Q.P. CODE: 213010 Reg. No: …
Second Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Supplementary Examinations
(2016 Scheme)
Pharmacology
February 2022
Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 75
• Answer all questions to the point neatly and legibly • Do not leave any blank pages between answers
• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space
• Answer all parts of a single question together • Leave sufficient space between answers.
• Draw diagram wherever necessary
Long Essay: (12)
1. Mention eight routes of drug administration. Explain advantages and disadvantages of any two routes of
drug administration with examples. (4+8)
Short Essays: (2x7=14)
2. Mention six drugs used in malaria. Explain mechanism of action of any two drugs and nursing implications (3+2+2)
3. Mention four anti-emetics. Explain mechanism of action, uses and adverse effects of metoclopramide. : (2+5)
Short Notes (5x5=25)
4. List four drugs used in the prophylaxis of bronchial asthma. Explain mechanism of action of any two drugs of different category (2+3)
5. Explain mechanism of action of two drugs of different category used in angina and write two uses for each (3+2)
6. Mention drugs used in psychosis. Explain mechanism of action and nursing implications for any one drug (2+3)
7. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of ether and halothane (2.5+2.5)
8. Explain mechanism of action and uses of any two disinfectants (2+3)
Differentiate between: (2x4=8)
9. Tetracycline and doxycycline
10.Paracetamol and Morphine
List down the following: (2x4=8)
11.Four drugs used in typhoid fever
12.Four drugs used in constipation
Answer Briefly: (2x4=8)
13.Explain the rationale for the use of diazepam over phenobarbitone as sedative
14.Rational for the contraindication of morphine in head injury patients
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