B.Sc-B.Sc Nursing 2nd Year Pharmacology(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2013)

Q.P. CODE: 203010                                 Reg. No: …………………...
                Second Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Examinations, October 2013
                                                   Pharmacology

Time: 3 Hrs                                                                 Max. Marks: 75

• Answer all questions

• Draw diagram wherever necessary

Essays (25)

1. 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 (4+8+5=17)

2. Name four gluco-corticoids and mention the adverse effects and uses of gluco-corticoids. What advice you will give to a patient regarding the use of them. (2+4+2=8)

Short notes on the following giving emphasis on nursing implications (5x5=25)

3. Cotrimoxazole

4. Hormonal contraceptives

5. Vitamin A

6. Anti anginal drugs

7. First line anti tuberculous drugs

Dosage calculation (5)

8. Find the amount of water to be added to 200 ml of a 1 in 50 solution to make it 1% solution.

Differentiate between (4x3=12)

9. Testosterone and anabolic steroids

10. Amoxicillin and ampicillin

11. Intra muscular and intra venous route

12. Hypnotic and sedative

Define the following (4x2=8)

13. Antagonist

14. Antiseptic

15. Drug dependence

16. Anaesthetic

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Earning:  ₹ 7.05/-