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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following antimalarial drugs is more active against pre-and exoerythrocytic stages of the malarial parasite than against the erythrocytic stage?

A. Chloroguanide

B. Primaquine

C. Pyrimethamine

D. Quinine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Primaquine

Question 2 of 5

The drug of choice for Kala Azar is

A. Pentamidine

B. Amphotericin B

C. Sodium stibogluconate

D. Ketoconazole

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sodium stibogluconate

Question 3 of 5

The following 5-HT antagonist has an antihypertensive effect:

A. Buspirone

B. Ketanserin

C. Ondansetron

D. Ergotamine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ketanserin

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is not an anti-fungal drug:

A. Ketoconazole

B. Fluconazole

C. Flumazenil

D. Nystatin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Flumazenil

Question 5 of 5

Select the drug used in the treatment of filariasis

A. Diethyl carbamazine citrate

B. Thialbendazole

C. Levamisole

D. Piperazine citrate

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Diethyl carbamazine citrate

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