Q.P. CODE: 203010 Reg. No: …
Second Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Regular/Supplementary Examinations
(2010 Scheme)
Pharmacology
August 2021
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
Essays (25)
1. List the different routes of drug administration. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of
any three routes. Add a note on special drug delivery systems (2+12+3)
2. Classify antihypertensives. Describe the mechanism of action and adverse effects of
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (3+5)
Short notes on the following giving emphasis on nursing implications (5x5=25)
3. Rifampicin
4. Amoxicillin
5. Diazepam
6. Uses of prednisolone
7. Chlorpromazine
Dosage calculation (5)
8. Find the quantity of sodium chloride required for preparing 200ml of a 0.9% solution
Differentiate between (4x3=12)
9. Uterine stimulants and relaxants
10.Aspirin and morphine
11.Heparin and warfarin
12.Hydrochlorothiazide and furosemide
Define the following (4x2=8)
13.Analgesic, antipyretic
14.Tolerance, dependence
15.Cholinomimetic drugs
16.Antibiotic
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