M.Pharm-M.Pharm 1st Year Paper II – Pharmacotherapeutics III(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2014)

Q.P. Code: 102340                                                  Reg. no.: …………………
               First Pharm D Post Baccalaureate Degree Examinations, August 2014
                                                  Paper II – Pharmacotherapeutics III

Time: 3 Hours                                                                                    Total Marks: 70

• Answer all questions
• Draw diagrams wherever necessary

Essay: (3x10=30)

1. Explain the salient pharmacological approaches involved in the management of Parkinsonism.
2. Elaborate on the mechanism of pain perception. Discuss the pharmacology of NSAIDs.
3. Classify schizophrenia. Discuss its pathophysiology, clinical presentations and therapeutic management.

Short notes: (8x5=40)

4. Outline the indications and contraindications of fibrinolytics in stroke patients.
5. Explain the anemia of chronic disease.
6. Briefly discuss about drug induced liver disorders.
7. Discuss the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and management of inflammatory disease.
8. Outline the management of sleep disorders.
9. Discuss the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease.
10. Discuss the iron deficiency anemia management and iron chelation therapy.
11. Proton pump inhibitors
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