This article is an exam-oriented Pharmacology question paper for D. Pharmacy students. It is useful for board exam preparation, revision, and practice for MSBTE, AKTU, BTEUP, RUHS and other state boards.

Pharmacology Practice Question Paper
Course: Diploma in Pharmacy
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
Section 1: Long Answer Questions
Attempt any SIX of the following:
(6 × 5 = 30 Marks)
- Define drug absorption. Explain the physiological factors affecting drug absorption.
- Classify anti-arrhythmic drugs. Write the side effects and therapeutic uses of Quinidine.
- Define and classify anti-emetics. Write the therapeutic applications of anti-emetic drugs.
- Define and classify oral hypoglycaemic agents. Write the side effects of insulin.
- Define and classify anti-neoplastic agents with examples.
- Define analgesics and antipyretics. Classify non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Classify general anaesthetics. Write the properties of an ideal general anaesthetic.
Section 2: Short Answer Questions
Attempt any TEN of the following:
(10 × 3 = 30 Marks)
- Classify anti-hypertensive drugs with examples.
- Define and classify parasympathomimetic drugs.
- Define coagulants and anticoagulants. Write two therapeutic uses of anticoagulants.
- Write three advantages and three disadvantages of the parenteral route of drug administration.
- Define and classify sedatives and hypnotics.
- Define and classify anti-asthmatic drugs.
- Define and classify diuretics with examples.
- Explain the mechanism of action and therapeutic uses of penicillin.
- Define antihistaminics. Write the side effects and therapeutic uses of H1-receptor antagonists.
- Define and classify antithyroid drugs. Write the contraindications of corticosteroids.
- Explain why tetracycline is contraindicated with milk.
Section 3: Objective Type Questions
Attempt ALL of the following:
(20 × 1 = 20 Marks)
- The effect of one drug being opposed by another drug by occupying the same receptor is called:
i) Antagonism
ii) Synergism
iii) Tolerance
iv) Cumulation - Give one example of a sympathomimetic drug.
- The drug of choice in the treatment of glaucoma is __________.
- Write the drug of choice in the treatment of myasthenia gravis.
- __________ is an example of beta-receptor blockers.
- Which of the following is a mydriatic drug:
i) Atropine
ii) Pilocarpine
iii) Acetylcholine
iv) Neostigmine - Write the therapeutic uses of morphine.
- Give two examples of centrally acting muscle relaxants.
- __________ is an example of MAO inhibitor.
- Write the route of administration of digoxin.
- Define haematinics.
- Define antacids.
- Give two examples of antidiuretic hormones.
- Write the route and dose of insulin.
- State what is calcitonin.
- Define histamine.
- Write the formula for therapeutic index.
- This drug is contraindicated in pregnancy:
i) Paracetamol
ii) Tetracycline
iii) Folic acid
iv) Methyldopa - Define biologicals.
- Give two examples of biological agents.
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