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KUHS MBBS Pharmacology Previous Question Paper - July 2023 (202001 2010 Scheme)

202001Kerala University of Health Sciences · Pharmacology · 2023 · July · 2010 Scheme

Questions (20)

  1. 1.(a) Enumerate four drug groups used in treatment of peptic ulcer with two examples each. (b) Briefly describe the mechanism of action, uses and adverse effects of any one group. (c) Mention the drug group which gives immediate symptom relief in a patient with peptic ulcer.
    6 Marks
  2. 2.A 24-year-old female with fever and chills came to causality. Gives history of urinary urgency and dysuria. Urine examination confirmed acute lower urinary tract infection and urine sample given for culture and sensitivity. (a) List two antibiotic groups which can be used to start therapy. (b) Write the mechanism of action, other uses and adverse effects of any one group. (c) List any two antibiotic groups which is contra-indicated in a pregnant lady with urinary tract infection. (d) Name two drugs which is given for chemoprophylaxis.
    6 Marks
  3. 3.Therapeutic uses of corticosteroids
    3 Marks
  4. 4.Newer Insulins
    3 Marks
  5. 5.Azole antifungals
    3 Marks
  6. 6.Cotrimoxazole
    3 Marks
  7. 7.Metronidazole
    3 Marks
  8. 8.Write the Pharmacological basis for the use of Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) with Isoniazid (INH) in Antitubercular therapy.
    1 Mark
  9. 9.Write the Pharmacological basis for the use of Lugol’s Iodine is given for 10 days prior to thyroidectomy surgery for Grave’s disease.
    1 Mark
  10. 10.Write the Pharmacological basis for the use of MESNA is administered during cyclophosphamide therapy
    1 Mark
  11. 11.Write two uses and two adverse effects of Metformin
    1 Mark
  12. 12.Write two uses and two adverse effects of Tetracyclines
    1 Mark
  13. 13.Write two uses and two adverse effects of Diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC)
    1 Mark
  14. 14.Folinic acid/folic acid in Methotrexate toxicity
    1 Mark
  15. 15.Choose the appropriate drug and Justify Domperidone/Metoclopramide as antiemetic in paediatric population
    1 Mark
  16. 16.Drugs used for Lepra reaction
    1 Mark
  17. 17.Drugs used in inflammatory bowel disease
    1 Mark
  18. 18.Drugs used in scabies
    1 Mark
  19. 19.Viral vaccines with two examples
    1 Mark
  20. 20.Antiretroviral drugs with two examples
    1 Mark

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