Q.P. CODE: 203010 Reg. No: …
Second Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Supplementary Examinations
(2010 Scheme)
Pharmacology
October 2018
Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 75
Answer all questions
Draw diagram wherever necessary
Essays (25)
1. Classify NSAIDs. Write the mechanism of action, uses and adverse effects of aspirin. Add a note on the treatment of paracetamol poisoning (4+9+4)
2. List four hormonal contraceptives. Write their adverse effects. What advice will you give to the lady on oral contraceptive pill. (2+4+2)
Short notes on the following giving emphasis on nursing implications (5x5=25)
3. Amoxicillin
4. Ranitidine
5. Furosemide
6. Insulin
7. Diazepam
Dosage calculation (5)
8. Prepare 200 ml of a solution of ammonia containing 4% by weight of ammonia. The strong solution of ammonia contains 32% of ammonia w/w.
Differentiate between (4x3=12)
9. Intramuscular and intravenous route
10.Adrenaline and noradrenaline
11.Penicillin and tetracycline
12.Verapamil and nifedipine
Define the following (4x2=8)
13.Adverse drug reactions
14.Coagulants and anticoagulants
15.Bioavailability
16.Prodrug
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