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Anhe 041:Veterinary Pharmacology Question Paper

Anhe 041:Veterinary Pharmacology

Course:Agriculture

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIT CODE : ANHE 041
UNIT TITLE : VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions:

Answer all the questions in section A and any two in section B.

SECTION A

Question One

Define the following terms as used in pharmacology.

(6 marks)

Drug
Bacterial static drugs
Pharmacology
Bacterial cidal drugs
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics

Explain the factors affecting the drug distribution.

(4 marks)

Explain factors that influence the bioavailability of drugs.

(4 marks)

Discuss the major routes used in drug administration.

(4 marks)

Discuss the following classes of drugs as used in pharmacology.

(4 marks)

Muscle relaxants
Diuretics
Sedatives
Laxatives

Explain why tetracycline’s antibiotics are drugs of choice in animal treatment.

(4 marks)

What are the side effects of chloramphenicols?

(4 marks)

SECTION B

Question Two
Discuss classification of tetracycline’s giving an example in each case.
(12 marks)

Question Three

In what ways do drugs work to preserve the life of an animal?

(4 marks)

What would be the result if there were no drugs for the animals?

(4 marks)

Question Four

What are the adverse drugs reactions? Give an example

(2 marks)

What are broad spectrum antibiotics? Give an example

(2 marks)

Explain how age factor affects drug administration and give an example.

(2marks)

What is drug nomenclature? Name the three nomenclatures of drugs.

(2 marks)

Differentiate between passive and active immunization.

(2 marks)

Question Five

What is topical drug administration? Give an example

(2 marks)

What is anesthesia?

(1 mark)

Why is veterinary anesthesia important?

(1 mark)

Penicillin’s are used against gram and positive organisms. Explain

(2 marks)

What are some disadvantages of using drugs in animals?

(4 marks)

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