# Pharmacology with Solved Answers & 2026 Past Papers (Page 1) | TestPrep > Practice verified Pharmacology with answers, detailed explanations, and 2026 past papers syllabus for FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS, and PMS exams in Pakistan. --- Official 2026 Examination Syllabus Verified Answers # Pharmacology Solved MCQs Showing 1 – 20 of **576** verified multiple choice questions with explanations and past paper analysis. - [Take Pharmacology Quiz](https://test-prep.blog/quiz/smart?category=pharmacology) Q1 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Aminocaproic acid is a drug of choice for treatment of:](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/aminocaproic-acid-is-a-drug-of-choice-for-treatment-of-66482fe7-d7fa-4a67-b529-81d4b776ba70) A. Acute myocardial infarction B. Bleeding from fibrinolytic therapy C. Heart failure D. Multiple pulmonary emboli Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/aminocaproic-acid-is-a-drug-of-choice-for-treatment-of-66482fe7-d7fa-4a67-b529-81d4b776ba70) Q2 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Tick the drug type for which microsomal oxidation is the most prominent:](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/tick-the-drug-type-for-which-microsomal-oxidation-is-the-most-prominent-bacd4447-ff56-45fb-a81e-92b7be0464f8) A. Lipid soluble B. Water soluble C. Low molecular weight D. High molecular weight Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/tick-the-drug-type-for-which-microsomal-oxidation-is-the-most-prominent-bacd4447-ff56-45fb-a81e-92b7be0464f8) Q3 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Tick the feature of the sublingual route:](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/tick-the-feature-of-the-sublingual-route-d2f00550-eca1-4f0b-8543-3aac2e57c549) A. Pretty fast absorption B. A drug is exposed to gastric secretion C. A drug is exposed more prominent liver metabolism D. A drug can be administrated in a variety of doses Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/tick-the-feature-of-the-sublingual-route-d2f00550-eca1-4f0b-8543-3aac2e57c549) Q4 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which of the following statements concerning potassium channel openers is true?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-statements-concerning-potassium-channel-openers-is-true-3af36f9f-182f-4e17-83ac-6612d8620fe1) A. These agents decrease transmembrane calcium current associated in a smooth muscle with long-lasting relaxation B. These agents has a moderate reflex and vascular dilative action caused by the stimulation of sensitive nerve endings C. Beneficial effects of these agents are related primarily to their hemodynamic effects – decreased heart rate, blood D. These agents increase the permeability of K channels, probably ATP-dependent K channels, that results in Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-statements-concerning-potassium-channel-openers-is-true-3af36f9f-182f-4e17-83ac-6612d8620fe1) Q5 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### This drug reduces blood pressure by acting on vasomotor centers in the CNS:](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/this-drug-reduces-blood-pressure-by-acting-on-vasomotor-centers-in-the-cns-1eed0ec6-1597-468e-b9bd-fcbfc7ff7a09) A. Labetalol B. Clonidine C. Enalapril D. Nifedipine Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/this-drug-reduces-blood-pressure-by-acting-on-vasomotor-centers-in-the-cns-1eed0ec6-1597-468e-b9bd-fcbfc7ff7a09) Q6 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Indomethacin is preferred over Colchicine for Acute Attack of Gout because it is:](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/indomethacin-is-preferred-over-colchicine-for-acute-attack-of-gout-because-it-is-230f9dea-b8e8-4520-aec7-524999f5dd57) A. Less likely to cause gastrointestinal bleeding. B. Less likely to cause diarrhea C. Less likely to cause acute renal failure. D. More likely to reduce inflammation. E. More likely to prevent further acute attacks Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/indomethacin-is-preferred-over-colchicine-for-acute-attack-of-gout-because-it-is-230f9dea-b8e8-4520-aec7-524999f5dd57) Q7 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### With prolonged use in seizure states, which of the following drugs can cause coarsening of facial features, hirsutism, gingival hyperplasia and osteomalacia?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/with-prolonged-use-in-seizure-states-which-of-the-following-drugs-can-cause-coar-00b82017-ae4e-4dcf-bf47-26ff93b23394) A. Valproic acid. B. Carbamazepine. C. Ethosuximide. D. Phenytoin Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/with-prolonged-use-in-seizure-states-which-of-the-following-drugs-can-cause-coar-00b82017-ae4e-4dcf-bf47-26ff93b23394) Q8 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Cardiac Toxicity is a common side\xa0 effect seen with: _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/cardiac-toxicity-is-a-common-sidexa0-effect-seen-with-68876efa-0033-4cf6-bebc-c9b30eac751e) A. Bleomycin B. Doxorubicin C. Captopril D. Prazosin Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/cardiac-toxicity-is-a-common-sidexa0-effect-seen-with-68876efa-0033-4cf6-bebc-c9b30eac751e) Q9 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Only Aspirin can:](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/only-aspirin-can-b996a4a3-9e88-420b-8d0b-6e9e133cfea8) A. Reduce fever. B. Irreversible inhibit its target enzyme. C. Prevent episodes of gouty arthritis with long term use. D. Reduce the risk of colon cancer. Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/only-aspirin-can-b996a4a3-9e88-420b-8d0b-6e9e133cfea8) Q10 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which of the following drugs when used for prolonged period in the maintenance treatment of tonic-clonic seizures can lead to increased metabolism of warfarin like drugs?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-drugs-when-used-for-prolonged-period-in-the-maintenance-t-f55af5d8-330f-46b2-96b2-284ab9666c73) A. Phenobarbital B. Meprobamate C. Chlordiazepoxide D. Triazolam E. Zolpidum Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-drugs-when-used-for-prolonged-period-in-the-maintenance-t-f55af5d8-330f-46b2-96b2-284ab9666c73) Q11 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### A young man of 24 years is suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder; which drug may be preferred for his problem?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/a-young-man-of-24-years-is-suffering-from-generalized-anxiety-disorder-which-dru-87e55487-1deb-4bc6-a004-f0588738898d) A. Zolpidem B. Buspiron C. Midazolam D. Triazolam E. Phenobarbital Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/a-young-man-of-24-years-is-suffering-from-generalized-anxiety-disorder-which-dru-87e55487-1deb-4bc6-a004-f0588738898d) Q12 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Acute hemorrhage cystitis is a common toxic effect seen with: _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/acute-hemorrhage-cystitis-is-a-common-toxic-effect-seen-with-9ce6535d-c0dd-42d4-86ca-65dfb6802352) A. Vincristine. B. Tamoxifen. C. Doxorubicin. D. Cyclophosphamide Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/acute-hemorrhage-cystitis-is-a-common-toxic-effect-seen-with-9ce6535d-c0dd-42d4-86ca-65dfb6802352) Q13 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Quinine is obtained from CINCHONA _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/quinine-is-obtained-from-cinchona-a02a2d55-2d5f-4d2f-b984-8b65bdf4aba4) A. Root B. Bark C. Leaves D. Seed capsule Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/quinine-is-obtained-from-cinchona-a02a2d55-2d5f-4d2f-b984-8b65bdf4aba4) Q14 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which of the following drugs can be given safely to a patient with renal disease ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-drugs-can-be-given-safely-to-a-patient-with-renal-disease-c0c3f0a3-f759-4752-ae92-c0d377d78eb7) A. Phenacetin B. Tetracycline C. Aminoglycoside D. Diazepam Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-drugs-can-be-given-safely-to-a-patient-with-renal-disease-c0c3f0a3-f759-4752-ae92-c0d377d78eb7) Q15 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Thyroid storm can be treated by all the following drugs EXCEPT _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/thyroid-storm-can-be-treated-by-all-the-following-drugs-except-910babf1-2d65-4e86-bac5-5b44fd4f1a45) A. Propylthiouracil B. Dexamethasone C. Propranolol D. Aspirin Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/thyroid-storm-can-be-treated-by-all-the-following-drugs-except-910babf1-2d65-4e86-bac5-5b44fd4f1a45) Q16 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which among the following Not a pharmacological action of opioids _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-among-the-following-not-a-pharmacological-action-of-opioids-957aa9eb-242d-45fd-9519-d37939c9f5ce) A. Cough suppression B. Anti-emesis C. Miosis D. Truncal rigidity Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-among-the-following-not-a-pharmacological-action-of-opioids-957aa9eb-242d-45fd-9519-d37939c9f5ce) Q17 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Aspirine is useful in all the following conditions EXCEPT _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/aspirine-is-useful-in-all-the-following-conditions-except-5589b490-0c96-4c3b-88ad-a7b3179f822e) A. Fever B. Post myocardial infarction C. Venous thrombosis D. Gout Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/aspirine-is-useful-in-all-the-following-conditions-except-5589b490-0c96-4c3b-88ad-a7b3179f822e) Q18 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The beneficial effect of drug neostigmine in the treatment of Myasthenia gravis is due to the action _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-beneficial-effect-of-drug-neostigmine-in-the-treatment-of-myasthenia-gravis--a8c07413-3f55-438e-a0b2-6c87a303e1d4) A. It is produces more acetylcholine B. It inhibits the action of cholinesterase C. It produces more acetycholine receptors D. It increases the action of cholinesterase Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-beneficial-effect-of-drug-neostigmine-in-the-treatment-of-myasthenia-gravis--a8c07413-3f55-438e-a0b2-6c87a303e1d4) Q19 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### DOPA and 5-Hydroxytryptophan are clinically important because _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/dopa-and-5-hydroxytryptophan-are-clinically-important-because-f29ccec7-1af9-432a-9ea4-1029220ee610) A. They cross blood Brain Barriers B. They are acidic precursors of Brain amines C. They act as neuromodulators D. They are metabolites of various neurogenic amines Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/dopa-and-5-hydroxytryptophan-are-clinically-important-because-f29ccec7-1af9-432a-9ea4-1029220ee610) Q20 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which among the following is a pure antagonist of opioid receptors ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-among-the-following-is-a-pure-antagonist-of-opioid-receptors-508b7677-7616-428d-a708-298591cceb40) A. Natrexone B. Nalbuphine C. Butorphanol D. Pentazonice Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-among-the-following-is-a-pure-antagonist-of-opioid-receptors-508b7677-7616-428d-a708-298591cceb40) - [Previous Page](https://test-prep.blog/categories/pharmacology?page=0)Page 1 of 29 - [Next Page](https://test-prep.blog/categories/pharmacology?page=2) Editorial Analysis & Exam Strategy ## Pharmacology Preparation Guide for Competitive Exams The Pharmacology section constitutes one of the highest-weightage modules across major competitive recruiting tests conducted by FPSC, PPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC, NTS, and the CSS Screening (MPT). 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