RUHS
Second Year MBBS Examination
II MBBS PHARMACOLOGY PAPER I
Date: 07-07-2019
Time: 3 hours

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Max
Marks: 40
Instructions: INSTRUCTIONS: Attempt all questions in both
sections: (Use separate answer book for each section)
Section 1

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1. Classify anticpileptic drugs. Discuss mechanism of action
and therapeutic uses of carbamazepinc. (A. 417, B. 131) (8)
2. Explain why: (4)
a) Alprazolam is preferred for anxiety over other
benzodiazepines.

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b) Atropine is used in organophosphorus poisoning. (A. 120, B.
295)
c) Lignocaine is used as local anesthetic (A. 361, B. 241)
3. Describe briefly: (8)
a) Pharmacovigilance program of India.

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b) Volume of distribution and its clinical significance.

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Section 2
4. Describe briefly: (8)
a) Omeprazole
b) Contraindications of beta blockers

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5. Write short notes on: (8)
a) Atypical antipsychotics.
b) Helicobacter pylori eradication regimens
c) Tolerance & its significance
d) Status of cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors as

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analgesics.
6. Pharmacotherapy of: (8)
a) Status asthmaticus.
b) Gout (A. 216, . 1036)
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