Multiple Choice Questions in Pharmacology (3rd Edition)

This book MCQs in Pharmacology attempts to introduce a series of MCQs in Pharmacology and Therapeutics in topics which cover important learning objectives. This MCQs book is based on Tripathi’s Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 5th edition. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are widely used in entrance tests, competitive examinations and at some places in certifying examinations. It is therefore of utmost importance to induct MCQ items which test knowledge, understanding and application ability of the student in relevant areas. MCQs are also an important method of self study and self assessment. In this edition, all earlier MCQ items were reconsidered in the light of new knowledge as well as changed therapeutic scenario, and suitably modified/improved or deleted. About 300 new MCQ items have been added. However, all items are of the most popular one best response type and the format has not been changed. The MCQs are numbered chapter wise and the page number of the book which provides answer to the subject matter of the MCQ item is given after each item for quick reference. It is advised that after studying a chapter, the student answers the MCQs and then finds out for himself what all he has learnt correctly, what he missed, and what has been understood incorrectly. Used in this manner the present book will facilitate acquisition of relevant and clear-cut knowledge about drugs.