Q.P. Code: 202001 Reg. no.: …………………
Second Professional MBBS Degree Supplementary Examinations,
October 2016
Pharmacology- Paper II
Time: 2 Hours Total Marks: 40
• Answer all questions• Draw diagrams wherever necessary
Essays: (2x6=12)
1. A 50 years old lady complains of pain in the throat and has been diagnosed to
have streptococcal tonsillitis. Answer the following:
• Name two appropriate drugs for it.
• Name two bactericidal and two bacteriostatic drugs
• Explain briefly the mechanism of action of penicillins
• What are the adverse effects of amino glycosides. (1+1+2+2=6)
2. Classify oral anti diabetic drugs and explain the mechanism of action of any two
groups. Mention one insulin analog and list one advantage of it over conventional
insulin (2+3+1=6)
Short notes: (5x3=15)
3. Methotrexate
4. Non systemic antacids
5. Rifampicin
6. Artemisinin based combination therapy (ACT ) in malaria
7. Post coital contraceptives
Answer briefly: (5x1=5)
8. Two differences between ketoconazole and fluconazole
9. Mention four uses of metronidazole
10. Mechanism of action of hydrocortisone
11. What is post antibiotic effect and mention one example
12. What are streptogramins and mention one use of it
Name two drugs: (8x1=8)
13. Peptic ulcer
14. Chemoprophylaxis in tuberculosis
15. Anti emetics
16. Antibiotics given only parenterally
17. Anti thyroid drugs
18. Typhoid fever
19. Antiretroviral drugs
20. Round worm infestation
