Pharma BCQ- PUD

ANSWER: A

DESCRIPTION

The adverse effects experienced by the patient include headache, diarrhea and dry mouth, are due to omeprazole.

Pharma BCQ-PUD

ANSWER: D

DESCRIPTION

Nurofen is a proprietary preparation of ibuprofen which is NSAID, and it causes peptic ulceration, so it must not be used in peptic ulcer disease. Clarityn contains Loratadine which is second generation, non- sedating anti-histamine, and Rennie which is an antacid containing Calcium Carbonate and Magnesium Carbonate does not cause bleeding and are safe to be used.

Pharma BCQ- PUD

ANSWER: C

DESCRIPTION

The duration of treatment for peptic ulcer disease with Helicobacter pylori is 1 week, using the combination of two antibiotics such as clarithromycin, amoxicillin with a proton pump inhibitor such as Omeprazole.

Pharma BCQ- Daktacort

ANSWER: D

DESCRIPTION

Daktacort is applied sparingly, that is twice daily for one week.

Pharma BCQ- Daktacort

ANSWER: B

DESCRIPTION

Daktacort is prescribed in patients having fungal infections along with inflammation of the skin.

Pharma BCQ- Dektacort

ANSWER: D

DESCRIPTION

Daktacort contains hydrocortisone, which is a mild steroid, because of which it is rarely associated with side effects as compared to other steroids. It can only be discarded once the expiry has elapsed. It can be applied once or twice daily for a week. It is available in the form of cream or ointment.

Pharma BCQ- Daktacort

ANSWER: D

DESCRIPTION

Daktacort is a combination of hydrocortisone and miconazole.

Pharma BCQ- Xenical

ANSWER: A

DESCRIPTION

Xenical is a pancreatic lipase inhibitor. The side effects of which include faecal urgency, liquid oily stools and flatulence. It can be given twice daily before, between or up to 1 hour between the two main meals.

Pharma BCQ- Xenical

ANSWER: B

DESCRIPTION

Xenical is the proprietary preparation of Orlistat, which is used as an adjunct in the treatment of obesity.

Pharma BCQ- Zafirlukast

ANSWER: C

DESCRIPTION

 Zafirlukast is a leukotriene-receptor antagonist. Leukotriene receptor antagonists are used in the prophylaxis of asthma, not in the treatment of acute severe asthma attack.

Pharma BCQ- Tetracyclines

ANSWER:  D

DESCRIPTION

Not all tetracyclines are effective against Neisseria meningitidis, only Minocycline having broader spectrum of activity than other tetracyclines, is active against Neisseria meningitidis. Tetracyclines can be used bot topically or systemically for the treatment of acne.

Pharma BCQ- Pethidine

ANSWER: B

DESCRIPTION

Pethidine is less potent opioid analgesic than morphine. It is not suitable for continuous long lasting pain because of its shorter duration of action.