B.Sc. Nursing-IV Semester (Main) Examination November 2025 Pharmacology (I & II) Pathology (I&II) Including Genetics

3-12-2025

B.Sc. Nursing-IV Semester (Main) Examination November 2025 Pharmacology (I & II) Pathology (I&II) Including Genetics

Time: Three Hours.

Maximum Marks: 75

Section-A-Pharmacology                              38

Long/Essay Type Questions (Attempt Any one)                                                                            1x10=10

Q.1 Write about classification of analgesics. Explain briefly about side effects and nursing responsibilities of opioids.

Q.2 Define pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Enlist various routes of drug administration.

Q.3 Short Notes (Attempt any THREE)                                                                                              3x5=15

  1. Aminoglycosides
  2. Antiemetics
  3. Vaccines and Sera
  4. Bronchodilators

Q.4 Very Short Questions (Attempt any THREE)                                                                                3x2=6     

  1.  Benzodiazepines
  2. Plasma half-life of a drug
  3. Angiotensin Converting Enzynte (ACE) inhibitors
  4. Hematinics

Q.5 MCQs (Attempt ALL)

a. Which of the following is an osmotic diuretic?

  1. Furosemide
  2. Mannitol
  3. Spironolactone
  4. Indapamide

b. Vinca alkaloids come under which category of drugs?

  1. Antimalarial
  2. Anticonvulsant
  3. Expectorant
  4. Anti-neoplastic

c. Which of the following conditions indicates the use of Propylthiouracil?

  1.  Arrhythmia
  2. Hyperlipidemia
  3. Hypertension
  4. Hyperthyroidism

d. Which of the following is an antiplatelet drug?

  1. Clopidogrel
  2. Urokinase
  3. Heparin
  4. Enoxaparin

e. What is the action of antitussives?

  1. Suppresses cough response
  2. Stimulates sputum production
  3. Liquefy the mucus
  4. Triggers cough response

f. Which is the primary effect of a mydriatic drug?

  1. Constriction of the pupil
  2. Dilation of the pupil
  3. Dilation of blood vessela
  4. Increased production of tears

g.Which of the following is a positive inotropic agent?

  1. Propranolol
  2. Digoxin
  3. Verapamil
  4. Nifedipine

Section B (Pathology & Genetics)

Question No.4 Belongs to Genetics

Q.1 SHORT NOTES (Attempt any THREE)                                                  3x5=15

  1. Phases of wound healing
  2. Carcinoma in situ
  3. CSF analysis and examination
  4. Pathological changes in tuberculosis

Q.2 VERY SHORT NOTES (Attempt any THREE)                                           3x2=6

  1. Define apoptosis
  2. Define infarction
  3. Define cryptorchidism
  4. Defire bleeding time

Q.3 MCQs. Write the correct answer. (Attempt All)                                       4x1=4

a. What prevents the clotting of blood inside blood vessels?

  1. Heparin
  2. Serotonin
  3. Fibrinogen
  4.  Fibrin

b. Which of the following substances are typically not found in urine of a healthy individual?

  1. Urea
  2. Creatinine
  3. Glucose
  4. Uric acid

c. Which immunoglobulin is associated with allergic rhinitis?

  1. IgG
  2. IgE
  3. IgM
  4.  IgA

d. Which of the following symptoms are NOT commonly associated with uterine fibroids?

  1. Menorrhagia
  2. Dyspareunia
  3. Dysmenorrhea
  4. Oligomenorrhea

04 SHORT NOTES (Attempt any THREE).                                                              3x4=12

  1. Sex-linked disorders
  2. Genetic counselling
  3. Mutations
  4. Down syndrome

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