Reg. No.:…………………
Second Year B.Sc Optometry Degree Examinations October 2017
Nutrition, Biochemistry Pharmacology
(2014 scheme)
Time: 3 hrs Max marks: 80
Answer all questions
Draw diagrams wherever necessary
Write Section A and Section B in separate answer books. Do not mix up
questions from Section A and Section B
Q.P. Code: 211013 (new scheme) Marks: 40
Section Nutrition Biochemistry
Essay
1. What is the normal blood urea level. Discuss in detail how ammonia is detoxified to urea.
Short notes (3x5=15 marks)
2. Glucose tolerance test
3. Jaundice
4. Role of vitamin A in vision
Answer briefly (5x2=10 marks)
5. Corneal metabolism
6. Balanced diet
7. Retinal neurochemistry
8. Rate limiting enzymes in glycolysis
9. Green leafy vegetables.
Fill in the blanks (5x1=5 marks)
10. Primary deficit in blood bicarbonate causes ……………………….
11. ………………………….. is referred as bad cholesterol
12. ………………………. is the first enzyme elevated in acute myocardial infarction
13. Scurvy is due to the deficiency of …………………………
14. Normal serum sodium level is ……………………………
(P.T.O)
Q.P. Code: 212013 (new scheme) Marks: 40
Section Pharmacology
Essay
1. Mention the therapeutic and diagnostic uses of atropine. Add a note on adrenaline.
Short notes (3x5=15 marks)
2. Tear substitutes.
3. Mydriatics and miotics used in the eye
4. Anti-viral agents used in ophthalmology
Answer briefly (5x2=10 marks)
5. Uses and adverse effects of diazepam
6. Antihistamines
7. Antiseptics
8. Zinc deficiency
9. Ocular hypotensives
Fill in the blanks (5x1=5 marks)
10. Name one miotic used in glaucoma …………………….
11. Give one adverse effect of topical steroids …………………….
12. Name one anticoagulant …………………….
13. Name the diuretic used in treatment of glaucoma …………………….
14. Name one topical local anesthetic …………………….