Strictly Syllabus-Based 50 Questions (5 marks each) from Pharmacology-III For Practice
UNIT 1: DRUGS ACTING ON GIT (12 QUESTIONS)
- Classify anti-ulcer drugs
with examples.
- Explain the mechanism of
action, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of H₂-receptor antagonists.
- Discuss proton pump
inhibitors with mechanism of action and adverse effects.
- Explain the pharmacology of
antacids and classify them with examples.
- Describe the role of
prostaglandin analogues in peptic ulcer disease.
- Classify laxatives and
explain the mechanism of action of stimulant purgatives.
- Explain osmotic purgatives
with examples and therapeutic uses.
- Classify antidiarrhoeal
drugs and explain the role of ORS and zinc.
- Discuss opioid
antidiarrhoeal drugs with adverse effects.
- Classify antiemetic drugs
and explain serotonin (5-HT₃) antagonists.
- Explain the mechanism of
action and uses of prokinetic drugs.
- Write a note on
antispasmodic drugs used in gastrointestinal disorders.
UNIT 2: PHARMACOLOGY OF ENDOCRINE DRUGS (10
QUESTIONS)
- Classify antithyroid drugs
with examples.
- Explain the mechanism of
action and therapeutic uses of propylthiouracil.
- Discuss insulin preparations
and their clinical uses.
- Classify oral hypoglycaemic
agents with examples.
- Explain the mechanism of
action, uses and adverse effects of sulfonylureas.
- Write a note on metformin
with mechanism of action and adverse effects.
- Classify corticosteroids and
explain their pharmacological actions.
- Explain the therapeutic uses
and adverse effects of glucocorticoids.
- Write a note on androgens
and anabolic steroids.
- Explain uterine stimulants
with mechanism of action and uses.
UNIT 3: ANTIMICROBIALS (20 QUESTIONS)
- Define chemotherapy and
explain the general principles of antimicrobial therapy.
- Explain the mechanisms of
action of antimicrobial drugs.
- Discuss the mechanisms of
antibiotic resistance.
- Classify sulfonamides and
explain the pharmacology of cotrimoxazole.
- Classify penicillin with
examples.
- Explain the mechanism of
action and adverse effects of penicillin.
- Write a note on β-lactamase
inhibitors.
- Classify cephalosporins and
explain third-generation cephalosporins.
- Explain the pharmacology of
aminoglycosides with adverse effects.
- Discuss tetracyclines with
mechanism of action and contraindications.
- Write a note on
chloramphenicol and its toxic effects.
- Explain macrolide
antibiotics with examples.
- Classify quinolones and
explain fluoroquinolones.
- Explain the pharmacology of
antitubercular drugs used in first-line therapy.
- Discuss DOTS and WHO regimen
for tuberculosis.
- Classify antifungal drugs
and explain amphotericin-B.
- Write a note on antiviral
drugs used in HIV therapy (HAART).
- Explain the pharmacology of
antitubercular drugs.
UNIT 4: IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS & IMMUNOSTIMULANTS
(8 QUESTIONS)
- Classify immunosuppressant
drugs with examples.
- Explain the mechanism of
action and uses of cyclosporine.
- Discuss corticosteroids as
immunosuppressant agents.
- Explain antiproliferative
immunosuppressants with examples.
- Write a note on monoclonal
antibodies used as immunosuppressants.
- Define immunostimulants and
classify them.
- Explain the therapeutic uses
of interferons.
- Write a note on Bacillus
Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine.
- Compare immunosuppressants
and immunostimulants.
- Explain adverse effects and contraindications of immunosuppressant therapy.
- Classify anticancer drugs with suitable examples.
- Explain the mechanism of action, therapeutic uses, and adverse effects of alkylating agents.
- Describe antimetabolite anticancer drugs with special reference to methotrexate.
- Discuss plant-derived anticancer drugs (vinca alkaloids and taxanes) with mechanisms and adverse effects.
- Explain the pharmacology of antitumor antibiotics, mentioning examples and toxicities.
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