Pharma BCQ- Antibiotic

ANSWER: e) 3 only

DESCRIPTION          

Antibacterial is not usually recommended in gastroenteritis. In case of typhoid fever the choices of antibiotics is ciprofloxacin (quinolone), cefotaxime (third generation cephalosporin), or chloramphenicol. In case of Impetigo, the use of systemic flucloxacillin or erythromycin is effective or topical fusidic acid or mupirocin can be used.

Pharma BCQ- Non- Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

ANSWER: b) 1, 2

DESCRIPTION          

Oruvail is the proprietary name of Ketoprofen, Feldene is the proprietary name of Piroxicam, both of which are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, whereas Nootropil is the proprietary preparation of Piracetam which is not non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is used to enhance the memory and concentration, used as adjunctively in  cortical myoclonus.

Pharma BCQ- Cradle Cap

ANSWER: b) 1, 2

DESCRIPTION          

Cradle cap is a form of seborrhoeic dermatitis, which is common in infants aged 1-3 months. It can be treated by massaging baby oil to the scalp, leaving for overnight  and shampooing afterwards. It is not contagious.

Pharma BCQ- Fluconazole

ANSWER: b) 1, 2

DESCRIPTION          

Fluconazole is triazole anti-fungal agent which can be used in the treatment of recurrent vaginal candidiasis. If used concomitantly with glibenclamide, results in increase in plasma concentration of glibenclamide.

Pharma BCQ- Insulin Aspart

ANSWER: a) 1, 2, 3

DESCRIPTION          

As compared with soluble insulin, insulin aspart is faster in response and shorter in duration of action. It results in higher fasting or pre-prandial blood glucose levels. It is associated with lower incidence of hypoglycemia as compared to soluble insulin.

Pharma BCQ- Rosiglitazone

ANSWER: e) 3 only

DESCRIPTION          

Rosiglitazone is oral anti-diabetic agent of the thiazolidinedione class of drugs; it can be used in combination with metformin or sulfonylurea such as gliclazide. It should be used with caution in patients of cardiovascular diseases.

Pharma BCQ- Anti-lice Lotions

ANSWER: b) 1, 2

DESCRIPTION                        

Anti-lice alcoholic preparations are more effective than the aqueous preparations, these must be avoided in asthmatic patients or in eczema. Alcoholic anti-lice preparations must not be used prophylactically as they are ineffective and may result in the development of resistance.

Pharma BCQ- Terbinafine

ANSWER: b) 1, 2     

  

DESCRIPTION          

Terbinafine is anti-fungal medication, used in the treatment of toe or finger nail fungal infection. It may cause photo-sensitivity as a side effect. The usual treatment requires a period of 3 months or at least 6 weeks in nail infection.

Pharma BCQ- ChickenPox

ANSWER: c) 2, 3

DESCRIPTION          

Chicken pox is caused by herpes zoster virus; it can be contracted from the patient with Shingles and not vice versa. The use of calamine powder or oral sedative, antihistamine is useful to relief the itchy vesicles of chicken pox.

Pharma BCQ- Lichen planus

ANSWER: a) 1, 2, 3

DESCRIPTION                     

Lichen planus is a condition of unknown aetiology, which is characterized by itchy or shiny papules, initially purple in color. It affects the limbs, legs, trunk and mouth, in which case characterized by ulcerative lesions affecting the gingival tissue. Corticosteroids can be given for the treatment.

Pharma BCQ- Verrucas

ANSWER: c) 2, 3

DESCRIPTION          

The patient’s diagnosis is of Verrucas, which are plantar warts caused by the human papilloma virus, affecting the sole of the foot. As it affects the epidermis of the skin, so it appears as hard plaque with a central black region. Salicylic acid must be used which is a keratolytic agent is effective in this regard. Diabetic patients are needed to be recommended.

Pharma BCQ- Levofloxacin

ANSWER: a) 1, 2, 3

DESCRIPTION          

All quinolones must be taken in caution with patients of epilepsy. Levofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria, however has more pronounced activity towards gram positive such as pneumococci than Ciprofloxacin. It may cause tremors or tachycardia as a side effect.

Pharma BCQ- Testosterone

ANSWER: a) 1, 2, 3

DESCRIPTION                   

Side effects of Depo- Testosterone include anxiety, nausea, vomiting, hirsutism, gynaecomastia, depression, oily skin, acne, pain and redness at the site of injection may also occur.