PHARMACOLOGY MOCK TEST
Full marks 40 Time – 2 hours
Attempt all questions. Supplement your answer with charts and diagrams as needed.
1. Name the drugs that can be administered by rotahaler. What is the basic difference between a rotahaler and a metered dose inhaler (MDI)? What are the advantages and disadvantages of nebuliser over MDI? Discuss the management of acute severe asthma indicating the doses of individual drugs. [2 + 1 + 2 + 5]
Or, Classify β adrenoceptor antagonists. State the contraindications of non-selective β adrenoceptor antagonists. What is the role of β blockers in AMI? Name the drugs used in the management of hypertension in pregnancy with their doses. [3 + 2 + 2 + 3]
2. Explain why: (Any FIVE) [2 x 5]
a) Neostigmine is preferred over Physostigmine for the treatment of myasthenia gravis
b) Omeprazole is not given concurrently with antacids
c) Spironolactone is used in cirrhosis of liver
d) Atropine substitutes are used in Haloperidol induced acute dystonias
e) Acetazolamide should be avoided in hepatic failure
f) Enalapril is contraindicated in bilateral renal artery stenosis
g) Class III anti-arrhythmic drugs can themselves precipitate arrhythmias
h) Pirenzepine is not used in treatment of peptic ulcer
3. Describe the mechanism of action of: (Any 4) [2 x 4]
a) Castor oil as purgative
b) Adenosine in PSVT
c) Ketotifen in asthma
d) Thiazide in diabetes insipidus
e) Glucocorticoids in chemotherapy induced vomiting
f) Pralidoxime in organophosphate compound poisoning
g) Propranolol in hyperthyroidism
4. Write short notes on: [4 x 3]
a) Management of acute angle closure glaucoma OR Management of mushroom poisoning
b) Classification of drugs used in diarrhea OR Classification of drugs used in peptic ulcer
c) Glyceryl trinitrate OR Digoxin (Mechanism of action, Use, Dose, Adverse effect)
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