PHARMACY- PAGE 3
1. Calamine IP is
(a). Aluminium silicate with ferric oxide
(b). Magnesium silicate with ferric oxide
(c). Calcium oxide with ferric oxide
(d). Zinc oxde with ferric oxide
Answer: Zinc oxde with ferric oxide
2. Which among the following statement is false with respect to NaCl Injection I P
(a). Contains 0.9% w/v sterile solution of Sodium Chloride
(b). pH of the solution is between 4.5 & 7.0
(c). Contains added antimicrobial agents or preservatives
(d). Contains approximately 150 mmol of Sodium ions
Answer: Contains added antimicrobial agents or preservatives
3. Which one of the following is used as an antimicrobial preservative:
(a). Propylene glycol
(b). Procaine hydrochloride
(c). Propyl hydroxy benzoate
(d). Sodium hydrogen carbonate
Answer: Propyl hydroxy benzoate
4. Cotrimoxazole tablet contains:
(a). 5 parts of Cortisone acetate and 1 parts of trimethoprim
(b). 5 parts of Sulphamethoxaole and 1 parts of trimethoprim
(c). 5 parts of Sulphasalazine and 1 parts of trimethoprim
(d). 5 parts of Cloxacillin and 1 parts of trimethoprim
Answer: 5 parts of Sulphamethoxaole and 1 parts of trimethoprim
5. Which among the following is used as a diuretic:
(a). Tribulus terrestris
(b). Claviceps purpurea
(c). Cyamopsis tetragonolobus
(d). Commiphora molmol
Answer: Tribulus terrestris
6. Potassium permanganate is an example for:
(a). acidifying agent
(b). alkalising agent
(c). reducing agent
(d). oxidising agent
Answer: oxidising agent
7. Lugols Solution is:
(a). 2.5%w/v of Iodine and 2.5% w/v of potassium iodide in water
(b). 10.0%w/v of Iodine and 6.0% w/v pf potassium iodide in water
(c). 5.0%w/v of Iodine and 10.0% w/v of potassium iodide in water
(d). 2.0% w/v of Iodine and 2.4 % w/v of Sodium iodide in water
Answer: 5.0%w/v of Iodine and 10.0% w/v of potassium iodide in water
8. Ammonium Chloride is used as:
(a). Alkalising agent
(b). Astringent
(c). Expectorant
(d). All the above
Answer: Expectorant
9. Colloidal dispersion of liquids or solids in gases are:
(a). Aerosols
(b). Emulsion
(c). Creams
(d). Suspensions
Answer: Aerosols
10. An example for a drug with anti-hypertensive action
(a). Rhubarb
(b). Vasaka
(c). Liquorice
(d). Rauwolfia
Answer: Rauwolfia
11.Restricted licences in Forms 20-A and 21-A are issued for:
(a). Narcotic and Psychotropic substances
(b). Pethidine and related drugs
(c). wholesale dealing of drugs which does not require the supervision of a registered pharmacist
(d). drugs specified in Schedule X
Answer: wholesale dealing of drugs which does not require the supervision of a registered pharmacist
12. The Schedule in Drugs and Cosmetics Act which specifies that drugs shall not be sold by retail except on and in accordance with the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner:
(a). Schedule K
(b). Schedule G
(c). Schedule J
(d). Schedule H
Answer: Schedule H
13. As per Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1945, the term "Drugstore" refers to
(a). Licenses where the service of registered pharmacist is employed but donot maintain a pharmacy
(b). Licenses who employ the service of registered pharmacist and maintain a pharmacy for compounding against prescription
(c). Licenses where drugs are temporarily stored
(d). Licenses where service of a qualified person is not required
Answer: Licenses where service of a qualified person is not required
14. Which among the following is a prodrug:
(a). Levodopa
(b). Indomethacin
(c). Paracetamol
(d). Diphenhydramine
Answer: Levodopa
15. Leucovorin rescue is given to reduce the toxic effects of
(a). Methotrexate
(b). Cyclophosphamide
(c). Melphalan
(d). Chlorambucil
Answer: Methotrexate
16. The antibiotic that acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30s ribosomal subunits:
(a). Chloramphenicol
(b). Doxycyclin
(c). Azithromycin
(d). Vancomycin
Answer: Doxycyclin
17. Diethyl carbamazine is the drug of choice in the treatment of:
(a). Epilepsy
(b). Filarial infection
(c). Hookworm infestation
(d). Malaria
Answer: Filarial infection
18. Organophosphorous poisoning is treated with
(a). Acetylcholine
(b). Atropine
(c). Pentazocine
(d). Methacholine
Answer: Atropine
19. Benzodiazepine receptor antagonist:
(a). Flumazenil
(b). Atropine
(c). Pentazocine
(d). Phentolamine
Answer: Flumazenil
20. Diabetes insipidus is due to deficiency of :
(a). Oxytocin
(b). Insulin
(c). Vasopressin
(d). Aldosterone
Answer: Vasopressin
21.Epsom Salt is
(a). Copper Sulphate
(b). Magnesium Sulphate
(c). Ferrous Sulphate
(d). Calcium Sulphate
Answer: Magnesium Sulphate
22. In combination antacids, Magnesium salts are added:
(a). for immediate onset of action
(b). to decrease the production of acid in GIT
(c). to enhance taste and appearance
(d). for laxative action
Answer: for laxative action
23. Directly observed treatment, Short course (DOTS) refers to:
(a). AIDS control strategy of Govt of India
(b). Strategic action plan for Malarial control in India
(c). Tuberculosis control strategy, recommended by WHO
(d). part of National Filaria control program
Answer: Tuberculosis control strategy, recommended by WHO
24: An Adverse effect of Clozapine
(a). Agranulocytosis
(b). Nephrotoxicity
(c). Hepatotoxicity
(d). Respiratory depression
Answer: Agranulocytosis
25. Antixerophthalmic vitamin is
(a). Vitamin E
(b). Vitamin D
(c). Vitamin B
(d). Vitamin A
Answer: Vitamin A
(a). Aluminium silicate with ferric oxide
(b). Magnesium silicate with ferric oxide
(c). Calcium oxide with ferric oxide
(d). Zinc oxde with ferric oxide
Answer: Zinc oxde with ferric oxide
2. Which among the following statement is false with respect to NaCl Injection I P
(a). Contains 0.9% w/v sterile solution of Sodium Chloride
(b). pH of the solution is between 4.5 & 7.0
(c). Contains added antimicrobial agents or preservatives
(d). Contains approximately 150 mmol of Sodium ions
Answer: Contains added antimicrobial agents or preservatives
3. Which one of the following is used as an antimicrobial preservative:
(a). Propylene glycol
(b). Procaine hydrochloride
(c). Propyl hydroxy benzoate
(d). Sodium hydrogen carbonate
Answer: Propyl hydroxy benzoate
4. Cotrimoxazole tablet contains:
(a). 5 parts of Cortisone acetate and 1 parts of trimethoprim
(b). 5 parts of Sulphamethoxaole and 1 parts of trimethoprim
(c). 5 parts of Sulphasalazine and 1 parts of trimethoprim
(d). 5 parts of Cloxacillin and 1 parts of trimethoprim
Answer: 5 parts of Sulphamethoxaole and 1 parts of trimethoprim
5. Which among the following is used as a diuretic:
(a). Tribulus terrestris
(b). Claviceps purpurea
(c). Cyamopsis tetragonolobus
(d). Commiphora molmol
Answer: Tribulus terrestris
6. Potassium permanganate is an example for:
(a). acidifying agent
(b). alkalising agent
(c). reducing agent
(d). oxidising agent
Answer: oxidising agent
7. Lugols Solution is:
(a). 2.5%w/v of Iodine and 2.5% w/v of potassium iodide in water
(b). 10.0%w/v of Iodine and 6.0% w/v pf potassium iodide in water
(c). 5.0%w/v of Iodine and 10.0% w/v of potassium iodide in water
(d). 2.0% w/v of Iodine and 2.4 % w/v of Sodium iodide in water
Answer: 5.0%w/v of Iodine and 10.0% w/v of potassium iodide in water
8. Ammonium Chloride is used as:
(a). Alkalising agent
(b). Astringent
(c). Expectorant
(d). All the above
Answer: Expectorant
9. Colloidal dispersion of liquids or solids in gases are:
(a). Aerosols
(b). Emulsion
(c). Creams
(d). Suspensions
Answer: Aerosols
10. An example for a drug with anti-hypertensive action
(a). Rhubarb
(b). Vasaka
(c). Liquorice
(d). Rauwolfia
Answer: Rauwolfia
11.Restricted licences in Forms 20-A and 21-A are issued for:
(a). Narcotic and Psychotropic substances
(b). Pethidine and related drugs
(c). wholesale dealing of drugs which does not require the supervision of a registered pharmacist
(d). drugs specified in Schedule X
Answer: wholesale dealing of drugs which does not require the supervision of a registered pharmacist
12. The Schedule in Drugs and Cosmetics Act which specifies that drugs shall not be sold by retail except on and in accordance with the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner:
(a). Schedule K
(b). Schedule G
(c). Schedule J
(d). Schedule H
Answer: Schedule H
13. As per Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1945, the term "Drugstore" refers to
(a). Licenses where the service of registered pharmacist is employed but donot maintain a pharmacy
(b). Licenses who employ the service of registered pharmacist and maintain a pharmacy for compounding against prescription
(c). Licenses where drugs are temporarily stored
(d). Licenses where service of a qualified person is not required
Answer: Licenses where service of a qualified person is not required
14. Which among the following is a prodrug:
(a). Levodopa
(b). Indomethacin
(c). Paracetamol
(d). Diphenhydramine
Answer: Levodopa
15. Leucovorin rescue is given to reduce the toxic effects of
(a). Methotrexate
(b). Cyclophosphamide
(c). Melphalan
(d). Chlorambucil
Answer: Methotrexate
16. The antibiotic that acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30s ribosomal subunits:
(a). Chloramphenicol
(b). Doxycyclin
(c). Azithromycin
(d). Vancomycin
Answer: Doxycyclin
17. Diethyl carbamazine is the drug of choice in the treatment of:
(a). Epilepsy
(b). Filarial infection
(c). Hookworm infestation
(d). Malaria
Answer: Filarial infection
18. Organophosphorous poisoning is treated with
(a). Acetylcholine
(b). Atropine
(c). Pentazocine
(d). Methacholine
Answer: Atropine
19. Benzodiazepine receptor antagonist:
(a). Flumazenil
(b). Atropine
(c). Pentazocine
(d). Phentolamine
Answer: Flumazenil
20. Diabetes insipidus is due to deficiency of :
(a). Oxytocin
(b). Insulin
(c). Vasopressin
(d). Aldosterone
Answer: Vasopressin
21.Epsom Salt is
(a). Copper Sulphate
(b). Magnesium Sulphate
(c). Ferrous Sulphate
(d). Calcium Sulphate
Answer: Magnesium Sulphate
22. In combination antacids, Magnesium salts are added:
(a). for immediate onset of action
(b). to decrease the production of acid in GIT
(c). to enhance taste and appearance
(d). for laxative action
Answer: for laxative action
23. Directly observed treatment, Short course (DOTS) refers to:
(a). AIDS control strategy of Govt of India
(b). Strategic action plan for Malarial control in India
(c). Tuberculosis control strategy, recommended by WHO
(d). part of National Filaria control program
Answer: Tuberculosis control strategy, recommended by WHO
24: An Adverse effect of Clozapine
(a). Agranulocytosis
(b). Nephrotoxicity
(c). Hepatotoxicity
(d). Respiratory depression
Answer: Agranulocytosis
25. Antixerophthalmic vitamin is
(a). Vitamin E
(b). Vitamin D
(c). Vitamin B
(d). Vitamin A
Answer: Vitamin A
26:-What is the percentage strength of 1:5000 solution ?
A:-0.2%
B:-2%
C:-0.002%
D:-0.02%
Ans: D
27:-Articles published in journals are called
A:-Secondary sources
B:-Tertiary sources
C:-Primary sources
D:-Reference works
Ans: C
28:-The colouring matter in capsicum
A:-Capsaicin
B:-Capsicin
C:-Capsanthin
D:-Capsacutin
Ans: C
29:-Mechanism by which microorganism are killed in autoclaving
A:-Alkylation of the essential cellular metabolites
B:-Coagulation of the cellular proteins of the microorganism
C:-Oxidation
D:-Precipitation
Ans: B
30:-An anti retrovirus drug Zidovudine acts by which mechanism ?
A:-Protease inhibitors
B:-Non nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
C:-DNA polymerase inhibitors
D:-Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Ans: D
31:-Which among the following is the chemical test used to identify C glycosides ?
A:-Modified Borntrager's test
B:-Kellekilliani test
C:-Borntrager's test
D:-Murexide test
Ans: A
32:-Eugenol is present in
A:-Ginger
B:-Cardamom
C:-Tulsi
D:-Fennel
Ans: C
33:-1 grain is
A:-15 mg
B:-60 mg
C:-15 g
D:-450 mg
Ans: B
34:-An example for drying oil
A:-Olive oil
B:-Sesame oil
C:-Arachis oil
D:-Linseed oil
Ans: D
35:-Formula used for calculating retail price
A:-RP = (MC + CC + PM + PC) `xx` (1 + MAPE/100) - ED
B:-RP = (MC + CC + PM + PC) `xx` (1 + MAPE/100) + ED
C:-RP = (MC + CC + PM + ED) + (1 + MAPE/100) - PM
D:-RP = (MC + CC + PM + PC) - (1 + MAPE100) + ED
Ans: B
36:-Most abundant antibodies found in serum
A:-Ig M
B:-Ig A
C:-Ig D
D:-Ig G
Ans: D
37:-Antibody containing preparations are commonly known as
A:-Antitoxins
B:-Vaccines
C:-Toxoids
D:-Polyvalent vaccines
Ans: A
38:-Calamine I.P. is
A:-Zinc oxide with ferric oxide
B:-Basic zinc carbonate
C:-Zinc carbonate with ferric oxide
D:-Calcium oxide with ferric oxide
Ans: A
39:-Latin term S.O.S. means
A:-Take alternate days
B:-Take immediately
C:-Take as directed
D:-Take when necessary
Ans: D
40:-As per I.P 'store in a cool place' means
A:-Store at room temperature
B:-Store in a refrigerator
C:-Store between 8° to 25°C
D:-Store between 2° to 8°C
Ans: C
41:-Drugs coloured, coated, powdered or polished so as to conceal damage is
A:-Spurious drugs
B:-Misbranded drugs
C:-Adulterated drugs
D:-New drugs
Ans: B
42:-The test used for the detection of Typhoid fever
A:-Dick test
B:-Widal test
C:-Mantoux test
D:-Schick test
Ans: B
43:-Which of the following alkaloids is water soluble ?
A:-Ergosine
B:-Ergocryptine
C:-Ergotamine
D:-Ergometrine
Ans: D
44:-Volatile oil can be distinguished from fixed oil as they
A:-Capable of volatilisation
B:-Do not contain glyceryl esters
C:-Do not leave any spot on the paper
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
45:-Products of opium manipulated to make it suitable for smoking and the residue left after opium has been smoked means
A:-Poppy straw
B:-Poppy straw concentrate
C:-Prepared opium
D:-Opium residue
Ans: C
46:-Example for an artificial colour
A:-Caramel
B:-Chloprophyll
C:-Cochineal
D:-Annatto
Ans: A
47:-Creatinine clearance is used as measurement of
A:-Renal excretion rate
B:-Glomerular filtration rate
C:-Passive renal absorption
D:-Active renal secretion
Ans: B
48:-Carbohydrate reserve is plants
A:-Dextaran
B:-Cellulose
C:-Glycogen
D:-Inulin
Ans: D
49:-Example of an aliphatic amino acid
A:-Cysteine
B:-Glycine
C:-Phenylalanine
D:-Arginine
Ans: B
50:-Application for grant or renewal of a licence to sell, stock or exhibit for sale or distribute drugs is given in form number
A:-21
B:-19
C:-20
D:-20A
Ans: B
51:-Nicotinic receptors are found in
A:-Skeletal muscles
B:-Smooth muscles
C:-Heart
D:-Exocrine glands
Ans: A
52:-The items which become useless due to change n design, product or process are called
A:-Slow moving items
B:-Dormant items
C:-Obsolete items
D:-Legitimate items
Ans: C
53:-Formula used for calculating dose for an infant
A:-Dillings formula
B:-Clarks formula
C:-Cowlings formula
D:-Frieds formula
Ans: D
54:-Drugs required to be purchased for a hospital is prepared by
A:-PTC
B:-Medical superintendent
C:-Chief pharmacist
D:-CSS
Ans: A
55:-Antidote for mercury poisoning
A:-EDTA
B:-Naloxone
C:-Dimercaprol
D:-Deferoxamine
Ans: C
56:-Which one of the following is an example for reversible process ?
A:-Cracking
B:-Creaming
C:-Phase inversion
D:-Breaking
Ans: B
57:-Loan licences can be granted only for drugs other than those specified in
A:-Schedule X drugs
B:-Schedule C drugs
C:-Schedule C & `C_(1)` drugs
D:-Schedule Z drugs
Ans: A
58:-Example for a tablet disintegrants
A:-Lactose
B:-Acacia
C:-Primogel
D:-Talc
Ans: C
59:-Schedule F means
A:-Regulations and standards for surgical dressings
B:-Regulations and standards for umbilical tapes
C:-Regulations and standards for vaccines
D:-Regulations and standards for running a blood bank
Ans: D
60:-Secobarbital belongs to
A:-Schedule J
B:-Schedule A
C:-Schedule X
D:-Schedule G
Ans: C
61:-Number of milligrams of potassium hydroxide requried to neutralise the free fatty acid present in 1 gram of fat is
A:-Iodine number
B:-Saponification number
C:-Acid number
D:-Acetyl number
Ans: C
62:-Which vitamin is also known as coagulation factor ?
A:-Vitamin K
B:-Vitamin E
C:-Vitamin D
D:-Vitamin C
Ans: A
63:-Gluconneogenesis mainly occurs in
A:-Muscle
B:-Pancreas
C:-Kidney
D:-Adipose tissue
Ans: C
64:-Example for amide type local anaesthetic
A:-Cocaine
B:-Benzocaine
C:-Lignocaine
D:-Procaine
Ans: C
65:-Main building block for fatty acid synthesis
A:-Acyl-CoA
B:-Acetyl-CoA
C:-Ketoacyl-CoA
D:-Malonyl-CoA
Ans: B
66:-Thin plate like bone present in postero-inferior part of the nasal septum
A:-Zygomatic bone
B:-Parietal bone
C:-Ethmoid bone
D:-Vomer
Ans: D
67:-Statement prepared to check the arithmetical accuracy of the Book-keeping entries are called
A:-Journal
B:-Ledger
C:-Balance sheet
D:-Trial balance
Ans: D
68:-In sugar coating subcoating is done
A:-To round the edges and build up the tablet surface
B:-To cover and fill the imperfections in the tablet surface
C:-To prevent moisture penetration
D:-To obtain the desired luster
Ans: A
69:-Uroselective vasodilator
A:-Tamsulosin
B:-Ergometrine
C:-Phenoxy benzamine
D:-Ritodrine
Ans: A
70:-A red crystalline powder formulated as capsules used in treatment Tuberculosis is
A:-Rifampicin
B:-Cyloserine
C:-Streptomycin
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
71:-COMT inhibitor used in Parkinsonism
A:-Carbidopa
B:-Amantadine
C:-Tolcapone
D:-Selegiline
Ans: C
72:-Chloroquine and amodiaquine are derivatives of
A:-8-amino quinolines
B:-4-amino quinolines
C:-9-amino quinolines
D:-Amino acridine
Ans: B
73:-Example for a stimulant laxative
A:-Sodium potassium tartrate
B:-Liquid paraffin
C:-Milk of magnesia
D:-Phenolphthalein
Ans: D
74:-Calcium gluconate is assayed by which titration method ?
A:-Neutralisation
B:-Complexometry
C:-Precipitation
D:-Redox
Ans: B
75:-An antibiotic used in cancer chemotherapy
A:-Daunorubicin
B:-Tobramycin
C:-Novobiocin
D:-Amikacin
Ans: A
76:-Which of the following is NOT a use of Ammonium chloride ?
A:-Anti histaminic
B:-Diuretic
C:-Expectorant
D:-Systemic acidifying agent
Ans: A
77:-Tablets placed under the tongue are called
A:-Buccal tablets
B:-Troches
C:-Sublingual tablets
D:-Lozenges
Ans: C
78:-In the limit test for Arsenic, the gas which imparts brown stain to mercuric chloride paper is
A:-Arsenic oxide
B:-Arsenic acid
C:-Arsenious acid
D:-Arsine
Ans: D
79:-Nitrous oxide is stored in cylinders painted by
A:-Green colour
B:-Grey colour
C:-Blue colour
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
80:-The drug of choice for filariasis
A:-Diethyl carbamazine
B:-Mebendazole
C:-Levamisole
D:-Piperazine
Ans: A
81:-Isoniazid, nicotinamide and nikethamide have the following hetrocyclic ring in common
A:-Pyrazine
B:-Oxazole
C:-Pyridine
D:-Pyrazole
Ans: C
82:-Peripheral neuritis is associated with which among the following drug ?
A:-Phenobarbitone
B:-Carbamazepine
C:-Ethosuccimide
D:-Sodium valproate
Ans: B
83:-Drug of choice for morphine poisoning
A:-Nalorphine
B:-Naloxone
C:-Naltrexone
D:-Pethidine
Ans: B
84:-Example for tricyclic antidepressants
A:-Haloperiodol
B:-Oxypertine
C:-Fluphenazine
D:-Amitriptyline
Ans: D
85:-Solution prepared by dissolving 5% iodine in water is
A:-Aqueous iodine solution
B:-Weak iodine solution
C:-Iodine tincture
D:-Povidone iodine
Ans: A
86:-Secondary hyper uricaemia due to cancer chemotherapy is controlled by
A:-Probenecid
B:-Allopurinol
C:-Colchicine
D:-Sulfinpyrazine
Ans: B
87:-Mechanism of action of phenytoin
A:-Inhibition of T type calcium channels
B:-Facilitation of GABA mediated chloride channel opening
C:-Facilitation of GABA mediated sodium channel opening
D:-Prolongation of soidum channel inactivation
Ans: D
88:-Culture media used in test for sterility
A:-Fluid thioglycollate medium
B:-Soya-bean casein digest medium
C:-Alterative thioglycollate medium
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
89:-Which among the following exist as a liquid ?
A:-Chloral hydrate
B:-Methyl prylon
C:-Paraldehyde
D:-Glutethimide
Ans: C
90:-Which among the following is penicillinase resistant penicillin ?
A:-Benzyl penicillin
B:-Carbenicillin sodium
C:-Ampicillin
D:-Dicloxacillin
Ans: D
91:-Example for a non-ionic emulsifying agent
A:-Sodium lauryl sulphate
B:-Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono oleate
C:-Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide
D:-Dodecyl pyridinium chloride
Ans: B
92:-Diazepam is
A:-7-chloro-1,3 dihydro-1-methyl-5-phenyl 1,4 benzodiazepin-2one
B:-7-methyl-1,3 dihydro-1-methyl-5-phenyl 1,4 benzodiazepin-2one
C:-7-chloro-1,3 dihydro-1,5-dimethyl 1,4 benzodiazepin-2one
D:-7-nitro-1,3 dihydro-1-methyl-5-phenyl 1,4 benzodiazepin-2one
Ans: A
93:-An example for third generation cephalosporins
A:-Ceforoxime
B:-Cepharadine
C:-Ceftibuten
D:-Cefaclor
Ans: C
94:-Example for a filter made of cellulose
A:-Sintered glass filter
B:-Seitz filter
C:-Meta filter
D:-Membrane filter
Ans: D
95:-Whooping cough is caused by
A:-Pasteurella pestis
B:-Bordetella pertussis
C:-Actinobacillus mallei
D:-Bacillus thuringiensis
Ans: B
96:-Combination of nitrous oxide and halothane is an example for
A:-Antagonistic effect
B:-Potentiation effect
C:-Additive effect
D:-Neutral effect
Ans: C
97:-A non-benzodiazepine which acts as a good anti anxiety agent
A:-Haloperoidol
B:-Meprobamate
C:-Trifluoperazine
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
98:-The first edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia was published in
A:-1955
B:-1966
C:-1947
D:-1945
Ans: A
99:-How much quantity of 80% alcohol is required to make one litre of 50% alcohol ?
A:-750 ml
B:-625 ml
C:-375 ml
D:-500 ml
Ans: B
100:-Zoonotic diseases are
A:-Disease transmitted by rodents
B:-Disease transmitted by arthropods
C:-Disease transmitted from man to animals
D:-Disease transmitted from animals to man
Ans: D
A:-0.2%
B:-2%
C:-0.002%
D:-0.02%
Ans: D
27:-Articles published in journals are called
A:-Secondary sources
B:-Tertiary sources
C:-Primary sources
D:-Reference works
Ans: C
28:-The colouring matter in capsicum
A:-Capsaicin
B:-Capsicin
C:-Capsanthin
D:-Capsacutin
Ans: C
29:-Mechanism by which microorganism are killed in autoclaving
A:-Alkylation of the essential cellular metabolites
B:-Coagulation of the cellular proteins of the microorganism
C:-Oxidation
D:-Precipitation
Ans: B
30:-An anti retrovirus drug Zidovudine acts by which mechanism ?
A:-Protease inhibitors
B:-Non nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
C:-DNA polymerase inhibitors
D:-Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Ans: D
31:-Which among the following is the chemical test used to identify C glycosides ?
A:-Modified Borntrager's test
B:-Kellekilliani test
C:-Borntrager's test
D:-Murexide test
Ans: A
32:-Eugenol is present in
A:-Ginger
B:-Cardamom
C:-Tulsi
D:-Fennel
Ans: C
33:-1 grain is
A:-15 mg
B:-60 mg
C:-15 g
D:-450 mg
Ans: B
34:-An example for drying oil
A:-Olive oil
B:-Sesame oil
C:-Arachis oil
D:-Linseed oil
Ans: D
35:-Formula used for calculating retail price
A:-RP = (MC + CC + PM + PC) `xx` (1 + MAPE/100) - ED
B:-RP = (MC + CC + PM + PC) `xx` (1 + MAPE/100) + ED
C:-RP = (MC + CC + PM + ED) + (1 + MAPE/100) - PM
D:-RP = (MC + CC + PM + PC) - (1 + MAPE100) + ED
Ans: B
36:-Most abundant antibodies found in serum
A:-Ig M
B:-Ig A
C:-Ig D
D:-Ig G
Ans: D
37:-Antibody containing preparations are commonly known as
A:-Antitoxins
B:-Vaccines
C:-Toxoids
D:-Polyvalent vaccines
Ans: A
38:-Calamine I.P. is
A:-Zinc oxide with ferric oxide
B:-Basic zinc carbonate
C:-Zinc carbonate with ferric oxide
D:-Calcium oxide with ferric oxide
Ans: A
39:-Latin term S.O.S. means
A:-Take alternate days
B:-Take immediately
C:-Take as directed
D:-Take when necessary
Ans: D
40:-As per I.P 'store in a cool place' means
A:-Store at room temperature
B:-Store in a refrigerator
C:-Store between 8° to 25°C
D:-Store between 2° to 8°C
Ans: C
41:-Drugs coloured, coated, powdered or polished so as to conceal damage is
A:-Spurious drugs
B:-Misbranded drugs
C:-Adulterated drugs
D:-New drugs
Ans: B
42:-The test used for the detection of Typhoid fever
A:-Dick test
B:-Widal test
C:-Mantoux test
D:-Schick test
Ans: B
43:-Which of the following alkaloids is water soluble ?
A:-Ergosine
B:-Ergocryptine
C:-Ergotamine
D:-Ergometrine
Ans: D
44:-Volatile oil can be distinguished from fixed oil as they
A:-Capable of volatilisation
B:-Do not contain glyceryl esters
C:-Do not leave any spot on the paper
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
45:-Products of opium manipulated to make it suitable for smoking and the residue left after opium has been smoked means
A:-Poppy straw
B:-Poppy straw concentrate
C:-Prepared opium
D:-Opium residue
Ans: C
46:-Example for an artificial colour
A:-Caramel
B:-Chloprophyll
C:-Cochineal
D:-Annatto
Ans: A
47:-Creatinine clearance is used as measurement of
A:-Renal excretion rate
B:-Glomerular filtration rate
C:-Passive renal absorption
D:-Active renal secretion
Ans: B
48:-Carbohydrate reserve is plants
A:-Dextaran
B:-Cellulose
C:-Glycogen
D:-Inulin
Ans: D
49:-Example of an aliphatic amino acid
A:-Cysteine
B:-Glycine
C:-Phenylalanine
D:-Arginine
Ans: B
50:-Application for grant or renewal of a licence to sell, stock or exhibit for sale or distribute drugs is given in form number
A:-21
B:-19
C:-20
D:-20A
Ans: B
51:-Nicotinic receptors are found in
A:-Skeletal muscles
B:-Smooth muscles
C:-Heart
D:-Exocrine glands
Ans: A
52:-The items which become useless due to change n design, product or process are called
A:-Slow moving items
B:-Dormant items
C:-Obsolete items
D:-Legitimate items
Ans: C
53:-Formula used for calculating dose for an infant
A:-Dillings formula
B:-Clarks formula
C:-Cowlings formula
D:-Frieds formula
Ans: D
54:-Drugs required to be purchased for a hospital is prepared by
A:-PTC
B:-Medical superintendent
C:-Chief pharmacist
D:-CSS
Ans: A
55:-Antidote for mercury poisoning
A:-EDTA
B:-Naloxone
C:-Dimercaprol
D:-Deferoxamine
Ans: C
56:-Which one of the following is an example for reversible process ?
A:-Cracking
B:-Creaming
C:-Phase inversion
D:-Breaking
Ans: B
57:-Loan licences can be granted only for drugs other than those specified in
A:-Schedule X drugs
B:-Schedule C drugs
C:-Schedule C & `C_(1)` drugs
D:-Schedule Z drugs
Ans: A
58:-Example for a tablet disintegrants
A:-Lactose
B:-Acacia
C:-Primogel
D:-Talc
Ans: C
59:-Schedule F means
A:-Regulations and standards for surgical dressings
B:-Regulations and standards for umbilical tapes
C:-Regulations and standards for vaccines
D:-Regulations and standards for running a blood bank
Ans: D
60:-Secobarbital belongs to
A:-Schedule J
B:-Schedule A
C:-Schedule X
D:-Schedule G
Ans: C
61:-Number of milligrams of potassium hydroxide requried to neutralise the free fatty acid present in 1 gram of fat is
A:-Iodine number
B:-Saponification number
C:-Acid number
D:-Acetyl number
Ans: C
62:-Which vitamin is also known as coagulation factor ?
A:-Vitamin K
B:-Vitamin E
C:-Vitamin D
D:-Vitamin C
Ans: A
63:-Gluconneogenesis mainly occurs in
A:-Muscle
B:-Pancreas
C:-Kidney
D:-Adipose tissue
Ans: C
64:-Example for amide type local anaesthetic
A:-Cocaine
B:-Benzocaine
C:-Lignocaine
D:-Procaine
Ans: C
65:-Main building block for fatty acid synthesis
A:-Acyl-CoA
B:-Acetyl-CoA
C:-Ketoacyl-CoA
D:-Malonyl-CoA
Ans: B
66:-Thin plate like bone present in postero-inferior part of the nasal septum
A:-Zygomatic bone
B:-Parietal bone
C:-Ethmoid bone
D:-Vomer
Ans: D
67:-Statement prepared to check the arithmetical accuracy of the Book-keeping entries are called
A:-Journal
B:-Ledger
C:-Balance sheet
D:-Trial balance
Ans: D
68:-In sugar coating subcoating is done
A:-To round the edges and build up the tablet surface
B:-To cover and fill the imperfections in the tablet surface
C:-To prevent moisture penetration
D:-To obtain the desired luster
Ans: A
69:-Uroselective vasodilator
A:-Tamsulosin
B:-Ergometrine
C:-Phenoxy benzamine
D:-Ritodrine
Ans: A
70:-A red crystalline powder formulated as capsules used in treatment Tuberculosis is
A:-Rifampicin
B:-Cyloserine
C:-Streptomycin
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
71:-COMT inhibitor used in Parkinsonism
A:-Carbidopa
B:-Amantadine
C:-Tolcapone
D:-Selegiline
Ans: C
72:-Chloroquine and amodiaquine are derivatives of
A:-8-amino quinolines
B:-4-amino quinolines
C:-9-amino quinolines
D:-Amino acridine
Ans: B
73:-Example for a stimulant laxative
A:-Sodium potassium tartrate
B:-Liquid paraffin
C:-Milk of magnesia
D:-Phenolphthalein
Ans: D
74:-Calcium gluconate is assayed by which titration method ?
A:-Neutralisation
B:-Complexometry
C:-Precipitation
D:-Redox
Ans: B
75:-An antibiotic used in cancer chemotherapy
A:-Daunorubicin
B:-Tobramycin
C:-Novobiocin
D:-Amikacin
Ans: A
76:-Which of the following is NOT a use of Ammonium chloride ?
A:-Anti histaminic
B:-Diuretic
C:-Expectorant
D:-Systemic acidifying agent
Ans: A
77:-Tablets placed under the tongue are called
A:-Buccal tablets
B:-Troches
C:-Sublingual tablets
D:-Lozenges
Ans: C
78:-In the limit test for Arsenic, the gas which imparts brown stain to mercuric chloride paper is
A:-Arsenic oxide
B:-Arsenic acid
C:-Arsenious acid
D:-Arsine
Ans: D
79:-Nitrous oxide is stored in cylinders painted by
A:-Green colour
B:-Grey colour
C:-Blue colour
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
80:-The drug of choice for filariasis
A:-Diethyl carbamazine
B:-Mebendazole
C:-Levamisole
D:-Piperazine
Ans: A
81:-Isoniazid, nicotinamide and nikethamide have the following hetrocyclic ring in common
A:-Pyrazine
B:-Oxazole
C:-Pyridine
D:-Pyrazole
Ans: C
82:-Peripheral neuritis is associated with which among the following drug ?
A:-Phenobarbitone
B:-Carbamazepine
C:-Ethosuccimide
D:-Sodium valproate
Ans: B
83:-Drug of choice for morphine poisoning
A:-Nalorphine
B:-Naloxone
C:-Naltrexone
D:-Pethidine
Ans: B
84:-Example for tricyclic antidepressants
A:-Haloperiodol
B:-Oxypertine
C:-Fluphenazine
D:-Amitriptyline
Ans: D
85:-Solution prepared by dissolving 5% iodine in water is
A:-Aqueous iodine solution
B:-Weak iodine solution
C:-Iodine tincture
D:-Povidone iodine
Ans: A
86:-Secondary hyper uricaemia due to cancer chemotherapy is controlled by
A:-Probenecid
B:-Allopurinol
C:-Colchicine
D:-Sulfinpyrazine
Ans: B
87:-Mechanism of action of phenytoin
A:-Inhibition of T type calcium channels
B:-Facilitation of GABA mediated chloride channel opening
C:-Facilitation of GABA mediated sodium channel opening
D:-Prolongation of soidum channel inactivation
Ans: D
88:-Culture media used in test for sterility
A:-Fluid thioglycollate medium
B:-Soya-bean casein digest medium
C:-Alterative thioglycollate medium
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
89:-Which among the following exist as a liquid ?
A:-Chloral hydrate
B:-Methyl prylon
C:-Paraldehyde
D:-Glutethimide
Ans: C
90:-Which among the following is penicillinase resistant penicillin ?
A:-Benzyl penicillin
B:-Carbenicillin sodium
C:-Ampicillin
D:-Dicloxacillin
Ans: D
91:-Example for a non-ionic emulsifying agent
A:-Sodium lauryl sulphate
B:-Polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono oleate
C:-Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide
D:-Dodecyl pyridinium chloride
Ans: B
92:-Diazepam is
A:-7-chloro-1,3 dihydro-1-methyl-5-phenyl 1,4 benzodiazepin-2one
B:-7-methyl-1,3 dihydro-1-methyl-5-phenyl 1,4 benzodiazepin-2one
C:-7-chloro-1,3 dihydro-1,5-dimethyl 1,4 benzodiazepin-2one
D:-7-nitro-1,3 dihydro-1-methyl-5-phenyl 1,4 benzodiazepin-2one
Ans: A
93:-An example for third generation cephalosporins
A:-Ceforoxime
B:-Cepharadine
C:-Ceftibuten
D:-Cefaclor
Ans: C
94:-Example for a filter made of cellulose
A:-Sintered glass filter
B:-Seitz filter
C:-Meta filter
D:-Membrane filter
Ans: D
95:-Whooping cough is caused by
A:-Pasteurella pestis
B:-Bordetella pertussis
C:-Actinobacillus mallei
D:-Bacillus thuringiensis
Ans: B
96:-Combination of nitrous oxide and halothane is an example for
A:-Antagonistic effect
B:-Potentiation effect
C:-Additive effect
D:-Neutral effect
Ans: C
97:-A non-benzodiazepine which acts as a good anti anxiety agent
A:-Haloperoidol
B:-Meprobamate
C:-Trifluoperazine
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
98:-The first edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia was published in
A:-1955
B:-1966
C:-1947
D:-1945
Ans: A
99:-How much quantity of 80% alcohol is required to make one litre of 50% alcohol ?
A:-750 ml
B:-625 ml
C:-375 ml
D:-500 ml
Ans: B
100:-Zoonotic diseases are
A:-Disease transmitted by rodents
B:-Disease transmitted by arthropods
C:-Disease transmitted from man to animals
D:-Disease transmitted from animals to man
Ans: D