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Paper I — 2024 August (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) — Q20

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Paper I
2024 August (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) · 40 marks · 120 min

Question

Anticholinesterases

Q200.3 marksShort Answers

Answer

Neostigmine, Physostigmine — reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitors that prolong the action of endogenous acetylcholine at cholinergic synapses; used in myasthenia gravis (neostigmine) and to reverse non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockade or anticholinergic poisoning (physostigmine, for its CNS penetration).

  1. 1Cholinergic System

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  1. 1(2024 March (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme)Short Essay · 8 marks
  2. 2(2023 July (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme)Short Essay · 8 marks
  3. 3A man aged 45 years presented with complaints of gradual onset double vision, drooping eyelids, difficulty in chewing food and weakness of limbs which is accentuated by exercise. The symptoms fluctuate in intensity over time. A provisional diagnosis of Myasthenia gravis is made.2025 March (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Essay · 6 marks
  4. 4Enumerate the topical group of agents used in the treatment of open angle glaucoma. Give examples and explain the mechanism of action of each group of drugs. (2+2+2)2019 February (2010 Scheme)Essay · 6 marks
  5. 5Read the clinical problem and answer the following questions:2017 August (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Essay · 6 marks
  6. 6min. He gives history of spraying a strong insecticide in his agricultural field. (2023 March (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Essay · 6 marks
  7. 7A 22-year-old farmer was brought to the casualty with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, lacrimation, salivation, blurring of vision, muscular twitches and weakness. He was suspected to have consumed Organo-phosphorous compound.2024 March (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Essay · 6 marks
  8. 8Classify anticholinergic drugs. Describe the pharmacological actions, therapeutic uses and contraindications of atropine. (2+2+1+1)2021 February (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Essay · 6 marks
  9. 9Classify atropine substitutes, explain their uses and adverse effects (3+2+1)2022 May (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Essay · 6 marks
  10. 10A patient suffering from schizophrenia was being treated with haloperidol for the last four weeks. Now he developed rigidity, tremors, hypokinesia and classical gait. Answer the following:2017 February (2010 Scheme)Essay · 6 marks
  11. 11What is the rationale of using Beta-blockers in Glaucoma.2023 July (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme)Short Answer · 4 marks
  12. 12Therapeutic uses and adverse effects of Neostigmine2022 February (2019 Scheme)Short Answer · 4 marks
  13. 13Pharmacotherapy of Organophosphorous poisoning2022 July (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme)Short Answer · 4 marks
  14. 14Pharmacological basis for the use of Timolol in glaucoma.2024 June (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme)Short Answer · 4 marks
  15. 15Pharmacological management of Myasthenia gravis.2022 July (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme)Short Answer · 4 marks
  16. 16Treatment of organophosphorus poisoning2013 September (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Note · 3 marks
  17. 17Drug treatment of anti cholinesterase poisoning2013 April (2010 Scheme)Short Note · 3 marks
  18. 18Neostigmine2021 December (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Note · 3 marks
  19. 19Treatment of organophosphorous poisoning2014 September (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Note · 3 marks
  20. 20Atropine2015 February (2010 Scheme)Short Note · 3 marks
  21. 21Therapeutic uses and adverse effects of atropine.2016 October (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Note · 3 marks
  22. 22Neostigmine.2017 August (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Note · 3 marks
  23. 23Edrophonium2018 February (2010 Scheme)Short Note · 3 marks
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  25. 25Toxicities of atropine include the following: 1. Bradycardia 2. Dry mouth 3. Miosis 4. Psychotic behavior2024 December (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme)MCQ · 1 mark
  26. 26Assertion (A): Neostigmine and its congeners are the first line drugs used to restore muscle strength in myasthenia gravis. Reason (R): They improve muscle contraction by allowing acetylcholine released from prejunctional endings to accumulate and act on the nicotinic receptors over a wider area.2024 December (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme)MCQ · 1 mark
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  28. 28Explain briefly why physostigmine is preferred over neostigmine for the treatment of glaucoma.2015 February (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  29. 29Anti- muscarinic drugs2017 August (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  30. 30Drugs used in myasthenia gravis.2016 October (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
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  32. 32Management of organophosphorus poisoning.2016 February (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  33. 33Trihexyphenidyl in the treatment of Drug induced parkinsonism2024 August (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  34. 34Explain the rationale for the use of oximes in organophosphorus poisoning.2017 August (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  35. 35Rationale for use of pilocarpine in glaucoma2018 July (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  36. 36Two uses and two adverse effects of atropine2014 March (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  37. 37Rationale for use of physostigmine in atropine poisoning2015 September (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  38. 38Rationale for the use of glycopyrrolate in pre-anesthetic medication.2016 October (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  39. 39Cholinesterase reactivators2015 September (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  40. 40Atropine as antisecretory agent2019 February (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  41. 41The preferred first-line pharmacologic treatment for open-angle glaucoma is:2025 March (Supplementary (SAY)) (2019 Scheme)MCQ (Case) · 1 mark
  42. 42Used in treatment of acute congestive glaucoma2018 February (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  43. 43Why is benzhexol used in the treatment of drug induced Parkinsonism.2018 February (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  44. 44Drugs used in Myasthenia gravis2013 April (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  45. 45Trihexyphenidyl in drug induced extrapyramidal syndrome2021 May (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  46. 46The Vasicoselective anticholinergic used in urinary frequency, urgency, and dysuria is2025 March (Supplementary (SAY)) (2019 Scheme)MCQ · 1 mark
  47. 47Bronchodilators (of two different groups)2013 September (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 1 mark
  48. 48Vesico-selective anticholinergics2020 February (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 0.3 marks
  49. 49Levodopa in Drug induced parkinsonism. Name the following (Two examples for each): (5x1=5)2025 March (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 0.3 marks
  50. 50 Ketoconazole in fungal meningitis Name the following (Two examples for each) (5x1=5)2019 July (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 0.3 marks
  51. 51Drugs for open angle glaucoma2019 July (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 0.3 marks
  52. 52 Neostigmine in glaucoma management Name the following (Two examples for each): (5x1=5)2020 February (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 0.3 marks
  53. 53Neostigmine in atropine poisoning2022 May (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 0.3 marks
  54. 54Neostigmine for Atropine poisoning2022 October (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)Short Answer · 0.3 marks
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  56. 56Drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s disease.2024 June (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme)Short Answer · 0.2 marks
  57. 57Pyridostigmine for the diagnosis of Myasthenia gravis.2022 February (2019 Scheme)Short Answer · 0.2 marks
  58. 58Drugs used to treat Organophosphorus poisoning2022 February (2019 Scheme)Short Answer · 0.2 marks
  59. 59Vasicoselective anticholinergics.2023 January (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme)Short Answer · 0.2 marks
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