Drug Safety Physician Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Antimicrobial drugs are medications used to treat infections caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites.

• Antimicrobial drugs target specific components of microorganisms to inhibit their growth or kill them.

• Examples include antibiotics (e.g. penicillin), antifungals (e.g. fluconazole), antivirals (e.g. acyclovir), and antiparasitics (e.g. metronidazole).

• Mechanisms of action include disrupting cell wall synthesis, inhibiting protein synthesis, interfering with DNA replica...read more

Drugs used in myocardial infarction (MI) include antiplatelet agents, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, and statins.

• Antiplatelet agents such as aspirin and clopidogrel are used to prevent blood clots

• Beta blockers like metoprolol help reduce heart rate and blood pressure

• ACE inhibitors like lisinopril help improve heart function and reduce strain on the heart

• Statins like atorvastatin are used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of further heart problems

Adverse drug reactions are harmful or unintended reactions to medications.

• Adverse drug reactions are unwanted effects caused by a medication.

• They can range from mild side effects to severe reactions.

• Examples include nausea, dizziness, allergic reactions, and liver damage.

• Monitoring and reporting adverse drug reactions is important for patient safety.