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4. Prodrug Famciclovir
Famciclovir: Famciclovir is a
prodrug of penciclovir, which means it is
metabolized in the body to the active form
(penciclovir) to exert its antiviral effects,
primarily against herpes viruses.
8. Colchicine MOA
MOA: Colchicine works by
inhibiting microtubule polymerization,
which interferes with neutrophil migration
and the inflammatory response. It is
primarily used in the treatment of gout
attacks and familial Mediterranean fever.
10. Oxybutynin
Oxybutynin: Oxybutynin is an
antimuscarinic agent used to treat
overactive bladder and symptoms of
urgency, frequency, and incontinence by
relaxing bladder smooth muscle, thereby
decreasing urinary urgency and frequency.
Hippuric acid---------------------------------------
------------not omega 3
Methotrexte ---------------------------------once
every week ( rest 6 day folic acid)
Eye problem----------------------------------------
----- hcq ( retinopathy)
for psoriasis----------------------------------------
------ Mtx ,
Carvidolol-------------------------------------------
--- most appropriate b1 selective or use in
chronic heart failure or 2 more option
HRT-----------------------------------------
vasomotor sysmtom
Asthama acute treatment -------------------
Aminophylline, b2 agonist
Vd depend on -------------------------------
relative plasma and tissue binding
Allupurinol MOA----------------------------------
xanthine oxidase inhibitor
wrong statement --------------------------------
allupurinol unlike to cause acute gout attack
question ,
Statement
Statement: In cases of renal impairment,
the dosing of Low Molecular Weight
Heparin (LMWH) may need adjustment.
Patients with significant renal dysfunction
may have an increased risk of bleeding due
to the accumulation of the drug, as LMWH
is primarily eliminated by the kidneys.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Regular monitoring of renal
function is important, especially when using
LMWH in patients with pre-existing renal
conditions. Dosing adjustments or
switching to unfractionated heparin may be
necessary to mitigate bleeding risks.
2. Alginic Acid
Statement
Statement: Alginic acid is not typically
used in drug extraction processes.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Alginic acid is a naturally
occurring polysaccharide derived from algal
cell walls, commonly used as a thickener or
stabilizing agent in food and
pharmaceutical formulations. While it has
applications in controlled drug delivery, it is
not involved in extraction processes, which
typically utilize solvents or other methods.
3. Hippuric Acid
Statement
Statement: Hippuric acid is not classified
as an omega-3 fatty acid.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Hippuric acid is a conjugate
of benzoic acid and glycine, primarily a
metabolite of various aromatic compounds.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty
acids found in fish oil and certain plant oils,
important for cardiovascular health and
anti-inflammatory processes.
Scenario
Scenario: Patient has sore throat, fever,
and runny nose; treated with
dexchlorpheniramine and paracetamol.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Dexchlorpheniramine is an
antihistamine used to relieve allergic
symptoms, and paracetamol can help
reduce fever and pain. When prescribing
this combination, always consider potential
interactions with other medications, such as
lisinopril and simvastatin, though no
significant interactions arise concerning
this specific combination.
5. Methotrexate
Statement
Statement: Methotrexate is taken weekly,
typically accompanied by folic acid on non-
MTX days.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Methotrexate is often
prescribed once weekly for conditions like
rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis to manage
disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
(DMARD) effects while minimizing toxicity.
Folic acid supplementation helps reduce
the side effects associated with
methotrexate.
Statement
Statement: HCQ can cause retinopathy.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Hydroxychloroquine is
associated with retinal toxicity, particularly
with long-term use, and regular
ophthalmologic assessments are
recommended for patients on this
medication to monitor for early signs of
retinal damage.
7. Psoriasis Treatment
Statement
Statement: Methotrexate is utilized to treat
psoriasis.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Methotrexate is an effective
treatment for moderate to severe psoriasis,
working by reducing cell proliferation and
modulating the immune response.
8. Carvedilol
Statement
Statement: Carvedilol is appropriate for
chronic heart failure, and it is a non-
selective beta-blocker.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Carvedilol has both beta-
blocking and alpha-blocking properties,
making it suitable for managing heart
failure due to its capacity to improve
cardiac output and reduce heart rate. It is
not beta-1 selective; thus, other options like
metoprolol could be considered depending
on the clinical scenario.
9. H. pylori Treatment
Statement
Statement: The incorrect choice in
combination therapy for H. pylori.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Typical treatment regimens
for H. pylori include combinations like a
proton pump inhibitor, amoxicillin, and
clarithromycin. Incorrect choices might
involve inappropriate antibiotics or
omission of PPI.
Statement
Statement: Smoking increases the risk of
venous thromboembolism (VTE) in users of
COCs.
Elaboration
Elaboration: The combination of smoking
with hormonal contraceptives significantly
elevates the risk of thromboembolic events
due to the effects of estrogen on
coagulation factors.
Statement
Statement: HRT is primarily used for the
management of vasomotor symptoms.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Hormone replacement
therapy is commonly prescribed for
menopausal symptoms, including hot
flashes and night sweats, significantly
improving quality of life.
Statement
Statement: Aminophylline and beta-2
agonists are used for acute asthma.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Aminophylline, a
methylxanthine, aids in bronchodilation, but
beta-2 agonists (like albuterol) are the
primary agents for immediate relief in acute
asthma attacks.
Statement
Statement: Weight reduction is not
necessarily required for asthma
management.
Elaboration
Elaboration: While maintaining a healthy
weight can benefit overall respiratory
health, it’s not a strict requirement for the
treatment of asthma. The focus should be
on ensuring proper medication adherence
and management of triggers.
Statement
Statement: Related to solubility and
partition coefficient.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Para-aminobenzoic acid
(PABA) can influence solubility properties
due to its polar functional groups. It is also
relevant in the context of drug formulation
and stability.
Statement
Statement: Vd depends on plasma and
tissue binding.
Elaboration
Elaboration: The volume of distribution is
influenced by the degree to which a drug
binds to plasma proteins versus its
distribution into body tissues, which affects
its therapeutic concentration.
Statement
Statement: Clearance (Cl) and half-life (t½)
are related through the formula: t½ = 0.693
× Vd / Cl.
Elaboration
Elaboration: This relationship is essential
in pharmacokinetics, allowing for the
calculation of dosing intervals based on
how quickly a drug is eliminated from
circulation.
Statement
Statement: Dependent on age, gender, and
weight.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Creatinine clearance rates are
indeed influenced by these factors, as they
can affect muscle mass and kidney
function, thus impacting creatinine
production and excretion.
Statement
Statement: Serum urea is not routinely
required for assessing clearance.
Elaboration
Elaboration: While serum urea levels can
indicate renal function, creatinine clearance
is a more reliable measure for assessing
the glomerular filtration rate.
Dosing
Dosing: Hydrocortisone is typically dosed
at 100 mg every 6 hours for acute
exacerbations, with a maximum daily dose
of 500 mg.
Elaboration
Elaboration: High-dose corticosteroids like
hydrocortisone are crucial during severe
asthma exacerbations to reduce
inflammation and improve airflow.
Statement
Statement: Pyrantel is used for treating
hookworm, roundworm, and threadworm
infections.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Pyrantel is a broad-spectrum
antihelminthic that paralyzes worms,
allowing them to be expelled from the
gastrointestinal tract.
Context
Context: Identify the drug that is not an
anthelmintic among a list of options.
Elaboration
Elaboration: While specific naming of the
options wasn't provided, a valid approach in
such scenarios would involve identifying
active ingredients not used for helminthic
infections.
Statement
Statement: Oleic acid is classified as an
anionic surfactant.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Oleic acid, a
monounsaturated fatty acid, can exhibit
surfactant properties but is not primarily
classified as an anionic surfactant in a
typical sense.
Statement
Statement: Concomitant use of aspirin and
warfarin increases bleeding risk.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Both medications can cause
gastrointestinal bleeding and exacerbate
each other’s anticoagulant effects, leading
to increased risk.
Statement
Statement: Co-administration of
simvastatin with fibrates increases the risk
of myopathy.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Combining fibrates with
simvastatin significantly raises the risk of
muscle-related side effects due to
competition in drug metabolism pathways.
Statement
Statement: Allopurinol is a xanthine
oxidase inhibitor.
Elaboration
Elaboration: It reduces uric acid
production and is used in the management
of gout. The incorrect statement about it
being unlikely to cause acute gout attacks
likely stems from its mechanism—in the
first few weeks of treatment, uric acid levels
can fluctuate and potentially trigger attacks.
Statement
Statement: Erythromycin is a CYP3A4
inhibitor.
Elaboration
Elaboration: It interferes with various drug
metabolisms, elevating levels of other
medications metabolized by the same
pathway.
Causative Agent
Agent: Staphylococcus aureus
is a common pathogen in cellulitis.
Elaboration
Elaboration: While Streptococcus species
also cause cellulitis, Staphylococcus aureus
is frequently involved due to its prevalence
and virulence.
Statement
Statement: Cephalexin may be resistant to
various organisms such as Acinetobacter,
Campylobacter, Enterococcus faecalis, and
Bacteroides fragilis.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Cephalexin, a first-generation
cephalosporin, lacks the spectrum needed
to effectively treat infections caused by
these organisms, particularly anaerobic
bacteria.
Statement
Statement: NSAIDs can reduce the
antihypertensive effect of beta-blockers.
Elaboration
Elaboration: The combination can lead to
kidney function alterations and fluid
retention, which counteracts the effect of
beta-blockers.
Statement
Statement: Nifedipine is classified as an L-
type calcium channel blocker (CCB).
Elaboration
Elaboration: By blocking L-type voltage-
gated calcium channels, nifedipine
decreases cardiac contractility and vascular
smooth muscle contraction, leading to
vasodilation and lowered blood pressure.
Statement
Statement: Acyclovir may cause renal
toxicity.
Elaboration
Elaboration: Acyclovir can lead to
crystalline nephropathy and acute kidney
injury, particularly if hydration is inadequate
or if rapid infusion occurs.
Statement
Statement: Monitor complete blood counts
(CBC).
Elaboration
Elaboration: Patients on clozapine require
regular CBC monitoring due to the risk of
agranulocytosis. Interaction with statins and
lisinopril requires caution, considering
metabolic and hematologic interactions.
Statement
Statement: Identifying functional groups
like ketone in certain drugs.
Context
Context: Prednisolone and camphor
contain ketone functional groups, which
contribute to their pharmacological
properties.
Statement
Statement: Recognizing structures such as
pyrrole, pyrimidine, and norepinephrine.
Elaboration
Elaboration: These compounds play
diverse roles in biochemistry—pyrrole in
heme synthesis, pyrimidine in nucleic acid
structure, and norepinephrine in
neurotransmission.
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Answer
Answer: There are approximately 43.2 mmol
of Li in 300 mg
mg.
Answer
Answer: There are approximately 5.24 mmol
of bicarbonate in 20 mL of 2.2%
solution
solution.
Given amount
amount: 24 mg of pilocarpine. To find
concentration in a unit (such as mg/mL),
additional information such as total volume of
the solution is usually needed. Assuming we
are looking for a concentration in a given
volume, please clarify the volume of the
solution, or I can assume a common size.
Concentration calculation
calculation:
[
\text{Concentration} = \frac{\text{mass (mg)}}
{\text{volume (mL)}} = \frac{24 \text{ mg}}{10
\text{ mL}} = 2.4 \text{ mg/mL}
]
Answer
Answer: If the total volume is 10 mL, the
concentration would be 2.4 mg/mL
mg/mL. (Please
provide total volume if this assumption is
incorrect.)
4. T½ 5 = what conc?
[
C = 100 \text{ mg/mL} \times \left(\frac{1}
{2}\right)^5 = 100 \text{ mg/mL} \times
\frac{1}{32} \approx 3.125 \text{ mg/mL}
]
Answer
Answer: After 5 half-lives, the concentration
would be approximately 3.125 mg/mL
(assuming an initial concentration of 100
mg/mL).
[
CL = \frac{0.693 \times 50 \text{ L}}{4 \text{
hr}} \approx \frac{34.65}{4} \approx 8.66
\text{ L/hr}
]
Answer
Answer: The clearance (CL) would be
approximately 8.66 L/hr based on the
provided example values.
Answer
Answer: You would need approximately 1.19
mL of the solution.
Water qs 100 ml
0.02g-----------100
x----------------500
X = 500*0.02/100
X = 0.1g or 100mg
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[
\text{Amount of API (g)} =
\left(\frac{\text{desired concentration (g)}}{100
\text{ mL}}\right) \times \text{total volume
(mL)}
]
[
x = \frac{500 \text{ mL} \times 0.02 \text{ g}}
{100 \text{ mL}} = 0.1 \text{ g} \text{ (or 100
mg)}
]
[
\text{Volume} = \frac{0.1 \text{ g}}{0.5 \text{
g/mL}} = 0.2 \text{ mL}
]
Conclusion
Summary of Calculations:
Cefoxitin
Cefachlor
Metranidazol
Cephalexin
Acute dystonia with haloper8dol-----------------
------ reversible & occur immediately
After first few weeks of therapy , non
reversible with stopping of treatment and 2
other options
Pharmacodynamic Interaction
Interaction:
Bromocriptine, a dopamine agonist, and
levodopa, a precursor to dopamine, are often
used together in the management of
Parkinson's disease. Bromocriptine can
reduce the amount of levodopa needed by
enhancing dopamine receptor activation. This
can lead to an additive or synergistic effect,
improving symptoms while potentially
reducing the side effects associated with
higher doses of levodopa.
Interaction
Interaction: Smoking decreases the serum
concentrations of theophylline, a
bronchodilator, through induction of CYP1A2,
an enzyme responsible for the metabolism of
theophylline. Patients who smoke may require
higher doses of theophylline to achieve
therapeutic effects.
Risk
Risk: Combined oral contraceptives (COCs)
and smoking significantly increase the risk of
venous thromboembolism (VTE). This is
especially important in women over the age of
35 or those who smoke heavily, as the
estrogen component of COCs increases
clotting factors, while smoking increases the
risk of cardiovascular events.
Mechanism
Mechanism: Clavulanic acid is a beta-
lactamase inhibitor. It inhibits beta-lactamase
enzymes produced by bacteria that normally
confer resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics.
By blocking these enzymes, clavulanic acid
helps to restore the efficacy of the paired
antibiotics (like amoxicillin) by preventing
their destruction.
Class of Antibiotics
Antibiotics: This class includes
antibiotics that inhibit the synthesis of
bacterial cell walls, such as penicillins and
cephalosporins. They block the
transpeptidation process, which is essential
for cross-linking peptidoglycan layers, thus
leading to bacterial lysis.
Antibiotics
Antibiotics: Metronidazole is most effective
against Bacteroides fragilis, particularly for
anaerobic infections. Cefoxitin is also
effective but slightly less so.
Options include:
Characteristics
Characteristics: Acute dystonia can occur
early in treatment with antipsychotics such as
haloperidol and can be reversed with
anticholinergic medications. If not treated
early, chronic exposure can lead to tardive
dyskinesia, which is often irreversible even
after stopping the drug.
Safety Concerns
Concerns:
Dosing
Dosing: Regular dosing should not exceed
this threshold to prevent hepatotoxicity.
First-Line Treatment
Treatment: Nystatin is often used
to treat thrush following antibiotic therapy,
which can disrupt normal flora leading to
yeast overgrowth.
Recommendation
Recommendation: Caution patients to avoid
heat exposure when using buprenorphine
patches, as heat can increase systemic
absorption, leading to potential overdose.
Symptoms Include
Include: Lethargy, confusion, and
absence of tears while crying indicate
significant dehydration and require prompt
medical evaluation.
Interaction
Interaction: Smoking may decrease the
plasma concentration of olanzapine, leading
to reduced efficacy. Patients who quit smoking
may require dose adjustments to avoid side
effects.
Cause
Cause: Thrombocytopenia, or low platelet
counts, can lead to increased bleeding
tendencies, including epistaxis.
Medication
Medication: Dexamethasone (dexa) is often
used as an antiemetic to prevent nausea and
vomiting associated with chemotherapy.
Concern
Concern: Patients receiving daunorubicin
should contact their doctor if they develop a
fever, as it can indicate possible neutropenia
and associated infection.
Choice
Choice: Valproic acid is often considered
safer for patients with a history of cardiac
issues compared to others in similar classes.
Side Effect
Effect: Ciclosporin can cause
photosensitivity, requiring patients to avoid
excessive sun exposure or use protective
measures.
Understanding
Understanding: Doubling the dose of drugs
that follow linear kinetics does not affect the
half-life. Half-life is a pharmacokinetic
parameter that remains constant regardless of
dose.
Maximum Dose
Dose: The maximum
recommended dose of lisinopril for
hypertension management is 40 mg daily.
First-Line Treatment
Treatment: Ethosuximide is
specifically indicated for absence seizures.
Contraindicated
Contraindicated: Timolol should not be used
in patients with bradycardia or other severe
cardiac conditions due to its beta-blocking
effects.
Adverse Effects
Effects: Doxorubicin is noted for its
potential cardiotoxicity
cardiotoxicity, necessitating
monitoring of cardiac function during
treatment.
Antidote
Antidote: Folinic acid (leucovorin) is used to
mitigate toxicity from methotrexate,
particularly in cases of overdose or high-dose
therapy.
High Risk
Risk: Sulfonylureas, such as glipizide
and glyburide, are associated with a higher
risk of hypoglycemia compared to other oral
hypoglycemic agents.
Common Microorganism
Microorganism: Streptococcus
pneumoniae is the most common pathogen
associated with CAP.
Cross-Sensitivity
Cross-Sensitivity: Patients allergic to
dicloxacillin should also avoid cephalexin due
to potential cross-reactivity among beta-
lactam antibiotics.
Relationship
Relationship: Many steroids are structurally
similar to vitamin D, particularly regarding
their sterol framework.
Class
Class: Piperacillin is a penicillin derivative,
structurally modified to enhance its activity
against certain bacterial strains, including
Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Associated Organ
Organ: This condition involves
gastrin-secreting tumors, most commonly
affecting the pancreas.
Connection
Connection: The rough endoplasmic
reticulum is distinguished by ribosome
attachment, making it crucial for protein
synthesis.
Mechanism
Mechanism: Lansoprazole is a proton pump
inhibitor (PPI) that irreversibly inhibits H+/K+
ATPase in gastric parietal cells, reducing
gastric acid secretion.
Mechanism
Mechanism: Atorvastatin functions as an
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, reducing
cholesterol biosynthesis and lowering LDL
cholesterol levels.
Mechanism
Mechanism: Primarily affects glucose
metabolism by improving insulin sensitivity
and increasing glucose uptake in peripheral
tissues.
Route
Route: Diazoxide is typically administered as
an intravenous infusion, primarily in a hospital
setting for acute hypertension or
hypoglycemia.
Function
Function: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
(EDTA) is employed as a chelating agent in
cases of heavy metal poisoning.
Mechanism
Mechanism: Local anesthetics, such as
lidocaine, block sodium channels, inhibiting
the propagation of action potentials in nerve
fibers.
Dosage
Dosage: The usual recommended dose of
sildenafil for erectile dysfunction is 50 mg
taken approximately one hour before sexual
activity.
Dose
Dose: A typical dose of lisinopril used in
hypertensive patients can go up to 40 mg
daily.
Recommendation
Recommendation: Patients with scabies
should be advised on preventive measures,
including treating household members to
avoid reinfestation.
Medication
Medication: Naloxone is utilized to reverse
opioid overdose effects.
Example
Example: Fludrocortisone is a synthetic
mineralocorticoid used to treat conditions like
Addison's disease.
Toxic Byproducts
Byproducts: Methotrexate can
generate metabolites such as uric acid and
hypoxanthine, contributing to potential
nephrotoxicity.
Guideline
Guideline: Isotretinoin should be taken with
food to enhance absorption.
Consideration
Consideration: Prior monitoring of cardiac
function is essential during treatment with
doxorubicin due to its potential cardiotoxic
effects.
Duration
Duration: Methadone is specified as one of
the longest-acting opioids, often used in both
pain management and substance use disorder
treatments.
Usage
Usage: Labetalol is commonly used to
manage hypertension during pregnancy due to
its favorable safety profile.
Infection Concern
Concern: Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) typically
complicates infections in diabetic foot ulcers,
necessitating caution in treatment approach.
Medication
Medication: Verapamil is often prescribed for
concurrent management of hypertension and
angina due to its dual action as a calcium
channel blocker.
Supportive Care
Care: Folinic acid is utilized in
conjunction with methotrexate to reduce
toxicity and counteract its effects during
treatments.
Physiological Role
Role: Vitamin K is essential for
the synthesis of clotting factors II, VII, IX, and
X in the liver.
55. Teratogenic Risk of Vitamin A
Risk
Risk: High doses of vitamin A during
pregnancy are associated with teratogenic
effects, necessitating caution in
supplementation.
Selection Criteria
Criteria: Drugs such as desflurane
and nitrous oxide exhibit rapid onset of action
due to low pulmonary partition coefficients.
Treatment
Treatment: For a patient taking statins and
antihypertensive medication presenting with
cold symptoms, dexchlorpheniramine in
combination with paracetamol may be
appropriate for symptomatic relief.
Dosage Guidelines
Guidelines: The loading dose of
colchicine is 1000 mcg followed by 500
mcg after one hour, with a maximum
cumulative dose of 1.5 mg to avoid potential
toxicity.
Medication
Medication: Ethosuximide is the first-line
agent for treating absence seizures, whereas
valproate can be used for various types of
seizures.
Given Information:
4. Desired concentration
concentration: 0.1 molar (0.1 M)
[
\text{Molarity (M)} = \frac{\text{moles of
solute}}{\text{volume of solution (L)}}
]
Cross-multiply:
[
14 \times x = 5 \times 100
]
[
14x = 500
]
[
x = \frac{500}{14} \approx 35.71 , \text{mL}
]
Conclusion
Avoid in Future
Future: If a patient develops a rash
within 30 minutes of taking amoxicillin, future
prescriptions should avoid cephalosporins
(i.e., "cephal" refers to this class) due to
potential cross-reactivity. The cross-reactivity
between penicillin and cephalosporins is
about 4-10%
4-10%, so it's prudent to switch to an
alternative antibiotic if there's a known allergy.
Correct Options
Options:
Answer
Answer: You mentioned that recovery usually
takes 10-14 days
days, which is correct. After
chemotherapy, blood cell counts typically drop
and recovery may take this period, especially
for neutrophils.
Percentage
Percentage: The cross-reactivity rate
between penicillins and cephalosporins is 4-
10%
10%. This is an essential consideration for
prescribing antibiotics to patients with a
known penicillin allergy.
Class
Class: Benzatropine is an anticholinergic drug
commonly used to manage extrapyramidal
symptoms. Therefore, constipation is a
known side effect due to its anticholinergic
properties. Weight gain is less typically
associated with benzatropine, making
constipation the more relevant side effect.
Effects
Effects: Withdrawal from tricyclic
antidepressants (TCAs) can result in
cholinergic rebound effects, such as
salivation, lacrimation, urination,
defecation
defecation, and other symptoms.
Calculation
Calculation: Given pH of 8.2 and pKa of 9.2:
Example
Example: Propranolol is a non-selective
beta-adrenergic blocker, used for
hypertension, anxiety, and migraine
prophylaxis.
13. Carbamazepine
Usage Note
Note: Levetiracetam is generally
considered safe for various seizure types.
However, it may not be the first-line treatment
for absence seizures (petit mal), where
ethosuximide or valproate is typically
preferred.
Prescribing Note
Note: Concurrent use of
felodipine (a calcium channel blocker) with
statins is generally safe, but it's also good to
reassess interactions and monitor for any
increased side effects.
Pneumonia Etiology
Etiology: Among the atypical
causes, mycoplasma is indeed a significant
pathogen, while Streptococcus pneumoniae
and Staphylococcus aureus are more
common, classic bacterial causes.
Causative Agent
Agent: Diphtheria is caused by the
bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae
diphtheriae.
Effect of pH
pH: Changes in pH can affect the
ionization state of a compound, shifting its
optical rotation. Optical rotation can be
impacted by functional groups but not all
compounds are sensitive to pH changes.
30. Trimethoprim
Use
Use: Trimethoprim is commonly used to treat
infections with Pneumocystis jirovecii
jirovecii,
especially in immunocompromised patients
like those with HIV/AIDS.
First-Line Treatment
Treatment: Amoxicillin is the
standard treatment for acute otitis media,
effective against common pathogens
underlying the infection.
choice in arrhythmia---------------------
verapamil
SE of doxepin------------------------
constipation, dry mouth & sinus tachycardia
whooping cough DOC----------------------
macrolides
cationic surfactant example--------------------
cetrimide & benzalkonium
anion surfactant------------------------------ Na
lauryl sulfact
epoprostenol action,-----------------------------
vasodilator & dec plat aggre
cortisol hypersecretion leads to which
condition----------------cushing
tamoxifen adverse effect in menopausal
womem-------------------endometriosis
ncreased ALT affects which organ---------------
---liver
herbal drug which has action on
estrogen/estrdiol------------- hypercum(st john)
( valerian, hypericum, St.johns wart)
testosterone secretion stimulated by---------
LH
amiodarone interaction---------------------3A4
Fluoxitine ----------------------------------longest
washout period
Amiodaeone + lithium -----------------thyroid
toxicity
Amioderone with---------------------- venlaflexin
qt prolong
Toe infection------------------------- terbinafine
beer law not dep---------------------------
transmittance
Def enantionmer
diasteromer
Isomer
Salbutamol------------------------------------------
-SABA
Terbutaline------------------------------------------
----SABA
Which meditation reduces coc effectiveness --
-----------------Ans was topiramate
Which is an sglt2 inhibitor---------------------
gliflozin.
Slidenafil can be given with which drug---------
---------- nitrofurantoin
Mg stearate ----------------------------------------
--lubricant
Edta-----------------------------------------------
chelating agent
Acyclovir -----------------------------------------
antiviral
Which antiviral cause neutropenia --------------
-------------- ganiciclovor
Moa of mebendazole----------------------------
inhibit metabolism
Cephalosporins Moa-------------------------------
-------------cell synthesis inhib
Sterility not required for---------------------------
---------- enema
Isotonicity required for----------------------------
------- Nasal
Which drug least effect heart
A) doxepin
B) valproic acid----------------------------<
C) daunorubicin
D) Mebeverine
By applying stress, flow increase, and viscosity
decrease
A)Plastic
B)Pseudoplastic------------------------------------
--<
C)Dilatant
D)Newtonion
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Answer
Answer: Mometasone (or other topical
corticosteroids) should generally be avoided
in viral and fungal infections. While
isotretinoin is used for severe acne and has
different indications, mometasone can
suppress the local immune response and may
worsen a viral or fungal infection. Silver
sulfadiazine can be used on infected or
compromised skin but should be applied
cautiously to avoid further exacerbating
infections.
Answer
Answer: Nicotinic blockers typically lead to
hyposalivation and hypotension
hypotension. Unlike
anticholinergic agents, which can cause
hypersalivation, nicotinic blockers inhibit the
release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular
junction, leading to decreased saliva
production (hyposalivation) and potential
drops in blood pressure (hypotension).
3. Choice in Arrhythmia
Answer
Answer: Verapamil is a choice for treating
various arrhythmias, particularly those related
to supraventricular tachycardias, because it is
a calcium channel blocker that affects heart
rhythm by slowing conduction through the AV
node.
Answer
Answer: Doxepin, a tricyclic antidepressant,
can cause constipation, dry mouth, and
sinus tachycardia as common side effects.
Answer
Answer: The drug of choice (DOC) for
whooping cough (caused by Bordetella
pertussis) is macrolides (e.g., azithromycin or
erythromycin).
6. Examples of Surfactants
Cationic surfactants
surfactants: Cetrimide &
Benzalkonium chloride
chloride.
Anionic surfactant
surfactant: Common example is
sodium lauryl sulfate
sulfate.
7. Epoprostenol Action
Answer
Answer: Epoprostenol is a vasodilator and
helps to decrease platelet aggregation
aggregation. It
is used in conditions such as pulmonary
arterial hypertension.
Answer
Answer: Cushing's syndrome results from
excess cortisol levels, often due to tumors of
the adrenal glands or pituitary gland
(Cushing's disease).
Adverse Effect
Effect: In menopausal women
taking tamoxifen, a potential adverse effect is
the development of endometrial
hyperplasia or endometriosis due to
estrogen-influencing properties.
Answer
Answer: Increased ALT (alanine
aminotransferase) primarily indicates liver
damage or dysfunction.
Answer
Answer: Hypericum (St. John’s Wort) is
known to influence estrogen/estradiol levels,
though effects can vary.
Answer
Answer: Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
stimulates testosterone secretion from the
Leydig cells in the testes.
Answer
Answer: Amiodarone is known to inhibit the
CYP3A4 enzyme, impacting the metabolism
of various drugs.
Answer
Answer: Among antidepressants, fluoxetine
has the longest half-life and washout period,
making it important when switching to other
medications.
Answer
Answer: The combination of amiodarone
and lithium can lead to thyroid toxicity due
to the effects of both drugs on thyroid
function.
Answer
Answer: This combination can lead to a high
risk of QT prolongation
prolongation. Caution is needed
to monitor for arrhythmias.
Answer
Answer: Terbinafine is commonly used to
treat fungal infections of the toenails and is
effective against dermatophyte infections.
Answer
Answer: In the Beer-Lambert Law, the law is
not dependent on transmittance
transmittance; it describes
the relationship between absorbance and
concentration (A = εcl), stating that
absorbance (A) is a logarithmic function of
transmittance, but A is what is most directly
used in absorptive measurements.
19. Definitions
Enantiomer
Enantiomer: Stereoisomers that are non-
superimposable mirror images of each
other.
Diastereomer
Diastereomer: Stereoisomers that are not
mirror images and have different physical
properties.
Isomer
Isomer: Compounds that have the same
formula but different structures, which
include structural, geometric, and optical
isomers.
Clarification
Clarification: In an exothermic process, heat
is released when the solute dissolves in the
solvent. Generally, as temperature increases,
solubility can decrease for some solutes (e.g.,
gases), whereas exothermic dissolution can
have variable temperature and solubility
relationships.
Answer
Answer: Organophosphate poisoning leads to
symptoms such as miosis, diarrhea
diarrhea, and
other cholinergic effects (e.g., salivation).
Answer
Answer: Among the vitamins, Vitamin D is
not crucial for eye health compared to others
like Vitamin A, which is essential for vision.
Answer
Answer: When alcohol is added to water, the
resultant mixture can lead to increased
temperature due to the exothermic nature of
the mixing process.
Answer
Answer: Smoking leads to decreased
theophylline levels due to induction of
cytochrome P450 enzymes.
Answer
Answer: Primary hyperthyroidism typically
occurs due to decreased TSH levels
(because of negative feedback), with
increased T3 and T4T4.
Reason
Reason: Sulbactam is added to penicillin to
act as a penicillinase inhibitor
inhibitor, which
prevents the degradation of penicillin by some
bacteria.
Examples
Examples: Oral cephalosporins include
cefixime, cefaclor, and cephalexin
cephalexin.
29. IV Cephalosporins
Examples
Examples: IV cephalosporins include
cefazolin, cefoxitin, and cefalothin
cefalothin.
30. Tragacanth
Answer
Answer: Tragacanth is classified as a natural
gum
gum, often used in formulations as a
thickening agent.
Question
Question: This could potentially involve
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) in various
metabolic pathways relating to energy
metabolism.
Answer
Answer: Diazepam acts as a GABA receptor
agonist
agonist, enhancing the inhibitory effects of
GABA in the central nervous system.
Answer
Answer: Chlorpromazine does not directly act
on GABA receptors; rather, it is an
antipsychotic that blocks dopaminergic
receptors.
Answer
Answer: Perindopril is primarily used for
hypertension and heart failure rather than
chest pain relief like angina.
Examples
Examples: Labetalol and methyldopa are
commonly prescribed for managing
hypertension during pregnancy.
38. Salbutamol
Classification
Classification: Salbutamol is classified as a
SABA (short-acting beta-agonist), used for
asthma and COPD.
39. Terbutaline
Answer
Answer: Topiramate
Topiramate, an antiepileptic used
off-label for migraines and weight loss, can
reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives
due to its enzyme-inducing properties.
Examples
Examples: Medications like gliflozin (e.g.,
canagliflozin, empagliflozin) are SGLT2
inhibitors used for diabetes management.
Answer
Answer: Sildenafil (Viagra) should not be
given with nitrates (e.g., nitroglycerin), due to
the risk of life-threatening hypotension. It
does not interact with nitrofurantoin.
Classification
Classification: Magnesium stearate is
commonly used as a lubricant in
pharmaceutical formulations.
44. EDTA
Function
Function: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
(EDTA) acts as a chelating agent
agent, used to
bind metal ions.
45. Acyclovir
Classification
Classification: Acyclovir is classified as an
antiviral
antiviral, effective against herpes viruses.
Answer
Answer: Ganciclovir is known to cause
neutropenia as a common side effect,
particularly in patients with underlying
vulnerabilities.
Mechanism
Mechanism: Mebendazole works by inhibiting
the metabolism of helminths (worms),
impairing their ability to absorb glucose and
other nutrients.
Mechanism
Mechanism: Cephalosporins work by
inhibiting cell wall synthesis
synthesis, similar to
penicillins.
Answer
Answer: Sterility is not required for certain
enemas unless specified for medical
procedures. Most are used rectally without the
need for strict sterility protocols.
Answer
Answer: Isotonicity is essential for nasal
preparations to prevent irritation of the nasal
mucosa.
In your list:
Answer
Answer: The drug that least affects the heart
is likely B) valproic acid
acid, as it primarily
affects neurotransmitter systems rather than
directly impacting heart rate or contractility.
Answer
Answer: This scenario describes a
pseudoplastic behavior (also known as
shear-thinning), where viscosity decreases
with increased shear (stress) application.
Answer
Answer: The correct combination is C)
Pseudoplastic with thixotropy
thixotropy, as
thixotropic materials can have both shear-
thinning behavior and support suspensions.
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Similarities:
Viscosity Measurement
Measurement: Both are used to
describe how a fluid flows and its
resistance to flow.
Substance Behavior
Behavior: Both can be
observed in liquid systems.
Differences:
Newtonian
Newtonian:
Definition
Definition: A Newtonian fluid has a
constant viscosity regardless of the
shear rate applied (e.g., water, mineral
oil).
Characteristics
Characteristics: Linearly proportional
relationship between shear stress and
shear rate.
Thixotropy
Thixotropy:
Definition
Definition: A thixotropic material
shows a decrease in viscosity over
time under constant shear stress (e.g.,
certain paints, gels).
Characteristics
Characteristics: Viscosity decreases
progressively with time when stress is
applied, but recovers over time when
stress is removed.
Unique Characteristics:
Newtonian
Newtonian: Simple behavior, predictable
with inverse relationship to temperature
(lower viscosity at higher temperatures).
Thixotropy
Thixotropy: Time-dependent behavior,
memory of structure, often requires a
certain yield stress to begin flowing.
Mnemonic:
Newtonian
Newtonian: Think of "New" as predictable
and constant Viscosity (N for Newton).
Thixotropy
Thixotropy: Think of "Thixo" as time (T for
Thixo) reducing viscosity with time under
stress.
Similarities:
Compared to Pseudoplastic
Pseudoplastic, both have a
yield stress that must be exceeded to
trigger fluid flow.
Differences:
Definition
Definition: Exhibits a yield stress that
must be overcome before it begins to
flow (e.g., mayonnaise, toothpaste).
Characteristics
Characteristics: Flow begins only
after yield stress has been exceeded,
and viscosity remains constant after
yielding.
Pseudoplastic
Pseudoplastic: Exhibits a reduction in
viscosity with increased shear rate, without
the need for a yield stress.
Unique Characteristics:
Plastic
Plastic: Viscosity does not change with
time; it behaves like a solid until the yield
stress is reached.
Mnemonic:
Plastic
Plastic: Think "Plastic bends but doesn't
flow" until stress is applied. Remember
Yield Stress (Y for Yield).
Similarities:
Differences:
Definition
Definition: Exhibits decreased
viscosity with increased shear rate,
and viscosity decreases over time at
constant shear (e.g., ketchup, yogurt).
Characteristics
Characteristics: Instantaneous
viscosity change with stress and also
shows recovery when stress is
removed.
Unique Characteristics:
Mnemonic:
Similarities:
Differences:
Definition
Definition: Viscosity increases with
the rate of shear (e.g., cornstarch in
water – oobleck).
Characteristics
Characteristics: Becomes thicker
when stirred rapidly (dilatant effect)
but shows time-dependent
degradation of viscosity when stress is
maintained.
Unique Characteristics:
Dilatant
Dilatant: Generally behaves
counterintuitively, becoming more viscous
under stress, unlike other fluids.
Mnemonic:
Dilatant
Dilatant: Think "Dilate means expand and
thicken when pushing." Combine with
Thixotropy as "Thixotic
Thixotic Reaction Over
Time" (D for Dilate).
Viscosity
Yield Change Time
Type
Stress from Dependence
Shear
Newtonian No Constant No
Constant
Plastic Yes No
after yield
Decreases
Pseudoplastic No No
with shear
Increases
Dilatant No No
with shear
Decreases
Plastic with
Yes with shear Yes
Thixotropy
and time
Pseudoplastic Decreases
with No with shear Yes
Thixotropy and time
Increases
Dilatant with
No with shear Yes
Thixotropy
over time
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