M.Pharm-M.Pharm 4th Year Clinical Toxicology(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2014)

Q.P. Code: 406326 Reg. no.: …………………
Fourth Year Pharm D Degree Examinations, August 2014
Clinical Toxicology

Time: 3 Hours                                                                                                              Total Marks: 70

• Answer all questions

• Draw diagrams wherever necessary

Essays: (3x10=30)

1. Explain the complications and management of acute organophosphorus poisoning.

2. Explain food poisoning

3. Explain first aid measures in snake bite poisoning and explain the management of cobra envenomation.

Short notes: (8x5=40)

4. Explain the role of poison severity scale in assessment of severity of poisoning.
5. Describe the management of lead poisoning.
6. Explain the management of iron poisoning
7. Explain the management of cocaine detoxification.
8. Explain the role of gastric lavage and charcoal administration in gut decontamination process.
9. Explain the role of atropine and pralidoxime in the management of opium poisoning.
10. Discuss about the nicotine therapy in smoking cessation.
11.Explain the management of Paracetamol poisoning
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