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PRACTICE OF MEDICINE QUESTION PAPERS


                                     FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1996
                                                                              
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE—Paper I


Time : Three Hours                      Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. A woman of 40 years is brought to you with pain in the right hypochondriac region followed by Jaundice. How do you diagnose the case ? What are the investigations you suggest? Discuss the differential diagnosis. Write the indications of the following drugs:
(a) Chellidonium. (b) Myrica-Cerifera.
(c) Cardus-Marianus. (d) Chionanthus.
2.Classify Anaemias?
2.Describe the aetiology, sign and symptoms of iron-deficiency anaemia. What are the Investigations you suggest to diagnose the disease ? How do you manage the case.  Write the indications of the following drugs:
(a) China. (b) Ferrum-met.
(c) Natrum-Mur. (d) Helonias,
3. Describe the aetiolojy ; pathology complications and differential diagnosis of “Faucial –Diphtheria .Describe the various methods you adopt in the prevention of the  disease.Write the indications of the following drugs:
(a) Merc.Sol. (b) Lachesis.
(c) Diphtherinum. (d) Phytolacca.
4. Describe the Pathology ; clInical features and differential diagnosis of  “Hodgikin’s”lymphoma What Is your miasmatic diagnosis ? Explain the Prognosis of
the disease? Write the indications of the following drugs:
(a) Cak    (b) Mercurius.
(c) Iodium (d) Tuberculinum..
5. Describe, the aetiology ; signs and symptoms differential diagnosis of  “Gout”. Mention the investigations you perform to diagnose the disease. Write the indications of the following drug.
(a) Colchicum.. (b) Ledum I
(c) Ammoniumphesphoricum. (d) Urtica -Urens
6.A male patient aged 50 years is brought to you with “coughing of blood”.What are the investigations you suggest to diagnose the disease?’ What is your miasmatic diagnosis.?
Discuss the differential diagnosis.Write the indications of the following drugs.
(a) Acalypha (b) Ipecac (c) Pulsatilla. (d) Erigeron.

                                          FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1996
                                                        
Paper Il—PRACTICE OF MEDICINE
Time :. Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
I. (a) A man of 60 years is brought to you with inability to move right arm and right leg and difficulty in speech. How do you arrive at the diagnosis ? What are the investigations you suggest to diagnose the disease?
(b) How do you arrive at the miasmatic diagnosis ? How do you classify this disorder according to classification of Hahnemann ? Discuss your plan of treatment and state the indications of the following drugs.
(i) Opium.
(ii) Baryta-carb.
(iii) Alumina.
II. (a) A woman aged about 30 years complains of pain and swelling in the interphalasugeal joints. Discuss the differential diagnosis.
(b)What is the miasmatic background of the above mentioned disorder, and discuss the line of management.Write the indications of:
(i) Rhustox.
(ii) Caulophyllum.
(iii) Medorrhinum.
III. (a) A man aged about 25 years complains of dry scaly eruptions on some parts of the body. How do you arrive at the diagnosis?
(b) What is the miasmatic approach to skin disorders as laid down by Hahnemann ? Discuss the line of treatment and give the indications for:
(i) Petroleum.
(ii) Graphites
(iii) Ars-iodide.
IV. (a) A patient is brought to you with Oederna ; Albuminuria ; and Hypertension. How do you proceed with the diagnosis?
(b) Give the miasmatic background of the above mentioned case and discuss the line of treatment. Write the indications of the following drugs.
(i) Apis. Mel.
(ii) Kali-Carb.
(iii) Terebenthina.
V. (a) A lady aged about 35 years complains of Ortbrophoea nocturnal dyspnoea, and oedema of the feet. Discuss the differential diagnosis, and investigations you would like to suggest.
 (b) State the miasmatic background and scope of Homeopathy in such a disorder. Discuss the line of treatment and give the indications for:
(i) Naia.
(ii) Kali-carb. (iii) Digitalis.
V (a) A man aged about 25 years is observed to be talking to imaginary persons and behaving inappropriately. Discuss the differential diagnosis, and suggest the investigations needed.
(b) How do you classify this disorder as per the Hahnemann classification and discuss the line of management as laid down by Hahnemann. State the indications for.
(i) Hyoscyamus.
(ii) Veratrum album.
(iii) Stramonium.

                                             FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MARCH/APRIL 1997
                                                                    
Paper I—PRACTICE OF MEDICINE
Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. A lady aged about 30 years is brought to you with enlarged thyroid gland, associated with anxiety, palipitation and tremers. How do you diagnose the case ? What are the investigations you suggest ? Discuss the differential diagnosis. Write the indications of the following drugs.
(a) lodium. (b) Mercurius.
(c) Thyroidinum. (d) Spongia-Tosta.
2. A patient aged about 30 years is brought to you with pain in the epigastrium. How do you diagnose the case? What are the investigations you suggest to diagnose the disease? Discuss the differential diagnosis. Write the indications of the following drugs.
(a) Nux-Moschata. (b) Ars-Album.
(c) Lycopodium. (d) Argentum-Nitricum.
3. Describe the aetiology, clinical features, course and prognosis of’Marasmus’. How do you manage the case ? Write the indications, of the following drugs 
(a) Abrotanum. (b) lodium.
(c) Silicea. (d) Sarasaparilla.
4. Describe the aetiology, clinical features, complications and differential diagnosis of ‘Malaria’. Describe the various methods to prevent the disease. What is your miasmatic diagnosis ? Write the indications of the following drugs
(a) Chininum Sulph. (b) Eupatorium-perfoliatum.
(c) Gelsemium. (d) Cinchona.
5. Describe the aetiology, clinical features and haematological features and differential diagnosis of Leukaemias. What is your miasmatic diagnosis ? Explain the prognosis of the disease ? Write the indications of the following drugs
(a) Acid-nitricum. (b) Lachesis
(c) Kreosote. (d) Ars-album.
6. A patient aged about 65 years complains of non-productive cough of two months duration with left sided chest pain and clubbing of fingers. What is your clinical and miasmatic diagnosis ? What are the investigations you suggest for the diagnosis of the disease ? Write the indications of the following drugs
(a) Thuja. (b) Conium.
(c) lodium. (ci) Hydrastis. 

                                            FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MARCH 1997
                                                            Paper II—PRACTICE OF MEDICINE
Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1.(a) Define Hemicrania ? Describe the aetiology, clinical features and differential diagnosis of ‘Hemicrania’.
(b) Is it a one sided disease ? How do you classify this disease as per the classification of ‘Hahnemann’ ? Give the indications of the following drugs
(a) Sanguinaria. (b) Iris versicolor.
(c) Natrum-mur. (d) Spigelia.
2. (a) A patient aged about 30 years is brought to you with pain in the right lumbar region and Haematuria. Discuss the differential diagnosis. What are the investigations you suggest?
(b) How do you plan to treat the disease ? Write the indications of the following drugs:
(a) Osimum. (b) Cantharis.
(c) Terebinthinum. (d) Phosphorus.
3. (a) Describe the aetiology, clinical features and differential diagnosis of “Chorea”?
(b) What is the miasm involved in ‘chorea’? Give the indications of the following drugs.
(a) Agaricus. (b) Tarentula.
(c) Mygale. (d) Zincum-met.
4. (a) Define Myocardial infarction? Describe the aetiology, clinical features and complications of myocardial infarction.
(b) How do you manage the case ? Write the indications of the following drugs
(a) Cactus. (b) Lilium-tigr. -
(c) Spongia. (d) Lachesis. -
5. (a) Describe the aetiology, pathogenesis and signs and symptoms of’osteo-arthritis’. Discuss the differential diagnosis?
(b) What is the miasm involved in osteo-arthritis. Write the indications of the following drugs
(a) Ledum. (b) Rhus-tox.
(c) Pulsatilla. (d) Medorrhinum.
6. (a) Describe ‘Eczema’.
(b) What is the miasm involved in Eczema? How do you classify Eczema as per Hahnemann classification of diseases. Write the indications of the following drugs.
(a) Graphites. (b) Ars-Album.
(c) Petroleum. (d) Clematis. 

                                           FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1997
                                                                Paper I—PRACTICE OF MEDICINE

Answer all questions. Maximum: 100 Marks
I Give an account of the clinical presentation, diagnosis with differential diagnosis, possible complications and management of Mumps, mentiomng the use of Rhustox, Mere. Sol., Lachesis and Pilocarpus.
II A 30-years old obese lady requests investigations and management of obesity. Discuss the endocrine disorders to be ruled out. Consider the complications and management of obesity.
III Describe the clinical features and complications of Peptic ulcer. What are the general and therapeutic lines of management?
IV Discuss the aetiology, symptoms and signs, and varieties of Pulmonary fibrosis. Outline the causes of Exertional dyspnoea.
V C1assify  Leukemias. Give an account of the aetiopathogenesis, clinical picture and management of Acute monoblastic leukaemia.  
VI Write notes on
(a) Polycythaemia.
(b) Widal test.
(c) Yellow fever.
(d) Therapeutics of whooping cough. 

                                          FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1997
                                                          
Paper II—PRACTICE OF MEDICINE

Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
I. Classify Arthritis, giving examples. Give the clinical manifestations, investigations and management of Osteoarthrosis.
II. Illustrate the various manifestations of Ischaemic Heart Disease. Outline the investigations carried out routinely in such a case.
III. Discuss the various causes of Headache. Describe the clinical picture, complications and management of Migraine, mentioning the use of Iris vers., Sanguinaria, Cedron and Psorinum.
IV. Describe the aetiology, clinical presentaion and diagnosis of Schizophrenia. Outline Dr. Hahnemann’s guidelines in the management of Mental diseases.
V. Bring out fully the aetiopathogenesis and clinical picture of Eczeme,. mentioning the varieties. Suggest the general and therapeutic measures in management.
VI. Write notes on:
(a) Uraemia.
(b) Motor neurone disease.
(c) Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome.
(d) Startle reflex. 

                                                     FINAL B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 1998
                                                                
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE—Paper II
Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks.
Answer all questions.
I. Describe the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management of Rheumatoid arthritis, giving the use of Bryonia, acid salicylicum, kali iod., and sulphur.
II Classify, giving examples, the various form. of Cardiac Arrhythmias. Differentiate cardiac arrest and cardiac failure.
III Consider the differential diagnosis and investigations to be made in a middle aged man presenting with generalized oedema.Discuss the general and therapeutic management of chronic renal failure. 
IV What are the Intra Cranial space occupying Lesions ? Discuss the investigations and differential diagnosis. Suggest the management of a case of cerebral haemorrhage.
V Describe the various forms of Neurosis. Explain the general management, and therapeutic approach.
VI Write notes on:
(a) Sociopathy.
(b) Impetigo.
(c) Midarm circumference.
(d) Management of renal calculi. 

                                             FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1998
                                                           
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE—Paper I
Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
1. Describe briefly the clinical picture of AIDS. Write on the scope of Homoeopathy in AIDS.
2. Discuss the various presentation of Diabetes Mellitus at its onset. Explain the role of Homoeopathic Physician in its management and the investigations to be carried out to assess the progress of treatment.
3. Write notes on:
(a) Tetany.
(b) Complications of Whooping cough.
(c) Stool examination in Helminthiasis.
(d) Management of Kwashiorkar.
4. Describe the aetiology, clinical features and management of Cirrhosis of Liver.
5. Give an account of the Allergic Respiratory Diseases. What role has Homoeopathy in their management? 
6. Write notes on:
(a) A/c Pancreatitis.
(b) Pel Ebstein fever.
(c) Eosinopliilia.
(d) Therapeutics of Acid Pepsin disease. 

                                          FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1998
                                                           PRACTICE OF MEDICINE—Paper II
Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
1. Discuss the aetiology, clinical features and management of Acute Glomerulonephritis.
2. Give an account of the various clinical presentation of Systemic Hypertension. Discuss the investigations and management.
3. Write notes on:
(a) Differentiation of Rheumatoid arthritis and Rheumatic arthritis.
(b) ECG.
(c) Therapeutics of Renal Calculi.
(d) Bed-wetting.
4. Describe the clinical picture, diagnosis and management of Viral Encephalitis.
5. Differentiate the various forms of Pyodermas commonly seen. State the management.
6. Write notes on
 (a) Differentiation of Depressive Psychosis and Reactive Depression.
(b) Psychoanalysis.
(c) Management of Paraplegia.
(d) Skin scraping. test.

                                             FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 1999
                                                           PRACTICE OF MEDICINE—Paper I
Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
I. Describe the clinical varieties and diagnosis of Poliomyclitis. What has Homoeopathy to offer in its management and prevention?
II. An young lady presents with features of hypothroidism. What symptoms and signs, and investigations help in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis?
III. Write notes on:
(a) Diabetic ketoacidosis.
(b) Peripheral blood smear.
(c) Sleeping sickness.
(d) Management of iron deficiency anaemia.
IV Discuss the aetiopathogenesis, complications and management of Peptic Ulcer.
V. Outline the causes of Exertional Dyspnoea in an elderly man. Discuss the investigations and management you would consider in such a case.
VI. Write notes on:
(a) Acute appendicitis.
(b) Chronic myeloid leukaemia.
(c) Endoscopy.(d) Management of iron deficiency anaemia. 

                                              FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 1999
                                                          
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE—Paper II
Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
1. Describe the clinical features and diagnosis of Rheumatoid arthritis. Add a note on the  management.
2. C1assify  cardiac arrhythmias. Which of these are seen as complications of myocardial infarction ? Add a note on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
3. Write notes on
(a) Tread test. (b) Nephrotic syndrome.
(c) BHP. (d) Diarrhoea in children.
4. In the case of a 48 year old man with recurrent headache, discuss the investigations you would suggest to arrive at a diagnosis. Write on the management of tension headache.
5. Describe the various manifestations of allergic skin diseases. Outline the management.
6. Write notes on
(a) Motorneurone disease. (b) Schizophrenia.
(c) Bender gestalt test. (d) Behavior therapy.

                                                FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1999
                                                           PRACTICE OF MEDICINE—Paper I
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
1. Describe the aetiology, clinical features and complications of Influenza. State the Homoeopathic approach in management of fevers.
2. A young woman detected urine sugar on routine examination. Discuss the investigations needed to confirm Diabetes mellitus, mentioning also the differential diagnosis. How is early onset Diabetes managed?
3. Write notes on:
(a) Algid malaria.
(b) TFT.
(c) Management of gout.
(d) Bleeding gums.
4. Outline the causes of Dyspepsia. How is Peptic ulcer diagnosed and managed?
5. Discuss the aetiopathogenesis, diagnosis and management of Primary complex.
6. Write notes on:
(a) Lymphadenopathy.
(b) Von-Willebrand disease.
(c) Hook-worm disease.
(d) Oxygen therapy. 

                                                 FINAL B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1999
                                                              
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE—Paper II
Time Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
I. An elderly man is brought with pain and swelling in knees and shoulder joints. Consider the differential diagnosis and investigations. Outline the management of cervical spondylosis.
II. Discuss the diagnosis, complications and management of essential hypertension.
III. Write notes on
(a) Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction.
(b) Investigations in Urolithiasis.
(c) Convulsions in newborn.
(d) Mororeflex.
IV. Describe the various forms of Involuntary movements. Write on the management of Parkinson’s disease.
V. Classify mental diseases, giving examples. Give the clinical picture and management of Schizophrenia. 
VI. Write notes on
(a) Management of Eczema.
(b) Tinea cruris.
(c) Sociopathy.
(d) Landry’s paralysis.

                                                FINAL B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 2000
                                                          
Paper I—PRACTICE OF MEDICINE
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
1. Explain the various clinical presentation, complications and management of herpes zoster.
2. Discuss the clinical features, diagnosis and management of hypothyroidism.
3. Write notes on
(a) Diabetic coma. (b) Hepatitis E.
(c) Angular stomatitis. (d) Rickets.
4. Describe the symptoms and signs, diagnosis and management of acute lobar pneumonia.
5. A 50-year old man presents with dysphagia. Consider the various disorder in differential diagnosis, and the possible methods of management in each.
6. Write notes on       
(a) Cholelithiasis. (b) Polycythaemia.
(c) Management of helminthiasis. (d) Rat-bite fever.

                                                 FINAL B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 2000
                                                            
Paper Il—PRACTICE OF MEDICINE
Time: Three Hours Maximum:100Marks
Answer all questions.
1. Discuss the differential diagnosis of joint pains in a middle-aged individual
2. Describe the investigations, complications and management of essential hypertension.
3. Write notes on
(a) Angioplasty.
(b) Systolicmurmurs.
(c) BHP.
(d) Pruritus genitalia.
4. Briefly differentiate the major psychiatric disorders.        
5. Give an account of the fungal skin disorders seen in our country. Write on the management.
6. Write notes on :
(a) CT scan brain.
(b) WDP
(c) Impetigo.
(d) Febrile convulsions in children.

Materia Medica Question Papers

FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1996

MATERIA MEDICA—Paper- I


Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.        
1. Describe a ‘Phosphorus” Adult.  
2. What are the indications of the following in “Throat” complaints?
(a) Merc-Bin-Iod.
(b) Merc-Cynatua.
(c) Merc-Cor,.
(d) Meré-Proto-lodide.
3. What are the indications of the following in respiratory conditions?
(a) Blatta-orient.
(b) Antim-Ars.
(c) Coca.
(d) Sainbucus.
4. Compare and contrast:
(a) “Cina and Chamomilla” child.
(b) “Aloes and Podophyllum” in Diarrhoea.
5. How do you differentiate the Mental symptoms of the following?
(a) Ignatia.
(b) Asafoetida.
(c) Nux-Mosch.
(d) Aurum-Met.
6. What are the indications of the following in urinary complaints?
(a) Cantharis.
(b) Sabal-Sar.
(c) Sarsaparilla.
(d) Phos-acid. 

FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1996
Paper II—MATERIA MEDICA

Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
1. What are, the indications of the following in “Inflammatory conditions of the brain”?
(a) Belladona.
(c) Helleborous.
(e) Tuberculinum.
2. What are the indications of the following in “injuries”?
(a) Arnica. (b) Bellis-Per.
(c) Ruts. . (d) Symphytum.
3. What are the indications of the following in “skin” complaints?
(b) Mezereurn.
(c) Petroleum. (d) Graphites.
4. What are the modalities of the following in general and particular ?
(a) Ars-Alb. (b) Bryonia
(c) Ignatia. (d) Opium
5.What are the indications of the following on Malignancies?
(a) Carcinosin. (b) Cadm-Sulph.
(c) Tarentula. (d) Lapis-Alb.
6. What are the indications of the following in Rheumatic conditions:
(a) Actea-Racemosa.
(c) Ledum-Pal
(b) Caulophyllum.
(d) Kalmia

FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MARCH/APRIL 1997
Paper 1—MATERIA MEDICA

Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
1. Compare and contrast a child of “Calcarea-Carb” and “Calcarea-phos”. 
2. Suggest the indications of the following in “Haemorrhagic” conditions.
(a) “Acalypha-Ind” and “Millifolium”. (b) “Ipecae” and “Sabina”.
3. What are the common symptoms of the “Acids” and special indications of the following acid remedies?
(a) Acetic acid.
(b) Benzoic acid.
(c) Picric acid.
(d) Suiphuricacid.
4. What are the indications of the following in “Coryza”?
(a)Allium Cepa.
(b) Euphrasia.
(c) Ars. alb.
(d) Arum. Triph.
5. What are the indications of the following in “Nausea”?
(a) Cocculus-Ind.
(b) Colchicum.
(c) Petroleum.
d) Tabaccum.
6. What are the indications of the following in “Intermittant fevers”?
(a) Chin-sul.
(b) Cedron.
(c) Pulsatilla.
(d) Menyanthes.

FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MARCH/APRIL 1997
Paper Il—MATERIA MEDICA

Answer all questions.
1.Compare and contrast the following in “Fevers” :—
(a) Eup-Perf and Gelsemium.
(b) Bryonia and Rhus-Tox.
2.What are the indications of the following “Gastric troubles”?
(a) Abies Canadensis.
(b) Nux. Vomica.
(c) Pulsatilla.
(d) Carbo. Veg.
3. What are the mental symptoms of the following?
(a) Kali-brom.
(b) Lyssin.
(c) Theridion.
(d) Carbo.veg.
3.What are the symptoms of the follwoing in “Congestion of the Head”?
(a) Belladona.
(b) Glonine.
(c) Opium.
(d) Veratrum-Viride.
4.What are the “Sexual Symptoms” of the following?
(a) Caladium.
(b) Onosmodium,
(c) Fluoric acid.
(d) Hyoscyamus.
6.What are the indications of the following in “Throat affections”?
(a) Ailanthus-gland.
(b) Lachesis.
(c) Lac-can.
(d) Diphtherinum.

FINAL YEAR B H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1997
Paper I—MATERIA MEDICA

Time:Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
I. Give the indications of Picric acid, Argentum Nitricuin and Kali phos in neurasthenia.
II. Name three belonging to the natural order of Solanaceae. Give the characteriètic symptoms of each of them. How will you differentiate them?
III When will you give Cocculus, Ignatia, Platina and Staphisagria for the ill-effect of anger/grief?
IV Mention the indications of Muc sol, Pulsatilla, Rhododendron and Clematis in Orchitis.
V. Explain, how and when you will give, Aurum met, Ignatia, Baryta Mur and Glonoin in Hypertension.
VI Mention two important features of each of the following :—
(a) Thlaspi Bursa Pastoris in uterine haemorrhage.
(b) Condurango in rhagades.
(c) Variolinum in bad effects of Vaccination.
(d) Abies Nigra in dyspepsia.
(e) Menyanthes in ague. 

FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1997
Paper Il—MATERIA MEDICA

Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
I. Give your opinion of giving Phosphorus in a case of phthisis.
II. A girl with hysterical complaints comes to you, when will you give Ambra Grisea, Theridiou, Nux Moschata or Asafoetida.
III A child is brotigI you for the treatment for marasmus. What are the indications of Abrotanum, lodum plumbum m and Natrum mur in marasmus?
IV What are the indications of Cedrou, menyanthes, Nat mur in malarial fever?
V Mention the importance of Psorinum phytolacca, Hepar S and Merc sol. in quinsy.
VI Explain the uterine disorders in Abies canadensis, Kreosotum and Erigeron. 

FINAL B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION JUNE 1998
MATERIA MEDICA—Paper I

Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
1. Explain the gastralgia of Nux Vom, Iris Ver. and Cbina. Mention what medicine you will give if any of these fails.
2. Describe the respiratory affections of Corallium Rubrum. How it differs from the respiratory affections of Bromium and Carbo anirnàlis.
3. Explain the action of Gelsemium on nervous system. Compare it with Coffea and Opium in the action on nerves.
4. Give the indications of Acid Nitric, Ratanhia, Aesculus Hip and Coflinsonia in Haemorrhoids.
5. Compare the action of Terebinthina Equisetum H and Cantharides in urinary affections.
6. In a case of common cold when will you give Sticta P, Kali lod, Allium Cepa, Squilla and Euphrasia. 

FINAL B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 1998
MATERIA MEDICA—Paper II

Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
I. Mention the peculiarities of Viola Tricolor, Bacillinium and Antimonium Crudence in skin complaints.
II Give the indications of five important remedies, useful in the acute condition of dyspnoea. Mention the complementary remedies of each of these.
III. In a case of Jaundice when will you give chelidonium Podophyllum, Digitalis or Nux vomica. What is the role of sulphur in Jaundice?
IV How will you djfferentiate menestrual disorders of Sepia, Magnaria Carb, Helonius and Platina?
V. Mention the characteristic indications of Colocynthis Ruta, and Calc carb in Sciatica.
VI. Explain, how Nux Vomica, Phosphorus Iris Ver and Cocculus act to control vomiting.

FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1998
Paper 1—MATERIA MEDICA

Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
1. Narrate the drug picture of a Lycopodium patient when and how it is used in a case of Typhoid fever.
2. Describe the action of Cardus M. Ceatiothus a Chelidonium in Liver affections.
3. Give the indications of Abrotanum Sanicula and lodum in Marasmus.
4. Explain the action of Coichicum Nux Vom. and Sepia in morning sickness.
5. Compare the following medicines :—
(a) Mezerium and Petroleum in skin affections.
(b) Kali Bromatum and Magnesia Carb in acne.
(c) Natrum Carb and Acetic acid in gastric disorders.
(d) Anacardium and Lac. Caninum in loss of memory.
6.Distinguish the nervous affections of Agaricus, Zincum Met, Cocculus Coca and Opium

FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1998
Paper Il—MATERIA MEDICA

Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions. -
1. What are the general characters of Acids? Give the fatigue symptoms of Picric acid and Oxalic acid.
2. How will you differentiate the uterine complaints of Helonius, Lillium Tig, Carbo animalis and Sepia?      
3. Explain the urinary affections of Equiseturn, Canth and Pulsatilla.
4. When will you give Theridion and Bryonia in Vertigo?
 5. Compare the following remedies :—
(a) Valariana and Asafoeticia in Hysteria. -
(b) Millifollium and Trillium Pendulum in uterine bleeding. .
(c) Chinium Ars and Nux Vomica in Malarial fever.
(d). Blatta Orentalis and Lobelia inflata in Dyspnoea.
6. Explain the action of:
(a) Sanicula in constipation. b) Strammonium in mental symptoms. (c) Dioscorea in Colic.

FINAL YEAR B.H.MS. DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 1999
Paper I---MATERIA MEDICA

Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
1. Explain the drug picture of a sulphur patient. In the impure form it contains selenium or arsenic. In the medicinal form compare the relation of selenium and arsenic with sulphur.
2. Describe the action of Corralium rub, Mephitis and Drosera in whooping cough.
3. Explain the characteristic symptoms of goiter in which Bromium, Nat Mur and Spongia are indicated.
4. Mention three remedies which can be used in drunkards, give the indications in each case.
5. Compare the following medicines
(a) Cyclamen and Thiaspi Bursa in uterine bleeding.
(b) Anthracinum and Carbo animals in ulceration.
(c) Alumina and Opium in constipation.
6. Write short notes on:
(a) Ratanhia in rectal complaints.
(b) Hydrocotyle in skin erruptions.
(c) Variolinum in erruptive fever.
(d) Passiflora in convulsion.

FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 1999
Paper II—MATERIA MEDICA

Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
1. Discuss the importance of nosodes in Homoeopathy. Explain the action of Medorrhinum.
2. How will you distinguish the haemorrhagic of diathesis of Crotalus Horridus, Lachesis and Kreosotum.
3. Explain the action of Belladonna Nat Carb, Glonoin and Theridion in a case of sun stroke.
4. Give the urinary affections of Terebinthina, Selenium and Cantharis.
5.Compare the following  remedies
(a) Nat mur and Kalicarb in Lumbago.
(b) Calc. carb and Merc. sol in perspiration.
(c) Thuja and Sabal serrulata in prostate—Gland affections.
(d) Ars Iodide and Alliumcepa in hay fever.
6. Give the affections on nerve of:
(a) Zincu met.
(b) Opium.

FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1999
Paper 1—MATERIA MEDICA

Time:Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
I. Narrate the drug picture of an  Aurum Met patient. Compare Aurum Met with Aurum Muriaticum in hyperaemia.
II. When and how you will give Arnica, Ars. Aib and Rhus Tox in a case of Typhoid fever ? What are the differentiating symptoms of each of them?
III. Explain the important features of Clematis Erecta, Staphisagria Equisetum in urinary affections.
IV.Describe the mentalsymptoms of Cannabis Indica, Flouric acid and Strammonium.
V. When will you give Coffea, Kali Phos, Ignatia, Nux Vomica and Opium—in a case of Sleeplessness.
VI Compare and contrast:
(a) Sambucus and Nux Vomica in Suffocation.
(b) Chammomilla and Veratrum alb in Rheumatic pains.
(c) Phosphoric acid and Cinchona in diarrhoea.

FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 1999
Paper II—MATERIA MEDICA

Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
I. Discuss the glandular involvement of Carbo animalis, Merc Bin Iodide and Nitric acid.
II. Differentiate the haemoptysis of a Acalypha Indica, Cyclamen and Phosphorus.
III. What are the characteristic nature of action of Arena Sativa, Picric acid and Zincum Met in Neurasthenia.
IV. Explain the Rheumatic complaints of Kalmia Patitolia, Ledum Pal and Rhus Tox.
V. Compare the following
(a) Plumbum Met and Cuprum Met in epilepsy.
(b) Lachesis and Glonoin in hypertension.
(c) Melilotus and Menyanthes in headache.
(d) Lac Caninum and Caninum in forgetfulness.
VI. How will you differentiate:
(a) Stannum and Kali Carb in Lung complaints.
(b) Veratrum viride and Aconitum in high fever.
(c) Urtica Ureus and Apis Mel in urticaria.
(d) Lithium carb and Coichicum in gout. 

FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 2000
Paper I—MATERIA MEDICA

Time : Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
I. Name four medicines for intolence of milk in senile persons. Explain the symptoms of each medicine.
II. Describe the conditions in which melilotus, Kalmia L. and Sanguinaria are given for headache.
III. Give the urinary complaints of Benzoic acid. Differentiate it from Sarsaparilla and Equisetum.
IV. Differentiate the skin conditions of Carbo animalis, Syzegium and Urtica Urens.
V. Compare and contrast:
1 Cedrona and China in malarial fever.
2 Sabadilla and Medorrhinum in respiratory complaints.
3 Veratrum viride and Hyoscyamus in fever.
4 Coca and coffee cruds in neuralyia.
V Describe the aetiology, symptoms of modalitics of the following
(a) Rananculus B. in neuralgia.
(b) Cocculus in debility.
(c) Ruta in arthritis.
(d) Adonis Vernalis in heart complaints.

FINAL YEAR B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 2000
Paper Il—MATERIA MEDICA

Time: Three Hours                       Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions.
I. Compare the constitutional symptoms of Cina, Chamommilla and Staphisagria children.
II. What are the drugs useful for unexplained anger in men? Mention three remedies with its indications.
III. Name three remedies for various complaints in summer. Explain the summer diarrhoea of two drugs.
IV. Describe the condition in which the following drugs are used :—
1. Opium in bowel complaints.
2 Action of Cocculus on cerebrospinal system.
3 Pyrogenium in Septic fever.
4 Spigehia in cardiac affections.
V. How will you identify the glandular symptoms of Kali lod, Ars lod, Caic flour and lodum?
VI. Explain:
(a) Pulsatilla and colchicum in gout.
(b) Ustilago and oxalic acid for pains in spermatic cord.