Exam Details

Subject pharmacology and toxicology
Paper paper 2
Exam / Course m.pharm.pharmacology
Department
Organization Dr.M.G.R. Medical University
Position
Exam Date May, 2018
City, State tamil nadu, chennai


Question Paper

THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
[LM 350] MAY 2018 Sub. Code: 2911
M.PHARM. DEGREE EXAMINATION
FIRST YEAR
BRANCH IV PHARMACOLOGY
PAPER II PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
Q.P. Code: 262911
Time: Three hours Maximum 100 Marks
I. Elaborate on: x 20 40)
1. Discuss the various mechanisms of absorption of Drugs.
Explain the various factors affecting Drug absorption.
2. Describe the Insulin receptor and discuss the mechanism of action of Insulin.
Classify oral hypoglycemic agents. Explain the pharmacology of insulin
secretagogues.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 6 60)
1. Membrane transporters.
2. Excitatory neurotransmitters in CNS.
3. Pharmacological actions of Morphine.
4. Myasthenia gravis and its treatment.
5. Cephalosporins.
6. Mechanism of action and therapeutic uses of NSAIDs.
7. Hypersensitive reactions.
8. Physiological role and consequences of deficiency of superoxide dismutase.
9. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.
10. MAO inhibitors.



Subjects

  • advanced pharmaceutical analysis
  • biological standardisation and pharmacological screening methods
  • drug design and molecularpharmacology
  • pharmaceutical and cosmetic analysis
  • pharmacology and toxicology