MCQ Collection
Australia & New Zealand MCQs
Practice Australia & New Zealand questions with answers and explanations.
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A.
Phase I reactions occur only outside the body.
B.
Phase I always produces an inactive metabolite.
C.
Phase I is limited to renal filtration.
D.
Phase I reactions commonly introduce or expose functional groups through oxidation, reduction or hydrolysis.
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Correct Answer: D. Phase I reactions commonly introduce or expose functional groups through oxidation, reduction or hydrolysis.
Explanation:
Phase I reactions commonly introduce or expose functional groups through oxidation, reduction or hydrolysis.
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A.
187.8
B.
63.0
C.
53.3
D.
99.4
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Correct Answer: C. 53.3
Explanation:
Use fraction remaining=e^(−kt).
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A.
131.8
B.
99.7
C.
75.9
D.
27.6
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Correct Answer: C. 75.9
Explanation:
Use fraction remaining=e^(−kt).
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A.
A randomised controlled design reduces allocation bias and supports causal inference when well conducted.
B.
Randomisation guarantees zero measurement error.
C.
Blinding always increases sample size.
D.
A case report proves population causality.
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Correct Answer: A. A randomised controlled design reduces allocation bias and supports causal inference when well conducted.
Explanation:
A randomised controlled design reduces allocation bias and supports causal inference when well conducted.
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A.
8.36
B.
19250
C.
6.36
D.
0.157
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Correct Answer: C. 6.36
Explanation:
Concentration=amount/volume.
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A.
32.23
B.
53.71
C.
1579.2
D.
0.031
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Correct Answer: A. 32.23
Explanation:
Apply AUC=F×Dose/CL.
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A.
12.5
B.
6.25
C.
50
D.
25
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Correct Answer: A. 12.5
Explanation:
After three half-lives, (1/2)^3=12.5%.
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A.
It irreversibly increases efficacy.
B.
It removes the need for agonist binding.
C.
It always raises the maximal response.
D.
A competitive antagonist usually shifts the agonist concentration–response curve to the right without reducing the maximal response.
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Correct Answer: D. A competitive antagonist usually shifts the agonist concentration–response curve to the right without reducing the maximal response.
Explanation:
A competitive antagonist usually shifts the agonist concentration–response curve to the right without reducing the maximal response.
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A.
It guarantees chemical stability.
B.
It eliminates first-pass metabolism.
C.
It always decreases surface area.
D.
Reducing particle size can increase dissolution rate by increasing surface area.
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Correct Answer: D. Reducing particle size can increase dissolution rate by increasing surface area.
Explanation:
Reducing particle size can increase dissolution rate by increasing surface area.
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A.
0.1
B.
10.0
C.
1.0
D.
6.0
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Correct Answer: B. 10.0
Explanation:
For a weak acid, [A−]/[HA]=10^(pH−pKa).
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A.
Bactericidal agents cannot have resistance.
B.
Bacteriostatic agents always destroy spores.
C.
Bactericidal activity kills susceptible bacteria, whereas bacteriostatic activity inhibits growth.
D.
Both terms mean viral inactivation.
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Correct Answer: C. Bactericidal activity kills susceptible bacteria, whereas bacteriostatic activity inhibits growth.
Explanation:
Bactericidal activity kills susceptible bacteria, whereas bacteriostatic activity inhibits growth.
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A.
Phase I always produces an inactive metabolite.
B.
Phase I reactions occur only outside the body.
C.
Phase I reactions commonly introduce or expose functional groups through oxidation, reduction or hydrolysis.
D.
Phase I is limited to renal filtration.
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Correct Answer: C. Phase I reactions commonly introduce or expose functional groups through oxidation, reduction or hydrolysis.
Explanation:
Phase I reactions commonly introduce or expose functional groups through oxidation, reduction or hydrolysis.
