genus Streptomyces) and filamentous fungi. Some important antibiotics are : tetracycline, chloramphenicol, streptomycin, etc.

The pharmaceutical chemical we use to fight fever is 

  1. Paracetamol

  2. Ascorbic acid

  3. Ammonium sulphate

  4. Toluene


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen is a widely used over-the-counter pain medication and antipyretic (fever reducer). Paracetamol is also classified as a mild analgesic. 

Relief from the infectious disease will be obtained if

  1. The person is healthy

  2. Course of the medicine is completed

  3. Medicine is taken only once

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When the patients get diagnosed with infection, the doctor will treat it with antibiotics. And the relief will only be achieved when you complete the course. Therefore, (b) is the correct answer.

List out ingredients which can be used for treatment of infections instead of medicine.

  1. Aloe vera

  2. Ginger

  3. Baking soda

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Infections are generally caused due to weak immune system. There are various items which strengthen our immune system as they are rich source of antioxidant and several vital vitamins. There are several ingredients which are used to treat the disease caused by microbes like baking soda, garlic, lemon, ginger, etc. Thus the correct answer is option D.

Why are probiotics used for treatment?

  1. They boost immunity

  2. They increase the good bacteria

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Probiotics are the useful microorganism which promotes healthy digestion and strengthen the immune system. For example lactobacillus which is mainly present in the fermented dairy products proliferates in the gut and promotes the healthy digestion.

So, the correct answer is option C.

Which of the following has anti-inflammatory property ?

  1. Ginger

  2. Lemon

  3. Apple cider

  4. Honey


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Apple cider vinegar contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties while ginger, lemon, honey has inflammatory property. Therefore, (c) is the correct answer.

Approach involved in treating infectious disease:

  1. To reduce the effect of the disease

  2. To kill the cause of the disease

  3. To provide strong medication

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Basically two approaches are adopted to treat an infectious disease: to reduce the effect and to kill the cause of the disease. To give strong medicine does not work always. Therefore, (d) is the correct answer.

Treatment not involving medicine can treat ________ symptoms.

  1. Mild

  2. Severe

  3. Moderate

  4. Both A and C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Treatment of mild or moderate symptoms can be done with or without medicine but severe symptoms require medicinal use. Therefore, (d) is the correct answer.

Reducing the effect of the disease involves:

  1. Use of medicine to reduce fever or pain

  2. Complete rest to conserve energy

  3. It won't kill the disease causing organism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Depending on the symptoms of the disease, the medicine will reduce fever and pain but it won't kill the organism completely. Therefore, (d) is the correct answer.

To kill the cause of the disease caused by virus ______ are effective.

  1. Antibiotics

  2. Antibacterial drugs

  3. Antiviral drugs

  4. Antiprotozoal drugs


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

For complete recovery, it is essential that medicine specific to disease-causing microbes is taken. A virus needs to be treated using antiviral drugs, antibiotics and antiprotozoal will have no effect on the virus. Therefore, (c) is the correct answer.

In 600 BC, non-poisonous leeches were used to prevent blood clotting in post operative cases by

  1. Atreya

  2. Taittiriya

  3. Agnivesa

  4. Susruta Samhita

  5. Charaka Samhita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sushruta Samhita is an important classical sanskrit text on medicine, which is considered to be one of the earliest major works related to the detailed study of medicine and surgery. Written by Sushruta, it is commonly dated to the period of 6th century BC. 

Asymptomatic treatment needs

  1. Medicines.

  2. Antibiotics.

  3. Surgery.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B

Symptomatic treatment needs which of the following procedures?

  1. Medicine

  2. Vaccine

  3. Sugery

  4. Both A and C


Correct Option: D

What is the process of curing infection called?

  1. Principle of prevention

  2. Principle of treatment

  3. Principle of transmission of infection

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

Which of the following is used treat bacterial infection instead of medicine?

  1. Vinegar

  2. Yogurt

  3. Hydrogen peroxide

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

The basic principle of treatment of disease is to

  1. Reduce symptoms of the disease.

  2. Remove the cause of disease.

  3. Prevent reappearance of the disease.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D

Antibiotics are not effective in the case of 

  1. Fungal infection.

  2. Bacterial infection.

  3. Viral infection.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: C

Antibiotics are not effective in

  1. Fungal infection

  2. Bacterial infection

  3. Viral infection

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C

The larva of Ascaris undergoes the migration in which of the
following course

  1. Alimentary canal, liver, intestine

  2. Alimentary canal, heart, lungs, trachea, intestine

  3. Alimentary canal, heart, liver, lungs, trachea, mouth,

    intestine

  4. Alimentary canal, liver, heart, lungs, trachea, pharynx,

    intestine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Embryonated eggs$\rightarrow $  Mouth $\rightarrow $ Intestine$\rightarrow $  Liver$\rightarrow $ 
($2^{nd}$ stage larva )
Heart $\rightarrow $ Lungs $\rightarrow $ trachea $\rightarrow $ Phyarynx $\rightarrow $ Intestine 
($4^{th}$ stage larva )







A boy happens to put his foot on a rusted nail and the doctor gives him an injection. Most likely he has been given

  1. OPV

  2. BCG

  3. ATS

  4. Tetanospasmin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
When an injury happens to a person then there is a chance of development of tetanus due to bacterial infection. ATS is anti-tetanus serum which is given to the injured. It is used for both preventing and curing tetanus.
So the correct answer is 'ATS'.

Reye's syndrome is associated with abuse of

  1. Analgesics

  2. Opiates

  3. Narcotics

  4. Steroids


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reye's syndrome is a rare but serious condition, that causes swelling in the liver and brain. Reye's syndrome most often affects children and teenagers recovering from viral infection (flu or chickenpox). Aspirin has been linked with Reye's syndrome and should be used in caution, while giving to children or teenagers, while recovering from viral infections. Aspirin is a  pain killer or analgesic.
Thus, the correct answer is option (A), 'Analgesics'.

Glucocorticoids are clinically used for the treatment of

  1. Antiallergic reactions

  2. Bronchial asthma

  3. Rheumatoid arthritis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glucocorticoids are a class of steroid hormones, that bind to the glucocorticoid receptors. They are a part of the feedback mechanism in the immune system that turns immune activity or inflammation down. They are therefore used in medicine to treat diseases caused by an overactive immune system, such as allergies, asthma, autoimmune disease and sepsis.
Thus, the correct answer is option (D), 'All of the above'.

Some medicines are given in the form of capsules. The capsules are made of

  1. Paper

  2. Gelatinous material

  3. Embryonic tissue

  4. Starch


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, encapsulation refers to a range of dosage forms—techniques used to enclose medicines—in a relatively stable shell known as a capsule, allowing them to, for example, be taken orally or be used as suppositories. Capsules are made from aqueous solutions of gelling agents, such as animal protein (mainly gelatin) or plant polysaccharides or their derivatives (such as carrageenans and modified forms of starch and cellulose). Other ingredients can be added to the gelling agent solution including plasticizers such as glycerin or sorbitol to decrease the capsule's hardness, coloring agents, preservatives, disintegrants, lubricants and surface treatment. Since their inception, capsules have been viewed by consumers as the most efficient method of taking medication. 

So the correct option is 'gelatinous material'.

Chemical which causes loss of sensation is

  1. Sedative

  2. Analgesic

  3. Anaesthetic

  4. Stimulant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An anesthetic is a drug that blocks the pathway of the motor nerve that carries the response to the effector and the sensory nerves that carries the stimulus from the effectors. Anesthetics differ from analgesics, which relieve pain without eliminating sensation. These drugs are generally administered to facilitate surgery.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

Which of the following is used to treat both fungal and bacterial infection?

  1. Ginger

  2. Probiotic

  3. Apple cider

  4. Garlic


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Infectious disease is mainly caused due to the weak immune system. The immune system is not able to generate the immune response. Garlic is available in every kitchen and it is an excellent home remedies to treat a lot of fungal and bacterial infection. 

So, the correct answer is option D.

The remedy for treatment of skin infection is given by

  1. Mango leaves

  2. Honey

  3. Ginger

  4. Both B and C


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Infectious disease is mainly caused due to the weak immune system. The immune system is not able to generate the immune response. Honey is a rich source of antioxidant which helps to maintain the construction and rejuvenation of dermal tissue.

So, the correct answer is option B.

The mucus trapped in the respiratory tract can be removed by the help of

  1. Aloe vera

  2. Honey

  3. Lemon

  4. Baking soda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lemon treats many infections caused by bacteria, especially respiratory infection. It helps to remove the mucus accumulated in the respiratory tract. It has low pH which prevents the proliferation of bacteria.

So, the correct answer is option C.

Social therapy of mental illness is required for

  1. Treatment of psychosis

  2. Maintenance of community health

  3. Rehabilitation of mentally ill persons

  4. Prevention of addiction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amphetamines are synthetic drugs. Which are strong stimulants. These are taken by Truck drivers and night workers to keep awake.

Arrange the following in a meaningful sequence.


1) Consultation

2) Illness
3) Doctor
4) Treatment
5) Recovery

  1. (2), (3), (1), (4), (5)

  2. (2), (3), (4), (1), (5)

  3. (4), (3), (1), (2), (5)

  4. (5), (1), (4), (3), (2)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We know that, illness occurs first. Then, patient goes to the doctor and after consultation with him undergoes treatment to finally attain recovery.

Thus, the correct order is (2), (3), (1), (4) and (5).

Most common analgesic/s used by people for self medication is/are

  1. Aspirin

  2. Ibuprofen

  3. Acetaminophen

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aspirin is salicylate. It works by reducing the substances in the body that cause pain, fever and inflammation. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drug, which works by reducing the hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
So, the correct answer is  'All of the above'.

Aspirin is an

  1. Analgesic

  2. Antipyretic

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The antipyretic is the drug which is mainly used to reduce fever. Analgesic is the drugs which are used to reduce pain. Aspirin is an analgesic and antipyretic both because it is used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also used long-term to help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. It is ineffective for those pains caused by muscle cramps, bloating, gastric distension, or acute skin irritation.

So, the correct answer is option C.

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