PHARMACY- PAGE 2
1.Lanolin is
(a). Beeswax
(b). Woolfat
(c). Paraffin wax
(d). Borax
Answer: Woolfat
2. Ratio of oil:water:gum for preparing an emulsion using volatile oil:
(a). 2:2:1
(b). 4:2:1
(c). 3:2:1
(d). 1:1:2
Answer: 2:2:1
3. Pyridoxine is
(a). Vitamin B 1
(b). Vitamin B 2
(c). Vitamin B 6
(d). Folic acid
Answer: Vitamin B 6
4. The latin term "Oris" denotes
(a). to mouth
(b). Ever hour
(c). when necessary
(d). at bed time
Answer: to mouth
5. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
(a). Ethacrynic acid
(b). Chlorothiazide
(c). Acetazolamide
(d). Chlorothiazide
Answer: Acetazolamide
6. Which one among the following has a phenanthrene nucleus:
(a). Pentazocine
(b). Trifluperazine
(c). Promethazine
(d). Morphine
Answer: Morphine
7. 2 Acetoxy benzoic acid is:
(a). Paraben
(b). Aspirin
(c). PABA
(d). Benzocaine
Answer: Aspirin
8. An agent used to delay the renal excretion of penicillins
(a). Protamine sulphate
(b). Procaine
(c). Propylene glycol
(d). Probenecid
Answer: Probenecid
9. An antidote for warfarin toxicity/overdose
(a). Protamine
(b). Dimercaprol
(c). Penicillamine
(d). Vitamin K
Answer: Vitamin K
10. An ingredient of anticoagulant solution used for storage of whole blood
(a). Anhydrous citric acid
(b). Anhydrous benzoic acid
(c). Anhydrous Tartaric acid
(d). Ascorbic acid
Answer: Anhydrous citric acid
11.Valproic acid is used as an
(a). Analgesic
(b). Antiepileptic
(c). Anti-inflammatory
(d). Diuretic
Answer: Antiepileptic
12. All the following General anaesthetics are administered intravenously except:
(a). Ketamine
(b). Propofol
(c). Halothane
(d). Thiopentone Sodium
Answer: Halothane
13. Clavulanic acid is given along with amoxycillin to
(a). decrease excretion
(b). avoid first pass metabolism
(c). prevent drug resistance
(d). enhance oral absorption
Answer: prevent drug resistance
14. Carbidopa is used for the treatment of parkinsonism because it
(a). crosses blood brain barrier
(b). decrease monoamine oxidase
(c). inhibits L aminoacid decarboxylase
(d). a COMT inhibitor
Answer: inhibits L aminoacid decarboxylase
15. Aldosterone antagonist
(a). Spironolactone
(b). Amiloride
(c). Mannitol
(d). Acetazolamide
Answer: Option-A
16. The process of loosing water of crystallisation from a substance is
(a). Exudation
(b). Efflorescence
(c). Delequescence
(d). Diaphoretic
Answer: Efflorescence
17. A tropane alkaloid:
(a). Atropine
(b). Reserpine
(c). Ergometrine
(d). Diosgenin
Answer: Atropine
18.Which one of the following is referred to as Good Cholesterol:
(a). Triglycerides
(b). High density Lipoproteins
(c). Low density Lipoproteins
(d). Chylomicrons
Answer: High density Lipoproteins
19.An example for a drug that induces cytochrome P450:
(a). Phenytoin
(b). Omeprazole
(c). Allopurinol
(d). Chloramphenicol
Answer: Phenytoin
20. Physostigmine is an example for
(a). Adrenergic durg
(b). Anticholinergic drug
(c). Adrenergic blocking drug
(d). Anticholinesterase
Answer: Anticholinesterase
21. Which part of the plant "Opium poppy" is used for obtaining the active principles:
(a). dried latex from stem
(b). dried latex from capsules
(c). dried latex from root
(d). dried latex from shoots
Answer: dried latex from capsules
22. Plantago ovata is used as
(a). Expectorant
(b). Sweetening agent
(c). Analgesic
(d). Laxative
Answer: Laxative
23. Sucrose is a
(a). Hexose
(b). Monosaccharides
(c). Disaccharides
(d). Polysaccharides
Answer: Disaccharides
24.Antimalarial drug used in Rheumatoid arrthritis
(a). Mepacrine
(b). Chloroquine
(c). Artemisine
(d). Pamaquine
Answer: Chloroquine
25.Selenium Sulfide is used as
(a). Antimalarial
(b). Antileprotic
(c). Antifungal
(d). Antidandruff
Answer: Antidandruff
(a). Beeswax
(b). Woolfat
(c). Paraffin wax
(d). Borax
Answer: Woolfat
2. Ratio of oil:water:gum for preparing an emulsion using volatile oil:
(a). 2:2:1
(b). 4:2:1
(c). 3:2:1
(d). 1:1:2
Answer: 2:2:1
3. Pyridoxine is
(a). Vitamin B 1
(b). Vitamin B 2
(c). Vitamin B 6
(d). Folic acid
Answer: Vitamin B 6
4. The latin term "Oris" denotes
(a). to mouth
(b). Ever hour
(c). when necessary
(d). at bed time
Answer: to mouth
5. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
(a). Ethacrynic acid
(b). Chlorothiazide
(c). Acetazolamide
(d). Chlorothiazide
Answer: Acetazolamide
6. Which one among the following has a phenanthrene nucleus:
(a). Pentazocine
(b). Trifluperazine
(c). Promethazine
(d). Morphine
Answer: Morphine
7. 2 Acetoxy benzoic acid is:
(a). Paraben
(b). Aspirin
(c). PABA
(d). Benzocaine
Answer: Aspirin
8. An agent used to delay the renal excretion of penicillins
(a). Protamine sulphate
(b). Procaine
(c). Propylene glycol
(d). Probenecid
Answer: Probenecid
9. An antidote for warfarin toxicity/overdose
(a). Protamine
(b). Dimercaprol
(c). Penicillamine
(d). Vitamin K
Answer: Vitamin K
10. An ingredient of anticoagulant solution used for storage of whole blood
(a). Anhydrous citric acid
(b). Anhydrous benzoic acid
(c). Anhydrous Tartaric acid
(d). Ascorbic acid
Answer: Anhydrous citric acid
11.Valproic acid is used as an
(a). Analgesic
(b). Antiepileptic
(c). Anti-inflammatory
(d). Diuretic
Answer: Antiepileptic
12. All the following General anaesthetics are administered intravenously except:
(a). Ketamine
(b). Propofol
(c). Halothane
(d). Thiopentone Sodium
Answer: Halothane
13. Clavulanic acid is given along with amoxycillin to
(a). decrease excretion
(b). avoid first pass metabolism
(c). prevent drug resistance
(d). enhance oral absorption
Answer: prevent drug resistance
14. Carbidopa is used for the treatment of parkinsonism because it
(a). crosses blood brain barrier
(b). decrease monoamine oxidase
(c). inhibits L aminoacid decarboxylase
(d). a COMT inhibitor
Answer: inhibits L aminoacid decarboxylase
15. Aldosterone antagonist
(a). Spironolactone
(b). Amiloride
(c). Mannitol
(d). Acetazolamide
Answer: Option-A
16. The process of loosing water of crystallisation from a substance is
(a). Exudation
(b). Efflorescence
(c). Delequescence
(d). Diaphoretic
Answer: Efflorescence
17. A tropane alkaloid:
(a). Atropine
(b). Reserpine
(c). Ergometrine
(d). Diosgenin
Answer: Atropine
18.Which one of the following is referred to as Good Cholesterol:
(a). Triglycerides
(b). High density Lipoproteins
(c). Low density Lipoproteins
(d). Chylomicrons
Answer: High density Lipoproteins
19.An example for a drug that induces cytochrome P450:
(a). Phenytoin
(b). Omeprazole
(c). Allopurinol
(d). Chloramphenicol
Answer: Phenytoin
20. Physostigmine is an example for
(a). Adrenergic durg
(b). Anticholinergic drug
(c). Adrenergic blocking drug
(d). Anticholinesterase
Answer: Anticholinesterase
21. Which part of the plant "Opium poppy" is used for obtaining the active principles:
(a). dried latex from stem
(b). dried latex from capsules
(c). dried latex from root
(d). dried latex from shoots
Answer: dried latex from capsules
22. Plantago ovata is used as
(a). Expectorant
(b). Sweetening agent
(c). Analgesic
(d). Laxative
Answer: Laxative
23. Sucrose is a
(a). Hexose
(b). Monosaccharides
(c). Disaccharides
(d). Polysaccharides
Answer: Disaccharides
24.Antimalarial drug used in Rheumatoid arrthritis
(a). Mepacrine
(b). Chloroquine
(c). Artemisine
(d). Pamaquine
Answer: Chloroquine
25.Selenium Sulfide is used as
(a). Antimalarial
(b). Antileprotic
(c). Antifungal
(d). Antidandruff
Answer: Antidandruff
26:-Non sugar parts of the glycosides are called
A:-Aglycon
B:-Glycon
C:-Glycogen
D:-Glycol
Ans: A
27:-All are Heterocyclic alkaloids except
A:-Nicotine
B:-Strychnine
C:-Ergotamine
D:-Ephedrine
Ans: D
28:-Vitamin present in Coenzyme A
A:-Riboflavin
B:-Pyridoxine
C:-Biotin
D:-Pantothenic acid
Ans: D
29:-Which among the following is a Non Reducing sugar
A:-Sucrose
B:-Glucose
C:-Maltose
D:-Lactose
Ans: A
30:-Latest edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia was published in the year
A:-1996
B:-2014
C:-2010
D:-2007
Ans: B
A:-Aglycon
B:-Glycon
C:-Glycogen
D:-Glycol
Ans: A
27:-All are Heterocyclic alkaloids except
A:-Nicotine
B:-Strychnine
C:-Ergotamine
D:-Ephedrine
Ans: D
28:-Vitamin present in Coenzyme A
A:-Riboflavin
B:-Pyridoxine
C:-Biotin
D:-Pantothenic acid
Ans: D
29:-Which among the following is a Non Reducing sugar
A:-Sucrose
B:-Glucose
C:-Maltose
D:-Lactose
Ans: A
30:-Latest edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia was published in the year
A:-1996
B:-2014
C:-2010
D:-2007
Ans: B
31:-Widely used substance for the 'scale preparations' of iron is
A:-ferric hydroxide
B:-ferric chloride
C:-ferric ammonium citrate
D:-ferrous sulphate
Ans: C
32:-Both Vitamin A & D are present in
A:-shark liver oil
B:-sesame oil
C:-gossypol
D:-cod liver oil
Ans: D
33:-Vitamin D deficiency in children is manifested as
A:-keratomalacia
B:-ricketsia
C:-rickets
D:-osteomalacia
Ans: C
34:-While dispensing amoxycilline patient should be advised to
A:-complete all the prescribed doses
B:-take in empty stomach
C:-take with lime
D:-take with milk
Ans: A
35:-Which of the following drug has got high level of first pass metabolism ?
A:-phenobarbitone
B:-tolbutamide
C:-salbutamol
D:-theophylline
Ans: C
36:-Which among the following is an ultra short acting barbiturate ?
A:-phenobarbitone
B:-butobarbitone
C:-methohexitone
D:-cyclobarbitone
Ans: C
37:-Purest industrial form of iron is
A:-pig iron
B:-wrought iron
C:-cast iron
D:-molten iron
Ans: B
38:-Hydrated magnesium silicate is known as
A:-kaolin
B:-bentonite
C:-talc
D:-Fueller's earth
Ans: C
39:-Excess of fluorine in body results in
A:-Dental caries
B:-Goitre
C:-Wilson's disease
D:-Flurosis
Ans: D
40:-The major metabolite of azathioprine
A:-allopurinol
B:-cyclosporine
C:-azidothymidine
D:-mercaptopurine
Ans: D
41:-The competitive inhibitor of xanthine oxidase is
A:-hypoxanthine
B:-captopril
C:-phenol
D:-allopurinol
Ans: D
42:-Formula used for calculating the dose for children under 12 years
A:-Clark's formula
B:-Fried's formula
C:-Barfoed's formula
D:-Young's formula
Ans: D
43:-Calamine BP is
A:-zinc carbonate
B:-zinc oxide
C:-zinc sulphate
D:-zinc chloride
Ans: A
44:-Main constituent of lemon grass oil
A:-limonene
B:-citral
C:-menthol
D:-linalool
Ans: B
45:-Bubonic plague is transmitted by
A:-Rat flea
B:-Yersinia pestis
C:-Itch mite
D:-Tsetse fly
Ans: A
46:-Which among the following is a local anesthetic ?
A:-halothane
B:-benzocaine
C:-nitrous oxide
D:-thiopentone
Ans: B
47:-Which of the following is a centrally acting muscle relaxant ?
A:-chlorzoxazone
B:-dantrolene
C:-quinine
D:-pancuronium
Ans: A
48:-The concentration of sugar in simple syrup
A:-67.6 %
B:-66.7 %
C:-77.6 %
D:-76.7 %
Ans: B
49:-The element which is not present in insulin is
A:-oxygen
B:-nitrogen
C:-sulphur
D:-phosphorous
Ans: D
50:-Water soluble portion of tragacanth
A:-tragacanthin
B:-bassorin
C:-arabin
D:-guaran
Ans: A
51:-Identify the killed vaccine among the followng
A:-MMR
B:-DPT
C:-OPV
D:-BCG
Ans: B
52:-Which of the following is a propyl amine derivative ?
A:-diphenhydramine
B:-chlorpromazine
C:-chlorpheniramine
D:-dimenhydrinate
Ans: C
53:-Antiviral drug used in the treatment of Parkinsonism is
A:-Levodopa
B:-Amantadine
C:-Acyclovir
D:-Bromocriptine
Ans: B
54:-Viscous liquid oral preparations used for the relief of cough
A:-linctuses
B:-elixirs
C:-douches
D:-gargles
Ans: A
55:-The percentage of cresol present in Lysol is
A:-60 %
B:-40 %
C:-50 %
D:-25 %
Ans: C
56:-Jesuit's bark is known as
A:-cinnamon
B:-asoka
C:-kurchi
D:-cinchona
Ans: D
57:-Dryness of the mouth caused by insufficient secretion of saliva is
A:-xanthopsia
B:-xerosis
C:-xerostomia
D:-xerophthalmia
Ans: C
58:-Which schedule of D & C act deals with life period of drugs ?
A:-Schedule P
B:-Schedule W
C:-Schedule D
D:-Schedule E
Ans: A
59:-Digoxin is predominantly eliminated through
A:-respirator system
B:-digestive system
C:-renal system
D:-skin
Ans: C
60:-Which of the following is a water in oil type emulsion ?
A:-castor oil emulsion
B:-cold cream
C:-vanishing cream
D:-liquid paraffin emulsion
Ans: B
61:-Carbamide is also known as
A:-biuret
B:-urea
C:-ureides
D:-carbromal
Ans: B
62:-Pharmacy Act was passed in the year
A:-1949
B:-1947
C:-1948
D:-1945
Ans: C
63:-Antiseptic solution containing bleaching powder is
A:-AF lotion
B:-Magsulf solution
C:-Mercurochrome solution
D:-Eusol
Ans: D
64:-While dispensing metronidazole patient should be informed about
A:-avoid alcohol intake
B:-take the drug with meals
C:-reddish discoloration of urine
D:-all the above
Ans: D
65:-The antagonist of heparin is
A:-Heparan sulphate
B:-Vitamin K
C:-Warfarin
D:-Protamine sulphate
Ans: D
66:-Nasal suppositories are known as
A:-bougies
B:-pessaries
C:-cones
D:-poultices
Ans: A
67:-Sulphur analogue of glycerol used as an antidote
A:-dimercaprol
B:-EDTA
C:-desferrioxamine
D:-triacetin
Ans: A
68:-The central drugs laboratory is situated at
A:-Mumbai
B:-Kolkatha
C:-Kasauli
D:-Hyderabad
Ans: B
69:-Nonhormonal oral contraceptive pills contains
A:-Centchroman
B:-Copper
C:-Oestrogen
D:-Monoxynol-9
Ans: A
70:-Therapeutic use of clotrimazole
A:-systemic antibacterial
B:-topical anti fungal
C:-systemic antifungal
D:-topical antibacterial
Ans: B
71:-Which among the following is a stool softener ?
A:-liquid paraffin
B:-ispaghula
C:-castor oil
D:-senna
Ans: A
72:-The dose of freeze dried BCG vaccine given intra cutaneously is
A:-0.1 mL
B:-0.2 mL
C:-0.02 mL
D:-0.01 mL
Ans: A
73:-Unequal distribution of colour on the surface of a coloured tablet is known as
A:-picking
B:-layering
C:-orange peel effect
D:-mottling
Ans: D
74:-The principle behind the working of roller mill
A:-compression and pressure
B:-cutting
C:-impact
D:-attrition
Ans: A
75:-Scurvy is the deficiency manifestation of
A:-Vitamin D
B:-Vitamin C
C:-Vitamin B
D:-Vitamin A
Ans: B
76:-Hypertensive patients taking diclofenac sodium should be advised to
A:-restrict potassium intake
B:-take drug with milk
C:-take drug in empty stomach
D:-restrict salt intake
Ans: D
77:-The antimicrobial should be avoid in renal failure is
A:-clarithromycin
B:-nalidixic acid
C:-ciprofloxacin
D:-aztreonam
Ans: B
78:-Which among the following is an anti oxidant ?
A:-vanillin
B:-tocopherol
C:-benzoic acid
D:-benzalkonium chloride
Ans: B
79:-Elliptically shaped unit dosage form when placed under the eyelid releases drug continuously is known as
A:-Eye drop
B:-Troches
C:-Ocusert
D:-Implant
Ans: C
80:-The quantity of sodium chloride required to prepare 400 mL of 0.9 % solution
A:-2.6 g
B:-2.25 g
C:-3.0 g
D:-3.6 g
Ans: D
81:-The instrument used for picking sterile instruments
A:-Artery forceps
B:-Alli's forceps
C:-Cheetle's forceps
D:-Babcock's forceps
Ans: C
82:-If patient is undergoing a surgery clopidogrel use should be stopped
A:-7 days before surgery
B:-on the day of surgery
C:-2 days before surgery
D:-1 month before surgery
Ans: A
83:-Fourth general cephalosporin
A:-cefadroxil
B:-cefoxitin
C:-cefpirome
D:-cefixime
Ans: C
84:-A drug is said to be misbranded
A:-substituted by another drug
B:-consists of decomposed substances
C:-not labeled in the prescribed manner
D:-manufactured under the name of another drug
Ans: C
85:-Inorganic compound used as an anesthetic
A:-halothane
B:-nitrous oxide
C:-hyperbaric oxygen
D:-nitrogen dioxide
Ans: B
86:-Photosensitive pharmaceutical products are stored in glass bottles of
A:-white color
B:-blue color
C:-amber color
D:-yellow color
Ans: C
87:-Universal antidote does not contain
A:-tannic acid
B:-activated charcoal
C:-magnesium oxide
D:-sodium sulphate
Ans: D
88:-While administering ciprofloxacin the patient is advised to
A:-drink plenty of fluids
B:-avoid taking drug with milk
C:-both 1 & 3
D:-none of the above
Ans: C
89:-DOTS programme introduced for the treatment of
A:-malaria
B:-leprosy
C:-polio
D:-tuberculosis
Ans: D
90:-Which of the following is used for giving strength to tablets ?
A:-diluents
B:-glidants
C:-granulating agents
D:-binding agents
Ans: D
91:-Green vitriol is
A:-ferrous sulphate
B:-copper sulphate
C:-potassium sulphate
D:-malachite green
Ans: A
92:-Equipment used for mixing of liquids
A:-tumbler mixer
B:-paddle mixer
C:-air mixer
D:-double cone blender
Ans: B
93:-Bile is secreated by
A:-gall bladder
B:-hepatic duct
C:-cystic duct
D:-liver cells
Ans: D
94:-Which of the following is not a disaccharide ?
A:-maltose
B:-sucrose
C:-erythrose
D:-lactose
Ans: C
95:-Second longest bone in human body
A:-tibia
B:-femur
C:-humerus
D:-fibula
Ans: A
96:-The equipment used for moist heat sterilization
A:-oven
B:-autoclave
C:-vacuum dryer
D:-flash sterilizer
Ans: B
97:-The functional unit of kidney
A:-nephron
B:-neuron
C:-glomerulus
D:-calyx
Ans: A
98:-The immunoglobulin related to hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis
A:-Ig A
B:-Ig M
C:-Ig E
D:-Ig G
Ans: C
99:-Increased amount of ketone bodies are excreted in urine in which of the following ?
A:-starvation
B:-diabetes mellitus
C:-pregnancy
D:-all the above
Ans: D
100:-The latest edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia published in
A:-2010
B:-2014
C:-2013
D:-2012
Ans: B
A:-ferric hydroxide
B:-ferric chloride
C:-ferric ammonium citrate
D:-ferrous sulphate
Ans: C
32:-Both Vitamin A & D are present in
A:-shark liver oil
B:-sesame oil
C:-gossypol
D:-cod liver oil
Ans: D
33:-Vitamin D deficiency in children is manifested as
A:-keratomalacia
B:-ricketsia
C:-rickets
D:-osteomalacia
Ans: C
34:-While dispensing amoxycilline patient should be advised to
A:-complete all the prescribed doses
B:-take in empty stomach
C:-take with lime
D:-take with milk
Ans: A
35:-Which of the following drug has got high level of first pass metabolism ?
A:-phenobarbitone
B:-tolbutamide
C:-salbutamol
D:-theophylline
Ans: C
36:-Which among the following is an ultra short acting barbiturate ?
A:-phenobarbitone
B:-butobarbitone
C:-methohexitone
D:-cyclobarbitone
Ans: C
37:-Purest industrial form of iron is
A:-pig iron
B:-wrought iron
C:-cast iron
D:-molten iron
Ans: B
38:-Hydrated magnesium silicate is known as
A:-kaolin
B:-bentonite
C:-talc
D:-Fueller's earth
Ans: C
39:-Excess of fluorine in body results in
A:-Dental caries
B:-Goitre
C:-Wilson's disease
D:-Flurosis
Ans: D
40:-The major metabolite of azathioprine
A:-allopurinol
B:-cyclosporine
C:-azidothymidine
D:-mercaptopurine
Ans: D
41:-The competitive inhibitor of xanthine oxidase is
A:-hypoxanthine
B:-captopril
C:-phenol
D:-allopurinol
Ans: D
42:-Formula used for calculating the dose for children under 12 years
A:-Clark's formula
B:-Fried's formula
C:-Barfoed's formula
D:-Young's formula
Ans: D
43:-Calamine BP is
A:-zinc carbonate
B:-zinc oxide
C:-zinc sulphate
D:-zinc chloride
Ans: A
44:-Main constituent of lemon grass oil
A:-limonene
B:-citral
C:-menthol
D:-linalool
Ans: B
45:-Bubonic plague is transmitted by
A:-Rat flea
B:-Yersinia pestis
C:-Itch mite
D:-Tsetse fly
Ans: A
46:-Which among the following is a local anesthetic ?
A:-halothane
B:-benzocaine
C:-nitrous oxide
D:-thiopentone
Ans: B
47:-Which of the following is a centrally acting muscle relaxant ?
A:-chlorzoxazone
B:-dantrolene
C:-quinine
D:-pancuronium
Ans: A
48:-The concentration of sugar in simple syrup
A:-67.6 %
B:-66.7 %
C:-77.6 %
D:-76.7 %
Ans: B
49:-The element which is not present in insulin is
A:-oxygen
B:-nitrogen
C:-sulphur
D:-phosphorous
Ans: D
50:-Water soluble portion of tragacanth
A:-tragacanthin
B:-bassorin
C:-arabin
D:-guaran
Ans: A
51:-Identify the killed vaccine among the followng
A:-MMR
B:-DPT
C:-OPV
D:-BCG
Ans: B
52:-Which of the following is a propyl amine derivative ?
A:-diphenhydramine
B:-chlorpromazine
C:-chlorpheniramine
D:-dimenhydrinate
Ans: C
53:-Antiviral drug used in the treatment of Parkinsonism is
A:-Levodopa
B:-Amantadine
C:-Acyclovir
D:-Bromocriptine
Ans: B
54:-Viscous liquid oral preparations used for the relief of cough
A:-linctuses
B:-elixirs
C:-douches
D:-gargles
Ans: A
55:-The percentage of cresol present in Lysol is
A:-60 %
B:-40 %
C:-50 %
D:-25 %
Ans: C
56:-Jesuit's bark is known as
A:-cinnamon
B:-asoka
C:-kurchi
D:-cinchona
Ans: D
57:-Dryness of the mouth caused by insufficient secretion of saliva is
A:-xanthopsia
B:-xerosis
C:-xerostomia
D:-xerophthalmia
Ans: C
58:-Which schedule of D & C act deals with life period of drugs ?
A:-Schedule P
B:-Schedule W
C:-Schedule D
D:-Schedule E
Ans: A
59:-Digoxin is predominantly eliminated through
A:-respirator system
B:-digestive system
C:-renal system
D:-skin
Ans: C
60:-Which of the following is a water in oil type emulsion ?
A:-castor oil emulsion
B:-cold cream
C:-vanishing cream
D:-liquid paraffin emulsion
Ans: B
61:-Carbamide is also known as
A:-biuret
B:-urea
C:-ureides
D:-carbromal
Ans: B
62:-Pharmacy Act was passed in the year
A:-1949
B:-1947
C:-1948
D:-1945
Ans: C
63:-Antiseptic solution containing bleaching powder is
A:-AF lotion
B:-Magsulf solution
C:-Mercurochrome solution
D:-Eusol
Ans: D
64:-While dispensing metronidazole patient should be informed about
A:-avoid alcohol intake
B:-take the drug with meals
C:-reddish discoloration of urine
D:-all the above
Ans: D
65:-The antagonist of heparin is
A:-Heparan sulphate
B:-Vitamin K
C:-Warfarin
D:-Protamine sulphate
Ans: D
66:-Nasal suppositories are known as
A:-bougies
B:-pessaries
C:-cones
D:-poultices
Ans: A
67:-Sulphur analogue of glycerol used as an antidote
A:-dimercaprol
B:-EDTA
C:-desferrioxamine
D:-triacetin
Ans: A
68:-The central drugs laboratory is situated at
A:-Mumbai
B:-Kolkatha
C:-Kasauli
D:-Hyderabad
Ans: B
69:-Nonhormonal oral contraceptive pills contains
A:-Centchroman
B:-Copper
C:-Oestrogen
D:-Monoxynol-9
Ans: A
70:-Therapeutic use of clotrimazole
A:-systemic antibacterial
B:-topical anti fungal
C:-systemic antifungal
D:-topical antibacterial
Ans: B
71:-Which among the following is a stool softener ?
A:-liquid paraffin
B:-ispaghula
C:-castor oil
D:-senna
Ans: A
72:-The dose of freeze dried BCG vaccine given intra cutaneously is
A:-0.1 mL
B:-0.2 mL
C:-0.02 mL
D:-0.01 mL
Ans: A
73:-Unequal distribution of colour on the surface of a coloured tablet is known as
A:-picking
B:-layering
C:-orange peel effect
D:-mottling
Ans: D
74:-The principle behind the working of roller mill
A:-compression and pressure
B:-cutting
C:-impact
D:-attrition
Ans: A
75:-Scurvy is the deficiency manifestation of
A:-Vitamin D
B:-Vitamin C
C:-Vitamin B
D:-Vitamin A
Ans: B
76:-Hypertensive patients taking diclofenac sodium should be advised to
A:-restrict potassium intake
B:-take drug with milk
C:-take drug in empty stomach
D:-restrict salt intake
Ans: D
77:-The antimicrobial should be avoid in renal failure is
A:-clarithromycin
B:-nalidixic acid
C:-ciprofloxacin
D:-aztreonam
Ans: B
78:-Which among the following is an anti oxidant ?
A:-vanillin
B:-tocopherol
C:-benzoic acid
D:-benzalkonium chloride
Ans: B
79:-Elliptically shaped unit dosage form when placed under the eyelid releases drug continuously is known as
A:-Eye drop
B:-Troches
C:-Ocusert
D:-Implant
Ans: C
80:-The quantity of sodium chloride required to prepare 400 mL of 0.9 % solution
A:-2.6 g
B:-2.25 g
C:-3.0 g
D:-3.6 g
Ans: D
81:-The instrument used for picking sterile instruments
A:-Artery forceps
B:-Alli's forceps
C:-Cheetle's forceps
D:-Babcock's forceps
Ans: C
82:-If patient is undergoing a surgery clopidogrel use should be stopped
A:-7 days before surgery
B:-on the day of surgery
C:-2 days before surgery
D:-1 month before surgery
Ans: A
83:-Fourth general cephalosporin
A:-cefadroxil
B:-cefoxitin
C:-cefpirome
D:-cefixime
Ans: C
84:-A drug is said to be misbranded
A:-substituted by another drug
B:-consists of decomposed substances
C:-not labeled in the prescribed manner
D:-manufactured under the name of another drug
Ans: C
85:-Inorganic compound used as an anesthetic
A:-halothane
B:-nitrous oxide
C:-hyperbaric oxygen
D:-nitrogen dioxide
Ans: B
86:-Photosensitive pharmaceutical products are stored in glass bottles of
A:-white color
B:-blue color
C:-amber color
D:-yellow color
Ans: C
87:-Universal antidote does not contain
A:-tannic acid
B:-activated charcoal
C:-magnesium oxide
D:-sodium sulphate
Ans: D
88:-While administering ciprofloxacin the patient is advised to
A:-drink plenty of fluids
B:-avoid taking drug with milk
C:-both 1 & 3
D:-none of the above
Ans: C
89:-DOTS programme introduced for the treatment of
A:-malaria
B:-leprosy
C:-polio
D:-tuberculosis
Ans: D
90:-Which of the following is used for giving strength to tablets ?
A:-diluents
B:-glidants
C:-granulating agents
D:-binding agents
Ans: D
91:-Green vitriol is
A:-ferrous sulphate
B:-copper sulphate
C:-potassium sulphate
D:-malachite green
Ans: A
92:-Equipment used for mixing of liquids
A:-tumbler mixer
B:-paddle mixer
C:-air mixer
D:-double cone blender
Ans: B
93:-Bile is secreated by
A:-gall bladder
B:-hepatic duct
C:-cystic duct
D:-liver cells
Ans: D
94:-Which of the following is not a disaccharide ?
A:-maltose
B:-sucrose
C:-erythrose
D:-lactose
Ans: C
95:-Second longest bone in human body
A:-tibia
B:-femur
C:-humerus
D:-fibula
Ans: A
96:-The equipment used for moist heat sterilization
A:-oven
B:-autoclave
C:-vacuum dryer
D:-flash sterilizer
Ans: B
97:-The functional unit of kidney
A:-nephron
B:-neuron
C:-glomerulus
D:-calyx
Ans: A
98:-The immunoglobulin related to hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis
A:-Ig A
B:-Ig M
C:-Ig E
D:-Ig G
Ans: C
99:-Increased amount of ketone bodies are excreted in urine in which of the following ?
A:-starvation
B:-diabetes mellitus
C:-pregnancy
D:-all the above
Ans: D
100:-The latest edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia published in
A:-2010
B:-2014
C:-2013
D:-2012
Ans: B