Download MBBS 2nd Year WBUHS Pharmacology Paper II 2011 Question Paper

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PHARMACOLOGY

2011

Paper - II

Full Marks 40

Use Seperate answer script for each group

Attempt all questions. The figures in the margine indicate distribution of marks in each questions

Group ? A

1. (a) Enumerate drugs (analgesics or non-analgesics) used in the treatment of four different pain

conditions. Briefly outline the mechanism of action in any one situation. Comment on the safrty
concerns associated with the use of NSAJDS. Enumerate opioid receptor antagonists and mention their
uses.

4+2+2+2

Or, (b) Classify the drugs used in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. Explain why antituberculosis

drugs are used in combination. Mention the commonly encountered adverse reactions of anti
tuberculosis drugs. How would you treat a case of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis?

3+2+3+2

Group ? B

2. Explain why (any three) :

3 x 3

a) Oxytocin and methylergometrine both are routinely requisitioned in an obstetric care unit.
b) Patients of parkinson's disease on L-dopa therapy are cautiooned not to indulge in self-medication
with OTC multivitamin preparations.
c) Oral chloroquinine therapy in malaria is started with a loading dose.
d) Probenecid is combined with penicillins.

Group ? C

3. Briefly outline the mechanism of action of (any three) :

3 x 3

a) Combined oral contraceptive pills
b) N-acetylcysteine in paracetamol poisoning.
c) Lactulose in hepatic encephalopathy.
d) Metformine in diabetes mellitus.

Group -D

4. Write short notes on (any four) :

4 x 3

a) Antibiotic-associated diarrhoea
b) Lithium carbonate
c) Chelating agents
d) Mebendazole
e) Chemoprophylaxis