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Anhe 041:Veterinary Pharmacology Question Paper

Anhe 041:Veterinary Pharmacology

Course:Agriculture

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

END OF SECOND TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE : ANHE 041
COURSE TITLE : VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY

TIME:2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: ''''''Answer ALL Questions in Section A and any TWO

Questions in section B

SECTION A

Question One
a) Briefly define the following terms :- (12marks)
i) Pharmacology
ii) Drug
iii) Bioavailability
iv) Diuretic
v) Effective circulating volume
vi) Pharmocokinetics
b) Briefly discuss the factors that influence bioavailability of drug. (4marks)
c) Discuss the factors that influence drug distribution in animal body.
(4marks)
d) Discuss drug metabolism and name the major organs that are of
importance in drug metabolism. (4marks)
e) What are the sources of tetracyclines? (4marks)
f) Indicate two (2) contraindications in tetracycline use. (2marks)

SECTION B

Question Two
a) Discuss the mechanism of action of penicillins.
b) Briefly outline the adverse effects of penicillins. (10marks)

Question Three
a) Define laxatives and explain their mechanism of action.
b) Name at least 3 examples of laxatives. (10marks)

Question Four
a) What do you understand by the term immunization and attempt to classify different forms of immunity?
b) Define the term sedative dependence. (10marks)

Question Five
a) Briefly state how reproduction hormones work.
b) Name the female and male hormones of reproduction. (10marks)

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