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GENERAL PHARM
Long questions:-
•describes various routes of drug administration with their examples. Write about the advantages and
disadvantages of each route (im ,iv,sc )
●describe all the types of Drug interactions (combined effect of drugs) with their examples
● Adverse drug effect-define, Classify & explain its all types in details
Notes (5mrks)
● Volume of distribution of a drug (V) – formula,example , factors affecting it & its importance
● First pass metabolism - drugs having high first pass metabolism, routes which avoid it , significance
● Difference between first order & zero order kinetics- example, formula, graph
● Clearance of drug
Distinction questions –
● Orphan drug
● Placebo
● Pharmacogenetics
●teratogenicity
● Examples of the drugs which can be given as – intranasal, rectal suppository, vaginal suppository, and
as an eye drop
● Different gauge needles, their colour codes and at which angle inserted in various parental routes of
drugs
● functions of a receptor
*1 teaspoon = 5ml
ANS
Long questions:-
● classify adrenergic drugs and describe ADR, MOA and uses of 4 adrenergic drugs
● classify beta blockers. Describe their MOA, interactions, ADRs, uses & their contra indications
●describe the drugs used in open angle and closed angle glaucoma (MOA & examples).why beta blockers
are preferred over miotics in glaucoma?
● OP poisoning- clinical features & treatment. Why PAM-2 is ineffective in carbamate poisoning?
● Difference between atropine and hyoscine (scopolamine). Why scopolamine is preferred for motion
motion sickenss than atropine? Why hyoscine patch is applied just behind the ears?
● Auto receptors, Mono amine oxidase – location in ANS, functions, use of inhibiting them
● Draw an adrenergic neuron and mark the site of action of drugs affecting it
● pirenzepine
● edrophonium test
● Mushroom poisoning
● Inhibition of pseudocholine
● NA reuptake inhibitors
● Can beta blockers be used for treatment of heart failure? Give reasons
● Why propranolol is not used as anaesthetic agent, as it has potency equal to lignocaine?
● Beta blockers have the following properties - local anaesthetic action, lipid solubility, cardio selectivity
. What are the clinical implications of these properties?
● MOA , uses & clinical indication for - endogenous catecholamine , indirect acting sympathomimetics ,
mixed acting sympathomimetics
● How nicotinic receptor agonist as well as antagonist can cause skeletal muscle relaxation?
● How alpha adrenergic receptor agonist as well as antagonist can be used for hypertension?
*in India DOC for motion sickness is promethazine(25mg OD, 1hr before the trip ) as hyoscine is not
available
*phenylephrine decreases motility of cilia due to ischaemia. Never given in HTN patients. why ?
*No effect will be seen of NA in an isolated heart of frog as it is not attached to brain, therefore reflex
bradycardia won’t occur.
NOTE-
*For CAL must read the questions given in pharm manual book and the questions appearing on the
screen after the CAL practical. Read the procedure and items used very carefully.
Explain him/her the pathology of the disease, complication of the disease, the treatments available to
the disease, why you selected this drug ?, MOA of the drug, when and how to take the drug, ask about
any medication he/she is on, explain ADR of the drug, how to reduce the ADR, duration of the
treatment, what to do in case of acute attack of the disease, life style modifications to be done (non-
pharmacological methods like-selective diet, exercise ), pregnancy allowed or not during the medication
phase , when to come for follow up and In the last ask him/her whether he/she has any doubt or query .
*mention to maintain the seizure diary to an epilepsy patient and to carry sweet and a diabetic card to
DM patient.
* For OCP tell her the other benefits of OCPs and when she frequently misses the pills then you have to
change the method of contraception for her.
*fungal infection can occur if the patient of asthma is not gargling with plain water after using MDI.
● Quantitative data (numerical) – data which could be counted or measured. E.g. height, weight, BP,
pulse ,heart rate
● Qualitative data (categorical) - data which are countable, but cannot be measured. E.g. religion,
gender, blood group, no. of births or deaths , writhing ,score , rank
ANALYSIS TYPE
● Mean- sum of data divided by no. of samples, calculated for Quantitative data
● Median - middle observation in the properly arranged (ascending or descending) data, calculated for
Qualitative data (rank, score)
DISTRIBUTION OF DATA
*Extreme value (outlier value) – when a single/group of values in a data (observations), which is
extremely small or large.
e.g. 1, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88 – here 1 is a outlier, as it is very small comparatively to the others
●Normal distribution (Gaussian) of data - where outlier is absent, all the data (observations) are in same
range or falls under symmetrical bell shaped curve.
In the presence of outlier graph becomes asymmetrical (non-normal), shifts to right or left
● Binomial – when only two outcomes are possible - e.g. either successful or failure
DESIGN OF STUDY
●Paired – when only 1 group of subject is there to study. Eg. Before & after study
● Unpaired- when two or more than two groups of subjects are there to study
* (Trick – generally for biological parameters (quantitative data) are distributed normally & mean is
analysed, but not always)
●P value = chance of committing type1 error (false positive error), or mistakes done during a study
- It is expressed in decibel or in percentage, it do not give any info about type 2 error( false negative)
●Alpha = room left for mistakes during the study, generally we consider alpha to be 5 % = 0.05
- If P value is more than alpha in the results of study/report, then we declare the results as non-
significant because of increased errors
Long questions:-
●classify NSAIDs, write about their MOA & ADR. How NSAIDs differ from opioids in their analgesic
property. Ways to reduce ADR of NSAIDs.
●ADR, contraindications, interactions & uses of aspirin. Write about the different doses of aspirin as
analgesic, anti-inflammatory & anti platelet.
Notes (5mrks)
●uses of H1 anti-histaminics
●MOA of paracetamol toxicity (flowchart diagram) & its treatment, what is Rumack Mathew line
●diclofenac- MOA,adr,uses
● What drugs are used to treat gout. Why NSAIDs are preferred over colchicine in acute gout?
Distinction questions –
● What are the non – pharmacological methods to reduce uric acid level
● define analgesics. Why nitrates and triptans are not called analgesics though they relieve chest &
migraine pain respectively?
● Effect of histamine on an isolated heart of guinea pig- force of contraction & rate is increased
● Triple response
● Uses of histamine
●reye’s syndrome
● Best analgesic drug for dysmenorrhea, acute fracture pain , postherpetic neuralgia ?
● Why drugs decreasing uric acid synthesis are contraindicated in acute gout?
* Main ADR of Infliximab Is reactivation of TB, to prevent it – take a chest X-ray and look for latent focus
*Doc for medical closure the patent ductus arteriosus is aspirin & to keep it patent is alprostadil
* Methotrexate is first choice in DMARD , while hydroxychloroquine is the safest DMARD in pregnancy
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Long questions:-
● Explain the role of steroids in asthma treatment .Give examples of inhalational steroids. What are the
advantages, disadvantages,MOA and ADR of inhalational steroid?
● Describe the stepwise guideline to treat asthma. Write a short note on treatment of status
asthmaticus.
Notes (5mrks)
●MOA of methylxanthines
●what is the ADR of long acting beta2 agonists, why they should be given in combination with inhaled
corticosteroids only?
● Which Drug (SABA / LABA) to be preferred for acute & chronic asthma. Give reasons
● How acute severe asthma is treated in a resource constraint setting without nebulizer/inhaler?
● Why anticholinergics are more effective for COPD than bronchial asthma ?
Long questions:-
● classify thyroid inhibitors. Write about MOA, uses, ADR of anti-thyroid drugs (thioamides)
● What are the different insulin preparations and their duration of action. Write a prescription of insulin
injection dose
● classify oral hypoglycaemic drugs. Write about MOA, ADR, advantages & dose titration of metformin
● classify corticosteroids. Write about their MOA, uses, ADR & contraindications. How to reduce ADRs of
steroids?
● classify OCPs with their compositions and examples. Write about their MOA, ADR, contraindications &
other benefits of them.
● classify uterine stimulants. Write about MOA, ADR and uses of oxytocin.
Notes (5mrks)
● list some gonadotropin analogues. Write about their uses and ADR
● short note on propylthiouracil. It’s MOA, ADR & Ways to reduce its ADR. Why methimazole is
preferred over propylthiouracil ?
●uses of testosterone
●bisphosphonates – classify, MOA & ADR & ways to reduce its ADRs
Distinction questions –
●glucocorticoids antagonist
●synthetic androgens
●What is a hormone
● When GnRH analogues to be given in pulsatile manner & when given continuously?
● why propylthiouracil is DOC in hyperthyroidism during 1 st trimester of preg & lactation only ?
● What are biphasic & triphasic OCP ? Advantages of them? How they decrease breakthrough bleeding?
● How to treat if the patient has taken high dose of alpha glucosidase inhibitors ?
*clomiphene can be used till 6cycles/months, after that it can cause ovarian cancer
*inject short acting insulin first and then long acting insulin, as there is risk of contamination of the vial
*insulin preparation in India is 40U/ml therefore syringe is of 40divisions, while in USA it is of 100
divisions
* A smooth peak less effect is seen in long acting insulin (glargine), it can’t be mixed with other insulin
preparations because of its acidic nature
*carton of pioglitazone comes with the black warning box saying myocardial infarction as its main ADR
* Intermediate/short acting insulin like NPH can cause hyper & hypo glycaemia due to their short
duration
Long questions:-
Notes (5mrks)
●difference between competitive block (d-TC) and depolarising block (SCh) {Train of four, double burst
stimulation}
●succinylcholine – MOA,ADR,uses,contraindications
Distinction questions –
●compare the difference and similarity between succinylcholine and mivacurium (doc for day care
surgery and best in burn patients)
●baclofen
●pancuronium
* Eutectic mixture of local anaesthesia (EMLA) - 2.5% prilocaine+2.5%lignocaine – only EMLA can
anaesthetise intact skin
GA – general anaesthesia
Long questions:-
● Why benzodiazepines are better than barbiturates. Write about MAO, uses, ADR of benzodiazepines
(Diazepam)
● Name the first line of drugs used in different type of seizures epilepsy. MOA, ADR of phenytoin. Add a
note on treatment of generalised tonic-clonic status epilepticus in adults.
● List anti- maniac drugs. Write about MAO, ADR, uses, control of therapy,(plasma level monitoring )
interactions of lithium
●classify anti-depressants .MAO, ADR, interactions of TCAs (imipramine) . Add note on TCA poisoning
● What are the pharmacological action of morphine in CNS. What are its uses, ADR, MAO,
contraindications and different doses in adult and children via various routes?
Notes (5mrks)
●what is second gas effect & diffusion hypoxia. How to prevent diffusion hypoxia
●barbiturates – MOA,ADr,uses
● Benzodiazepine overdose
● What are the advantages & disadvantages of combination of carbidopa and levodopa
Made by- ANKIT SUNIYAL(2K12) 21
● What are the drugs causing parkinsonism? Why L-Dopa is not useful in treatment of drug induced
Parkinsonism?
● Haloperidol
Distinction questions –
●conscious sedation
●complications of GA
● What are the general principles of symptomatic treatment with anti-epileptic drugs?
●neroleptanalgesia
● Why atropine premedication & succinyl choine injection is given after thiopentone injection
● Why succinylcholine and thiopentone injection not to be mixed in the same syringe
●cheese reaction
● What are the different opioid receptors – actions and drugs acting on them
● classify opioids
● Why pethidine can result seizures in patients on MAO inhibitors or with renal failure ?
● Why isoflurane is DOC in cardiac patients , choice for neurosurgery , for producing controlled
hypotension ?
*all the stages of GA are seen with ether, because of its slow action
*benzodiazepine /diazepam not to be used during exams as it causes antero -postero grade amnesia
*DOC for neuralgic pain due to diabetic neuropathy & post-herpetic neuralgia - gabapentin
* Ropinirole & Pramipexole used for restless leg syndrome and main ADR is sleep attacks
*SSRIs causes suicidal tendency in the age group of less than 25 years
* Drugs to be locked are (lock and key drug) – ketamine, morphine and diazepam also
* akathsia is the most common extrapyramidal ADR , while acute muscular dystonia is the earliest ADR
of antipsychotics
Long questions:-
●Digoxin- MOA, effects on heart, ADRs, treatment of digoxin toxicity, contraindications & interactions,
uses
● classify anti-angina drugs. MOA of nitrates, How it reduces angina pain? Its merits & demerits, uses ,
ADR and ways to reduce its ADR, interactions.
● classify anti-hypertensive drugs. Guidelines for treatment of hypertension (JNC) . List the anti-
hypertensive drugs to be avoided and to be selected during pregnancy.
Notes (5mrks)
●merits and demerits of losartan (how ARBs differs from ACE inhibitors)
● SN on adenosine
● list various drug combinations used in treatment of classical angina & severe & resistant cases of
angina. Write the rationale of them
Distinction questions –
●amrinone
● Acetazolamide
● Mannitol
●Tarsades de pointes
● Why nifedipine is not a antiarrhythmic drug, while all other CCBs are?
● Why nifedipine can be given safely with beta blockers & digoxin, but not other CCBs?
● inotropic are never used in treatment of right sided heart failure, while phosphodiesterase inhibitors
can be, why?
● Why loop diuretics are Diuretics of choice in patients with moderate to severe renal failure?
● Why thiazides can be used in patient with hypercalciurea or recurrent calcium stones in kidney ?
* Digitalis can cause any type of arrhythmia except mobitz type2 heart block & atrial flutter
* nitrates increases blood flow in ischaemic areas while dipyridamole decreases causing coronary steal
* DOC in hypertensive emergency in clonidine withdrawl & cheese reaction – phentolamine and
tolazoline
* DOC for hypertensive emergency is i.v CCBs ( nicardipine ,clevidipine ) , hydralazine is used in
eclampsia
BLOOD
Long questions:-
● factors facilitating & impending the iron absorption. Write about various preparations & its ADRs. Add
a note about iron poisoning & its treatment
● classify anticoagulants. Write MAO, uses,ADRs, advantages & disadvantages of low molecular weight
(LMW) heparins.
Notes (5mrks)
●Parental iron
●Warfarin – MOA, uses, Dose regulation, Drug interactions, ADR & management of warfarin overdose
●Abciximab
Distinction questions –
● Dextran
●Why patient on warfarin should not take egg, meat, green leafy vegetable
● If the cause of megaloblastic anemia is unknown then folic acid alone should not be given. Why ?
*warfarin can cause purple toe syndrome & contradi syndrome in fetus (during pregnancy)
*LMWH do not need monitoring because of long half-live & predicable response
GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
Long questions:-
●classify drugs used in treatment of peptic ulcer. Examples , uses , MOA, pharmological actions & ADRs
of H2 blockers
● classify Laxatives. Examples , preparations, MOA, ADRs , indications & contraindications of osmotic
purgatives
Notes (5mrks)
●proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) - Examples , uses , MOA, pharmological actions & ADRs
● Odansetron
● Probiotics
Distinction questions –
● why sulfasalazine is used as disease modifying drug in rheumatoid arthritis & ulcerative colitis ?
● Which drug to prefer for NSAID induced peptic ulcer – misoprostol vs omeprazole? Justify
● How acid suppressing agents ( H2 blockers , PPIs) can cause tolerance & rebound hyperacidity ?
*PPIs are DOC for NSAID induced ulcer, while misoprostol is the most specific drug
* DOC for motion sickness – Hyoscine , since it is not available in India , therefore Promethazine is used
Long questions:-
● classify cephalosporins. Write about MOA, uses and ADR of 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation cephalosporins.
Write about advantages and disadvantages of 3rd generation cephalosporins
● classify aminoglycosides. Write about their common properties, MOA, ADR, uses & precautions
● What are the general & specific toxicity of anti-cancer drugs and how to ameliorate them?
● classify anti-fungal drugs. Write MOA, uses, ADRs of amphotericin B. ways to reduce its ADR. What are
the advantages of L-AMB?
Notes (5mrks)
● sulfonamides – classify, MOA, uses, ADR and ways to reduce its ADR
● Treatment of TB (DOTS)
● Retroviral protease inhibitors (PIs) – role, advantages and disadvantages in HIV regimen
● SN on metronidazole
● cinchonism
● DEC
●ivermectin
●Methotrexate
● Paclitaxel (Taxanes)
●Anthracyclin antibiotics
●Tacrolimus
● Treatment of scabies/Pediculosis
Distinction questions –
● Super infection
● Quinolones
● monobactams
●streptogramins
● vancomycin
● Treatment of onchomycosis
●Immunostimulants
●what is minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), MBC and post- antibiotic effect
● Why penicillin is non- toxic to man and why it’s not effective in G(-) bacteria
●what are the drugs used in MRSA (methicillin resist.) and VRSA (vancomycin resist.)
● Why tetracyclines are not given with milk & are contraindicated in pregnancy?
● why all the tetracyclines are contraindicated in renal failure patients , but not doxycline ?
● Most of the protein synthesis inhibitors are bacteriostatic, then aminoglycosides are bactericidal?
●why albendazole is now preferred over praziquantel for neurocysticercosis ? And why glucocorticoids is
added with albendazole to treat neurocysticercosis ?
● Between miconazole and griseofulvin which drug to use for tinea corporis ?
● Why cancer chemotherapy is given as cycles with intervening short periods of no treatment?
● Why we do sequential scheduling of cell cycle specific & nonspecific agents in a chemotherapy cycle?
*only amino glycosides are the drugs acting on proteins (30s) and are bactericidal in action
* Most of 3rd gen cephalosporins are resistant to beta lactamase except – cefoperazone
* Aminoglycosides shows synergism with cell wall inhibitors as they increase its transport, but shouldn’t
be mixed in same syringe.
*Pentamidine used in treatment of Trypanosomiasis can cause hypo & hyper glycemia ,also some
floroquinones like gatifloxacin
*albendazole and Praziquantel are contraindicated in ocular cycsticercosis (no drugs to be given , as
blindness can occur due to drug reaction)
*Daunorubicin is orange in color and can cause cardiotoxicity , which could be treated by Dexrazoxane
*abacavir can cause increase risk of MI , therefore screening of HLA B 5701 allele testing to be done