Pharmacotherapeutics Sample Papers for State Board of Technical Education and PCI Exit Exam

Pharmacotherapeutics ER20-24T Time: 3 Hrs. M.M.: 80 2nd Year / Pharmacy.

SECTION-A Note: Multiple choice question. All the questions are compulsory (20x1=20)

• Q.1 What is the definition of hypertension?

  a) Abnormally low blood pressure b) Abnormally high blood pressure

  c) Abnormal heart rhythm d) Abnormal heart valve function.

• Q.2 What is the etiopathogenesis of angina and myocardial infarction?

  a) Excessive cholesterol intake b) Inadequate body supply to the heart muscle

  c) Excessive physical activity d) Genetic predisposition

• Q.3 What is the etiopathogenesis of COPD?

  a) Exposure to environmental pollutants b) Viral infection

  c) Genetic predisposition d) All of the above

• Q.4 What are the clinical manifestations of asthma?

  a) Chest tightness and cough b) Wheezing and shortness of breath

  c) Fever and chills d) No specific symptoms

• Q.5 What is non-pharmacological management for congestive heart failure?

  a) Regular exercise b) Smoking cessation

  c) Low-salt diet d) All of the above

• Q.6 What is non-pharmacological management for diabetes?

  a) Regular exercise b) Weight loss c) Low-sugar diet d) All of the above

• Q.7 What is the definition of epilepsy?

  a) Neurodegenerative disorder b) Chronic pain syndrome

  c) Recurrent seizures d) Progressive muscle weakness

• Q.8 What is the etiopathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease?

  a) Inadequate blood supply to the brain

  b) Excessive accumulation of beta-amyloid protein in the brain

  c) Abnormal brain cell communication d) All of the above

• Q.9 What is the clinical manifestation of peptic ulcer disease?

  a) Abdominal pain and discomfort b) Chest pain c) Shortness of breath d) Edema

• Q.10 What is the non-pharmacological management of alcoholic liver disease?

  a) Abstinence from alcohol and healthy lifestyle changes b) Anti-alcoholic medications

  c) Coronary angiography d) Stenting

• Q.11 What is the clinical manifestation of a stroke?

  a) Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body b) Chest pain

  c) Shortness of breath d) Edema

• Q.12 What is the non-pharmacological management of migraine?

  a) Avoiding triggers and regular exercise b) Antimigraine medications

  c) Coronary angiography d) Stenting

• Q.13 Which of the following is the most common cause of iron deficiency anaemia?

  a) Inadequate dietary intake b) Blood loss c) Increased iron utilization d) Decreased absorption

• Q.14 Megaloblastic anaemia is most commonly caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?

  a) Vitamin C b) Vitamin D c) Vitamin B12 d) Viatmin A

• Q.15 Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of iron deficiency anaemia?

  a) Jaundice b) Peripheral neuropathy c) Glossitis d) Hyperpigmentation

• Q.16 The Schilling test is used to diagnose which type of anaemia?

  a) Iron deficiency anaemia b) Megaloblastic anaemia

  c) Haemolytic anaemia d) Aplastic anaemia

• Q.17 Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterium?

  a) Malaria b) HIV c) Gonorrhea d) Hepatitis C

• Q.18 Which of the following is a virus that causes COVID-19?

  a) Influenza virus b) SARS-CoV-2 c) Ebola virus d) Zika virus

• Q.19 Which of the following is a common symptom of osteoarthritis?

  a) Joint swelling b) Joint stiffness c) Joint redness d) Joint deformity

• Q.20 Which skin condition is caused by a mite infestation?

  a) Psoriasis b) Scabies c) Eczema d) Rosacea

SECTION-B Note: Short answer type question. Attempt any ten questions (10x3=30)

• Q.21 What is COPD? Explain the clinical manifestation of COPD in detail.

• Q.22 Write about the scope and objective of pharmacotherapeutics.

• Q.23 Explain the purpose and content of standard treatment guidelines.

• Q.24 Explain the pathogenesis and pharmacological treatment of peptic Ulcer

• Q.25 Mention the classification and clinical manifestation of Hyperlipidaemia.

• Q.26 Define Dysmenorrhea. Give an account of its types, diagnosis, & Management.

• Q.27 Classify diabetes and write their etiopathogenesis.

• Q.28 Define the clinical manifestation of angina OR alcoholic liver disease.

• Q.29 Describe the etiopathogenesis and non-pharmacological management of the HIV

• Q.30 Discuss in detail the pathophysiology and non-pharmacological treatment of stroke.

• Q.31 Define Pneumonia. Give an account of its types, pathophysiology, diagnosis & treatment.

SECTION-C

Long answer type question. Attempt any six questions out of seven. (6x5=30)

• Q.32 What are the pharmacological treatments for tuberculosis

• Q.33 What are the symptoms & pharmacological treatment for depression

• Q.34 Write down the factors contributing to antimicrobial drug resistance.

• Q.35 Write short notes on any two: a) Eczema b) Migraine c) Hypothyroidism

• Q.36 Explain the steps to be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19

• Q.37 Explain in detail about pharmacological management of hypertension

• Q.38 Explain in detail the pharmacological treatment of Crohn’s disease.

Alok Bains

Pharmacotherapeutics ER20-24T 2nd Year / Pharmacy Time: 3 Hrs. M.M.: 80

SECTION-A Note: Multiple choice questions. All questions are compulsory (20x1=20)

Q.1 The Angina index can be calculated as

a) Heart Rate x Diastolic BP b) Heart Rate x Systolic BP

c) Pulse Rate x Systolic BP d) Pulse Rate x Diastolic BP

Q.2 Insulin aspart is an example of

a) Short-acting insulin b) Rapid-acting insulin

c) Intermediate-acting insulin d) Ultra-long-acting insulin

Q.3 Tonic-clonic seizure is also known as

a) Grandmal epilepsy b) Petit mal epilepsy c) Absence seizures d) Focal seizures

Q.4 The Drug of choice for the treatment of peptic ulcers caused by chronic use of NSAIDs is a) Loxatidine b) Esomeprazole c) Ciprofloxacin d) Amoxicillin

Q.5 Which one of the following is a DNA virus a) HAV b) HBV c) HCV d) HDV

Q.6 Scabies is a skin disease caused by a) Mosquitoes b) Fleas c) Fungi d) mites

Q.7 Antibiotics are used to treat infections by

a) Viruses b) Bacteria c) All the microorganisms d) None of the above

Q.8 Which part of a joint does osteoarthritis usually affect

a) Bone b) Cartilage c) Tendon d) Ligament

Q.9 Which of the Plasmodium species causes the most serious malaria complications

a) Plasmodium vivax b) Plasmodium malariae c) Plasmodium ovale d) Plasmodium falciparum

Q.10 Which of the following forms is the active form of thyroid hormone

a) T3 b) T4 c) rT3 d) All of above

Q.11 CHF stands for ______________

Q.12 Microorganisms that develop anti-microbial resistance are also called___________

Q.13 The National list of Essential medicines is prepared by ___________

Q.14 Bacterial pneumonia caused by__________

Q.15 Retinopathy is a chronic complication of _________ disease.

Q.16 Phenytoin is used for the treatment of ___________

Q.17 Apnea is __________

Q.18 Example of keratolytic used in management of Psoriasis ___________

Q.19 SSRI is the first line therapy to treat___________

Q.20 Mydriasis is_______________

SECTION-B

Short answer type questions. Attempt any ten questions out of eleven questions. (10x3=30)

• Q.21 Discuss common causes of heart failure.

• Q.22 Differentiate hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

• Q.23 Describe the clinical manifestations of migraine.

• Q.24 Discuss the etiopathogenesis of COVID-19.

• Q.25 Describe DOTS therapy.

• Q.26 Classify different types of pneumonia.

• Q.27 Enlist non-pharmacological management of osteoarthritis.

• Q.28 Write in brief about the pharmacological treatment of scabies.

• Q.29 Explain the clinical manifestations of anxiety.

• Q.30 Discuss the etiopathogenesis of glaucoma.

• Q.31 Define and explain the rational use of medicines.

SECTION-C

Long answer type questions. Attempt any six questions out of seven. (6x5=30)

• Q.32 Describe the pharmacological management of asthma.

• Q.33 Discuss various drugs used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.

• Q.34 Classify and explain various drugs used for Parkinson's disease.

• Q.35 Explain the pharmacological management of IBD.

• Q.36 Explain the various steps for the management of depression.

• Q.37 Define PCOS. Explain various factors causing PCOS

• Q.38 Discuss antiretroviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV infection.

Alok Bains

Pharmacotherapeutics ER20-24T Time : 3 Hrs. M.M.: 80 2nd Year/ Pharmacy

SECTION-A Note: Multiple choice questions. All questions are compulsory (20x1=20)

• Q.1 Angina attacks are unpredictable and almost always occur at rest or during sleep

  a) Classical Angina b) Microvascular Angina

  c) Stable Angina d) Variant Angina

• Q.2 Drug of choice for first-line treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus

  a) Glipizide b) Sitagliptin c) Acarbose d) Metformin

• Q.3 The specific unwanted effect of L-DOPA a) Dementia b) Dyskinesis c) Hypertension d) Bradycardia

• Q.4 Migraine is a ________disorder a) Neurovascular b) Neuronal c) Vascular d) Pulmonary

• Q.5 All are H2 blockers except a) Cimetidine b) Omeprazole c) Famotodine d) Ranitidine

• Q.6 The Route of transmission of the hepatitis B virus is

  a) Oral Fecal b) Contaminated body fluids c) Droplets d) Skin contact

• Q.7 Which is an autoimmune disorder?

  a) Peptic ulcer b) Rheumatoid Arthritis c) Angina pectoris d) Epilepsy

• Q.8 First-line lipid-lowering drug a) Amlodipine b) Atorvastatin c) Enalapril d) Propranolol

• Q.9 Myxoedema is a condition associated with

  a) Hyperthyroidism b) Hypertension c) CHF d) Hypothyroidism

• Q.10 Which one of the following drugs is contraindicated in peptic ulcer

• a) Ranitidine b) Omeprazole c) Aspirin d) Domeperidone

• Q.11 COPD stands for_____________

• Q.12 Syphillis is caused by_____________

• Q.13 The Latest National list of Essential medicines is published in _________year

• Q.14 Amlodipine is used to treat ______________

• Q.15 GERD is______________

• Q.16 Sulfa drugs used in inflammatory bowel disease is_________

• Q.17 Cerebral malaria is causes by______________

• Q.18 The Full form of RNTCP is ________________

• Q.19 SARS stands for_________________

• Q.20 Disease associated with destruction of the optic nerve is ____________

SECTION-B

Short answer type questions. Attempt any ten questions out of eleven questions. (10x3=30)

• Q.21 Discuss the etiopathogenesis of asthma.

• Q.22 Describe the clinical manifestations of diabetes mellitus.

• Q.23 Name hormones secreted by the thyroid gland and mention their role.

• Q.24 Discuss the clinical manifestations of stroke. Q.25 Differentiate Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease.

• Q.26 Describe the etiopathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.

• Q.27 Explain the purpose and content of standard treatment guidelines.

• Q. 28 Discuss in brief the management of PCOS.

• Q.29 Differentiate open-angle glaucoma and narrow-angle glaucoma.

• Q.30 Enlist various psychiatric disorders and write about them in brief.

• Q.31 Write in brief about the etiopathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease.

SECTION-C

Long answer type questions. Attempt any six questions out of seven. (6x5=30)

• Q.32 Explain the pharmacological management of CHF.

• Q.33 Discuss in detail the agents used in anti-migraine therapy.

• Q.34 Discuss the management of megaloblastic anaemia.

• Q.35 Explain the steps to be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

• Q.36 Classify antiretroviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV infection.

• Q.37 Explain the pharmacological management of tuberculosis.

• Q.38 Explain about drugs used in the treatment of UTI.

Alok Bains

Pharmacotherapeutics ER20-24T 2nd Year / Pharmacy Time: 3 Hrs. M.M.: 80

SECTION-A Note: Multiple choice questions. All questions are compulsory (20x1=20)

• Q.1 Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterium?

  a) Malaria b) HIV c) Gonorrhea d) Hepatitis

• Q.2 Which of the following is not a symptom of Psychosis?

  a) Hallucinations b) Delusions c) Disorganized speech or behavior d) Panic attacks

• Q.3 Define High Blood Pressure.

  a) A condition in which the blood receives too little oxygen, causing fatigue and other complications.

  b) A condition in which the force of blood pumping in the walls of the arteries is high enough to cause problems.

  c) Activation of ACE

  d) A condition in which blood volume is decreased

• Q.4 Doctors place a stent inside the artery during angioplasty. A stent is a

  a) A new fragment of the artery b) A wire mesh tube

  c) A cotton tube d) A slow-release medicine capsule

• Q.5 Ischemia is:

  a) Restriction of blood supply to tissues b) Overflow of blood to tissues

  c) Inadequate deoxygenated blood carrying veins d) The medical term for shortness of breath

• Q.6 What is Heart failure?

  a) A condition in which the heart stops beating

  b) A condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs

  c) A condition in which the heart starts beating quite rapidly

  d) A condition in which the patient experiences chest pain

• Q.7 Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs in the ______. a) Chest b) Abdomen c) Leg d) Feet

• Q.8 MDRD stands for___________.

  a) Modification of Dye in Renal Disease b) Modification of Dimer in Renal Disease

  c) Modification of Delta in Renal Disease d) Modification of Diet in Renal Disease

• Q.9 What happens when a person has anaemia?

  a) The body produces too much iron b) The blood does not have enough red blood cells

  c) The blood becomes thick d) Too many white blood cells are produced

• Q.10 Which of the following drugs are used in the treatment of Epilepsy?

  a) Gabapentin b) Levodopa c) Donepezil d) Sumatriptan.

• Q.11 Mention Non-pharmacological treatment of Congestive Heart Failure.

• Q.12 What are the causative agents for Bronchitis?

• Q.13 Define Gestational Diabetes.

• Q.14 Clinical manifestation of Megaloblastic Aneamia?

• Q.15 What is the range for stage-2 Hypertension?

• Q.16 Define Pharmacotherapeutics.

• Q.17 The type of Psoriasis that often starts in childhood and is characterized by small red individual spots on the trunk and limb is_________

• Q.18 PCOS in women's health stand for_________

• Q.19 In polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which hormone level is elevated that increases the risk of Endometrial cancer?

• Q.20 Penicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus first occurred in which year?

SECTION-B

Short answer type questions. Attempt any ten questions out of eleven questions. (10x3=30)

• Q.21 Explain the clinical manifestation and complications of Hypertension.

• Q.22 Define Congestive heart failure and explain its management.

• Q.23 Explain the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of Angina.

• Q.24 Define Pharmacotherapeutics and give its scope and objective.

• Q.25 Explain the Etiopathogenesis of Asthma.

• Q.26 Define Migraine and mention its clinical manifestation.

• Q.27 Mention the name of the HMG CoA reductase inhibitor drug and write down non-pharmacological management of the disease for HMG CoA reductase inhibitor drug use.

• Q.28 Explain the Etiopathogenesis of GERD

• Q.29 Discuss antimicrobial resistance.

• Q.30 What do you understand about Dysmenorrhea?

• Q.31 What factors are responsible for pink-eye disease? Mention its symptoms.

SECTION-C

Long answer type questions. Attempt any six questions out of seven. (6x5=30)

• Q.32 Discuss the Causative agent, Clinical manifestation, and non-pharmacological and Pharmacological management of Tuberculosis.

• Q.33 What is Diabetes Mellitus? Mention the non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment of diabetes mellitus.

• Q.34 Define Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Mention its types, symptoms, & Medications also.

• Q.35 Write a short note on Musculoskeletal disorders.

• Q.36 Give the pathophysiology of the following

• 1) PCOS 2) Premenstrual Syndrome 3) Glaucoma 4) Anxiety

• Q.37 Define Viral infection and their common Etiopathogenesis and nonpharmacological management.

• Q.38 Write the non-pharmacological management in all diseases given below

• a) Psychosis Eczema b) Iron deficiency anaemia c) Alcoholic d) liver disease e) HIV

Alok Bains