Q.P. CODE: 203010 Reg. No: ...............
Second Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Examinations
September 2012
Pharmacology
Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 75
Answer all questions
Draw diagram wherever necessary
Essays (25)
1. Classify penicillins. Explain the mechanism of action, adverse effects and uses of penicillin G. Add a note on chemoprophylaxis. (4+8+5=17)
2. Classify non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Explain the mechanism of action, adverse effects and uses of aspirin. What instructions will you give to a patient regarding the use of pain killers. (2+4+2=8)
Short notes on the following giving emphasis on nursing implications (5x5=25)
3. Chlorpromazine
4. Hormonal contraceptives
5. Bronchodilators
6. Anticoagulants
7. Ranitidine
Dosage calculation (5)
8. Calculate the quantity of glucose needed to prepare 750ml of 25% glucose solution.
Differentiate between (4x3=12)
9. Hydrocortisone and prednisolone
10.Oral and parenteral routes of drug administration
11.Insulin and glibenclamide
12. Acetylcholine and adrenaline
Define the following (4x2=8)
13.Diuretic
14.Vasopressor
15.Shock
16.Anti helminthic
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