Download MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) KUHS (Kerala University of Health Science) 2nd Year (Second Year) 2021 February 202001 Pharmacology Paper II Previous Question Paper
Q.P. Code: 202001
Reg. no.: .....................
Second Professional MBBS Degree Supplementary Examinations
February 2021
Pharmacology - Paper II
Time: 2 Hours
Max. Marks: 40
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
Answer all parts of a single question together ? Leave sufficient space between answers
Draw table/diagrams/flow charts wherever necessary
Essays
(2x6=12)
1. An immigrant labourer comes to the hospital with fever, chil s and rigor.
Peripheral smear showed malarial parasites. He was given chloroquine and primaquine.
Classify antimalarial drugs
Why are chloroquine and primaquine combined.
Explain the mechanism of action, uses and adverse effects of chloroquine.
List four drugs used for chloroquine resistant falciparum malaria.
(2+1+2+1)
2. Classify antithyroid drugs. Write the advantages and disadvantages of using
radioactive Iodine.
(2+2+2)
Short Notes
(5x3=15)
3. Cotrimoxazole
4. Ivermectin
5. Cyclophosphamide
6. Metoclopramide
7. Vildagliptin
Write the Pharmacological basis for the use of:
(3x1=3)
8. Desferrioxamine in Iron poisoning
9. Imipenem and cilastatin
10. INH and pyridoxine
Write two uses and two adverse effects of the following:
(3x1=3)
11. Amphotericin B
12. Acyclovir
13. Levamisole
Choose the appropriate drug and Justify:
(2x1=2)
14. Ciprofloxacin/Norfloxacin in urinary tract infection
15. Folic acid/Folinic acid with methotrexate
Name the following (Two examples for each)
(5x1=5)
16. Antiemetics
17. Immunosuppressants
18. H2 Antihistamines
19. Bisphosphonates
20. Antiestrogens
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