Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) 2010 B.Pharm Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Interactions - Question Paper

B. Pharm (UPTU)
Eighth Semester Examination, 2009-10
Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Interactions

Time: three Hours Total Marks: 80

Note: 1) Attempt All ques..
2) All ques. carry equal marks.

1) Attempt any Four: (4×4=16)
a) Discuss the scope of clinical pharmacy practice in India.
b) Define the term essential drug. discuss the importance of rational drug use.
c) Describe the Pharmacist's role in promoting rational drug use.
d) Discuss the guideline for rational prescribing of antibiotics, injections and OTC medications.
e) Define the term Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM). define a few application of TDM.

2) Attempt any Two: (2×8=16)
a) Define the term Clinical Pharmacokinetics. discuss Clinical significance and use of every Pharmacokinetics parameters.
b) What is the need of specific drugs and dosage requirements for pediatric patients?
c) Explain why elderly patients are at increased risk of drug related problems?

3) Attempt any Four: (4×4=16)
a) What is meant by drug interaction? discuss major pharmacokinetic drug interaction.
b) Liver function test.
c) Unique features of drug therapy for pregnant women.
d) Write short note on drug induced disease.
e) Discuss various mechanism through which drugs can interact.

4) Attempt any Two: (2×8=16)
a) Gastro-intestinal disorders and its management
b) Asthma and Anti-asthmatic drugs
c) Parkinsonism and its management

5) Attempt any Four: (4×4=16)
a) Tuberculosis and its management
b) Urinary tract infections
c) Diabetes mellitus
d) Gout
e) Hepatitis

Earning:   Approval pending.