Drugs Acting on the RAAS
- Previous year questions on Drugs Acting on the RAAS for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Pharmacology section of the exam.
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- 24 live questions in Drugs Acting on the RAAS.
- Pharmacology is worth about 20 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Food interferes with absorption of
- ACandesartan
- BValsartan✓ Correct answer
- CTelmisartan
- DIrbesartan
Q2.Aliskiren is a
- AEndothelin receptor antagonist
- BAntiplatelet
- CRenin inhibitor✓ Correct answer
- DDiuretic
Q3.Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) with PPARgamma function as well is:
- AOlmesartan
- BCandesartan
- CTelmisartan✓ Correct answer
- DEprosartan
Q4.Telmisartan lowers blood pressure by
- AInhibiting formation of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2
- BInhibiting conversion of renin to angiotensin 1
- CBlocking AT1 receptors✓ Correct answer
- DInterfering with degradation of bradykinin
Q5.Drugs which is ACE inhibitor ?
- ALosartan
- BMilrinone
- CCandesartan
- DFosinopril✓ Correct answer
Q6.Which of the following is not true about ACE inhibitors?
- AUsed in asthma✓ Correct answer
- BIncrease quality of life
- CPostural hypotension is seen
- DNa level decrease
Q7.ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in bilateral renal artery stenosis, because -
- AAngiotensin II has direct effect on GFR✓ Correct answer
- BEnhances bradykinin action
- CHyperreninism affects renal parenchyma
- DAffects prostaglandins
Q8.Enalapril increases the level of:
- AInterferon
- BGrowth factors
- CBradykinin✓ Correct answer
- DAll of the above
Q9.Food reduces the oral bioavailability of the following angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors Except:
- AEnalapril✓ Correct answer
- BCaptopril
- CRamipril
- DFosinopril
Q10.Captopril can cause all Except:
- ADecrease in K+ concentration✓ Correct answer
- BDecrease in after load
- CProteinuria
- DBlood dyscrasia
Answer key
Q1: B. Valsartan; Q2: C. Renin inhibitor; Q3: C. Telmisartan; Q4: C. Blocking AT1 receptors; Q5: D. Fosinopril; Q6: A. Used in asthma; Q7: A. Angiotensin II has direct effect on GFR; Q8: C. Bradykinin; Q9: A. Enalapril; Q10: A. Decrease in K+ concentration.
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