Q.P. CODE: 203010 Reg. No: …
Second Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Examinations
Pharmacology
November 2015
Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 75
Answer all questions
Draw diagram wherever necessary
Essays (25)
1. Classify non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Describe the mechanism of action, adverse effects and
uses of paracetamol. What advise you will give, regarding the use of NSAIDS in peptic ulcer patients.
(4+8+5=17)
2. Name four drugs used in malaria and two drugs used in chloroqine resistant malaria. What advice
is given to people, going to a place where malaria is prevalent (4+2+2=8)
Short notes on the following giving emphasis on nursing implications (5x5=25)
3. Anti viral agents
4. Antacids
5. Anti histamins
6. Anti tussives
7. Anabolic steroids
Dosage calculation (5)
8. How much of insulin would you take if 24 units of insulin is required. Insulin vial U-40 is supplied.
(Insulin syringe has 10 divisions in 1 ml.)
Differentiate between (4x3=12)
9. Oestrogen and progesterone
10. Immuno-suppressants and immuno-stimulants
11. Emetics and anti emetics
12. Oral and parental route
Define the following (4x2=8)
13. Haematinic
14. Anticoagulant
15. Vaccine
16. Antiseptic
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