Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences 2007-1st Year B.D.S Dental Surgery I –(GENERAL & DENTAL PHARMACOLOGY(RS & RS2) QP Code: 1157) - Question Paper

II B.D.S. Degree exam – August 2007

Time: three Hrs. [Max. Marks : 100]
GENERAL & DENTAL PHARMACOLOGY(RS & RS2)
QP Code: 1157

Your answers should be specific to the ques. asked.
Draw neat tagged diagrams wherever necessary.

LONG ESSAY two X 10 = 20 Marks
1. Enumerate tetracyclines. discuss the uses, adverse effects and contraindications of tetracyclines
2. Classify local anaesthetics with examples. discuss 4 techniques of local anaesthesia with an
indication for every

SHORT ESSAY six X five = 30 Marks
3. Atropine substitutes
4. Dentifrices
5. different methods to prolong drug action
6. Metronidazole
7. Mechanism of action and uses of diazepam
8. Omeprazole

COMPARE AND CONTRAST four X five = 20 Marks
9. Asprin and paracetamol
10. Hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone
11. Morphine and pethidine
12. Adrenaline and dopamine

SHORT ANSWERS 10 X three = 30 Marks
13. describe bioavailability and mention 4 factors affecting it
14. Mention 2 classes of iron preparations with examples
15. discuss the mechanism of action of glipizide
16. Mention 6 peripherally acting analgesics
17. discuss how age can replace the drug action
18. discuss the mechanism of action of nitroglycerine in angina pectoris
19. Mention the common properties and adverse effects of aminoglycoside antibiotics
20. discuss the rationale for forced alkaline diuresis in phenobarbitone poisoning
21. discuss the term enzyme induction with its clinical importance
22. discuss the drug interaction ranging from erythromycin and astemizole

Earning:   Approval pending.