Download MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) KUHS (Kerala University of Health Science) 2nd Year (Second Year) 2021 December 202001 Pharmacology Paper II Previous Question Paper
Q.P. Code: 202001
Reg. no.: .....................
Second Professional MBBS Degree Supplementary Examinations
December 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. Read the case history and answer the following questions: An 18 years old boy was
brought to the outpatient department with history of fever with chills and shivering for
the past three days. Peripheral blood smear showed presence of intra erythrocytic
P.vivax parasite.
(2+2+2)
Prescribe drugs treatment for the patient with dosage schedules.
Explain the mechanism of action of chloroquine.
What are the adverse effects of chloroquine when used for prolonged
period in large doses
2. What are the different types of oral contraceptive pills available. Describe the
mechanism of action and adverse effects of combined oral contraceptive pills.(2+2+2)
Short Notes (5x3=15)
3. Proton pump inhibitors
4. Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors
5. Linezolid
6. Superinfection
7. Cyclosporine
Write the Pharmacological basis for the use of:
(3x1=3)
8. Oxytocin for induction of labour
9. Propranolol in thyrotoxicosis
10. Imipenem with cilastatin
Write two uses and two adverse effects of the following:
(3x1=3)
11. Metformin
12. Rifampicin
13. Streptomycin
Choose the appropriate drug and Justify:
(2x1=2)
14. Chloroquine / Diloxanide furoate in amebic liver abscess
15. Regular / Lente insulin in diabetic ketoacidosis
Name the following (Two examples for each)
(5x1=5)
16. Anti-herpes virus drugs
17. Anticancer antibiotics
18. Stimulant purgatives
19. Drugs for scabies
20. Anti-fungal azole derivative
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