Plant and Animal Organic Irritant Poisons
- Previous year questions on Plant and Animal Organic Irritant Poisons for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Forensic Medicine section of the exam.
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- 16 live questions in Plant and Animal Organic Irritant Poisons.
- 1 of 16 questions carries a verified exam year: 2019.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Hypertension and pulmonary edema associated with scorpion sting is managed by :-
- ACarvedilol
- BPrazosin✓ Correct answer
- CSpironolactone
- DPhentolamine
Q2.Which of the following toxins have similar action to viper snake venom?
- AYellow oleander
- BSemicarpus anacardium
- CRauwolfia serpentina
- DAbrus precatorius✓ Correct answer
Q3.'Bhist regime' is used in treatment of poisoning
- AOdollam✓ Correct answer
- BAbrus precatorius
- CRicinus communis
- DArsenic
Q4.Atropine is contraindicated in which mushroom poisoning ?
- AInocybe species
- BAmanita muscaria✓ Correct answer
- CAmanita phalloides
- DGalerina species
Q5.Which toxin increases exocytosis of acetyl choline containing vesicles?
- ABotulinum toxin
- BTetrodoxin
- CSaxitoxin
- DBlack widow spider toxin✓ Correct answer
Q6.The active principle of white oleander is:
- ANicotine
- BNerin✓ Correct answer
- CAbrine
- DPilocarpine
Q7.St. Anthony's fire refers to poisoning by:
- AErgot alkaloids✓ Correct answer
- BSpanish fly
- CCrotalaria juncea
- DAflatoxin
Q8.Which of the following statement is false statement about snake-bites?
- AAnti-venom is not effective in humpnosed pit viper bite
- BCobra venom is neurotoxic
- CAtropine premedication should be used before administering Neostigmine
- DNeostigmine has a role in krait bite.✓ Correct answer
Q9.A child presents with a history of scorpion sting. He is having increased sweating. What is the next best step –
- ALytic cocktail
- BAtropine
- CAntivenom✓ Correct answer
- DLocal xylocaine infiltration
Q10.True of poisonous snakes are all, except: Delhi 06
- AFangs present
- BBelly scales are small✓ Correct answer
- CSmall head scales
- DGrooved teeth
Answer key
Q1: B. Prazosin; Q2: D. Abrus precatorius; Q3: A. Odollam; Q4: B. Amanita muscaria; Q5: D. Black widow spider toxin; Q6: B. Nerin; Q7: A. Ergot alkaloids; Q8: D. Neostigmine has a role in krait bite; Q9: C. Antivenom; Q10: B. Belly scales are small.
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