NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
Faculty of Health Sciences
Department of Nursing
July 2018 Examination
Course Code: NSS325
Course Title: Clinical Pharmacology and Chemotherapy
Course Unit: 3 Units
Time Allowed: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 70
Instruction: Answer All the Questions
1a. Explain the physiological factors that affect drug absorption. 6marks
1b. List four (4) neurotransmitters 4marks
1c. List the key features of neurotransmitters. 5marks
2. Corticosteroids are used in treatment of asthma. Discuss the drugs under the following;
(a) Two oral preparations 1mark
(b) Oral dosage 1mark
(c) Mode of action 6Marks
(d) Side effects 6marks
(e) Contraindications 1marks
3a. Outline the functions of insulin in the body. 15marks
3b. Write note on Metformin under the following headings:
(i) Indication 1mark
(ii) Mode of action 4marks
(iii) Dosage 1mark
(iv) Limitation of use 2marks
(v) Side effect 2marks
4. Write note on Propranolol under the following headings:
(i) Indication 1mark
(ii) Mode of action 8marks
(iii) Dosage 2mark
(iv) Side effect 2mark
(v) Contraindication 2marks
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