Free Autonomic Pharmacology MCQs with Answers

47 Autonomic Pharmacology MCQs from Pharmacology, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

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  • A. With xylocaine
  • B. Post extraction socket
  • C. Anaphylactin shock
  • D. Angina in dental chair
  • E. Both B & D

Explanation: Adrenaline is useful with local anaesthetics and in anaphylactic shock, but it should not be used routinely in an angina patient or placed…

Correct answer: Both B & D
  • A. Hypertension
  • B. Hypotension
  • C. Doesn't release histamine
  • D. Oral route of administration is the best route

Explanation: Curare blocks nicotinic receptors at the neuromuscular junction and can cause hypotension, partly because some preparations release…

Correct answer: Hypotension
  • A. Hypertension
  • B. Amxiety
  • C. Peripheral Vascular disease
  • D. Benign Prostatic hypertrophy

Explanation: Alpha-adrenoceptor blockers are used in hypertension, peripheral vascular disease and benign prostatic hypertrophy by reducing vascular or…

Correct answer: Amxiety
  • A. Doxacurim
  • B. Decamethonium
  • C. Rocuronium
  • D. Mivacurium

Explanation: Decamethonium is a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker that produces persistent end-plate depolarization.

Correct answer: Decamethonium
  • A. Sedatives
  • B. Vasoconstrictors
  • C. Antisialogogues
  • D. Local anaesthetic

Explanation: Antisialogogues such as atropine reduce secretions through muscarinic blockade, which can raise intraocular pressure and worsen…

Correct answer: Antisialogogues
  • A. Epinephrine
  • B. Lidnocaine
  • C. Hydrocortisone
  • D. Dicoumarol

Explanation: Topical epinephrine causes local vasoconstriction through alpha-adrenoceptor stimulation, reducing blood flow and helping control oral…

Correct answer: Epinephrine
  • A. Bupivacaine
  • B. Procaine
  • C. Lidocaine
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Bupivacaine, procaine, and lidocaine generally produce local vasodilation rather than vasoconstriction, which can increase systemic…

Correct answer: None of the above