Substitution, Compound Radical, Homologous Series, Empirical Formula. Give examples. 2. How is the molecular weight of a substance determined? Give examples. 3. Enumerate the principal properties of ammonia, and how may its composition be shown? 4. What weight and what volume of hydrochloric acid gas could be obtained from 50 grams of pure sodium chloride, the temperature and pressure at the time being respectively 20° C. and 750 m.m. B. ? 5. Describe the method of obtaining sulphuretted hydrogen. For what purposes is it employed in the laboratory? Mention some cases in which it is naturally produced. What means would you employ to remove it from a tainted atmosphere, and how does the substance you name act upon it chemically? 6. Describe the physical and chemical properties and mode of preparation of two of the following, viz. : Sulphuric Acid, Chloroform, Carbonyl Chloride, Amorphous Phosphorus, 7. How would you detect the presence of arsenical compounds in a suspected wall paper? 8. The prussic acid of the Pharmacopoeia usually contains 2 per cent. of real HCy. How would you with accuracy estimate the strength of this preparation? 9. Indicate by formulæ the molecular change which instantly takes place when the compound of cyanic acid and ammonia is heated. 10. What is the chemical difference between cast iron, wrought iron, and steel? Give a brief account of the properties and preparation of the more important compounds of iron. PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY. (MEDICAL.) The Board of Examiners. (N.B.—The means by which the results are obtained to be written out. A line to each reaction. Symbols may be used. All results must be corroborated to the satisfaction of the Examiners.) 1. Analyse qualitatively the powders marked respectively A, B. 2. Analyse qualitatively the solution marked C. 3. Examine the powder marked D by the blowpipe. 4. Examine the specimen of urine marked E for some abnormal constituent. PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY. (CIVIL ENGINEERING, SECOND YEAR ARTS.) The Board of Examiners. (N.B.-The means by which the results are obtained to be written out. A line to each reaction. Symbols may be used. All results must be corroborated to the satisfaction of the Examiners.) 1. Analyse qualitatively the powders marked respectively A, B. 2. Examine the powder marked C by the blowpipe. 3. Analyse qualitatively the solution marked D. 4. Examine the metal marked E. Write down its physical and chemical properties. MATERIA MEDICA, THERAPEUTICS, AND MEDICAL BOTANY. The Board of Examiners. 1. Describe the physical characters and give the officinal preparations and doses of the following drugs:-Calomel; Sulphate of Magnesium; Sulphate of Zinc; Acetate of Lead; Carbonate of Ammonium; Arsenious Acid. 2. What Liquores of the alkaloids and poisonous drugs are contained in the British Pharmacopoeia ? State their respective strengths and doses. 3. Describe Datura Stramonium; state briefly its physiological actions and therapeutical uses, and give its officinal preparations and doses. 4. What is Podophyllin? Give its officinal preparations and doses, and describe its medicinal actions and uses. 5. Contrast the medicinal actions and uses of Opium and Chloral Hydrate. 6. Describe the medicinal actions and uses of Cod Liver Oil. SURGERY. THIRD YEAR. The Board of Examiners. 1. What is an acute abscess, and how is it formed? 2. What are the symptoms and diagnostic appearances of Acute Conjunctivitis during its earlier stage? 3. What are the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment of Cancrum Öris? 4. What are the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Hectic Fever? 5. What are the signs, symptoms, and treatment of Traumatic Hæmatocele of the tunica vaginalis? 6. What are the signs and symptoms of stone in the male bladder, and what morbid conditions are likely to be induced if the bladder is not relieved of the foreign body? SURGERY. FIFTH YEAR. The Board of Examiners. 1. What are the symptoms of an acute deep-seated abscess in the neck? Describe the treatment that would be necessary, and mention the possible consequences of such an abscess. 2. Mention the causes which may produce extravasation of urine into the perineum; state also the local and constitutional symptoms which attend it, and the treatment required. 3. What are the symptoms of strangulated hernia? Describe the different appearances and morbid conditions that may be seen in a piece of strangulated intestine when exposed in the operation of herniotomy. 4. Describe the two most common forms of traumatic dislocation of the head of the femur; mention the position of the head of the bone, the symptoms, and the treatment in each respectively. |