PHARMACOLOGY DAY 2 AND 3 QUIZ

Welcome to your Pharmacology Day 2 and 3 Quiz

July 9, 2025

25 objectives

Attempt all Numbers.

1. Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of male characteristics?

a) Estrogen

b) Progesterone

c) Testosterone

d) Cortisol

2. Which hormone stimulates the Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone?

a) Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

b) Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

c) Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

d) Prolactin

3. Which of the following is an anabolic effect of testosterone?

a) Growth of facial and body hair

b) Deepening of the voice

c) Promotion of muscle growth and strength

d) Enlargement of the prostate gland

4. Which of the following drugs is used specifically for the treatment of endometriosis by suppressing ovulation?

a) Testosterone

b) Danazol

c) Fluoxymesterone

d) Oxandrolone

5. Which of the following is a contraindication for androgen therapy?

a) Hypogonadism

b) Delayed puberty

c) Breast cancer in males

d) Pregnancy

6. What is a common side effect of testosterone therapy in men?

a) Increased estrogen levels

b) Testicular atrophy

c) Increased production of thyroid hormones

d) Hypertension

7. Which anti-androgen drug is commonly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

a) Spironolactone

b) Flutamide

c) Finasteride

d) Ketoconazole

8. Which of the following is a common side effect of anti-androgens like spironolactone in women?

a) Increased libido

b) Decreased hair growth

c) Hyperkalemia

d) Hypoglycemia

9. Which of the following correctly describes impotence?

a) The inability to achieve ejaculation

b) The inability to achieve or maintain an erection

c) The inability to achieve sexual desire

d) The inability to achieve orgasm

10. What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in initiating an erection?

a) Dopamine

b) Acetylcholine

c) Serotonin

d) Nitric oxide (NO)

11. What class of drugs does sildenafil belong to?

a) Central conditioners

b) Peripheral initiators

c) Peripheral inhibitors

d) Central initiators

12. Tadalafil has a longer duration of action compared to sildenafil. How long can tadalafil's effects last?

a) 4-6 hours

b) 8-12 hours

c) 12-24 hours

d) 24-36 hours

13. What is the primary purpose of vaccines?

A) To cure diseases

B) To provide nutrition

C) To stimulate the immune system to develop immunity

D) To enhance physical strength

14. Which type of immunity involves the body actively producing its own antibodies?

A) Passive Immunity

B) Active Immunity

C) Artificial Passive Immunity

D) Innate Immunity

15. Which of the following vaccines is an example of a live attenuated vaccine?

A) Hepatitis B vaccine

B) DPT vaccine

C) Measles vaccine

D) PCV10 vaccine

16. What is the primary role of the cold chain in immunization programs?

A) To enhance the taste of vaccines

B) To ensure vaccines are stored and transported at appropriate temperatures

C) To increase the efficacy of oral vaccines

D) To improve vaccine production speed

17. Which type of immunity is transferred from a mother to her baby through the placenta?

A) Artificial Active Immunity

B) Natural Passive Immunity

C) Artificial Passive Immunity

D) Natural Active Immunity

18. Which of the following is a characteristic of innate immunity?

A) It provides specific protection against a particular pathogen.

B) It involves the production of antibodies.

C) It is present from birth and provides general protection.

D) It is acquired after exposure to a pathogen or vaccination.

19. Which component of the immune system is primarily responsible for engulfing and digesting pathogens?

A) B cells

B) T cells

C) Phagocytes

D) Natural Killer (NK) cells

20. Which of the following best describes the role of immunological agents?

A) They are antibiotics used to kill bacteria.

B) They are drugs that modify the immune system's activity.

C) They are painkillers used to reduce inflammation.

D) They are vitamins that boost overall health.

21. Which type of drug would most likely be used to prevent organ transplant rejection?

A) Antibiotics

B) Immunosuppressants

C) Immunostimulants

D) Antivirals

22. What is the primary function of interferons in the immune system?

A) They increase the production of red blood cells.

B) They interfere with viral replication and enhance immune response.

C) They suppress the immune system to prevent autoimmune diseases.

D) They promote the growth of bacteria in the gut.

23. Which phase of the cell cycle is characterized by DNA replication?

A) G1 Phase

B) S Phase

C) G2 Phase

D) Mitosis Phase

24. Which drug is commonly used to treat hormone-sensitive breast cancer in postmenopausal women?

A) Tamoxifen

B) Vinblastine

C) Cyclophosphamide

D) Fluorouracil

25. Which of the following is a common contraindication for antineoplastic agents?

A) Allergies

B) Diabetes

C) Pregnancy and lactation

D) Hypertension