# Pharmacology with Solved Answers & 2026 Past Papers (Page 26) | 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 501 – 520 of **576** verified multiple choice questions with explanations and past paper analysis. - [Take Pharmacology Quiz](https://test-prep.blog/quiz/smart?category=pharmacology) Q501 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### All of the following glucocorticorticoids can be given by inhalation EXCEPT _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/all-of-the-following-glucocorticorticoids-can-be-given-by-inhalation-except-b3901587-4a79-44f5-b607-5467cdd9d13c) A. Dexamethasone B. Beclomethasone C. Budesonide D. Fluticasone Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/all-of-the-following-glucocorticorticoids-can-be-given-by-inhalation-except-b3901587-4a79-44f5-b607-5467cdd9d13c) Q502 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Mode of action of sulphonyl ureas includes all the following except _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/mode-of-action-of-sulphonyl-ureas-includes-all-the-following-except-2a637da1-5c4f-4ee9-ae58-c91f3890ec4c) A. Activating receptors on beta cells of pancreas to release insulin B. Inhibiting gluconeogenesis in liver C. Enhancing insulin mediated post receptor enzyme reaction D. Decreasing Glucose absorption from the qut Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/mode-of-action-of-sulphonyl-ureas-includes-all-the-following-except-2a637da1-5c4f-4ee9-ae58-c91f3890ec4c) Q503 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### All are true about nitric oxide, EXCEPT _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/all-are-true-about-nitric-oxide-except-140c9682-fbd0-4455-b059-c946b1b8838c) A. Regulates vasomotor tone B. Acts via cAMP C. Present in cigarette smoke D. It is important in penile erection Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/all-are-true-about-nitric-oxide-except-140c9682-fbd0-4455-b059-c946b1b8838c) Q504 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Cloidogrel is an _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/cloidogrel-is-an-55d418ee-9dc1-47d4-b39d-503b4a305cc5) A. Anti hypertensive B. Antidiabetic C. Antipalatelet D. Anticoagulant Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/cloidogrel-is-an-55d418ee-9dc1-47d4-b39d-503b4a305cc5) Q505 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Drugs causing hyperglycemia _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/drugs-causing-hyperglycemia-c0bd286b-ed2e-4269-bb31-51fba4aec6a8) A. B-blocker B. Glucocorticoids C. Acetylcholine D. a-blockers Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/drugs-causing-hyperglycemia-c0bd286b-ed2e-4269-bb31-51fba4aec6a8) Q506 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The toxic effect of Beta receptor antagonists includes all the following EXCEPT _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-toxic-effect-of-beta-receptor-antagonists-includes-all-the-following-except-e4afd965-a171-465d-bb9d-340aa8d47fa0) A. Hypoglycemic episodes in diabetes B. Worsening of preexisting asthma C. Ischemic cardiac episode on abrupt discontinuation D. Precipitate migrainic effect Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-toxic-effect-of-beta-receptor-antagonists-includes-all-the-following-except-e4afd965-a171-465d-bb9d-340aa8d47fa0) Q507 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which of the following combination of iron can be given both IM and IV _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-combination-of-iron-can-be-given-both-im-and-iv-28be8d24-083f-410b-b030-6e4dbf733bb5) A. Iron dextran B. Iron Sorbitol Citrate Solution C. ferrous Sulphate D. ferrous Humourate Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-combination-of-iron-can-be-given-both-im-and-iv-28be8d24-083f-410b-b030-6e4dbf733bb5) Q508 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### D-tubocurarine blocks the neuromuscular transmission by _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/d-tubocurarine-blocks-the-neuromuscular-transmission-by-d11a48d5-6073-45d4-b6f8-ab20e1e1ffdf) A. Blocking acetylcholine receptors B. Prevent release of acetyl choline C. Destroys acetyl choline D. Inactivate acetylcholine esterase enzyme Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/d-tubocurarine-blocks-the-neuromuscular-transmission-by-d11a48d5-6073-45d4-b6f8-ab20e1e1ffdf) Q509 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which of the following general anesthetics is given by intravenous route ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-general-anesthetics-is-given-by-intravenous-route-598a241b-3999-496a-9c0a-388da812dce1) A. Propofol B. Sevofluorane C. Naloxane D. Flumizenil Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-general-anesthetics-is-given-by-intravenous-route-598a241b-3999-496a-9c0a-388da812dce1) Q510 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which of the following drugs undergoes “Hoffmann elimination” ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-drugs-undergoes-hoffmann-elimination-ac44c9f9-d915-4122-801b-c5cd67d9492b) A. d-tubecurarine B. Acetycholine C. Atracurium D. Acetazolamide Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-drugs-undergoes-hoffmann-elimination-ac44c9f9-d915-4122-801b-c5cd67d9492b) Q511 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which one of the following drugs is not a reversible anticholinesterase drug ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-one-of-the-following-drugs-is-not-a-reversible-anticholinesterase-drug-f6c49097-2360-4978-bdec-8f6d0695ca76) A. Edrophonium B. Demecarium C. Carbaryl D. Tacrine Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-one-of-the-following-drugs-is-not-a-reversible-anticholinesterase-drug-f6c49097-2360-4978-bdec-8f6d0695ca76) Q512 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### In treating Xerostomia, Which of the following might be prescribed ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/in-treating-xerostomia-which-of-the-following-might-be-prescribed-0ebb41d3-0689-4b26-bf36-b95a6302dfde) A. Atropine B. Neostigmine C. Scopalamine D. Ephedrine Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/in-treating-xerostomia-which-of-the-following-might-be-prescribed-0ebb41d3-0689-4b26-bf36-b95a6302dfde) Q513 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Atropine is used in _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/atropine-is-used-in-28cf0f4f-75a6-4361-9d43-46cf3a74f5e9) A. Organophosphate poisoning B. Chronic glaucoma C. Syncope D. Trigeminal neuralgia Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/atropine-is-used-in-28cf0f4f-75a6-4361-9d43-46cf3a74f5e9) Q514 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which one of the following can be blocked by atropine ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-one-of-the-following-can-be-blocked-by-atropine-b78d1498-f5ca-4374-9c2e-69c034a47b69) A. Decreased blood pleasure caused by hexamethonium B. Increased blood pressure caused by nicotine C. Tachycardia caused by exercise D. Tachycardia caused by infusion of acetylcholine Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-one-of-the-following-can-be-blocked-by-atropine-b78d1498-f5ca-4374-9c2e-69c034a47b69) Q515 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which of the following drugs is used therapeutically during allergic conditions ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-drugs-is-used-therapeutically-during-allergic-conditions-9a0e9705-adba-48f0-8bd1-e764758aa751) A. Epinephrine B. Succinylcholine C. Tetracycline D. Sulfonamides Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-drugs-is-used-therapeutically-during-allergic-conditions-9a0e9705-adba-48f0-8bd1-e764758aa751) Q516 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The drug which activates plasma antithrombin -III for its anticogulant action is _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-drug-which-activates-plasma-antithrombin-iii-for-its-anticogulant-action-is-a81ae2f4-9a28-4494-a2cb-3cf45a7593ad) A. Dicumarol B. Idphenadione C. Heparin D. Phenindone Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-drug-which-activates-plasma-antithrombin-iii-for-its-anticogulant-action-is-a81ae2f4-9a28-4494-a2cb-3cf45a7593ad) Q517 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Role of Heparin _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/role-of-heparin-87005cb9-0b45-4b40-ad5a-659905fa67fc) A. Prevents synthesis of prothrombin B. Prevents synthesis of fibrinogen C. Prevents conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin D. Prevents prothrombin conversion to thrombin Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/role-of-heparin-87005cb9-0b45-4b40-ad5a-659905fa67fc) Q518 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### An oral hypoglycemic agent is _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/an-oral-hypoglycemic-agent-is-120721c5-9b11-4996-b686-7064e3a5aa58) A. Warfarin B. Insultin C. Glibeneclamide D. Gluengon Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/an-oral-hypoglycemic-agent-is-120721c5-9b11-4996-b686-7064e3a5aa58) Q519 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### All of the following are true about tolbutamide except _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/all-of-the-following-are-true-about-tolbutamide-except-7c2e9bc7-c111-4cfb-9490-9fcf877282e3) A. It is taken orally B. It is used in type-I diabetes mellitus C. It causes alcohol intolerance D. It acts on pancreas to stimulate release of insulin Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/all-of-the-following-are-true-about-tolbutamide-except-7c2e9bc7-c111-4cfb-9490-9fcf877282e3) Q520 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Morphine withdrawal is characterized by all EXCEPT _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/morphine-withdrawal-is-characterized-by-all-except-c169e7ac-1745-4b99-9a71-fa96f5663542) A. Miosis B. Yawning C. Lacrimation D. Diarrhoea Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/morphine-withdrawal-is-characterized-by-all-except-c169e7ac-1745-4b99-9a71-fa96f5663542) - [Previous Page](https://test-prep.blog/categories/pharmacology?page=25)Page 26 of 29 - [Next Page](https://test-prep.blog/categories/pharmacology?page=27) 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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Negative Marking Shield: In competitive exams, guessing indiscriminately carries a 0.25 mark penalty. Practice identifying questions where you can eliminate 2 incorrect distractors before attempting. Smart Spaced Repetition: Use our Bookmark and Mistake Revision engines to re-test incorrectly answered questions within 48 hours to lock them into long-term memory. Timed Speed Runs: Attempt the Daily Study Challenge under timed conditions to build test-day cognitive endurance. ### Frequently Asked Questions about Pharmacology #### How many questions are included in the Pharmacology repository? Our repository contains verified multiple choice questions for Pharmacology, regularly curated and cross-referenced with official past papers from 2018 to 2026. #### Are these Pharmacology MCQs relevant for 2026 exams? Yes, all questions have been reviewed and updated to conform to the latest 2026 syllabus announcements issued by FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and provincial testing boards. #### Does Pharmacology practice include answer explanations? Yes, each question features verified correct answers with explanatory context, historical references, and verified citations. #### Can I practice Pharmacology questions in interactive quiz mode? Yes, click 'Take Pharmacology Quiz' to launch our Smart Adaptive practice engine, customize question counts, and track your accuracy score in real-time. --- *Source: https://test-prep.blog/categories/pharmacology?page=26* *Format: Markdown for Agents (Content Negotiation: text/markdown)*