Second Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Supplementary Examinations
January 2024
Pharmacology
(2016 Scheme)
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Time: 3 Hrs
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Max. Marks: 75
Answer all questions to the point neatly and legibly ? Do not leave any blank pages
between answers
Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space
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Answer all parts of a single question together ? Leave sufficient space betweenanswers ? Draw diagram wherever necessary
Long Essay: (12)
1. Classify antianginal drugs with suitable examples. Write the mechanism of action,
uses, adverse effects of nitrates. Describe briefly on calcium channel blockers
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(4+2+2+2+2)Short Essays:
(2x7=14)
2. Classify nonsteroidal anti ?inflammatory drugs, with two examples each and
explain the mechanism of action, uses and adverse effects of aspirin (4+3)
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3. Name four tetracyclines. Write their mechanism of action, uses and adverseeffects.
(2+5)
Short Notes: (5x5=25)
4. Pre-anaesthetic medications
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5. Antihistamines6. Proton pump inhibitors
7. Heparin sodium
8. Isoniazid (INH)
Differentiate between: (2x4=8)
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9. Morphine and Pethidine10. Oxytocin and Ergometrine
List down the following:
(2x4=8)
11. Insulin analogues
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12. Uses and contraindications of atropine and its substitutesAnswer Briefly: (2x4=8)
13. Uses of mannitol and why is it contraindicated in congestive cardiac failure.
14. Doctor ordered to mix 200 mg of dopamine in 500ml of 5% dextrose and infuse at
the rate of 400 mcg/min. What is the required flow rate and drip rate. The drop
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factor for the set is 16/ml.*****************