[LI 1019] Sub. Code: 4718
B.Sc (Nursing) DEGREE EXAMINATION
(New Regulations for the candidates admitted from 2006-07 onwards)
SECOND YEAR
February 2016
Paper III – Pharmacology, Pathology and Genetics
Q.P. Code : 664718
Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 Marks
Answer Section A and Section B Separately
Section A - (Pharmacology)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 15 = 15)
1. a) Classify local Anaesthetics.
b) Write the mechanism of action, uses and adverse effects of Lignocaine.
c) Discuss Lignocaine as anti-arrhythmic agent.
II. Write notes on : (3 x 5 = 15)
1. Omeprazole.
2. Topical antifungal agents.
3. Drugs used in cough.
III. Short answers on: (4 x 2 = 8)
1. Name two anti-viral agents.
2. Mention two uses of Nitroglycerine.
3. Define pro-drug with an example.
4. Mention two uses of oral contraceptives.
Sectopm B - (Pathology and Genetics)
Pathology
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 15 = 15)
1. Define and classify Inflammation. What are the signs of Inflammation? Discuss Phagocytosis and killing.
II. Write notes on : (2 x 5 = 10)
1. Primary complex.
2. Gangrene.
Genetics
I. Write notes on : (2 x 5 = 10)
1. Genetic counselling.
2. Erythroblastosis fetalis.
II. Short answers on: (1 x 2 = 2)
1. Name two screening tests for detecting congenital abnormalities.
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