Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) Flashcards
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Vitamin A overdose in children led to
Answer: All of these
Vitamin A overdose, known as hypervitaminosis A, can manifest with a range of symptoms, especially in children. Acute toxicity often includes headache, nausea, vomiting, and irritability. Chronic toxicity can lead to symptoms like anorexia, dry skin, and bone pain, making all the listed options valid signs of an overdose.
Standards, testing, and sampling for condoms and other forms of contraception
Answer: Schedule ‘R’
In the Indian Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, Schedule 'R' specifically outlines the standards, testing, and sampling requirements for mechanical contraceptives. This includes items like condoms and other forms of contraception, ensuring their quality and safety for public use.
The instructions for the pharmacist to prepare the prescription are as follows:
Answer: Subscription
The 'subscription' is a crucial part of a prescription, providing specific instructions from the prescriber to the pharmacist. This section details how the medication should be prepared, compounded, or dispensed, including the quantity and dosage form.
Using atropine methonitrate as an-
Answer: Antispasmodic
Atropine methonitrate is an anticholinergic agent that primarily acts as an antispasmodic. It works by blocking muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, which helps to relax smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts, thereby relieving spasms.
The use of indomethacin is for the treatment of
Answer: Gout
Indomethacin is a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) widely used for its strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is particularly effective in treating acute gouty arthritis, rapidly reducing the severe pain and inflammation associated with gout attacks.
For hemoglobin to develop, both of the following requirements must be met:
Answer: Iron and copper
For the proper development of hemoglobin, both iron and copper are essential. Iron is a core component of the heme group, which binds oxygen, while copper is necessary for the activity of enzymes involved in iron metabolism and transport, ensuring iron is available for hemoglobin synthesis.
Drug production records are listed in the schedule.
Answer: W
Under the Indian Drugs and Cosmetics Act, Schedule 'W' specifically mandates the maintenance of drug production records. This schedule ensures that manufacturers keep detailed and accurate records of every batch of drugs produced, which is vital for quality control, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
In an emergency, sterilization is performed quickly by:
Answer: Radiation
Radiation sterilization, typically using gamma rays or electron beams, is a highly effective and rapid method for sterilizing medical devices and heat-sensitive materials. It penetrates deeply and kills microorganisms quickly without significant temperature increases, making it ideal for emergency situations requiring fast turnaround times.
An organic anticoagulant is
Answer: Heparin
Heparin is a naturally occurring anticoagulant, making it an organic compound produced by the body. It functions by enhancing the activity of antithrombin III, which inactivates several key clotting factors, thereby preventing the formation of blood clots.
The cancer-related antibiotic with antitumor action is
Answer: Mitomycin
Mitomycin is an antibiotic that also possesses significant antitumor activity, classifying it as an antineoplastic agent. It acts as an alkylating agent, cross-linking DNA and inhibiting DNA synthesis, which ultimately leads to the death of rapidly dividing cancer cells.
The majority of ingested fat takes the following forms:
Answer: Chylomicrone
After digestion and absorption, the majority of ingested dietary fat is packaged into chylomicrons within the intestinal cells. These large lipoprotein particles are then transported via the lymphatic system into the bloodstream to deliver triglycerides to various tissues for energy or storage.
An illustration of an oxygen delivery system is
Answer: All of the above
Oxygen can be delivered to patients using a variety of devices, each designed for different flow rates and concentrations. Cannulas, Venture masks, standard masks, and oropharyngeal catheters are all common examples of equipment used to administer supplemental oxygen effectively.
The following is a solvent that can take or donate protons:
Answer: Amphiprotic
An amphiprotic solvent is characterized by its ability to both donate and accept protons (H+ ions). Water is a classic example, as it can act as an acid by donating a proton or as a base by accepting one, facilitating various acid-base reactions.
Agitans paralysis is
Answer: Myasthenia gravis
While 'Paralysis agitans' is the historical term for Parkinson's disease, Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigue. This condition results from antibodies blocking or destroying acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction, impairing nerve-to-muscle communication and leading to paralysis-like symptoms.
Prazosin is a
Answer: Antihypertensive agent
Prazosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blocker, which means it selectively blocks these receptors in blood vessels. This action causes vasodilation, leading to a reduction in peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure, making it an effective antihypertensive agent for treating high blood pressure.
It is possible to convert methemoglobin to hemoglobin by:
Answer: Vit C
Methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin that cannot effectively bind oxygen, leading to impaired oxygen transport. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) acts as a reducing agent, helping to convert methemoglobin back to functional hemoglobin by donating electrons, thereby restoring oxygen-carrying capacity.