How Well Do You Know Quinine?

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    Quinine has a characteristic 

    • Sweet taste
    • Bitter taste
    • Sour taste
    • Salty taste
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Quinine is a popular medication that is effective in the treatment of malaria caused by the Plasmodium falciparum. It affects the metabolism of haemoglobin in the malaria parasite.

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  • 2. 
    Quinine can be obtained from the bark of  - ProProfs

    Quinine can be obtained from the bark of 

    • Oak tree

    • Mahogany tree

    • Guava tree

    • Cinchona

    Correct Answer
    A. Cinchona
    Explanation
    Cinchona is the correct answer because it is well-known for being the primary source of quinine. Quinine is a natural substance used to treat malaria and other conditions. While oak, mahogany, and guava trees have their own uses and benefits, they are not associated with the production of quinine. Therefore, Cinchona is the most suitable option for obtaining quinine from tree bark.

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  • 3. 
    Quinine can be administered intravenously and  - ProProfs

    Quinine can be administered intravenously and 

    • Orally

    • Subcutaneously

    • Rectally

    • Topically

    Correct Answer
    A. Orally
    Explanation
    Quinine can be administered orally because it is available in the form of tablets or capsules that can be swallowed. This route of administration is convenient and commonly used for medications that are absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract. By taking quinine orally, it can be easily absorbed into the bloodstream and distributed throughout the body to exert its therapeutic effects.

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  • 4. 
    Quinine is used to treat the following ailments except - ProProfs

    Quinine is used to treat the following ailments except

    • Migraines

    • Arthritis

    • Lupus

    • Malaria

    Correct Answer
    A. Migraines
    Explanation
    Quinine is a medication that is primarily used to treat malaria, as it has antimalarial properties. It is also used to treat lupus, as it can help reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms. Additionally, quinine can be used to treat arthritis, as it can provide relief from joint pain and inflammation. However, quinine is not typically used to treat migraines, as it does not have specific properties that target migraine symptoms. Therefore, the correct answer is migraines.

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  • 5. 
    Which of the following is not a side effect of quinine? - ProProfs

    Which of the following is not a side effect of quinine?

    • Ringing in the ears

    • Sweating

    • Laboured breathing

    • Trouble seeing

    Correct Answer
    A. Laboured breathing
    Explanation
    Laboured breathing is not a side effect of quinine. Quinine is commonly used to treat malaria and has several side effects including ringing in the ears, sweating, and trouble seeing. However, laboured breathing is not listed as a known side effect of quinine usage.

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  • 6. 
    Quinine replaces which of these - ProProfs

    Quinine replaces which of these

    • Chloroquine

    • Artesunate

    • Paracetmol

    • Tonic water

    Correct Answer
    A. Artesunate
    Explanation
    Quinine is a medication used to treat malaria. It is often used as a replacement for Chloroquine, another medication used for the same purpose. Artesunate, on the other hand, is a different type of antimalarial medication. Therefore, Quinine does not replace Artesunate. Paracetamol is a common pain reliever and fever reducer, not related to the treatment of malaria. Tonic water contains a small amount of quinine, but it is not a direct replacement for quinine medication.

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  • 7. 
    Quinine extract was first obtained in  - ProProfs

    Quinine extract was first obtained in 

    • 1804

    • 1808

    • 1810

    • 1820

    Correct Answer
    A. 1820
    Explanation
    Quinine extract was first obtained in 1820. This means that it was discovered and extracted for the first time in that year.

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  • 8. 
    Concerning the side effects of quinine that pertains to the heart, which of these is odd? - ProProfs

    Concerning the side effects of quinine that pertains to the heart, which of these is odd?

    • Heart block

    • Atrial fibrillation

    • Conduction defects

    • Cardiac shock

    Correct Answer
    A. Cardiac shock
    Explanation
    Cardiac shock is the odd one out among the given options because it is not a recognized side effect of quinine. Quinine is known to have potential side effects on the heart, such as heart block, atrial fibrillation, and conduction defects, but cardiac shock is not typically associated with the use of quinine.

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  • 9. 
    Concerning the preparations of quinine, which of these is odd? - ProProfs

    Concerning the preparations of quinine, which of these is odd?

    • Quinine hydrochloride

    • Quinine bisulfate

    • Quinine gluconate

    • Quinine potassiumchloride

    Correct Answer
    A. Quinine potassiumchloride
    Explanation
    The odd one out in this list is Quinine potassiumchloride. This is because the other three options (Quinine hydrochloride, Quinine bisulfate, and Quinine gluconate) are all salts of quinine with different acids, while Quinine potassiumchloride is a combination of quinine and potassium chloride.

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  • 10. 
    Quinine can increase one's likelihood of suffering from - ProProfs

    Quinine can increase one's likelihood of suffering from

    • Hyperkeratosis

    • Halitosis

    • Sunburn

    • Migraines

    Correct Answer
    A. Sunburn
    Explanation
    Quinine is a medication commonly used to treat malaria. However, it has been found to increase one's sensitivity to sunlight, making the skin more prone to sunburn. This is known as photosensitivity, and it occurs because quinine can cause the skin to become more reactive to UV radiation. Therefore, individuals taking quinine may experience a higher likelihood of suffering from sunburn when exposed to the sun.

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