M.D.S-M.D.S 1st Year Paper II – Applied General & Oral Physiology Including Nutrition(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2014)

Q.P.Code:192250 Reg. No.:…………………
M.D.S. Part I Supplementary Degree Examinations, January 2014
(2012 Scheme)
Paper II – Applied General & Oral Physiology Including Nutrition and
Pharmacology
Time : 3 hrs Max marks : 100
• Answer all questions.
• Illustrate your answers with relevant neatly labeled diagrams / tables / graphs
wherever necessary.
Essay: (2x20=40)
1. Classify bleeding disorders based on its etiopathology. Describe the precautions to be taken
before performing dental extraction in such patients. Add a note on the functions of platelets
(5+10+5=20)
2. Classify sympathomimetic drugs based on its therapeutic use. Describe the
pharmacological actions of adrenaline. How do the actions of adrenaline become
significant to a dental specialist (5+10+5=20)
Short essay: (6x10=60)
3. Therapeutic uses of salicylates
4. Molecular mechanism of muscle contraction.
5. Anticoagulants and its mechanism of action
6. Effect of diet on growth and development
7. Pharmacological action lignocaine
8. Causes, symptoms, complications and management of sleep apnoea
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