M.B.B.S. EXAMINATION PHARMACOLOGY PAPER-I

M.B.B.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION – JANUARY, 2013

 

PAPER-I

 

Time : 2 Hours                                                             Max. Marks : 40

Answer all questions

 

1. Classify Beta adrenergic blocking drugs.  Write the                    Pharmacological actions, therapeutic uses and

contraindications of propranolol.                               2+3+2+3=10

 

WRITE SHORT NOTES ON:                                                     5X4=20

2. Mechanism of action and therapeutic uses of neostigmine.
3. Mechanism of action and therapeutic uses of amlodipine.

 

4. Mechanism of action and therapeutic uses of dantrolene.
5. Advantages and disadvantages of nitrous oxide as general anaesthetic.
6. Advantages and disadvantages of intravenous route of drug administration.

WRITE BRIEFLY ON:                                                            5X2=10

7. Mechanism of action and therapeutic uses of tamsulosin.
8. Mention two therapeutic uses of mannitol with route of administration.
9. Mention four drugs used in absence seizure (Petit mal epilepsy)

10. Mention four newer drugs used in treatment of Parkinsonism.

11. Define drug synergism and drug antagonism.