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Pharmacology I Exam Document - NUI Galway (2007-2008), Exams of Pharmacology

Aliah UniversityPharmacology

Information about the semester i examinations for the fundamentals of pharmacology i module at the national university of ireland, galway, during the academic year 2007-2008. Exam codes, module codes, exam duration, and instructions for answering specific questions. Topics covered in the exam include drug classification, receptor interactions, dose responses, autonomic nervous system, neurotransmission, and drug metabolism.

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Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh
National University of Ireland, Galway
Semester I Examinations 2007 / 2008
Exam Code(s) 3BS9, 3BO2, 3BY1, 3BY2, 1EM1, 1OA1, 1MV1, 1MST1
Exam(s)
Module Code(s) PM304, PM521, PM551
Module(s) Fundamentals of Pharmacology I
Paper No.
Repeat Paper REPEAT
External Examiner(s) Professor Daniel S. McQueen
Internal Examiner(s) Dr. J. Kelly
Dr. E. Dowd
Dr. J. McMahon
Dr. P. Welsby
Instructions:
Answer 5 Questions
Duration 3 Hours
No. of Pages 1
Department(s) Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Course Co-ordinator(s) Dr. P. Welsby
Requirements:
MCQ
Handout
Statistical Tables
Graph Paper
Log Graph Paper
Other Material
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Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh

National University of Ireland, Galway

Semester I Examinations 2007 / 2008

Exam Code(s) 3BS9, 3BO2, 3BY1, 3BY2, 1EM1, 1OA1, 1MV1, 1MST Exam(s)

Module Code(s) PM304, PM521, PM Module(s) Fundamentals of Pharmacology I

Paper No. Repeat Paper REPEAT

External Examiner(s) Professor Daniel S. McQueen Internal Examiner(s) Dr. J. Kelly Dr. E. Dowd Dr. J. McMahon Dr. P. Welsby Instructions: Answer 5 Questions

Duration 3 Hours No. of Pages 1 Department(s) Pharmacology & Therapeutics Course Co-ordinator(s) Dr. P. Welsby

Requirements : MCQ Handout Statistical Tables Graph Paper Log Graph Paper Other Material

  1. Drugs are given 3 broad types of names. Identify these names, their purpose and give a specific drug example of each (30%). Describe the various ways in which drugs can act at receptor targets, illustrating your answer with diagrams and specific drug examples (70%).
  2. Compare and contrast graded and quantal dose responses, using graphs and specific drug examples (50%). Define the term “therapeutic index” and state how this is calculated. Using specific drug examples, explain the usefulness of this measurement (50%).
  3. Outline the physiological function of the autonomic nervous system (35%). Giving drug examples, describe how activation of autonomic receptors using agonist drugs can be used for therapeutic gain in four clinical conditions (65%).
  4. With the aid of diagrams and giving specific drug examples, describe the different mechanisms by which drugs can affect cholinergic and noradrenergic neurotransmission.
  5. Write an essay on drug metabolism including the different types of reactions & enzymes involved, giving drug examples for each type.
  6. Define the term pharmacokinetics. Explain the following terms with the aid of diagrams and/or equations: Bioavailability, Half-life, Plasma Protein Binding, Ionization constant.
  7. With respect to drugs of abuse, define tolerance and dependence (20%). Giving specific drug examples, describe the characteristics of each (80%).
  8. Describe the main types of randomised, controlled, clinical trials and methods of randomisation.