Pediatric and Geriatric Pharmacology Practice Questions

Question 1

Pharmacodynamics deals with:-

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Mechanism of action of a drug

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Latency of onset

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Transport of drug across the biological membranes

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Mode of excretion of a drug

Question 2

Which of the following medications is a first-line antitubercular drug used routinely in children of all age groups without significant monitoring limitations?

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Pyrazinamide

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Ethambutol

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Streptomycin

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Combination of all first-line ATT agents

Question 3

Pseudotumor Cerebri in Infants is seen with?

Accepted Answer

Tetracyclines

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Aminoglycosides

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Macrolides

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NSAIDs

Question 4

The recommended dose of cotrimoxazole for treatment of pneumonia in a child weighing 16 kg is

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Three paediatric tablets twice a day

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Four paediatric tablets twice a day

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Two paediatric tablets twice a day

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One paediatric tablet twice a day

Question 5

Which of the following drugs should be given in a sustained-release oral dosage form?

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An antihypertensive with a plasma half-life of 3 hours

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An anti-arrhythmic drug with a plasma half life of 10 seconds used for acute treatment of PSVT

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Anti inflammatory drugs with the plasma half life of 24 hours

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Hypnotic drugs with a plasma half life of 2 hours

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of xenobiotic metabolism?

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Increase water solubility

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Increase lipid solubility

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Make them nonpolar

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None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following statements about phase IV clinical trials is correct?

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It involves monitoring the long-term effects and safety of drugs.

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It is primarily focused on the efficacy of the drug.

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It is conducted before a drug is submitted for approval.

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It focuses primarily on determining the optimal dosage for patients.

Question 8

A child presented with a history of ingestion of an unknown plant and developed mydriasis, tachycardia, dry mouth, warm skin, and delirium. Which of the following groups of drugs is likely to be responsible for the symptoms of this child?

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Anticholinergic

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Sympathomimetic

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Opioid

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Benzodiazepine

Question 9

Which of the following regimens is recommended for multibacillary leprosy in children of 10 to 14 years of age?

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Rifampicin 450 mg once a month (under supervision)+ Dapsone 50 mg daily (self-administered)+ Clofazimine 150 mg once a month (under supervision) and 50 mg every alternate day

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Rifampicin 600 mg once a month (under supervision) + Dapsone 50 mg daily (self-administered)

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Rifampicin 600 mg once a month (under supervision)+ Dapsone 100 mg daily (self-administered)+ Clofazimine 50 mg once a month (under supervision) and 25 mg every alternate day

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Rifampicin 450 mg once a month (under supervision) + Dapsone 50 mg daily (self-administered)

Question 10

For the treatment of kala-azar, the daily dose of miltefosine in a 3-year-old child who weighs 15 kg is

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40 mg

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20 mg

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10 mg

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30 mg

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