M.B.B.S. EXAMINATION PHARMACOLOGY

M.B.B.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION – JANUARY, 2014

PAPER-I

Time : 2 Hours                                                             Max. Marks : 40

Answer all questions

1. Classify drugs used in Hypertension.  Describe the mechanism of action and adverse effects of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors.                                                                           3+4+3=10

WRITE SHORT NOTES ON:                                                     5X4=20

2. Drug therapy of status epilepticus
3. Treatment of organophosphorus compound poisoning.

4. Microsomal enzyme induction.
5. Advantages of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.(SSRIs)
6. Essential drug concept.

WRITE BRIEFLY ON:                                                            5X2=10

7. Rationale for use of digoxin in atrial fibrillation
8. Four therapeutic uses of adrenaline
9. Name four nasal decongestants

10. Two uses and two complications of Mannitol

11. Two uses and two adverse effects of loop diuretics.

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