Hi I would like to have the previous years question paper for the General & Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics subject examination under BDS course conducted by the Kerala University of Health Sciences?

The previous years question paper for the General & Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics subject examination under BDS course conducted by the Kerala University of Health Sciences is as follows:

General & Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics:
Time: 3 hrs
Max marks: 100
Answer all questions:
Draw diagram wherever necessary:

Essay:

1. Classify non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Explain its therapeutically useful action. Add a note on its adverse effects (5+6+3)

2. Classify drugs used in angina pectoris with examples. Explain the mechanism of action of each of the groups of drugs. Outline the treatment of acute angina pectoris (4+8+2)

Short essays:

3. Classify drugs used in acid peptic diseases with examples. Write the mode of action & adverse effects of one drug from any group. (4+4)

4. Enumerate sulfonylureas. Explain its mechanism of action and adverse effects (2+3+3)

5. Explain four clinical uses of diazepam

6. Classify drugs used in acid peptic diseases with examples

Short notes:

7. Uses and adverse effects of ampicillin

8. Low molecular weight heparin

9. Advantages and disadvantages of intravenous route of drug administration

10. Name four alpha adrenoceptor antagonists and its uses

11. Explain the mechanism of action and uses of cromolyn sodium

12. Enumerate the first line drugs used in tuberculosis and a characteristic adverse effect for each drug

13. Name four fluoroquinolones and mention the indications and adverse effects for any one

14. Name two anti caries agents and explain its mechanism of action

15. Enumerate the adverse effects of furosemide

16. Enlist the advantages of atypical antipsychotics over chlorpromazine