THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
[LO 824] MAY 2019 Sub. Code: 3824
PHARM. AND PHARM. (POST BACCALAUREATE)
DEGREE EXAMINATION
(2009-2010 Regulation)
FOURTH YEAR
PAPER VI CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
Q.P. Code 383824
Time Three hours Maximum 70 Marks
I. Elaborate on: x 10 40)
1. Describe the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of food poisoning.
2. Explain in detail about the clinical symptoms and management of chronic
poisoning with mercury.
3. Discuss various general measures in the management of poisoning relevant to
clinical toxicology.
4. Discuss the toxic manifestations of benzodiazepine poisoning and explain its
management.
II. Write notes on: x 5 30)
1. Brief notes on use of multidose activated charcoal in the elimination enhancement.
2. Describe the mechanism and uses of EDTA in clinical toxicology.
3. Explain the management of substance abuse of amphetamine.
4. What are the signs and symptoms of chronic poisoning with iron and its
management?
5. Discuss the clinical symptoms and management in acute poisoning with
paracetamol.
6. Discuss the management of envenomation with arthropod bites.