KNRUHS MBBS Pharmacology January 2026 (MB2019112 Regular)

MB2019112Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences · Pharmacology · 2026 · January · Regular

Questions (25)

1.The most commonly used ionotropic agent for the management of Heart failure is a) Noradrenaline b) Adrenaline c) Dobutamine d) Isoprenaline
1 Mark
2.Digoxin acts by inhibiting a) H+ K+ ATPase b) Na+ K+ ATPase c) Na+ Ca+ exchange d) Na+ Cl- exchange
1 Mark
3.Which of the following antitubercular agents are safe in pregnancy a) Rifampicin b) Streptomycin c) Pyrazinamide d) None of the above
1 Mark
4.Diuretic that can be used in renal failure a) Spironolactone b) Furosemide c) Mannitol d) Hydrochlorothiazide
1 Mark
5.Adverse effects of Amiodarone include all except a) Photosensitization b) Nephrotoxicity c) Pulmonary Fibrosis d) Hypothyroidism
1 Mark
6.Finasteride acts by: a) Blocking testosterone receptors in the prostate gland b) Reducing testosterone secretion from testes c) Reducing LH secretion from pituitary d) Lowering circulating as well as prostatic dihydrotestosterone concentration
1 Mark
7.Actions of bradykinin include the following except: a) Fall in blood pressure b) Cardiac depression c) Increase in capillary permeability d) Bronchoconstriction
1 Mark
8.The characteristic toxicity of Ethambutol is: a) Hepatitis b) Visual defects c) Vestibular disturbance d) Renal damage
1 Mark
9.The following is true of cyclophosphamide except: a) It is highly reactive and a vesicant on contact b) It is a prodrug c) It has marked immunosuppressant property d) It frequently causes alopecia and cystitis
1 Mark
10.All are contraindications to BCG vaccine except: a) Patients receiving Cancer therapy b) Pregnancy c) Individuals with compromised host defence d) Tuberculin positive individuals
1 Mark
11.Classify Oral Antidiabetic Drugs. Write the mechanism of action, uses and adverse effects of Metformin.
15 Marks
12.Classify the drugs used in Hypertension. Write the mechanism of action, uses and adverse effects of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors.
15 Marks
13.Describe the mechanism of action, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs).
6 Marks
14.Low Molecular Weight Heparins.
6 Marks
15.Erythropoietin.
6 Marks
16.Mention therapeutic uses and adverse effects of Metronidazole.
6 Marks
17.Describe the mechanism of action and therapeutic uses of Chloroquine.
6 Marks
18.Methotrexate.
6 Marks
19.Enlist the drugs used in Psoriasis.
6 Marks
20.Outline the Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid Storm.
3 Marks
21.What is Superinfection? Name two group of drugs producing it.
3 Marks
22.Mention adverse effects of INH. Explain the rationale of prescribing Pyridoxine with INH (Iso Nicotinic Acid Hydrazide).
3 Marks
23.Name three Immunosuppressant’s with their therapeutic uses.
3 Marks
24.Mention three drugs used in the treatment of Scabies.
3 Marks
25.A 20 years old female patient presented with fatigue and shortness of Breath. Her Hb was 7g/dl. Blood smear showed hypochromic Microcytic red cells. How do you treat the above patient?
3 Marks

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