Q.P. CODE: 203010 Reg. No: …
Second Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Supplementary Examinations
Pharmacology
May 2017
Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 75
Answer all questions
Draw diagram wherever necessary
Essays (25)
1. Classify non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Explain the mechanism of action, adverse effects and uses of aspirin. Add a note on the treatment of salicylate over dosage. (4+9+4)
2. Name four penicillins and four cephalosporins. Describe the precautions to be taken while using antibiotics and what advice will you give to the patient. (4+2+2)
Short notes on the following giving emphasis on nursing implications (5x5=25)
3. Phenytoin sodium
4. Uses of ß blockers
5. Hormonal contraceptives
6. Oral Anti diabetics
7. Pantoprazole
Dosage calculation (5)
8. What quantity of sodium chloride is required to prepare 500 ml of a 5% solution.
Differentiate between (4x3=12)
9. Heparin and warfarin
10. Oral and parenteral route
11. Thiazide diuretics and frusemide
12. Uterine stimulants and relaxants
Define the following (4x2=8)
13. Pharmacokinetics
14. Drug antagonism
15. Adverse drug reactions
16. Antibiotic
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