MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
(Autonomous)
(ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2013 Certified)
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WINTER 2024_ EXAMINATION
Structured Marking Scheme – Only for the Use of RAC Assessors
Subject Name: Pharmacology Subject Code:
Guidelines to Assessors:
1) While assessing figures, assessor shall award appropriate marks for principle components indicated in the figure.
2) In case of numerical problems, appropriate marks shall be awarded to steps and formulae.
3) Marking scheme being a guideline, assessor can assess the answer based on his/her judgement.
4) If the students write answers in Marathi or bilingual language (English +Marathi), the assessor shall consider the
same and assess the answer.
Sub Maximu Mark
Que Remark if
Que m marks Key Points, Key Steps, Formula, etc. Distributio
. No. necessary
. No. for Sub n
Que.
Q.1 a 05M Name Route of drug administration have 100% 1M
bioavailability and used in emergency
2M
Advantages (any four correct advantages)
2M
Disadvantages (any four disadvantages)
Q.1 b 05M Pharmacological actions of acetylcholine 3M
Justification, acetylcholine is not used clinically 2M
Q.1 c 05M Classification of anticancer drugs 3M
Different ways to treat cancer 2M
Q.1 d 05M Explain Tolerance 1M
Types of tolerance with examples 4M
Q.1 e 05M Enlist factors 2M
Explain factors affecting drug absorption (any 6 3M
factors)
Q.1 f 05M Classification with examples 5M
Q.1 g 05M Synergism 2M
Cumulation 1.5 M
Sex 1.5 M
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MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
(Autonomous)
(ISO/IEC - 27001 - 2013 Certified)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WINTER 2024-EXAMINATION
Structured Marking Scheme – Only for the Use of RAC Assessors
Subject Name: Pharmacology Subject Code:
Maximum Rema
Sub marks for Mark
Que. rk if
Que. Sub Que. Key Points, Key Steps, Formula, etc. Distri
No. necess
No. bution
ary
Q.2 a 03M Classification with correct examples 3M
Q.2 b 03M Preanaesthetic medication 1M
Importance with drugs 2M
Q.2 c 03M Definition: Haematinics & Anticoagulants 2M
Examples of each (Any one) 1M
Q.2 d 03M Explanation 1M
Types of oral contraceptives 2M
Q.2 e 03M Definition: Miotics and Cycloplegics 2M
Examples of each ( Any one) 1M
Q.2 f 03M Definition 1M
Classification of diuretics with examples. 2M
Q.2 g 03M Explanation: Emetics and Skeletal muscle relaxants 2M
Examples of each (Any one) 1M
Q.2 h 03M Justification: Morphine is contraindicated in head injury 1.5M
Justification: Aspirin is contraindicated in peptic ulcer 1.5M
Q.2 i 03M Define Nootropics and biologicals 2M
Example of each (any one) 1M
Q.2 j 03M Justification: Adrenaline is used in emergency kit of physician 3M
Q.2 k 03M Explanation 2M
Examples 1M
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MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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Maximum
marks for Rema
Sub Mark
Que. Sub Que. rk if
Que. Key Points, Key Steps, Formula, etc. Distri
No. necess
No. bution
ary
Q.3 a 1M Define Pharmacokinetics 1M
Pharmacokinetics: It is the study of movement or passage of
drugs across the body. OR It includes study of Absorption,
Distribution, Metabolism & Excretion (ADME) of drugs.
Q.3 b 1M Enlist four routes under parenteral route of 0.5M
administration. each
Intravenous, Intramuscular ,Intradermal, Subcutaneous
,Intrathecal , Intraperitoneal , Intramedullary , Intraarticular,
Intraarterial (Any four correct routes)
Q.3 c 1M Placebo therapy produces 1M
Ans: ii) Psychological relief
Q.3 d 1M Digitalis acts as a____________ drug. 1M
Ans: i) Cardiotonic
Q.3 e 1M Following are the Gastric Antacids except…. 1M
Ans: iii) Castor oil
Q.3 f 1M ………….. is used in treatment of Hyperthyroidism 1M
Ans: Methimazole, Propylthiouracil, Carbimazole,Radioactive
Iodine etc (Any one correct answer can be considered)
Q.3 g 1M Codeine clinically is used as…………. 1M
Ans: Opioid analgesics, Antitussive (Any one correct answer
can be considered)
Q.3 h 1M Define Mucolytic agents 1M
Ans: A mucolytic is a medication that breaks down mucus in
the respiratory tract to make it easier to clear from the lungs.
OR These are the drugs which liquefy sputum and facilitate
expectoration.
Q.3 i 1M Pilocarpine is used in treatment of……… 1M
Ans: Glaucoma
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Q.3 j 1M Penicillin shows…………….. as adverse effect 1M
Ans: Anaphylactic shock ,Haematuria, Angioneurotic oedema,
Haemolytic anaemia, Nephrotoxicity and Neurotoxicity ( Any one
correct adverse effect can be considered)
1M Tetracycline is the drug of choice in treatment of which
1M
Q.3 k disease?
Ans: Pneumonia , Cholera (any one disease)
Q.3 l 1M Name one Antifungal drug. 1M
Ans:Nystatin,AmphotericinB,Clotrimazole,Miconazole,Ketoc
onazole,Fluconazole, Terbinafin, Griseofulvin, Benzoic acid,
Salicylic acid, Selenium sulphide etc. (Any one)
Q.3 m 1M To avoid adverse effects, Isoniazid is taken with…… 1M
Ans: iv) Pyridoxine
Q.3 n 1M Following drugs are avoided in Pregnancy except……… 1M
Ans: iv) Folic acid
Q.3 o 1M Which drug shows ototoxicity as a side effect? 1M
Ans: Streptomycin, Gentamicin (any one)
1M What is cotrimoxazole?
A drug used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria
Q.3 p 1M
and protozoa. It is a combination of two drugs,
sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim 5:1 respectively,
Q.3 q 1M Name the antidote for organophosphorus compound 1M
poisoning…………… each
Ans:Atropine sulphate,Pralidoxime (Any one)
Q.3 r 1M Levodopa is always given in combination with………. 1M
Ans: Carbidopa
Q.3 s 1M What is lithium carbonate used as…………… 1M
Ans: Antimanic drug, To treat bipolar disorder,To treat mental
illness, (Any one)
Q.3 t 1M Define Analeptic drug……… 1M
Ans: These are the drugs which stimulate the central nervous
system and the respiratory centre and improve respiration.
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