January 2008 Pharmacology (RS2) Paper II
January 2008 Pharmacology (RS2) Paper II
January 2008 Pharmacology (RS2) Paper II
QP Code: 1086
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked. Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary. LONG ESSAY 1. 2. 2 X 10 = 20 Marks
Classify cephalosporins. Describe the antibacterial spectrum, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of third generation cephalosporins Describe the various types of hormonal oral contraceptives available for use. Describe the mechanism of action, adverse effects and contraindications of the combined pill 10 X 5 = 50 Marks
SHORT ESSAY 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Drugs in filariasis Metocloperamide Multi-drug therapy regimen in leprosy Second generation sulphonylureas Treatment of acute attack of gout Long acting 2-agonists in asthma Indications for prostaglandins Azole antifungal agents Topical glucocorticoids Proton pump inhibitors
SHORT ANSWERS 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Co-trimoxazole Fexofenadine Folic acid Azithromycin British Anti-Lewisite (BAL) Imipenem Oxytocin Methotrexate Cyclosporine Diloxanide furoate *****
10 X 3 = 30 Marks