MPSC Pharmacology 2024 MCQ Paper – Medical Officer & Superintendent
- Year 2024
- Conducted By Maharashtra Public Service Commission
- Questions 4
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Maharashtra Public Service Commission Combined Screening Test (Medical Officer + Medical Superintendent) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra Public Service Commission |
| Paper | Pharmacology |
| Subject | Pharmacology |
| Number of Questions | 4 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
Page 1–2 OCR of the Pharmacology paper for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission Combined Screening Test (2024) presents four MCQs. Q1 asks about the basis of drug specificity and includes four options. Q2 asks which drug treats glaucoma by constricting the pupil and reducing intraocular pressure, with Pilocarpine among the options. Q3 asks which antibiotic inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis (Cephalexin is correct among the options). Q4 asks which estrogen receptor modulator is used in breast cancer treatment (no options provided in OCR). The OCR repair preserves the correct numbering and formatting, and indicates a marking scheme of 2 marks per correct answer with 0.5 marks negative for wrong answers. This metadata supports SEO and accessibility for the combined exam paper.
Major Topics Covered
- Pharmacology
- Drug action
- Receptors
- Glaucoma pharmacology
- Miotics
- Pilocarpine
- Beta-blockers in glaucoma
- Antibiotics
- Cell wall synthesis inhibitors
- Cephalexin
- Doxycycline
- Rifampin
- Chloramphenicol
- Estrogen receptor modulators
- Tamoxifen
- Breast cancer pharmacology
- MPSC exams
- Medical Officer
- Medical Superintendent
- Combined Screening Test
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Questions (page 2)
Q1. The specificity of a drug's action is primarily due to?
Q2. Interaction with specific receptors 3. Drug solubility in plasma 4. Drug pH Question Number : 2 Question Id : 630680567526 Is Question Mandatory : No Calculator : None Response Time : N.A Think Time : N.A Minimum Instruction Time : 0 Correct Marks: 2 Wrong Marks: 0.5 Which drug is primarily used to treat glaucoma by constricting the pupil and decreasing intraocular pressure? Options: 1. Terbutaline 2. Metoprolol 3. Chloroquine 4. Pilocarpine Question Number : 3 Question Id : 630680567527 Is Question Mandatory : No Calculator : None Response Time : N.A Think Time : N.A Minimum Instruction Time : 0 Correct Marks: 2 Wrong Marks: 0.5 Which antibiotic works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis? Options: 1. Doxycycline 2. Rifampin 3. Cephalexin 4. Chloramphenicol Question Number : 4 Question Id : 630680567528 Is Question Mandatory : No Calculator : None Response Time: N.A Think Time: N.A Minimum Instruction Time: 0 Correct Marks: 2 Wrong Marks: 0.5 Which drug is an estrogen receptor modulator primarily used in breast cancer treatment?
Q3.
Which antibiotic works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis?
1. Doxycycline
2. Rifampin
3. Cephalexin
4. Chloramphenicol
Q4. Which drug is an estrogen receptor modulator primarily used in breast cancer treatment?
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Frequently asked questions
Who conducts the exam?
Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC).
What is the subject of this paper?
Pharmacology.
What year is this paper from?
2024.
What is the exam called?
Combined Screening Test for Medical Officer and Medical Superintendent.
What is the marking for a correct answer?
2 marks.
Is there negative marking? If so, how much?
Yes, 0.5 marks for a wrong answer.