IASbaba’s TLP OPTIONAL – 2017 : Medical Science [8th Aug, 2017] – Day 25

Archives

1. Describe the mechanism of COX-2 inhibitor induced cardiotoxicity.

2. Describe the pharmacotherapy of Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infection.

3. Explain why?

A. Artemether is used in combination with lumefantrine.
B. Liposomal amphotericin B is preferred over conventional formulation of the drug in the treatment of systemic mycosis.
C. Low dose aspirin is used in the treatment of infarction.

4. Describe mechanism of action, uses, side effects of :

A. Letrozole
B. Losartan
C. Metronidazole