FIRST BHMS

PHARMACY QUESTION BANK

question bank according to CBDC syllabus

M - MCQ | S - SAQ | L - LAQ | V - VIVA/PRACTICAL | Ø - NON

HISTORY OF PHARMACY

-Define Pharmacy(MSLV)
-Define Homoeopathic Pharmacy(MSLV)
-Describe the Basic concepts of Different schools of Pharmacy with reference to AYUSH(MSLV)
-Differentiate between Drug, Medicine, Remedy(MSLV)

BASICS OF HOMOEOPATHIC PHARMACY

-Enumerate the Sources of Homoeopathic Pharmacy(MSLV)
-Explain the Branchs of Homoeopathic Pharmacy(MSLV)
-Illustrate the Scope of Homoeopathic Pharmacy(MSLV)
-Describe the Originality & Specialty of Homoeopathic Pharmacy(MSLV)
-Explain the Fundamental Principles, Laws & Doctrines related to Homoeopathic Pharmacy(MSLV)

NOMENCLATURE OF HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES

-State the Basic rules of Nomenclature(ØSØV)
-Describe the nomenclature Homoeopathic Drugs(ØSØV)
-Enumerate the important terminologies related to Nomenclature(ØSØV)
-Define Scientific Name(ØSØV)
-Define Common Name(ØSØV)
-Enumerate the advantages of Scientific Name(ØSØV)
-Enumerate the Advantages of Common Name(ØSØV)
-Identify the existing anomalies in Nomenclature of Homoeopathic Medicines(ØSØV)

PIONEERS OF HOMOEOPATHIC PHARMACY

BASICS OF HOMOEOPATHIC PHARMACY

-Outline the contributions of the Pioneers of Homoeopathy in the field of Homoeopathic Pharmacy(MSØV)

PHARMACOPOEIA

-Define Pharmacopoeia(MSØV)
-Enumerate the different types of homoeopathic pharmacopoeia with suitable examples(MSØV)
-Explain the different types of homoeopathic pharmacopoeia(MSØV)
-Explain HPI in detail(MSØV)
-Explain what is monograph(MSØV)
-Apply the guidelines laid down in the official homoeopathic pharmacopoeia w.r.t. identification, collection, preservation, preparation and dispensing of homoeopathic medicine(MSLV)
-Demonstrate care, professionalism & commitment & follow all the guidelines meticulously as given in official homoeopathic pharmacopoeia w.r.t. identification, collection, preservation, preparation and dispensing of homoeopathic medicine(ØØØV)

PLANT KINGDOM

-Explain in detail the part used and drug prepared from plant kingdom(MSLV)
-List any 4 examples of drugs from particular part of the plant(MSLV)
-Explain classification of plant kingdom with examples(MSLV)
-Identify the plant and its parts used for preparation of homoeopathic medicines(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care while identifying & collecting the plant drug substances(ØØØV)

ANIMAL KINGDOM

-Explain the part used and drug prepared from animal kingdom(MSLV)
-List any 4 examples of drugs from particular part of the animal(MSLV)
-Explain classification of animal kingdom(MSLV)
-Identify the animal and its parts used for preparation of homoeopathic medicines(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care while identifying & collecting the animal drug substances(ØØØV)

MINERAL KINGDOM

-Explain the part used and drug prepared from mineral kingdom(MSLV)
-List any 4 examples of drugs from prepared from minerals(MSLV)
-Explain the classification of mineral kingdom(MSLV)
-Identify the mineral used for preparation of homoeopathic medicines(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care while identifying & collecting the mineral drug substances(ØØØV)

SARCODES & NOSODES

-Explain the part used and drug prepared from nosodes(MSLV)
-List any 4 examples of drugs from prepared from nosodes(MSLV)
-Explain classification of nosodes(MSLV)
-Explain the part used and drug prepared from sarcodes(MSLV)
-List any 4 examples of drugs from prepared from sarcodes(MSLV)
-Explain classification of sarcodes(MSLV)
-Identify the sarcode/nosode used for preparation of homoeopathic medicines(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care while identifying & collecting the diseased part/secretion for preparation of nosodes & healthy part/secretion for preparation of sarcodes(ØØØV)

IMPONDERABILIA

-Explain the energy used and drug prepared from imponderabilia(MSLV)
-List any 4 examples of drugs prepared from imponderabilia(MSLV)
-Explain classification imponderabilia(MSLV)
-Identify the energy source used for preparation of homoeopathic medicines from imponderabilia(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care & commitment while identifying & collecting the different energy sources for preparation of imponderabilia medicines(ØØØV)

ALLERSODES, ISODES, SYNTHETIC SOURCE

-Explain the preparation of Allersodes, Isodes & Synthetic Source of homoeopathic medicines(MSLV)
-List any 4 examples of drugs prepared from Allersodes, Isodes & Synthetic Source(MSLV)
-Identify the part used for preparation of Allersodes, Isodes & Synthetic Source(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care & commitment while identifying & collecting the different parts for preparation of Allersodes, Isodes & Synthetic Source(ØØØV)

COLLECTION OF DRUG SUBSTANCES

-Explain the general rules for collecting drugs from vegetable kingdom(MSLV)
-Explain the particular rules for collecting drugs from vegetable kingdom(MSLV)
-Explain the general rules for collecting drugs from animal kingdom(MSLV)
-Explain the particular rules for collecting drugs from animal kingdom(MSLV)
-Explain the collection of drugs from mineral kingdom(MSLV)
-Explain collection of Nosodes, Sarcodes & Imponderabilia(MSLV)
-Collect the drugs from vegetable kingdom(ØØØV)
-Collect the drugs from animal kingdom(ØØØV)
-Collect the drugs from nosodes, sarcodes & imponderabilia(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care & commitment while collecting drugs from vegetable kingdom, animal kingdom, nosodes, sarcodes & imponderabilia(ØØØV)

CLEANSING

-Explain the cleansing of mortar & pestle(MSLV)
-Explain the cleansing of spatula(MSLV)
-Explain the cleansing of glass bottles(MSLV)
-Explain the cleansing of corks(MSLV)
-Explain the cleansing of wooden instruments(MSLV)
-Demonstrate the cleansing of mortar & pestle(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate the cleansing of spatula(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate the cleansing of glass bottles(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate the cleansing of corks(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate the cleansing of wooden instruments(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care while cleaning the instruments(ØØØV)

LAB METHODS

-Define decantation, sedimentation, filteration, distillation, sublimation, precipitation(MSLV)
-Explain the process of decantation, sedimentation, filteration, distillation, sublimation, precipitation(MSLV)
-Explain the homoeopathic uses of decantation, sedimentation, filteration, distillation, sublimation, precipitation(MSLV)
-Differentiate between filteration & distillation(MSLV)
-Differentiate between decantation & filteration in detail(MSLV)
-Select a specific lab method according to the different processes carried out in a homoeopathic pharmacy laboratory(MSLV)
-Demonstrate the processes decantation, sedimentation, filteration, distillation, sublimation, precipitation(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care & commitment while carrying out the different lab methods involved in preparation of homoeopathic medicine(ØØØV)

STANDARDIZATION OF HOMOEOPATHIC DRUGS

-Enumerate the different methods of standardization of homoeopathic drugs(MSLV)
-Explain the individual method of standardization of homoeopathic drugs(MSLV)
-Estimate the standard of homoeopathic drugs before and after manufacturing of homoeopathic medicines(MSLV)
-Demonstrate the microscopic study of triturations(ØØØV)
-Identify the drug specimen applying the different methods of standardization of drugs(ØØØV)
-Analyze the purity of mother tincture with the help of HPTLC(ØØØV)
-Analyze and identify the purity of mother substances and dilutions with the help of U.V. Spectroscopy(ØØØV)
-Abide by the rules of standardization of homoeopathic drugs laid down by HPL & value the importance of genuine medicine in homoeopathic practice(ØØØV)

QUALITY CONTROL IN HOMOEOPATHY

-Enumerate the different methods of quality control(MSLV)
-Explain the individual method of quality control in homoeopathy(MSLV)
-Explain the functions of HPL in quality control of Homoeopathic medicines(MSLV)
-Determine the quality of homoeopathic medicine based on the parameters of quality control(MSLV)
-Take part in the process of quality control at different stages of preparation of homoeopathic medicines(MSLV)
-Demonstrate the microscopic study of triturations(ØØØV)
-Analyze the purity of mother tinctures with the help of HPTLC(ØØØV)
-Analyze and identify the purity of mother substances and dilutions with the help of U.V. Spectroscopy(ØØØV)
-Abide by the rules of quality control laid down by HPL & value the importance of genuine medicine in homoeopathic practice(ØØØV)

IDEAL LABORATORY

-List the pre-requisites for an ideal Laboratory(MSLV)
-Formulate the Laboratory Safety Rules(MSLV)
-Describe the role of Laboratory in Homoeopathic Pharmacy education(MSLV)

INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY

-Explain in details the provisions under Schedule M-1(MSLV)

HOMOEOPATHIC VEHICLES - SOLID VEHICLES

-Define Vehicle(MSLV)
-Classify vehicles in detail(MSLV)
-List all the solid vehicles used homoeopathy(MSLV)
-Explain the preparation, properties and uses of all solid vehicles(MSLV)
-Select the appropriate solid vehicle for dispensing of homoeopathic medicines, potentisation etc(MSLV)
-Identify the given solid vehicle(ØØØV)
-Estimate the purity of the given solid vehicle(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care and commitment in preparing & dispensing of homoeopathic medicine with accuracy(ØØØV)

HOMOEOPATHIC VEHICLES - LIQUID VEHICLES

-Define Vehicle(MSLV)
-Classify vehicles in detail(MSLV)
-List all the liquid vehicles used homoeopathy(MSLV)
-Explain the preparation, properties and uses of all Liquid vehicles(MSLV)
-Select the appropriate liquid vehicle for dispensing of homoeopathic medicines, potentisation etc(MSLV)
-Identify the given liquid vehicle(ØØØV)
-Estimate the purity of the given liquid vehicle(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care and commitment in preparing & dispensing of homoeopathic medicine with accuracy(ØØØV)

HOMOEOPATHIC VEHICLES - SEMI-SOLID VEHICLES

-Define Vehicle(MSLV)
-Classify vehicles in detail(MSLV)
-List all the semi-solid vehicles used homoeopathy(MSLV)
-Explain the preparation, properties and uses of all Semi-solid vehicles(MSLV)
-Select the appropriate semi-solid vehicle for dispensing of homoeopathic medicines, preparation of external application, etc(MSLV)
-Identify the given semi-solid vehicle(ØØØV)
-Estimate the purity of the given semi-solid vehicle(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care and commitment in preparing & dispensing of homoeopathic medicine with accuracy(ØØØV)

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

-Define External Application(MSLV)
-List all the external applications used in homoeopathy(MSLV)
-Explain the preparation & uses of specific homoeopathic external applications(MSLV)
-Explain the scope & limitations of external applications in homoeopathy(MSLV)
-Select the appropriate vehicle preparation of external application(MSLV)
-Select appropriate external application as per the case(MSLV)
-Demonstrate the preparation of specific external applications(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care and commitment in preparing & dispensing of external application with accuracy(ØØØV)

METROLOGY

-Enumerate the different scales of measurement for preparation of homoeopathic drugs(MSLV)
-Explain the different scales of measurement for preparation of homoeopathic drugs(MSLV)
-Select appropriate scale of measurement for preparation of homoeopathic drugs(MSLV)
-Measure the given quantity of the drug substance and vehicle for preparation of homoeopathic medicines(ØØØV)
-Show care while measuring the drugs for preparation of homoeopathic medicines(MSLV)

POTENTISATION & SCALES OF POTENTISATION

-Explain the different scales of potentisation(MSLV)
-Explain the two methods potentisation(MSLV)
-Select the appropriate vehicles used for potentisation(MSLV)
-Demonstrate trituration according to the scale of potentisation(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate succussion according to the scale of potentisation(ØØØV)
-Prepare 8X (Liq) potency from 6X (Triturate)- (Jumping Potency)(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care and commitment in preparing medicine with accuracy(ØØØV)

OLD METHODS OF PREPARATION OF HOMOEOPATHIC DRUGS

-Classify Old Methods of preparation of homoeopathic drugs(MSLV)
-Enlist the fundamental rule, drug strength, drug:vehicle ratio nature of drug substances & 5 examples of drugs under Class IIX according to Old methods(MSLV)
-Explain the preparation & potentisation of mother tinctures under class IIV according to the scale(MSLV)
-Explain the preparation & potentisation of mother solutions under Class V & VI according to the scale(MSLV)
-Explain the potentisation of mother substances under Class VII, VIII & IX according to the scale(MSLV)
-Demonstrate the preparation of mother tincture under Class IIV according to Old Methods(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate the potentisation of mother tincture according to the scale under Class IIV according to Old Method(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate the preparation of mother solution under Class V-VI according to Old Methods(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate the potentisation of mother solution according to the scale under Class V-VI according to Old Method(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate the potentisation of mother substances according to the scale under Class VII, VIII & IX according to Old Method(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care & commitment in preparing and dispensing medicine with accuracy according to the scale and Class under Old Methods(ØØØV)

NEW METHODS OF PREPARATION OF HOMOEOPATHIC DRUGS

-Define Maceration & Percolation(MSLV)
-Explain the process of maceration(MSLV)
-Explain the process of percolation(MSLV)
-Differentiate between old & new methods of preparation homoeopathic drugs(MSLV)
-Differentiate between maceration & percolation in detail(MSLV)
-Define the terms merc, magma, menstrum(MSLV)
-Demonstrate preparation the of mother tincture by maceration(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate the preparation mother solution by percolation(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate the towing of a percolator(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care & commitment in preparing of homoeopathic medicine with accuracy accordingto the New methods of preparation of homoeopathic drugs(ØØØV)

PHARMACONOMY

-Enumerate the different routes of administration of homoeopathic medicines(MSLV)
-Explain the different routes administration of homoeopathic medicines(MSLV)
-Select appropriate route of administration of homoeopathic medicines according to the case(MSLV)
-Administer the homoeopathic medicine through appropriate route of administration according to the case(ØØØV)
-Show care while administering homoeopathic medicine via different routes(MSLV)

DISPENSING OF MEDICINES

-Enumerate the different dosage forms(MSLV)
-Explain the various modes for dispensing of solid dosage forms(MSLV)
-Explain the various modes for dispensing of liquid dosage forms(MSLV)
-Enlist the vehicles used for dispensing of various dosage forms(MSLV)
-Explain the quality assurance while dispensing homoeopathic medicines(MSLV)
-Demonstrate the dispensing of liquid dosage forms(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate the dispensing of solid dosage forms(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care and commitment while dispensing of homoeopathic medicines(ØØØV)

PLACEBO

-Define Placebo(MSLV)
-Enumerate the vehicles used as placebo(MSLV)
-Explain the indications of placebo(MSLV)
-Select a placebo for a particular case(MSLV)

PRESERVATION OF HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES

-Enumerate the different methods of preservation of homoeopathic medicines(MSLV)
-Explain the individual method of preservation of homoeopathic medicine(MSLV)
-Select an appropriate mode of preservation of homoeopathic medicines(MSLV)
-Demonstrate the method of preservation of mother substances & preparations(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate the method of preservation of potentised homoeopathic medicines(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate the method of preservation of homoeopathic mother tinctures(ØØØV)
-Show care & commitment while preserving homoeopathic preparations and potentised medicine(ØØØV)

PHARMACOVIGILANCE & ADVERSE DRUG REACTION

-Define adverse drug reaction(MSLV)
-Enumerate the types of adverse drug reactions(MSLV)
-Explain the management of adverse drug reactions in homoeopathy(MSLV)
-Define pharmacovigilance(MSLV)
-Explain in detail the process of pharmacovigilance in Homoeopathy(MSLV)

DOCTRINE OF SIGNATURE

-Define Doctrine of Signature(MSLV)
-Explain doctrine of signature with suitable examples(MSLV)
-Apply the logic behind doctrine of signature in patients showing the same signs particularly in one sided case(MSLV)
-Select a remedy for a one-sided case based on the doctrine of signature(MSLV)
-Demonstrate care, professionalism & commitment while prescribing on the basis of doctrine of signature(ØØØV)

DRUG PROVING

-Define Drug Proving(MSLV)
-Illustrate the qualities of an ideal prover(MSLV)
-Apply the selection criteria (inclusion & exclusion) for provers during drug proving(MSLV)
-Explain the methodology for drug proving(MSLV)
-Design the protocol for Drug Proving(ØSLV)
-Select ideal prover for drug proving(ØSLV)
-Prepare the test substance for drug proving(ØSLV)
-Formulate the team for drug proving(ØSLV)
-Record the symptoms of drug proving(ØSLV)
-Interprete the provers symptoms(ØSLV)
-Translate the provers symptoms in Materia Medica language(ØSLV)
-Show professionalism and care during drug proving towards the provers(ØØØV)
-Value the privacy & integrity of the provers(ØØØV)
-Value the consent of the prover(ØØØV)
-Value the ethical considerations during drug proving(ØØØV)

POSOLOGY

-Define posology(MSLV)
-Explain the criteria for selection of potency(MSLV)
-Apply the criteria for selection of potency for a particular case(MSLV)
-Enlist the different types of doses(MSLV)
-Explain the criteria for repetition of doses(MSLV)
-Apply the criteria for repetetion of doses for a particular case(MSLV)
-Choose the correct potency for a particular case(MSLV)
-Choose the proper dosage for a particular case(MSLV)
-Design the dosage and repetition for a particular case(MSLV)
-Show professionalism and care while selection of potency & dose(ØØØV)
-Value the privacy & integrity of the patient/case(ØØØV)
-Value the ethical considerations during selection of potency, dose and repetition of doses(ØØØV)
-Value the importance of rational prescription(ØØØV)

PRESCRIPTION WRITING

-Define Prescription writing(MSLV)
-Explain the parts of an ideal prescription(MSLV)
-List the abbreviations used in prescription writing with meaning(MSLV)
-Explain the advantages of prescription to the patient and to the physician(MSLV)
-Critically analyse a prescription for any faults(MSLV)
-Write an ideal prescription(ØØØV)
-Criticize a wrong prescription(ØØØV)
-Show professionalism and commitment while writing a prescription with accuracy(ØØØV)
-Value the privacy & integrity of the prescription(ØØØV)
-Value the ethical considerations during writing a prescription(ØØØV)
-Value the importance of rational prescription(ØØØV)

LEGISLATION

–List all the acts that govern the legal aspects of homoeopathic pharmacy(ØØLV)
–Illustrate the provisions under the Drugs & Cosmetic Act(ØØLV)
–Illustrate the provisions under the Schedule M-1(ØØLV)
–Illustrate the provisions under the Drugs & Magic Remedies Act(ØØLV)
–Illustrate the provisions under the Medicinal & Toilet Preparation Act(ØØLV)
–Illustrate the provisions under the Dangerous Drugs Act(ØØLV)
–Illustrate the provisions under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act(ØØLV)
–Illustrate the provisions under the Homoeopathic Central Council Act(ØØLV)
–Demonstrate the labelling of homoeopathic medicine according to Part IX of the Drugs & Cosmetic Act 1940(ØØLV)
-Demonstrate care and commitment and abide by the provisions laid down in the various acts(ØØØV)

DRUG ACTION

-Classify the different types of drug action(MSLV)
-Explain the individual family drug action according to their sphere of action(MSLV)
-Explain the individual family drug action according to nature of drug & family relationship(MSLV)
-Analyze the action of drug on patients(ØØØV)
-Co-relate the action of drugs with the family characteristics(ØØØV)
-Show care in prescribing homoeopathic medicine based on action of drugs and drug relationships(ØØØV)

RELATION OF PHARMACY WITH MATERIA MEDICA, ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY

-Explain the correlation of homoeopathic pharmacy with the basics of Homoeopathic Materia Medica(ØSØV)
-Explain the correlation of homoeopathic pharmacy with the basics of Anatomy(ØSØV)
-Explain the correlation of homoeopathic pharmacy and Physiology(ØSØV)
-Apply the principles of posology during case taking after selection of similimum based on knowledge of Homoeopathic Materia Medica(ØØØV)
-Apply the knowledge of drug action based on familial relationship and remedy relationship as noted in Homoeopathic Materia Medica and organ affection with anatomy(ØØØV)
-Apply the knowledge of sources of drugs and collection of drugs while preparation of homoeopathic medicines according to the scale of potentisation(ØØØV)
-Apply the knowledge of pharmacological action of drugs with the normal physiology of human body(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care, professionalism & commitment & follow all the guidelines meticulously as given in 6th edition of Organon of medicine while selecting a particular homoeopathic medicine in a particular potency(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care, professionalis,& commitment & follow all the guidelines meticulously as given in 6th edition of Organon of medicine while preparation of homoeopathic medicine according to the scale of potentisation(ØØØV)
-Demonstrate care, professionalism & commitment & follow all the guidelines meticulously as given in 6th edition of Organon of medicine while prescribing a particular external application for a particular case(ØØØV)
-Should ensure that all the resources are used to the fullest without any wastage while preparing homoeopathic medicine(ØØØV)

RECENT ADVANCEMENTS AND SCOPE OF RESEARCH IN HOMOEOPATHIC PHARMACY

-Enumerate the types of research in homoeopathic pharmacy(ØØØV)
-Explain the recent advancements in the field of homoeopathic pharmacy(ØØØV)
-Design the protocol for a short term research proposal in homoeopathic pharmacy(ØØØV)