Q.P. CODE: 203010 Reg. No: …
Second Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Examinations
Pharmacology
October 2016
Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 75
Answer all questions
Draw diagram wherever necessary
Essays (25)
1. Classify anti tubercular drugs. Discuss the mechanism of action, adverse effects and uses of rifampin/rifampicin. What advice you will give to a patient, regarding the use of anti tubercular drugs. (4+8+5=17)
2. Name four oral hypoglycaemic drugs and two insulin preparations. What advise will you give to a patient, regarding the treatment of diabetes mellitus. (4+2+2=8)
Short notes on the following giving emphasis on nursing implications (5x5=25)
3. Oral contraceptives
4. Uses of corticosteroids
5. Aspirin
6. Thyroid supplements
7. Adrenaline
Dosage calculation (5)
8. Inj.regular insulin 20 units s/c od is prescribed for your patient.you are supplied with a vial of regular insulin 40 units/ml. Howmuch amount of insulin would you take in an insulin syringe with 100 divisions/ml
Differentiate between (4x3=12)
9. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
10. Antiseptic and disinfectant
11. Uterine stimulants and relaxants
12. Coagulants and anticoagulants
Define the following (4x2=8)
13. Adverse effects of drugs
14. Cardio tonics
15. Antimicrobial agents
16. Antidotes
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