Download MBBS 2nd Year WBUHS Pharmacology Paper II 2014 Question Paper

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Attempt all questions. The figures in the margin indicate full marks

Group - A

Full Marks: 40

Time: 2 hours

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1. (a) Enumerate antiepileptic drugs. Discuss the mechanism of action of sodium valproate as an anticonvulsant. Outline the treatment strategy of status epilepticus.
   Or
   (b) Enumerate oral antidiabetic drugs. Discuss the mechanism of action of biguanides. Outline the treatment of hyperosmolar diabetic coma.

   (4+3+3) / (3+2+5)

Group - B

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2. Explain why (any three) :
   1. Ciprofloxacin and theophylline should not be co-prescribed.
   2. Gluco-corticoids should be tapered off gradually after long term therapy.
   3. Metronidazole is to be avoided in chronic alcoholics.
   4. Alphacalcidol is effective in renal rickets

   (3 x 3)

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Group - C

3. Discuss the mechanism of action of (any three) :
   1. Triptans in Migraine.
   2. Fluconazole as antifungal agent
   3. Propyl thiouracil in hyperthyroidism

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   4. Pantoprazole in peptic ulcer

   (3 x 3)

4. Write short notes on (any four) :
   1. Super infections.
   2. Chloroquine

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   3. Methotrexate.
   4. Emergency contraceptives.
   5. Propafol

   (4 x 3)

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Group - D

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