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Chapter 15: Chemistry in Everyday Life — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is an example of an analgesic?

Answer: A. Aspirin — Aspirin is used to reduce pain, so it is classified as an analgesic. Penicillin is an antibiotic, cimetidine is an antacid-related drug, and saccharin is an artificial sweetener.

Q: The function of antacids is to

Answer: B. neutralize excess stomach acid — Antacids are basic compounds that neutralize excess hydrochloric acid in the stomach. This helps relieve acidity and indigestion.

Q: Which of the following drugs is used to treat mental depression?

Answer: A. Tranquilizer — Tranquilizers are used to relieve stress and depression. Antacids, antiseptics, and antipyretics serve different medicinal purposes.

Q: Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Answer: C. Penicillin — Antibiotic — Penicillin is a well-known antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. The other pairs are mismatched.

Q: A patient with acidity is advised to take a drug that reduces excess gastric juice. Which of the following is most appropriate?

Answer: A. Cimetidine — Cimetidine is an antacid/antiulcer drug that inhibits the action of histamine and reduces gastric acid secretion. It is used in the treatment of acidity and ulcers.

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Which of the following is an example of an analgesic?

A. Aspirin ✓
B. Penicillin
C. Cimetidine
D. Saccharin

Answer: A. Aspirin
Aspirin is used to reduce pain, so it is classified as an analgesic. Penicillin is an antibiotic, cimetidine is an antacid-related drug, and saccharin is an artificial sweetener.

The function of antacids is to

A. increase the acidity of the stomach
B. neutralize excess stomach acid ✓
C. kill bacteria in the intestine
D. reduce blood sugar level

Answer: B. neutralize excess stomach acid
Antacids are basic compounds that neutralize excess hydrochloric acid in the stomach. This helps relieve acidity and indigestion.

Which of the following drugs is used to treat mental depression?

A. Tranquilizer ✓
B. Antacid
C. Antiseptic
D. Antipyretic

Answer: A. Tranquilizer
Tranquilizers are used to relieve stress and depression. Antacids, antiseptics, and antipyretics serve different medicinal purposes.

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

A. Ranitidine — Antibiotic
B. Chloramphenicol — Antiseptic
C. Penicillin — Antibiotic ✓
D. BHA — Analgesic

Answer: C. Penicillin — Antibiotic
Penicillin is a well-known antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. The other pairs are mismatched.

A patient with acidity is advised to take a drug that reduces excess gastric juice. Which of the following is most appropriate?

A. Cimetidine ✓
B. Penicillin
C. Chloroquine
D. Sulphadiazine

Answer: A. Cimetidine
Cimetidine is an antacid/antiulcer drug that inhibits the action of histamine and reduces gastric acid secretion. It is used in the treatment of acidity and ulcers.