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List of top Pharmacology Questions asked in INI CET
Which adverse effect is most characteristically associated with the antiepileptic drug lamotrigine?
INI CET - 2026
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Pharmacology
Fenfluramine adverse effects and monitoring
Which of the following statements about ticagrelor is TRUE?
INI CET - 2026
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Antiplatelet drugs - ticagrelor (P2Y12 inhibitor)
From the quantal dose-response curves shown, the median toxic dose \(TD_{50}\) is 400 mg and the median effective dose \(ED_{50}\) is 100 mg. Calculate the therapeutic index.
(Refer to the figure.)
INI CET - 2026
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Therapeutic index from quantal dose-response curve
All of the following are ligand-gated ion channel (ionotropic) receptors EXCEPT:
INI CET - 2026
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Receptor types / ligand-gated ion channels
Which of the following is a classic example of a MEDIUM-vessel vasculitis?
INI CET - 2026
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Vasculitis classification by vessel size
Which cardiac abnormality is most characteristically associated with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)?
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Cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis (myocardial fibrosis)
Among the following neurodegenerative disorders, which one has a distinct (potentially curable) treatment?
INI CET - 2026
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Wilson disease and copper chelation therapy
A patient has Hb 9 g/dL, MCV 68 fL and a low serum ferritin. The most likely type of anemia is:
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Microcytic anemia diagnosis (iron deficiency)
Regarding the pathophysiology of beta-thalassemia major, which of the following correctly describes the disease mechanism?
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Beta thalassemia major pathophysiology
Regarding anti-ageing/longevity drugs and their molecular targets, which of the following pairs is
incorrectly
matched?
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Anti-ageing drugs and molecular targets
Renin secretion from the juxtaglomerular apparatus is stimulated in response to:
INI CET - 2026
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Renin secretion control (RAAS)
A child with Dravet syndrome is started on fenfluramine for seizure control. Which of the following must be specifically monitored during therapy?
INI CET - 2026
INI CET
Pharmacology
Fenfluramine adverse effects and monitoring
Which of the following is the
least likely
direct cause of falls in the elderly?
INI CET - 2026
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Geriatrics - risk factors for falls in the elderly
Frailty in the elderly is most directly characterised/affected by which of the following?
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Geriatrics - frailty and sarcopenia
Which of the following receptors is coupled to the stimulatory G protein (Gs)?
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GPCR signalling - G-protein coupling of receptors
Regarding nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), which of the following statements is
correct
?
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Smoking cessation - nicotine replacement therapy
Match each targeted anticancer drug with its molecular target. Which of the following pairings is entirely correct?
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Pharmacology
Targeted anticancer therapy - tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Which special stain is used to demonstrate fibrosis (collagen deposition) in a liver biopsy?
INI CET - 2026
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Histology special stains - liver fibrosis
Which of the following is the first-line treatment for acute asthma exacerbation?
INI CET - 2025
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Pharmacology
The respiratory system
The drug of choice for treating acute gout flare is:
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Rheumatology