Download ABVMU MBBS 2nd Year 2024 March Pharmacology Paper II Question Paper

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This question paper consists of two sections: Section A- Multiple Choice Questions and Section B- Theory Questions.

Both the sections have different paper code. Write correct paper code on respective sheet

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Answer MCQs on the provided OMR sheet and theory questions on the provided answer booklet.

SECTION B - THEORY QUESTIONS

PAPER CODE: 2411230005

Q.1 Long Answer Question 15 MARKS

1. i) Describe antidepressant drugs. 9 marks

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2. ii) Elaborate the mechanism of action, and potential side effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. 6 marks

Q.2 Clinical Case Scenario based Structured Question 15 MARKS

A 60-year-old man has occasional episodes of gout that are painful and debilitating. He requires drugs to treat the symptoms of acute gout attacks and to prevent recurrent attacks.

1. i) What causes this patient's painful episodes of gout? 3 marks
2. ii) What is the therapeutic rationale for the drugs used to treat gout in 4 marks this patient?

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3. iii) This patient is prescribed colchicine. What is the mechanism of action of this drug? 4 marks
4. iv) How does probenecid increase the excretion of uric acid? 4 marks

Q.3 Short Note Question (Within 500 Words) 5 x 6 = 30 MARKS

1. i) Factors affecting absorption of a drug
2. ii) Lithium

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3. iii) Selective COX-2 inhibitors
4. iv) Management of status epilepticus
5. v) Informed Consent Process in clinical practice

Q.4 Short Answer Questions (Within 100 Words) 5 x 4 = 20 MARKS

1. i) Why long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs) are commonly used in combination with inhaled corticosteroids for the management of asthma?

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2. ii) Compare and contrast dopamine and dobutamine.
3. iii) What is enterohepatic circulation and how it affects the elimination half-life of drugs?
4. iv) Pharmacotherapy of organophosphorus poisoning
5. v) Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

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