The Role of Chemistry in Medicine

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Which of the following is NOT a major class of drugs used in modern medicine?

  1. Antibiotics

  2. Analgesics

  3. Vaccines

  4. Tranquilizers


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vaccines are not drugs in the traditional sense, as they do not treat or cure diseases. Instead, they prevent diseases by stimulating the body's immune system to produce antibodies against a specific pathogen.

Which of the following is NOT a common route of drug administration?

  1. Oral

  2. Intravenous

  3. Topical

  4. Subcutaneous


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Topical drugs are applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, while oral drugs are taken by mouth, intravenous drugs are injected into a vein, and subcutaneous drugs are injected just beneath the skin.

Which of the following is NOT a major type of chemical reaction involved in drug metabolism?

  1. Oxidation

  2. Reduction

  3. Hydrolysis

  4. Conjugation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conjugation is a type of chemical reaction in which two molecules are joined together to form a larger molecule. It is not a major type of chemical reaction involved in drug metabolism.

Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of drug therapy?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Hallucinations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hallucinations are not a common side effect of drug therapy. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are more common.

Which of the following is NOT a major class of antibiotics?

  1. Penicillins

  2. Cephalosporins

  3. Macrolides

  4. Tetracyclines


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tetracyclines are not a major class of antibiotics. Penicillins, cephalosporins, and macrolides are all major classes of antibiotics.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of drug used to treat cancer?

  1. Chemotherapy

  2. Radiation therapy

  3. Surgery

  4. Targeted therapy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Surgery is not a drug. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy are all drugs used to treat cancer.

Which of the following is NOT a major type of drug used to treat heart disease?

  1. Statins

  2. Beta-blockers

  3. ACE inhibitors

  4. Diuretics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diuretics are not a major type of drug used to treat heart disease. Statins, beta-blockers, and ACE inhibitors are all major types of drugs used to treat heart disease.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of drug used to treat diabetes?

  1. Insulin

  2. Metformin

  3. Sulfonylureas

  4. Thiazolidinediones


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thiazolidinediones are not a common type of drug used to treat diabetes. Insulin, metformin, and sulfonylureas are all common types of drugs used to treat diabetes.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of drug used to treat asthma?

  1. Beta-agonists

  2. Anticholinergics

  3. Leukotriene modifiers

  4. Theophylline


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Theophylline is not a common type of drug used to treat asthma. Beta-agonists, anticholinergics, and leukotriene modifiers are all common types of drugs used to treat asthma.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of drug used to treat depression?

  1. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

  2. Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)

  3. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)

  4. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)


Correct Option:
Explanation:

MAOIs are not a common type of drug used to treat depression. SSRIs, SNRIs, and TCAs are all common types of drugs used to treat depression.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of drug used to treat schizophrenia?

  1. Antipsychotics

  2. Mood stabilizers

  3. Antidepressants

  4. Benzodiazepines


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Benzodiazepines are not a common type of drug used to treat schizophrenia. Antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and antidepressants are all common types of drugs used to treat schizophrenia.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of drug used to treat bipolar disorder?

  1. Mood stabilizers

  2. Antipsychotics

  3. Antidepressants

  4. Benzodiazepines


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Benzodiazepines are not a common type of drug used to treat bipolar disorder. Mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants are all common types of drugs used to treat bipolar disorder.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of drug used to treat epilepsy?

  1. Anticonvulsants

  2. Mood stabilizers

  3. Antipsychotics

  4. Benzodiazepines


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Antipsychotics are not a common type of drug used to treat epilepsy. Anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers, and benzodiazepines are all common types of drugs used to treat epilepsy.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of drug used to treat Parkinson's disease?

  1. Dopamine agonists

  2. Levodopa

  3. Anticholinergics

  4. MAOIs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

MAOIs are not a common type of drug used to treat Parkinson's disease. Dopamine agonists, levodopa, and anticholinergics are all common types of drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease?

  1. Cholinesterase inhibitors

  2. Memantine

  3. Antipsychotics

  4. Benzodiazepines


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Benzodiazepines are not a common type of drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease. Cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, and antipsychotics are all common types of drugs used to treat Alzheimer's disease.

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