AL-JANNAT INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES,

SIALKOT.
(Pharmacy Technician Program)

Multiple choice Questions

1. Organise health talks comp is a task of pharmacy
a. Industrial b. Forensic
c. Community d. Hospital
2. Section in pharmaceutical industry is related to important of existing medicine
a. Ware House b. Research & Development c. Production d. Administration

3. Medication review in comparison with diagnosis is responsibility of clinical pharmacist in

a. Hospital Phamacy b. Forensic Pharmacy c. Clinical Pharmacy d.
Industrial Pharmacy
4. __________is an institute where ill patient are treated
a. Industry b. Ware House c. Hospital d. Court

5. NGO stands for

a. National Governing Office c. b. Non Government Organization d.
Nation Governing Offers None
6. __________is a branch of pharmacy that deals with the treatment of disease
a. Drug Adverse Reaction b. Therapeutics c. Diagnosis d. All

7. Provincial council of Pakistan enters the name of pharmacist in register__________

a. B b. D
c. A d. None
8. Education and training of nurses & paramedics is a duty of __________
a. Sweepers b. Dietician c. Pharmacy Technician d. All

9. Tablets section is a part of which department in Industrial Pharmacy

a. Ware House b. Administration
c. Quality Control d. Production Section
10. Backbone of pharmaceutical industry is
a. Production section b. Research and development d.
c. Administration Quality control
11. Syrups are prepared in __________section of industry
a. Quality control b. Quality assurance c. Ware house d. Production

12. Which of the followings is the most business oriented pharmacy?

a. Hospital pharmacy b. Retail pharmacy c. Whole sale pharmacy d.
Both b and c
13. Finished products are stored in __________
a. Central pharmacy b. Satellite pharmacy d.
c. Ware house In any place
14. Manufacturer to distributor to medical store to patient is setup of
a. Hospital pharmacy b. Retail pharmacy
c. Whole sale pharmacy d. Community pharmacy
15. Retail pharmacy is __________
a. Directed to patient b. Business oriented
c. A part of community pharmacy d. All of these
16. Choose the correct statement
a. Community pharmacist is involved b. Hospital pharmacist is responsible for
in drug utilization review guidance about vaccines
c. Retail pharmacy is for profit gain d. All statements are correct
17. NSAIDS are
a. OTC drugs b. Prescription drugs
c. Narcotics d. Controlled drugs
18. Drugs obtained from natural sources is in the form of
a. Ready to use b. Raw form
c. Bulk form d. None of above
19. The name paracetamol is given on the basis of
a. Chemical nature b. Generic name
c. Proprietorship d. None
20. Antibiotic penicillin is obtained from
a. Bacteria b. Fungus
c. Virus d. Protozoa
21. Vincarosea is a/ an
a. Alkaloids b. Anticancer
c. Vincristine and vinblastine d. All are correct
22. Study of drugs in contrast with their specific diseases is called
a. Pharmacy b. Pharmaceutics
c. Clinical pharmacy d. Community pharmacy
23. Which of the following is not a function of community pharmacist
a. Study drug drug interaction b. Camps c. Vaccination d.
Seminars
24. Backbone of industrial pharmacy is
a. Production section b. Quality control section d.
c. Ware house Administration
25. Appropriate use of medication devices and services leads to
a. Optimal therapeutic effects b. Trust of patients
c. Cost effectiveness d. All of these
26. Pharmaco-economics study is a responsibility of__________ pharmacist
a. Hospital b. Industrial c. Clinical d. Community

27. A person who deals with legal aspects of pharmacy is called

a. Clinical pharmacist b. Industrial pharmacist c. Forensic pharmacist d.
Community pharmacist
28. Preparation of total Parental nutrition is done by
a. Forensic pharmacist b. Industrial pharmacist
c. Clinical pharmacist d. Hospital pharmacist
29. Piller of pharmacy profession is
a. Clinical pharmacist b. Industrial pharmacist d.
c. Forensic pharmacist Community pharmacist
30. Retail pharmacy is a segment of
a. Industrial pharmacist b. Clinical pharmacist
c. Community pharmacist d. Forensic pharmacist

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31. Working area of hospital pharmacist is
a. Emergency b. O.P.D
c. Dispensary d. All are correct
32. A person who is registered in register B IS called
a. Assistance pharmacist b. Pharmacy technician
c. Pharmaceutical technician d. All of these
33. Role of pharmacy technician includes
a. Administrative duties b. Receiving of prescriptions d.
c. In NGOs All of these
34. A person wants to start his own pharmacy, for all legal requirement to whom he can
communicate
a. Community pharmacy b. compounding pharmacy
c. Clinical pharmacy d. None of the above
35. Pharmacoeconomic study means
a. Cost of medicine b. Least effective to patient d.
c. Cost effectiveness None
36. Wholesale pharmacy means?
a. Low amount b. Quality medicine
c. Bulk amount d. Both b & c
37. Optimal therapeutic means
a. Minimal effect of medicine c. b. Maximum cost of medicine d.
Maximum effectiveness Poor bioavailability
38. Guidance & counselling regarding medication are goals of
a. Industrial pharmacy b. Clinical pharmacy c. Compounding pharmacy
d. None
39. Register A enters name of
a. Dispenser b. Assistant pharmacist
c. Compounder d. None
40. Pharmacy is __________and __________of preparing and dispensing drugs
a. Knowledge____science b. Art____science c. Skill____knowledge d.
Creativity____art
41. Pharmacy is a profession dedicated to the use of __________
a. Medications b. Medical services
c. Medication devices and services d. All of above
42. Appropriate use of medication devices and services results into
a. Patient compliance b. Cure of patient
c. Optimal therapeutic outcomes d. Patient satisfaction
43. Which one of the following is not a duty of assistance pharmacist
a. dispensing of medicines b. Refilling of prescription c. Counseling with
patients d. Preparation of TPN
44. Backbone of pharmacy profession is__________
a. Community pharmacy b. Clinical pharmacy
c. Industrial pharmacy d. Forensic pharmacy
45. Any pharmaceutical industry has following sections
a. 4 b. 2
c. 5 d. 7

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46. Syrup section is included in __________section of industrial pharmacy
a. Ware house b. Production section
c. Quality control section d. Research and development
47. __________is considered the backbone of pharmaceutical industry
a. Research and development b. Quality control section c. Ware house d.
Administration
48. Health seminars and campaigns are conducted by
a. Clinical pharmacy b. Community pharmacy
c. Hospital pharmacy d. Dispensing pharmacy
49. A new law or rules for an industry or a pharmacy will be approved by __________
a. Pharmacy council of Pakistan b. Higher education commission c. Forensic
pharmacy d. Judicial commission
50. Medication reviews are done by
a. Hospital pharmacist b. Community pharmacist d.
c. Clinical pharmacist Dispensing pharmacist
51. A person who holds a degree of category B is__________
a. Assistant pharmacist b. Pharmacy technician c. Pharmaceutical
technician d. All of above
52. Discovery, development and synthesis of a new medicine is a function
of__________department
a. Quality control b. Quality assurance
c. Research and development d. Administration
53. Pharmacy practice is done in
a. Clinics b. Hospitals
c. Industry d. Both a & b
54. Purchase of quality medicines is done by __________pharmacist
a. Community b. Retail
c. Hospital d. Both b & c
55. Duties and responsibilities of all government authorities is concerned with
__________pharmacy
a. Hospital b. Clinical
c. Forensic d. Industrial

56. Appropriate use of medication devices and services to achieve optimal therapeutic
outcomes is called
a. Clinical pharmacy b. Pharmaceutics
c. Pharmacy d. Hospital pharmacy
57. The discovery, development and synthesis of new medicines is done in
a. Hospital pharmacy b. Forensic pharmacy c. Research and
development section d. Clinical pharmacy
58. Quality of raw material and finished product are checked in
a. Forensic pharmacy b. Hospital pharmacy c. Industrial pharmacy d.
Clinical pharmacy
59. In a ware house __________products are kept
a. Finished b. Raw
c. Both a & b d. None
60. Adverse drug reaction profiling is done by __________pharmacist
a. Hospital b. Retail c. Community d. Clinical

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61. Which of the followings is /are specialty of pharmaceutical sciences ?
a. Clinical pharmacy b. Forensic pharmacy c. Industrial pharmacy d. All
of the above
62. Deals with the study of __________of drugs is called Pharmacy:
a. Discovery b. Development c. Clinical uses d. All

63. The fundamental backbone of pharmacy profession is:

a. Community pharmacy b. Forensic pharmacy
c. Industrial pharmacy d. Clinical pharmacy
64. Firstly in Pakistan the medicines were prepared
a. Automatically b. Semi-automatically
c. Manually d. none
65. Pharmaceutical industry contains all except
a. Production section b. administration
c. Quality control section d. Wholesale pharmacy
66. Raw materials and finished products are stored in:
a. Retail pharmacy b. warehouse
c. Wholesale pharmacy d. Quality control section
67. Raw materials and finished Products are checked in:
a. Quality control section b. warehouse
c. Production section d. Forensic pharmacy
68. Which section is considered to be backbone of Pharmaceutical Industry
a. Sale section b. Administration
c. Quality control section d. Production section
69. Providing quality medicine to the general public is the goal of:
a. clinical b. compounding c. community d. Dispensing

70. Branch that deals with the study of drug laws is known as:
a. Drug regulatory authority b. Forensic c. hospital d. Clinical

71. An institute where ill patients are treated:

a. Hospital b. Clinic
c. Diagnostic centre d. Hospital pharmacy
72. Provincial Council enters the name of pharmacist in
a. Register A b. Register B
c. Register D d. Register E
73. Provincial Council enters the name of assistant pharmacist in:
a. Register A b. Register B c. Register C d. Register E

74. In Hospital Pharmacy purchasing of quality medicines is the job of:

a. doctor b. Pharmacist c. Assistant pharmacist d. Nurse

75. The main responsibilities of clinical pharmacist are

a. Drug formulary b. Drug adverse reaction profiling
c. Pharmaco-economic studies d. All

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76. An institution where medicines are manufactured:
a. Industrial pharmacy b. Forensic pharmacy
c. Compounding pharmacy d. Dispensing pharmacy
77. Organized Health talks and seminars:
a. Dispensing pharmacy b. Community pharmacy d.
c. Clinical pharmacy Compounding pharmacy
78. Service of Registering new drug, industry or institute is provided by:
a. Pharmacy council Pakistan b. Government of Pakistan c. Forensic
pharmacy d. None
79. Business oriented type of pharmacy:
a. Retail b. Wholesale
c. Both a & b d. None
80. Production section contains all except:
a. Capsule section b. Tablet section
c. Syrup section d. Normal saline
81. The science of dosage form design and converting a drug into medicine is called
a. Pharmacy b. Medical science c. Pharmacy technician d.
Pharmaceutics
82. Thyroxin is obtained from which source?
a. Microbial b. Animal
c. Plant d. Mineral
83. Fundamental backbone of pharmacy profession is
a. Clinical pharmacy b. Industrial pharmacy
c. Forensic pharmacy d. Community pharmacy
84. Valium
a. Barbiturate b. Steroid
c. Benzodiazepines d. None of the above
85. Ciprofloxacin
a. Natural b. Synthetic
c. Semi-synthetic d. Both b & c
86. Acetic acid is
a. Strong acid b. Weak base
c. Weak acid d. None of above
87. Freezing point of water in Fahrenheit scale
a. 212 b. 33
c. 31 d. 32
88. Patient taking Augmentin 1g (o.d) for Bronchitis. How much mcg is he consuming?
a. 1000 b. 10000
c. 100 d. 1000000
89. A patient was taken to hospital suffering from dehydration, 0.45% normal saline I/V
was administered, how much litres of normal saline were prepared?
a. 0.45g/100L b. 0.45g/10L
c. 4.5g/1L d. 4.5g/100L
90. A patient was diagnosed with diabetes, doctor recommended him to take insulin,
which type of diabetes is he suffering from?
a. Type-1 diabetes b. Insulin dependent diabetes
c. Type-2 diabetes d. Both a & b

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91. Mitigation means
a. Increased severity b. Increased pain
c. Reduced severity d. None of the above
92. Mineral source important for thyroxin is
a. Zinc b. Copper
c. Manganese d. Iodine
93. Formula of Acetic Anhydride
a. CH3 COOH b. (C2H6 C 2O 2) O
c. (CH 3CO) 2 O d. Both b & c
94. Voltral generic
a. Aspirin b. Diclofenic potassium
c. Mefenemic acid d. Diclofenic sodium
95. Digitalis lanata is essential for
a. Diabetes b. Ulcer
c. Kidney stones d. Heart diseases
96. Sulphonamide group is
a. Cell wall inhibitor b. Folic acid inhibitor
c. Protein synthesis inhibitor d. DNA inhibitor
97. Phlogen 50mg contains
a. Mafenamic acid b. Diclofenic sodium
c. Diclofenic potassium d. All
98. OTC Means
a. Over the counter drugs c. b. Over the control drugs
Over toxic drugs d. None
99. Insulin Is__________
a. Microbial Source b. Animal Source
c. Plant Source d. Both A & B
100. NSAIDS Belongs to__________
a. Prescription Drugs b. OTC Drugs
c. Both A & B d. None
101. Which Statement is true about prescription drugs__________
a. It does not require prescription for b. NSAIDS, Laxatives belong to
dispensing prescription drugs
c. It require prescription for d. None
dispensing
102. Which Statement is false about synthetic drug__________
a. These drugs are synthesized by b. These drugs are synthesized in
using combine source of natural laboratory by using chemical or
and synthetic world substances
c. Ciprofloxacin, belongs to synthetic d. All
drug
103. A chemical substance that affects the process of mind or body is called
a. Tablet b. Medicine Drugs d. Injection
c.
104. A drug may be__________ substance
a. Chemical b. Natural
c. Synthetic d. All are true

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105. Drugs are classified into __________classes
a. 2 b. 3
c. 1 d. 6
106. Anti-diabetics are included in
a. OTC drugs b. Prescription drugs
c. Narcotics d. Controlled drugs
107. Natural ,synthetic and semisynthetic drugs are classified on the basis of
a. Sale b. Sources
c. Chemical structure d. Pharmacological effect
108. Ciprofloxacin is a
a. Synthetic drug b. Semi synthetic drug
c. Natural drug d. All
109. Select the generic name
a. Aspirin b. Panadol
c. Phlogin d. Dicloran
110. __________Drugs are synthesized by natural and synthetic drugs
a. Synthetic b. Natural c. Semi synthetic d. Microbial

111. Chemical name of aspirin is

a. Acetylcholine b. Para amino salicylic acid
c. Acetylsalicylic acid d. Salicylic acid
112. A drug is used for which of the following purposes?
a. Investigation b. Diagnosis
c. Cure d. All of the following
113. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about digoxin?
a. It is obtained from both Animal b. It is a synthetic drug
and plant source
c. Obtained from animal source and d. Obtained from plant source and used
used for heart disease for heart disease
114. Oral contraceptives are __________ drugs
a. Prescription b. OTC
c. Non-prescription d. Both c and d
115. Which of the following drugs is used to treat cancer?
a. Antibiotics b. Hypoglycemic c. Vincristine /vinblastine d.
Digoxin
116. Insulin is obtained from __________source.
a. Plant b. Animal
c. Microbial d. Both b and c
117. Ceftriaxone is __________drug
a. Natural b. Synthetic
c. Semi synthetic d. Any of these
118. Paracetamol, aspirin, levoofloxacin are __________names.
a. Brand names b. Generic names c. Chemical names d. None of
these
119. The names which are given on the basis of presence of different atoms and molecules is
called
a. Generic name b. Chemical name
c. Brand name d. Proprietorship name
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120. Which of the following drug is only obtained from microbial source?
a. Interferons b. Antibiotics c. Sex hormones d. Both a and b

121. Brand name of diclofenac sodium is

a. Phlogin b. Dicloran
c. Both a & b d. None
122. Thyroxine is obtained from
a. Animal source b. Plant source
c. Synthetic drug d. Semi- synthetic drug
123. Drug that are synthesized by using different micro-organisms.
a. Antibiotics b. Insulin c. Vaccine d. All

124. NSAID belong to

a. Prescription drugs b. OTC
c. Both a&b d. None
125. Which One of the following is false about aspirin
a. synthetic b. Prescription drug
c. generic d. All
126. Paracetamol is__________
a. OTC b. Acetyl para aminophenol d.
c. Generic All
127. Reserpine is obtained from __________
a. Digitalis Lanata b. Rauwalfia Serpentina d.
c. cinnamomum Lourierii None
128. Drugs classification on the basis of sources__________
a. 3 b. 5
c. 4 d. 7
129. Insulin is__________
a. Plant source b. Microbial source
c. Animal source d. Both b & c
130. Anti-hypertensive belong to__________
a. Prescription drugs b. OTC
c. All d. None
131. Drugs classified on basis of natural source__________
a. 5 b. 7
c. 4 d. 9
132. Amoxicillin is__________
a. Semi-synthetic b. Synthetic
c. Natural d. None
133. Zinc is__________
a. Animal source b. Plant source
c. Microbial source d. Mineral source
134. Digoxin is used of
a. Diabetes b. Goiter
c. Heart diseases d. None

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135. Gelatin is obtained by__________ process
a. Hydrolysis b. Reduction
c. Oxidation d. All
136. Which is semisolid preparation
a. Ointment b. Creams
c. Gels d. All
137. Parentral product must be
a. Sterile b. Pyrogens free
c. Require aseptic condition d. All
138. Sodium bisulfate is a
a. Solubilizer b. Stabilizer
c. Antioxidant d. Suspending agent
139. Capability of solution to resist the change in PH.
a. Buffer b. Buffer action
c. Buffer speed d. Buffer capacity
140. Soap is the example of
a. Anionic surfactants b. Cationic surfactants
c. Zwitter ion surfactant d. All
141. Which book is made especially for medical practitioners and dispensing pharmacist
a. International Pharmacopoeia b. British pharmaceutical Codex c. United States
Pharmacopoeia d. British pharmacopoeia
142. An assay or treaties on one subject is__________
a. Monograph b. Pharmacopoeia
c. Formulary d. Book
143. The book canon of medicines is a book of__________
a. Surgery b. Drugs
c. Medicines d. Chemicals
144. List of medicines is called__________
a. Pharmacopoeia b. Monograph
c. Formulary d. Book
145. Multi-dose dispensing
a. USP b. BNF
c. BP d. BPC
146. USP-NF was published by
a. United state pharmaceutical b. American pharmaceutical association d.
convention
c. General medical council Royal pharmaceutical society

147. Fundamental responsibility of B.P is on the General Medical Council which was given to
it on__________
a. 1938 b. 1956
c. 1858 d. 1957
148. United State Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P) contains following data/information……
a. Drug Formation & Manufacturing b. Pharmacological aspects of drugs
process
c. Strength, Quantity, Quality, Purity d. All

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149. International Pharmacopoeia is published written and compiled by__________
a. American Pharmaceutical b. GMC
Association
c. WHO d. None
150. Formulas for making preparations is available in __________
a. Pharmacopoeia b. Formulary c. Monograph d. Book

151. Description of preparation contains in__________

a. Monograph b. Formulary
c. Pharmacopoeia d. Book
152. An assay or treaties on one subject is__________
a. Monograph b. Pharmacopoeia
c. Formulary d. Book
153. There are fundamentally __________types of books in pharmacy
a. 2 b. 3
c. 4 d. 1
154. __________means a drug
a. Pharmacon b. Pharmacopoeia
c. Pharmacia d. Pharmacy
155. All official books are written, compiled and published under supervision of
a. Local agency b. Government agency
c. Pharmacist d. Any pharmaceutical body
156. BP mainly deals with
a. Dose formulation b. QC and QA of medicines
c. Medicinal devices d. Manufacturing devices
157. Which book gives detail notes on prescription policy
a. USP b. BP c. BNF d. IP

158. Merck index is an

a. Official compendia b. Non official compendia
c. Journal d. Encyclopedia
159. Detail knowledge of physical pharmacy contained in
a. Remington pharmaceutical b. Applied and clinical pharmacology by
sciences katzung
c. Tutorial pharmacy d. Merck Index
160. Which book is written,compiled and published by World Health Organization(WHO)
a. United States Pharmacopoeia b. British pharmacopoeia
c. British pharmaceutical Codex d. International Pharmacopoeia
161. Which pharmacopoeia is most widely used in the world
a. United States Pharmacopoeia b. British pharmacopoeia
c. British pharmaceutical Codex d. International Pharmacopoeia
162. __________ scientists played a vital role in discovery, development, formulation
and manufacturing of medicines
a. British b. American
c. Muslims d. Hindus
163. The era of IBN AL NAFIS is
a. 721BD-815AD b. 980-1037AD
c. 1213-1288AD d. Non of these
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164. IBN AL NAFIS was the first person who describe
a. Isolation process b. Pulmonary circulation
c. Neuropharmacology d. Psychological problems
165. Pioneer of modern anesthesiology is
a. AL KINDI b. IBN AL NAFIS
c. IBN ZUHAR d. AL BIRONI
166. Muslim scientist who first describe steam distillation
a. Jabar bin Hayan b. Abu Ali Sina c. Al Kindi d. Ibn Zuhar

167. Discovery of sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid and nitric acid is achievement of
a. Jabar bin Hayan b. Al Bironi c. Abu Ali sina d. Al kindi

168. New chemical entity (NCE) is concerned with

a. Pharmaceutics b. Pharmacy
c. Physical pharmacy d. Industrial pharmacy
169. Books in pharmacy is known as
a. pharmacopoeias b. Formulary
c. Both d. None
170. Book containing compilation of pharmaceutical product with their formulas &
methods of preparation called
a. Formula b. Pharmacopeia
c. Dictionary d. None
171. Official list giving detail of prescribed medicines called
a. pharmacopoeia b. API
c. Both a&b d. formularies
172. .Fundamentally there are__________types of book in pharmacy
a. 4 b. 3
c. 2 d. None
173. Which of the following is not an official book?
a. national formulary b. Merck index
c. Both a&d d. BPC
174. Books that are written , compile & publish under supervision of government agency
called
a. Non official b. Official
c. Both a&b d. Merck index
175. Example of official book
a. Tutorial pharmacy b. Merck index
c. Both a&b d. USP
176. Books that are written, compile & publish locally called
a. Merck index b. Official books c. Non official books d. Both a&c

177. Fundamental responsibility of B.P is on

a. General Medical Council c. b. WHO
Both d. American pharmaceutical association
178. Fundamental responsibility of B.P on GMC was given in
a. 1903 b. 1803
c. 1858 d. 1958

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179. National formulary of medicines that are being used in UK known as
a. BNF b. BPC c. USP d. All

180. Which is responsible for BNF ?

a. general medical council b. royal pharmaceutical society of great
Britain
c. both a & b d. WHO
181. Which pharmacopoeia contains knowledge of prescription handling?
a. BP b. USP c. BPC d. BNF

182. Which pharmacopoeia contain technique of dispensing

a. BP b. USP c. BPC d. UNF

183. Which pharmacopoeia is specially made for medical practitioners &

dispensing pharmacist?
a. BNF b. BPC
c. USP d. BP
184. WHO stands for
a. World Health Organization c. b. World trade centre
World Organization Health d. Organization Health World
185. Sub-office of united Nation is
a. WHO b. UK
c. UAE d. All
186. WHO is responsible for
a. USP b. UNF
c. IP d. USP-NF
187. Which pharmacopoeia is used to determine strength, Quality, Quantity, Purity & labeling
of drug?
a. UNF b. IP
c. USP d. BPC
188. First national formulary of united states was published in
a. 1903 b. 1974
c. 1980 d. 1888
189. Pharmakon is a __________ word
a. Latin b. Arabic
c. Greek d. None of the above
190. Pharmacognosy term was first used in
a. 1811 b. 1818
c. 1812 d. 1812
191. Which is not a Muslim scientist
a. Abu Mansoor b. Abu Qasim
c. Avecienna d. None of these
192. Which book is written by Zakria Al Razi
a. Qanon fil tib b. Medical encyclopedia d.
c. Surgery and medicine Arab Pharmacopeia
193. How many drugs were mentioned in Sadiana Fil Tib
a. 785 b. 500
c. 720 d. 750
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194. By whom Arab Pharmacopeia is written
a. Abu Qasim b. Abu Mansoor
c. Zakria Al Razi d. Ibn e Zuhr
195. Ibn e Zuhr was
a. Botanist b. Physician
c. Pharmacist d. Both A & C
196. Who wrote Qanon FIL-TIB
a. Abdullah Bin Sina b. Abu Mansoor
c. Ibn e Zuhr d. Abu Qasim
197. Abu Qasim Al Zahrwi wrote
a. Qanoon fil tib b. Surgery & medicine
c. Saidana fil tib d. Medical encyclopedia
198. Abu Rehan Al Beruni wrote
a. Qanon fil tib b. Surgical & medicine
c. Arab Pharmacopoeia d. Saidana fil tib
199. Whose pharmacy and material were followed by the World
a. Greeks b. Arabs
c. Germans d. European
200. Father of experimental surgery and neuropharmacology is
a. Al –Kindi b. Avicenna c. Ibn –zuhar d. Aristotal

201. First person who write about pulse rate is

a. Al Kindi b. Ibn Al Nafis
c. Ibn zuhar d. Al bironi
202. Father of experimental surgery
a. Abu Al isina b. Ibn-al-Nafis
c. Al-Biruni d. Ibn-Zuhr
203. Clinical trials was described by
a. Al-biruni b. Al-kindi
c. Abu-Ali-sina d. Ibn-Al-nafis
204. Abu qasim al zahrawi wrote
a. Novels b. Jokes
c. Songs d. Sugery and medicines books
205. Formulas for making preparation contained in
a. Pharmacopoeia b. Formulary
c. Monographs d. Any of these
206. Description of preparation is called__________
a. Monogram b. Monograph
c. Leaflets d. Broucher
207. Remington pharmaceutical sciences is a /an
a. Official book b. Non-official book d.
c. Pharmacopoeia Monograph
208. An essay or treaty on one subject is called
a. Pharmacopoeia b. Formulary
c. Monograph d. Leaflet

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209. The responsibility to publish British pharmacopoeia is on
a. WHO b. Royal pharmaceutical society of great
Britain
c. General medical council d. None of these
210. International pharmacopoeia is published by
a. General medical council b. WHO
c. Royal pharmaceutical society of d. none of these
great Britain
211. Applied and clinical pharmacology of Katzung contains information about_________
a. Physical pharmacy b. Pharmacology
c. Pharmacognosy d. Drugs and their actions
212. The book cannon of medicines is a book of
a. Chemicals b. Medicines
c. Surgery d. All of these
213. The first person who described pulmonary circulation is
a. Al –kindi b. Ibn –zuhar c. Ibn –al-nafis d. Abu Ali Sina

214. Early pharmacopoeia was written by __________

a. Jabber bin hayan b. Ibn-zuhar
c. Al-kindi d. Al- beroni
215. The first person who describe distillation and crystallization __________
a. Jabber bin hayan b. Ibn-zuhar c. Al-kindi d. Al- beroni

216. Treatment of diseases caused by phlegm, book written by

a. Jabber bin hayan b. Ibn-zuhar c. Al-kindi d. Al- beroni

217. The word pharmacy is derived from __________ language

a. Latin b. Greek c. Arabic d. English

218. Separation of alcohol from wine is done by

a. Jabber bin hayan b. Ibn-zuhar
c. Al-kindi d. Al- beroni
219. Pharmacy is derived from__________ word
a. Latin b. greek
c. None d. Both
220. Al-kindi was a great Muslim__________
a. Philosopher b. scientist
c. Physician d. all
221. Al-kindi notable work was on
a. Epilepsy b. cosmetic
c. Perfume d. All
222. Ibn-al-nafis was a great__________
a. Anatomist b. physician
c. Islamic scholar d. All
223. Ibn-al-nafis was died at the age of__________
a. 57 b. 47
c. 67 d. 75

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224. Which scientist first described about pulmonary circulation
a. Ibn-al-nafis b. Al-kindi c. Ibn-zuhar d. none

225. Who wrote about pulse rate?

a. Ibn-al-nafis b. Al-kindi
c. Both d. none
226. Ibn-al-nafis worked on__________drugs
a. 100 b. 1000
c. 200 d. More than 200
227. Ibn-zuhar was a great__________
a. Physician b. scientist
c. Physician d. none
228. Ibn-zuhar died at the age of__________
a. 40 b. 70
c. 60 d. 74
229. Father of surgery__________
a. Ibn-al-nafis b. Al-kindi
c. Ibn zuhar d. All
230. Ibn zuhar first described the use of__________
a. Inhaled anesthetic b. Pulse rate
c. Both d. None
231. Abu-ali-sina was died at the age of__________
a. 57 b. 67
c. 45 d. 89
232. Who firstly described steam distillation?
a. Ibn zuhar b. Abu-ali-sina
c. Al-kindi d. None
233. Who described about active constituents of drug?
a. Al-biruni b. Abu-ali-sina
c. Both d. none
234. In the manufacturing of drugs, ionization is important
a. Absorption b. Distribution
c. Elimination d. All of the above
235. If surfactant is added as solute in a solution, the surface tension will be
a. Decrease b. Remain constant c. No more effect d. Both a & c

236. In ionization Ka remains constant until

a. Pressure remains increased b. Temperature remains high d.
c. Temperature remains constant Humidity remains low
237. Choose the correct equation for calculation of solution with pH of 4 to 10 i.e weak
acids and its salt
a. pH=pka+log(salt)/(acid) b. pH=pka+log(acid)/(salt)
c. pH=pka+log(B)/(BH+) d. pH=pka+log(BH+)/(B)
238. Surface tension is most important in which formulation process
a. Formation of crystal b. Formation of gels
c. Formulation of ointment d. Formation of colloids

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239. Surfactant act as
a. Excipient b. Preservative
c. Stabilizer d. Both a & c
240. A decrease in blood pH is called
a. Alkalosis b. Acidosis
c. Ketoacidosis d. All of the above
241. Ammonia solution and ammonium chloride is
a. Acidic buffer b. Alkaline buffer
c. Neutral d. Only c
242. All of the following factors affect viscosity except
a. Nature of material b. Surface area
c. Temperature d. Pressure
243. Kmno4 in reduced form is
a. Purple b. Pink
c. Blue d. Colorless
244. In the process of efflorescene a salt is attempt to convert into
a. Lower hydrate b. Anhydrous salt c. Monohydrate d. All of the
above
245. In the SI system viscosity is expressed in
a. Nm-1 b. Kgm-1 S-1
c. Kgs-1 m-1 d. Nm
246. If the hydrogen concentration is 0.00001M/L, what is the OH- concentration
a. 9 b. 8
c. 0.7 d. 10
247. Isotonic solution is used to wash wounds. This is because of presence of
a. 0.9 % NACL b. Antiseptic property c. Antibacterial property d. Both a
&b
248. If a compound has a ph of 6.5,it has a pOH of
a. 6.5 b. 7.5 or 8.0
c. 3.16 d. 3.16
249. Which of the following could be the conjugate base of nitric oxide
a. Sodium nitrate b. Strontium nitrate
c. Nitrogen trioxide d. More than one of the above
250. Buffers keep the ph of a solution from changing by
a. Converting strong acids to weak b. Converting weak acids to strong ones
ones
c. Converting weak bases to strong d. More than one of the above answers is
ones correct
251. The vapor pressure of a liquid increases when
a. The temperature is raised b. The temperature is lowered
c. The pressure is lowered d. None of these
252. Pseudo buffers are
a. Citric acid b. Ammonia
c. Sodium meta borate d. Strong acid, base
253. Buffer capacity is
a. Temperature dependant b. Dilution dependant
c. Magnitude of resistance of buffer d. All of these
solution
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254. To stabilize the ph of a solution outside the body are called pharmaceutical
buffers.select a pharmaceutical buffer
a. Sodium acetate b. Citric acid
c. Ammonia d. Strong base
255. When a solution contains the same amount of solute or dissolved substances.the
solution is called
a. Hypertonic solution b. Hypotonic solution
c. Isotonic solution d. Neutral solution
256. _________solution causes crenulation of blood cells
a. Hypertonic solution b. Hypotonic c. Isotonic d. Basic

257. Following is a isotonic solution

a. Red blood cells b. Blood plasma
c. 0.9% sodium chloride d. Any of these
258. To maintain physiological conditions__________ solution is used
a. Hypertonic b. Hypotonic c. isotonic d. Any of above

259. The unit of viscosity is__________

a. Kgm b. Kgms
c. Centipoises d. It has no units
260. Any atom or molecule get charges because of
a. Surface tension b. Electrolytes
c. Ionization d. Energy
261. Surface tension is important in formation of
a. Soap bubbles b. Rain drops
c. Colloids d. All of these
262. Solutions for dialysis and wound wash must be
a. Freshly prepared b. Sterile
c. Both properties d. None of these
263. Word interface represents__________ phases?
a. Four b. Three
c. Two d. One
264. Unit of surface tension is
a. N/m2 b. N/m3
c. N/m d. Nm
265. As temperature increases surface tension__________
a. Increases b. Decreases c. Constant d. No effect

266. Which of the following reduces surface tension of oil & water phase?
a. Chelating agent b. Buffering agent c. Coloring agent d. Emulsifying
agent
267. Internal resistance of the molecules of any liquid to its flow is called
a. Surface tension b. Viscosity c. Emulsion d. None

268. Which of the following have very high viscosity

a. Milk b. Water
c. Oil d. Honey

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269. Ostwald viscometer is also known as
a. falling ball viscometer b. rotational viscometer d.
c. U-Tube viscometer All
270. As temperature increases viscosity__________
a. Increases b. Decreases
c. Remain constant d. No effect
271. Factors affecting viscosity are
a. Temperature b. size of molecule
c. shape of molecule d. all
272. Stronger the cohesive forces__________ would be viscosity
a. Greater b. lesser
c. Constant d. No change
273. Which of the following is a viscosity enhancer?
a. methylcellulose b. lactose
c. Sorbitol d. Both b&c
274. Atom is a __________ word
a. Latin b. urdu
c. Persian d. Greek
275. Fundamental particles of atom are
a. Proton b. neutron
c. Electron d. all
276. Atomic number of Mg is
a. 24 b. 12
c. 17 d. 19
277. Maximum number of electrons in 2nd shell
a. 2 b. 8
c. 18 d. 32
278. When atom loses electron it contain charge
a. Positive b. negative
c. No charge d. neutral
279. In ionization experiment, pressure inside discharge tube was
a. 0.1 b. 0.01
c. 0.0001 d. 1.0
280. Acetyl salicylic acid ( aspirin) is a
a. Weak acid b. Weak acid
c. weak base d. Strong base
281. Radiation used in sterilization of surgery tools
a. Alpha b. beta
c. Gamma d. all
282. Range of pH scale
a. 0-14 b. 1-14
c. 7-14 d. 14
283. pH of H20
a. 7 b. neutral
c. Both a & b d. none
284. Acidity from right to left in a pH scale
a. Increase b. decrease
c. Constant d. None
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285. pH of a solution is measured by
a. pH meter b. pH paper
c. Using indicators d. all
286. How many fundamental types of indicators?
a. 5 b. 4
c. 3 d. 2
287. Types of pH indicators include
a. acid base indicators b. redox indicator
c. precipitation indicators d. all
288. Phenolphthalein is an example of
a. redox indicator b. precipitation indicators d.
c. acid base indicators All
289. pH of blood
a. 7.3 b. 7.4
c. Both a & b d. 8
290. Compound which resist slight change in pH of a solution is called
a. Enzyme b. Buffer c. solvent d. Solute

291. pH of citric acid & NaOH respectively

a. 2.3-13 b. 13-2.3
c. Both a & b d. 3-8.35
292. HCL + NaHCO3 result
a. H2CO3 b. Nacl
c. Both a& b d. H20
293. Basicity from left to right side in a pH scale
a. Increase b. decrease
c. Constant d. No effect
294. Isotonic solution is also known as
a. Osmosis b. Isotonicity
c. Both a&b d. None
295. Solutions having same osmotic pressure & ion concentration called
a. isotonic b. Hypertonic c. hypotonic d. Both a & b

296. Solution having higher solute concentration than comparative solution called
a. hypotonic b. Isotonic
c. Both a&b d. Hypertonic
297. Shrinkage of body tissue occur due to
a. hypertonic solution b. hypotonic solution d.
c. Solute conc. >0.9% Nacl solution Both a&c
298. Solute conc. < 0.9% Nacl solution is also known as
a. hypertonic b. hypotonic
c. isotonic d. None
299. Most widely used isotonicity modifiers are
a. Dextrose b. Sodium chloride
c. Normal saline d. all

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300. What will happen to the cell if < 0.9%Nacl solution is added
a. hemolysis of rbc’s b. Shrinkage of cell
c. Both a & b d. No effect
301. .In pH Hydrogen ion concentration is expressed in
a. Litre b. Moles per litre
c. moles d. Milli moles per litre
302. pH + pOH =
a. 7 b. 0
c. 14 d. 10
303. True statements about the function of exipients used in tablet formulation include
a. Binders promote granulation b. Glidants help promote the flow of
during the wet granulation process tablet granulation during manufacture
c. Lubricants help the patient d. Enhance the appearance of tablets
swallow tablets
304. Agents that may be used to coat enteric coated tablets include
a. Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose b. Carboxy methyl cellulose c. Cellulose
acetate phthalate d. All of above
305. Starch is used as
a. Binding agent b. Preservative
c. Coloring agent d. Both a & c
306. Main purpose of __________tablets is to bypass first pass metabolism
a. Film coated tablets b. Effervescent tablets c. Sublingual tablets d.
Compressed tablets
307. Example of dosage system is
a. Tablets b. Aerosols
c. Transdermal drug delivery system d. All
308. Nitroglycerine is an example of small cylindrical /molded compressed tablet
containing small amount of potent drugs. This type of tablet is known as
a. Enteric coated tablet b. Tablet implant c. Standard compressed
tablet d. Both a & c
309. Dye solubility test is a detection test for
a. O/W b. O/W/O
c. W/O d. All of the above
310. In emulsion formulation following property of emulsion is desirable
a. Flocculation b. Deflocculation c. Cracking d. Creaming

311. Which one of the following is artificial sweetener

a. Glucose b. Saccharine sodium
c. Aspartame d. Both b and c
312. Antifungal creams are used for
a. Local sun block b. Ring worm and candida rash d.
c. Poison oak and poison ivy Psoriasis and eczema
313. When effervescent tablets are dissolved in water carbondioxide librates due to
__________ between acid and base
a. Oxidation-reduction reaction b. Neutralization reaction
c. Only b d. Both a and b

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314. Which part of aerosol permit expulsion in desired form
a. Actuator b. Propellant c. Valve assembly d. Container

315. 4cm of capsule contain __________ of drug

a. 100mg b. 200mg
c. 300mg d. 125mg
316. Size range of granules
a. 1 to 2 mm b. 0.2 to 0.4 mm
c. 3 to 4 micrometer d. 0.5 to 0.6 mm
317. __________is oleaginous base
a. Soap glycerine b. Polyethylene glycol
c. Cocoa butter d. Gelatin
318. Tincture is prepared by process of
a. Filteration b. Maceration
c. Percolation d. Both a and c
319. In three phase system of propallent there is
a. Liquid + gas b. Gas, Liquid and solid or liquid d.
c. Liquid, solid or gas Gas, solid, liquid
320. Gels are either
a. Hdrophobic b. Hydrophilic
c. Hydrophilic only d. Both a and b
321. Which one of the following pair is plasticizer
a. Starch and sorbitol b. MCC and sorbitol d.
c. Glycerine and sorbitol All of the above
322. Which dispensed product is most stable
a. Cream b. Emulsion
c. Tincture d. Syrup
323. Oil in water preparations are mostly
a. Aqeous b. Non-greasy
c. Hydrophilic d. All are correct
324. Which of following dosage form require stabilizing agents
a. Tablets b. Capsules c. Suspension d. Both a & b

325. Mixtures are

a. More stable b. Can be used for long time
c. Has short shelf life d. The vehich is mostly oily/ non-greasy
326. Nasal drops which contain oily vehicles causes
a. Nasal infection b. Asthma
c. Lipoid pneumonia d. Bronchitis
327. Bases mostly used in ointments are
a. Anhydrous b. Oily
c. Solution form d. Hydrophilic
328. __________ are usually dispensed in single dose satches
a. All types of powders b. Dusting powders Dusting powders c. Granules d. All are true

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329. Pasters are used as protectant because
a. It stays on skin for long time b. It is stiff in nature
c. Can be applied on broken skin as d. Contain low proportion of powder
well
330. The tablets which first dissolve in water called
a. Solution tablets b. Effervescent tablets
c. Vaginal tablets d. Compressed tablets
331. Supposing more often show __________ effects
a. Local b. Systemic
c. Topical d. Transdermal
332. Powder for treatment of indigestion is mostly prescribed in
a. Tablets b. Syrups c. Bulk powders d. Gels

333. Previously made preparation that can be compounded again is called

a. Dispensing b. Preparation
c. Formulation d. Extemporaneous preparation
334. Pediatric’s drop is a __________ product
a. Dispensed b. Formulation
c. Ready to use d. Both a & c
335. Solutions of glycerol with or without water is
a. Extract b. Tincture
c. Glycerine d. Sweet solution
336. Concentrated infusion are made with
a. 20 % alcohol b. 50 % alcohol
c. 25 % alcohol d. Depend on formulation
337. Select the correct dilution of extract and water in infusion preparation is
a. Dilution of 1 part to 10 parts with b. Dilution of 2 part to 5 parts with water
water
c. Dilution of 3 part to 3 parts with d. Dilution of 4 part to 5 parts with water
water
338. Spirits are __________ products
a. Non-stable b. Volatile
c. Having odour d. All are correct
339. Oxymels contain __________
a. Fomic acid b. citric acid
c. Acetic acid d. Benzoic acid
340. Active principles of a tincture is
a. Animal source b. Plant source
c. Microbial source d. All sources
341. Which of the following is concentrated preparation
a. Infusion b. Extract
c. Tincture d. Aromatic water
342. Weight of mostly suppositories range from
a. 2-3 gm b. 1-4 gm
c. 3-4 gm d. 2-4 gm
343. A true solution is a
a. Monophase b. Biphase
c. Triphase d. Any of these
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344. Castor oil must be administered in
a. Solid form b. Liquid form
c. Mixture form d. Semi-solid dosage form
345. In B.P syrup is 66.7% (W/W) is quantity of
a. Sucrose b. Water
c. Complete syrup d. None of these
346. Draught is __________ dosage form taken as __________ dose
a. Solid, multiple b. Powder, multiple c. Liquid, single d. Semi solid,
single
347. Directions for using gargles is
a. Dispense in colored flutted bottle and b. Keep in light resistant container
dilute before use For external use only
c. d. All of the above
348. Mixture is a __________ product
a. Ready to use b. Extemporaneous
c. Dispensed d. None of above
349. Nasal preparation must be __________ and viscosity can be increased by adding
__________
a. Hypotonic, microcrystalline b. Hypertonic, starch
cellulose
c. 0.9 % Nacl, sodium bicarbonate d. Isotonic , methyl cellulose
350. Eye drops are prepared in 5-10 ml which very small in volume. The reason is that
a. Eye must be protected from b. Use within 2 weeks
contamination
c. Small capacity of eye d. All of these
351. In lotions a small quantity of alcohol is added because alcohol
a. Moist the skin b. Produce cooling effect c. Antibacterial action d. All of
above
352. __________ tablets are used for providing an accurate and convenient quantity of drugs
a. Enteric coated b. Film coated
c. Multiple compressed tablets d. Dispensing tablets
353. Tablets are prepared by
a. Wet granulation b. Dry granulation
c. Direct compression d. All of above
354. Select film coating material
a. Maxit b. F and DC colors
c. Polymeric materials d. a&c
355. Implants are generally used for
a. steroid hormone therapy c. b. Birth control pills
Diabetic therapy d. a&b
356. Granulating agents are used to convert fine powders into granules. Select a pair
of granulating agents
a. Water and liquid glucose b. Starch and microcrystalline cellulose
c. Bentonite and mucilages d. Polyethylene glycol and water
357. Fusion method is used when solids have
a. Low melting point b. High melting point d.
c. Low and high melting point All

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358. __________ is used as levigating agent
a. PEG b. Mineral
c. Sorbitol d. all
359. Choose the correct statement
a. In spatulation only mixing of b. In trituration both grinding and mixing
powder is done of powder is done
c. Both a & b d. Both incorrect
360. Which one of the following coating tablet is most durable, less bulky and less
time consuming
a. Sugar coating b. Enteric coating
c. Film coating d. Any of these
361. Select the correct statement
a. True alcohol elixers contain both b. Lotion and magmas are not finally
water soluble and alcohol soluble divided materials in a small amount
compounds of water
c. Fluid extract necessarily contains d. No statement is correct
extracts of both vegetable and
animals origin
362. Pastes are different from plasters in that
a. High content of solid b. Low percentage of alcohol d.
c. Low amount of finally divided All of above
powders
363. Astringents causes
a. Precipitation of proteins c. b. Causes constriction
Reduce secretion d. All of these
364. Which one of the following is natural emulsifying agent
a. Acacia b. Lactose
c. Polysorbate 20 d. Polysorbates
365. What type of paper best protects a divided hygroscopic powder
a. Waxed paper b. Glassine c. White bond d. Blue bond

366. The particles in an ideal suspension should satisfy which of the following criteria
a. Their size should be uniform b. They should be stationary and move
randomly
c. They should be remain discrete d. All of these
367. In the extamporeneous preparation of suspension levigation is used to
a. Reduce the zeta potential b. Avoid bacterial growth c. Reduce particle
size d. Enhance viscosity
368. The sedimentation of particles in a suspension can be minimized by
a. Adding sodium benzoate b. Increasing viscosity of suspension c. Reducing particle
size of active d. All of these ingredients

369. Mechanisms that are thought to provide stable emulsification include

a. Formation of interfacial film b. Lowering of interfacial tension c. Presence of
charge on the ions d. All of these
370. Divided powders may be dispensed in
a. Individual dose packets b. A bulk container
c. A perforated sifter type container d. In any packing

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371. Which one of the chemical agent reduce the interface tension
a. Surfactant b. Welting agent c. Cohesive forces d. Adhesive

372. Enteral route include

a. Oral and sublingual b. Oral and hypodermic
c. Oral and otic d. Oral and parenteral
373. Atomizer is __________ dosage form
a. Oral b. Otic
c. Inhaled d. Rectal
374. There are__________ types of inhalers
a. 2 b. 3
c. 1 d. 4
375. In tablet formulation fumed silicon dioxide is use as
a. Disintegrant b. Lubricant
c. Glidant d. Diluents
376. Followings are the benefits of using lubricants
a. They reduce friction b. Give sheen to tablets
c. Improve flow of powders d. All of the above
377. Select a disintegrating agent from the followings
a. Magnesium stearate b. Dried corn starch
c. Cross lunched polyvinylpyrolidone d. Potassium chloride
378. Seizing of granules by dug screening is done in __________ method
a. Wet granulation b.
c. Direct compression d. All of above methods
379. Povidone is a
a. Binding agent b. Disintegrating agent
c. Solubilizing agent d. Wetting agent
380. In wet granulation of tablets glucose is used in a concentration of percentage
a. 10-20% b. 5-10%
c. 10-15% d. 20-25%
381. In parenteral, which of the following is aqueous vehicle
a. Ethyl alcohol b. Ringer injection c. Corn oil d. Ethyl alcohol

382. Bacteriostatic water for injection contains

a. Sodium chloride b. Benzyl alcohol
c. Glycerine d. Peanut oil
383. Sterile water for injection has hardness
a. 20 ppm b. 30 ppm
c. 15 pmm d. 10 ppm
384. Select a pair of wetting agents used in injectable dosage form
a. Gelatin and trioleate b. Lecithin and gelatin c. Sorbitane and lecithin
d. Resin and trioleate
385. __________used as isotonicity factor in paranterals dosage form
a. Tween 80 b. Chlorobutanol c. Ascorbic acid d. Sodium chloride

386. cyclodextrins is a __________

a. Stability agent b. Wetting agent
c. Suspending agent d. Complexing agent
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387. When the upper and lower part of tablets become detached from main body. This
is called
a. Lamination b. Capping
c. Chipping d. Double impression
388. The reason of picking is
a. Excessive are entrapment c. b. Free rotation of punches d.
Improper die filing Rapid expansion of tablets
389. Semi-solid dosage forms apply with rubbing and do not apply on broken skin.
This preparation is called
a. Ointments b. Plasters
c. Pastes d. Liniments
390. Insufflations are
a. Solid dosage form b. Semi-solid dosage form
c. Liquid dosage form d. Finally divided powdered form
391. Dentifrices are preparation used for
a. Nose b. Eye
c. Teeth d. Skin
392. Opthalmic suspensions are prepared
a. When there is a large particle size b. When medicinal agent is insoluble or
of medicinal agent unstable in solution form
c. Suspension is easily administered d. All of above
393. Which one of the following is not an important property of opthlamic preparation
a. Sterility b. PH and buffering c. Preservatives d. Clarity

394. Nasal decongestant solutions contain which of the following drugs.

a. Antibacterial b. Antiviral c. Adrenaline d. Antifungal

395. Water proofing and sealing is sealing coat in tablet coating is done by
a. Gelatin b. Acacia c. Shellac d. Water

396. Gelatin coating tablets are called as

a. Pills b. Gel matrix
c. Jel caps d. Enteric coated tablets
397. Delivery of drug to blood or inner structure of skin is called
a. Topical route b. Injectable route
c. Transdermal drug delivery system d. Hypodermic tablets
(TDDS)
398. Which of the following must be freshly prepared
a. Syrups b. Elixirs
c. Tablets d. Mixtures
399. Compressed pessaries are prepared by
a. Sieving b. Molds
c. Compression d. Any method can be used
400. Aromatic waters are mostly used as
a. Astringents b. Flavouring agents
c. Thickening agents d. Coloring agents

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401. API stands for
a. Animal plant ingredient b. Active Pharmacological ingredient
c. Active Pharmaceutical ingredient d. Active Pharmacognosy ingredient
402. Which one of the following coating of tablets is most durable, less bulky and less time
consuming
a. Sugar coating b. Enteric coating
c. Film coating d. All of above
403. Pastes are different are different from plaster in that__________
a. High content of solid b. Low %age of alcohol c. Low amount of finally
divided d. All of above powder

404. Liniments are __________Dosage form

a. Solid b. Liquid
c. Semi-solid d. Nasal
405. Dosage forms are classified according to their
a. Side effects b. Therapeutic effects
c. Route of drug administration d. Any of above
406. Intra-articular injection is injected into
a. Arteries b. Joints
c. Heart d. Bones
407. Emulsion is thermodynamically unstable system because
a. It is liquid preparation b. It is biphasic dosage form c. Presence of excess of
free energy d. All are true
408. Internal phase in an emulsion is also known as
a. Continuous phase b. Dispersion medium
c. Vehicle d. Dispersed phase
409. A uniform emulsion is formed when
a. An emulgent is added b. A protective film is formed around oil
globules
c. Interfacial tension is decreased d. All are true
410. Choose the correct statement from the followings
a. Ointments are always emulsions b. Syrups are easy to formulate
c. Elixirs are more stable as d. Steroids and hormones cannot be
compared to mixtures given through suppositories
411. Moderately coarse powders can pass through
a. Sieve no.20 b. Sieve no.120
c. Sieve no.80 d. Sieve no.40
412. Which property influence the properties of powders
a. Dissolution rate b. Distribution
c. Suspendability d. Any of the above
413. In syrup sucrose is used as
a. Sweetening agent b. Inhibit microbial growth d.
c. Give viscosity to preparation A,B,C
414. Medicated syrup contains only
a. Active pharmaceutical ingredient c. b. Excipient
Alcohol d. Only A and B

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415. All are sugar substitutes used in syrup Except
a. Aspartame b. Saccharine
c. Methyl cellulose d. Any artificial sweetener
416. In suspension, AIP is __________
a. Soluble b. Insoluble
c. Partially soluble d. Partially insoluble
417. Emulsion can be used
a. externally b. Intravenously
c. Internally d. All are correct
418. Advantage of aerosols includes all Except
a. Require no wash up b. Metered dose control medication
c. Medication can be applied in thin d. Aerosol do not protect medication
layer from oxygen and moisture
419. Orifice of actuator in aerosol helps in
a. Increased rate of drug delivery c. In b. Physical form e.g mist d.
proper amount Any one of these
420. Oily creams are __________
a. o/w b. w/o
c. Both d. None
421. Lozenges are also called __________
a. Trouches b. Pastilles
c. Both A and B d. None of these
422. Poultice must retain heat for sufficient time because
a. To relief pain b. To reduce inflammation c. To reduce infection d. All
actions are true
423. Aerosols is stored at __________ temperature
a. Below 120 F b. Above 120 F
c. At 120 F d. At any temperature
424. Pastes are solids because of the presence of
a. Solid particles b. Insoluble solid powders d.
c. Semi solid particles All are true
425. Disintegrants in a tablet helps in
a. Dissolution of tablets b. Break down of tablet
c. Prevent from breakage of tablet d. Increase the weight of tablet
during transport
426. Dusting powders are meant for external application to the skin. For this purpose
they may be passed through
a. Sieve No. 80 b. Sieve No. 110
c. Sieve No. 20 d. Sieve No. 120
427. Elixirs are used to formulate compounds which has
a. Low solubility b. High melting points
c. Less stable d. Nauseating odor
428. Medicated elixirs are not commonly used because
a. They cause sedation b. They contain alcohol
c. Cause disturbance in routine work d. All are correct statements
429. Tincture obtained from animal or plant source is finally dissolved in
a. Oil b. Water c. In any solvent d. Alcohol

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430. Solvent used for extraction is called
a. Extract b. Percolate
c. Marc d. Menstrum
431. Tinctures are not suitable for__________
a. Diabetic patients b. Cancer patients
c. Hepatic patients d. Cardiac patients
432. Tincture can be use in
a. Minor cuts b. Mucosal protectant
c. Bronchitis and cold d. All uses are correct
433. Tinctures should be stored in
a. Wide glass bottle b. Amber colored bottle
c. Single container d. Perforated bottle
434. The function of excipients include
a. Give particular shape to b. Increase stability of product d.
formulation
c. Increase elegance of product All are true

435. Mostly bases are used in

a. Tablets b. Ointmemts
c. Suppositories d. Both band c
436. Theobroma oil is used as a base for the preparation of
a. Lotion b. Suppository
c. Capsules d. Ointments
437. Water for injection is a
a. Vehicle b. Binder
c. Glidant d. Lubricant
438. Diluents are used to
a. Reduce friction between particles c. b. Increase the bulk of
Cause adhesion of powder d. drug Both b & c
particles
439. Tablet granulation is done with the help of
a. Diluents b. Binders
c. Surfactants d. Lubricants
440. Tablet disintegrants are used to
a. Make up a tablet b. Break up a tablet
c. Increase stability of tablet d. All are true
441. __________Prevents tablets to stick to punches and dies
a. Vehicle b. Binder
c. Anti-adherents d. Surfactants
442. Surface active agents are __________
a. Anionic surfactant b. Cationic surfactant
c. Non-ionic surfactant d. All are true
443. Spans and tweens are
a. Vehicles b. Lubricants
c. Surfactants d. Diluents
444. Suspending agents form __________ solutions
a. Gels b. Suspension
c. Highly viscous d. All of these

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445. Anti oxidants, chelating agents and buffering agents are
a. Vehicles b. Preservatives c. Lubricants d. Stabilizers

446. Edetate disodium is a__________

a. Lubricants b. Preservative
c. Stabilizers d. Disintegrants
447. An agent used to maintain the ph of a solution is called
a. Isotonic solution b. Buffer solution
c. Hypertonic solution d. Hypotonic solution
448. Tocopherols and ascorbic acids are used as
a. Flavouring agents b. Coloring agents
c. Antioxidants d. Glidants
449. Suspending agents may be
a. Natural b. Synthetic
c. Semi synthetic d. All are correct
450. Suspension, emulsions and magmas are__________
a. Semisolid b. Liquids c. Dispersed system d. Solids

451. Rose ,banana and cherry is a

a. Sweetening agent b. flavouring agent
c. Coloring agents d. Any one of these
452. To prevent or inhibit the microbial growth in a formulation __________ is used
a. Antioxidants b. Chelating agents
c. Buffering agents d. Antimicrobial preservatives
453. Caramal, ferric oxide and chlorophyll are used as
a. Antioxidants b. Chelating agents
c. Buffering agents d. Coloring agents
454. The number of parts of solvent required to dissolve one part of solute is called
a. Solution b. Solubility c. Solute d. Solvent

455. The process in which water insoluble substances are dissolved in aqueous solutions in
the presence of surfactants is called
a. Solubility b. Saturated solution
c. Solubilization d. Supersaturated solution
456. A mixture of two or more components that form a single phase which is
homogeneous and clear is called
a. Solute b. Solvent
c. Solution d. Mixture
457. Dry mixture for solution contains all of the following EXCEPT
a. Drug b. Flavorant c. Buffers d. Solvent

458. Methods of syrup preparation includes

a. Solution with the aid of heat b. Solution by agitation without aid of
heat
c. Addition of sucrose to a medicated d. All are methods of syrup preparation
liquid

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459. Emulsion and suspension are
a. Colloidal dispersions b. Fine dispersions
c. Coarse dispersion d. All of these
460. In dry gum method of preparation of emulsion the quantity of oil , water and gum is
a. 2:4:1 b. 1:2:4
c. 4:2:1 d. 2:1:4
461. Bottle method for preparation of emulsion is used when
a. Ingredients are heat sensitive b. Ingredients are water sensitive c. Volatile oils d.
Non volatile oils
462. Separation of the internal phase from the emulsion is called
a. Sedimentation b. Breaking
c. Coalescence d. Flocculation
463. Downward movement of particles in an emulsion is called
a. Sedimentation b. Breaking
c. Coalescence d. Flocculation
464. Spray powders are produced by
a. Aerosols b. Nebulizers
c. Insufflators d. Vaporizer
465. Which of the following chemical agent is strictly prohibited to use in injection
formulation
a. Buffers b. Solubilizing agent
c. stabilizer d. Coloring agent
466. Petrolatum and liquid paraffin are
a. Absorption bases b. Emulsion bases
c. Oleaginous bases d. Water soluble bases
467. Select an emulsion bases from the followings
a. Lanolin b. Vanishing cream
c. Gelatin d. Liquid petrolatum
468. Ointments can be prepared from one of the following methods
a. Hot solution with water b. Trituration c. Infusion d. Both b
and c
469. Opthalmic ointments must be
a. Sterile b. Non irritating
c. Isotonic d. All of these
470. Lesser”s paste in made up of
a. Zinc and sulphur b. Zinc and sodium
c. Zinc and salicylic acid d. Zinc and aluminium
471. Creams ,pastes and gels are prepared by which method?
a. Ignition b. Filtration
c. Fusion d. Evaporation
472. In nose throat ear cavities where there is difficult to apply the powders directly which
on the following will be used?
a. Draughts b. Nebulizer
c. Insufflations d. Vaporizers
473. Liniments causes congestion or redness to area to which they are applied. This action
is called
a. Rubbing b. Friction
c. Rubefacient d. Irritation
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474. To control the site of drug release __________ coating is used for tablet
a. Film coating b. Sugar coating
c. Enteric coating d. Sustained release
475. A coating that provides a second action or layer of medicament for tablet is
a. Film coating b. Effervescent coating c. Laminated coating d. Gelatin
coating
476. Which one of the following dispensed preparation is less stable
a. Emulsion b. Creams c. Mixture d. Pastes

477. Pediatric drops are usually dispensed in small quantities because

a. Dose is very small b. Stability should be considered c. Childrens dose is very
small in d. All are true fractions

478. Individual powders are

a. Potent mostly b. Dispense in bulk
c. Use for indigestion remedies d. All are correct
479. Antacids are mostly
a. Suspension b. Emulsion
c. Gels d. Any form
480. Lotions are usually applied with
a. Friction b. Without friction
c. Do not apply on broken skin d. Can be applied in any way
481. Select the dispensed product used for administration of other drugs
a. Inhalers b. Powders
c. Granules d. Dusting powders
482. Nasal drops made from oily bases usually causes
a. Respiratory infections b. Nasal congestion
c. Lipoid pneumonia d. All of these
483. Free flowing powders for external use are
a. All types of powders b. Insufflations
c. Dusting powders d. Granules
484. Potent and nauseous drugs can be dispensed in the form of
a. Syrups b. Elixir
c. Suspension d. Mixtures
485. Tinctures contain
a. Animal and plant constituents c. b. Animal constituents d.
Plant constituents All are true
486. Aromatic waters are usually
a. Un –saturated b. saturated
c. Partially saturated d. Immiscible
487. The bases used in suppositories are
a. Wax b. Fat
c. Glycero gelatin jelly d. Any of these
488. __________ is concerned with bulk preparation and supply
a. Formulation b. Dispensing c. Compounding d. Preparation

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489. Ultracentrifuges can reach maximum angular speed velocity of
a. 30,000 rpm b. 70,000rpm
c. 12,000 rpm d. 13,000rpm
490. Evaporation takes place
a. At boiling temperature at a given b. Above boiling temperature at a given
pressure pressure
c. below boiling temperature at a given d. At any temperature
pressure

491. Sterile, pyrogen free solutions or suspensions of drugs in aqeous or oily vehicles
for introduction into the body is called
a. Suspension b. Syrup
c. Injection d. Inhalations
492. When medicament is insoluble in water in parentral formulation which vehicle is used?
a. Aqueous b. Oily c. Both d. None

493. Sodium chloride injection is a__________paranteral

a. Small volume b. Large volume c. Ampoule d. Vial

494. Pessary is a __________ Dosage form

a. Oral b. Topical
c. Parentral d. Rectal
495. Which one of the following property is present in molded tablets
a. Stable b. Quickly disintegrate c. More effective d. Frequently used

496. All are the advantages of tablets EXCEPT

a. Surety of dose b. Attractive look
c. Good appeal d. Fully absorbed
497. Capsules are used for the filling of all materials EXCEPT
a. Powders b. Semi solids
c. Suspensions d. Hygroscopic substances
498. The medium of aerosols is __________
a. Liquid b. Solid
c. Semi-solid d. Gas
499. 4cm capsule size contain __________ of drug
a. 500mg b. 250mg
c. 125mg d. 600mg
500. Vanishing cream is a__________ cream
a. Oily b. Fatty
c. Hydrophobic d. Aqueous
501. Select the most important property of suppository from the following
a. Compatible with body fluids release drug rapidly
c. should melt and dissolve at body all are important properties
temperature
502. Select a water soluble suppository base
a. Glycerogelatin b. Soap glycerine
c. Coca butter d. Both A and B

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503. A suspension is stabilized by the addition of ___________
a. Water b. Oil
c. Suspending agents d. Any of the above
504. Which one the following is most sweetest syrup among the followings
a. Simple syrup b. Flavoured syrup c. Medicated syrup d. Syrup
U.S.P
505. All are the components of syrup EXCEPT
a. Water b. Sugar
c. Alcohol d. Preservatives
506. The preservative used In syrup is used in concentration of
a. 1% b. 2%
c. 0.1% -0.2% d. 0%
507. Orange syrup is
a. Medicated syrup b. Flavoured syrup
c. Simple syrup d. None of these
508. Syrup B.P is prepared in
a. W/W b. V/V
c. V/W d. W/V
509. Syrups are used as followings EXCEPT
a. Vehicles b. Flavouring agents
c. Diluting vehicles d. Emollients
510. Elixirs are
a. Bitter preparations b. Concentrated preparations d.
c. Hydroalcoholic preparations All of these
511. Iso alcoholic elixers contain
a. Water soluble components c. b. Alcohol soluble components d.
Both A and B No one is correct
512. __________ Is added In elixir to make it sweet
a. Sugar b. Sucrose
c. Aspartame d. glycerol
513. Water used for the preparation of syrup is
a. Distil water b. Tape water
c. De-ionized water d. Fresh water
514. Mint is
a. Coloring agent b. Preservative
c. Flavouring agent d. It can be used for any purpose
515. Mechanism to introduce therapeutic agent into the living system is called
a. Dosage form b. Pharmaceutics
c. Route of drug administration d. Drug delivery system
516. New chemical Entity is concerned with
a. Dosage form b. Pharmaceutics
c. Route of drug administration d. Drug delivery system
517. Product which have defined shape and proper amount of active ingredients is called
a. Dosage form b. Pharmaceutics
c. Route of drug administration d. Drug delivery system

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518. __________ Laid down the foundation of pharmaceutical field
a. Arabians b. Egyptians c. Indians d. Italians

519. Preparation of different dosage form is called

a. Pharmacy b. Pharmaceutics
c. Dispensing d. Compounding
520. Pioneer of modern anesthesiology is
a. Al Kindi b. Ibn zuhar
c. Ibn Al Nafis d. Al bironi
521. The word Pharmacy is derived from
a. Latin b. Arabic
c. Greek d. Persian
522. The book canon of medicine is written by
a. Al bironi b. Ibn Al Nafis
c. Abu Ali Sina d. Jabir Bin Hayan
523. Book Al- Saddanafiltibb describe __________ medicines
a. Allopathic b. Homeopathic c. Herbal d. All of the above

524. Which one of the following pair is plastcizer

a. Starch and sorbitol b. Microcrystalline
c. Glycerine d. cellulose All
525. Active source of tincture is
a. Animals b. Plants
c. Microbial d. All
526. In tablets formulation ,silicon dioxide is used as
a. Disintegrant b. Lubricant
c. Glidant d. Diluents
527. Pyodine is a
a. Binding agent b. Disintegration agent
c. Solubilizing agent d. Wetting agent
528. Bacterio static water for injection contains
a. Sodium chloride b. Benzyl alcohol
c. Glycerine d. Peanut oil
529. Pharmaceutics deals with
a. New chemical entity b. Reformulation
c. Modification d. All of above
530. Which of the following shows the type of parenteral dosage form?
a. Pressurized metered-dose inhaler b. Lotion
c. Tablet d. Transdermal implant
531. What is the dermal (relating to skin) preparation?
a. Paste b. Film
c. Cream d. All of them
532. Which of the following is a type of Oral dosage form?
a. Aerosol b. Nebulizer c. Subcutaneous administration d.
Tablet

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533. What do you mean by ophthalmic dosage form?
a. Dosage form for the drugs b. Dosage form for the drugs
administered through the ears administered through the eyes.
c. Dosage form for the drugs d. Both for the eyes and the nose.
administered through the nose.
534. What is the dosage form for the drug to be administered under the skin?
a. Subcutaneous b. Transdermal
c. Topical d. Both subcutaneous and transdermal
535. A (n) __________ is taken orally and contains alcohol as one of its ingredients.
a. Emulsion b. Syrup
c. Elixir d. Suspension
536. This type of tablet has a coating that is thin, lightweight, and is colored for a
pleasing appearance.
a. Sugar coating b. Film coating
c. Enteric coating d. All of the following
537. solid materials that have a large number of cross-linked molecules usually holding
aqueous solutions of the active pharmaceutical ingredient are commonly used for
topical application as ointments or lotions
a. Gels b. Liniments
c. Ointments d. Lotions
538. is the most common solid form; most drugs can be dried and divided into portions that
can be used in internal and external applications.
a. Powders b. Emulsions
c. Lotions d. Granules
539. Some capsules are coated to prevent them from dissolving immediately when
exposed to the stomach’s acid. Such capsules are said to have an
a. Film coating b. Enteric coating
c. Coating cannot be applied on d. All are true
capsules
540. A form where drugs are mixed together and molded into the desired shape to
be inserted into the body cavity
a. Inserts b. Tablets
c. Suppositories d. Transdermal patches

541. __________ are semi-solid preparations intended for topical application affected areas
of the skin. Usually they are thick and do not melt at normal temperature. Remain on the
area for longer duration than ointments and are therefore generally more effective.
a. Plasters b. Pastes
c. Patches d. All of the above
542. __________ are liquid forms, which are applied to the skin to protect, cool, cleanse,
act as emollient and even provide antipruritic treatment.
a. Lotions b. Liniments
c. Creams d. Ointments
543. Perfumes are
a. Sprays b. Aerosols
c. Atomizers d. All of these
544. __________ contribute to the physical form of aerosols.
a. Propellant b. Actuator
c. Valve d. Orifice of actuator

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545. To prevent degradation of medicinal components __________ can be used
a. Tablets b. Capsules
c. Suspension d. suppositories
546. Gelatin + glycerine + sorbitol leads to preparation of __________
a. Soft gelatin capsule b. Hard gelatin capsule
c. Enteric coated capsules d. None of these
547. Nitroglycerine is __________ tablet
a. Enteric coated b. Film coated
c. Sublingual d. Sugar coated
548. A syrup can be used as__________
a. Vehicle b. Medicinal agent
c. Syrup base d. All of the above
549. Oil in water, oil is a __________
a. Multiple emulsion b. Single emulsion
c. Greasy emulsion d. Dry emulsion
550. The phase in which the globules are dispersed is known as __________
a. External phase b. Dispersion medium c. Continuous phase d. All of
these
551. Emulsion can be administered by which of the following routes
a. Internally b. Externally c. Intravenously d. All are true

552. Conversion of new chemical entity is concerned with

a. Dosage form b. Pharmaceutics
c. Drug delivery system d. Route of drug administration
553. Drugs can be classified into following ways
a. Physical form b. Route of drug administration d.
c. Type of patient Both a and b
554. Size range of capsules is
a. 1-5 b. 0-5
c. 000-5 d. 1-5
555. White petroleum jelly is
a. Ointment b. Cream
c. Non –medicated d. Both a and c
556. Corticosteroids are __________ointments
a. Medicated b. Non medicated
c. Simple d. None of these
557. Zinc cream BP is
a. Oily cream b. Vanishing cream
c. Non medicated cream d. None of these
558. Which of the following is biphasic dosage form?
a. Tablet b. Capsules
c. Emulsion d. Suppository
559. What is the purpose of application of an excipient?
a. It serves as the vehicle, or a b. It can influence the stability and the
component of the vehicle of the biopharmaceutical profile of the
active agent(s) product
c. It can influence the external d. It makes the production easier
properties and availability of the
product for patients
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560. What is required from an excipient?
a. It has its own b. It does not irritate, and does not
pharmacological effect cause allergy
c. It entirely influences the effect of d. Compatibility with the active agent
the pharmacon
561. Invert syrup is
a. Simple syrup b.Compound syrup
c. Official syrup d. Syrup USP
562. __________ retards oxidation in syrup
a. Thickening agent b.Disintegrating agent
c. Suspending agents d. Sweetening agent e.g. sucrose
563. Emulsions are unstable because
a. Presence of excess of free energy b.Methods by they are prepared
c. Excipients used for d. None of these
their preparation
564. Chlorofluorocarbon is
a. Aerosol b. Propellant
c. Gas kit d. Actuator
565. Capsule of 1cm size contains __________of drugs
a. 1000 mg b. 200 mg
c. 500 mg d. 300 mg
566. Enema is__________ dosage form
a. Topical b. Parenteral
c. Rectal d. All of these depend on disease state
567. Dosage forms are classified according to
a. Chemical form b. Physical form
c. Route of administration d. Only b and c
568. Capsules may be used for __________ dosage form
a. Solid b. Semi solid
c. Liquid d. All of the above
569. Ipecacuanha emetic syrup is used as
a. T.I.D b. B.I.D
c. Q.D d. Single draught
570. Dusting powders are dispensed in
a. Colored bottles b. Glass bottles
c. Plastics bottles d. Sifter top containers
571. Mechanism to introduce therapeutic agent into living system is called
a. Dosage b. Dosage form
c. Route of administration d. Drug delivery system
572. Creams
a. Are always emulsion b. Non greasy
c. 50 percent water 50 percent oil d. All are correct
573. Amino acid emulsions is used
a. Orally b. Paranterally
c. Intravenously d. Both b & c
574. The size range of suspension is
a. 10-20um b. 10-15um
c. 20um d. 15um
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575. Select disadvantage of aerosol
a. Application is clean b. Dosage may be controlled d.
c. Can be applied as thin layer Difficult to dispose off
576. Drug is__________ form of dosage
a. Physical b. Chemical
c. Both d. none
577. Bees wax is used as
a. Vehicle b. base
c. Binder d. Glident
578. Main part of drug that shows pharmacological effect
a. binders b. diluents c. API d. stabilizers

579. Starch is used as

a. Diluents b. disintegrant
c. Glident d. all
580. Surfactant is used to reduce
a. Surface tension b. Interfacial tension
c. Both a & b d. none
581. As viscosity increases sedimentation rate__________
a. Decreases b. increases c. Constant d. none

582. Rose is used as

a. Flavoring agent b. Sweetening agent
c. coloring agent d. none
583. Viscosity of syrups as compared to milk
a. Lesser b. greater
c. Constant d. No effect
584. Acc to BP syrup contain sugar content
a. 66.7%w/v b. 66.7% w/w
c. 66.7% v/v d. 68.7%w/v
585. Color of mint is
a. White b. Red
c. Green d. brown
586. __________ % of alcohol in elixir serves as a preservative
a. 5-10% b. 10-12%
c. 8-12% d. 30-35%
587. Creaming represents
a. Downward b. upward
c. constant d. None
588. Housing valve is made up of__________ material
a. Nylon b. tin
c. Steel d. brass
589. Multidose injection must have
a. Antioxidant b. preservative
c. Chelating agent d. None
590. In effervescent method__________ is released
a. O2 b. H20
c. CO2 d. none
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591. Size 2 capsules contains__________mg
a. 200mg b. 125mg
c. 250mg d. 300mg
592. Methyl paraben is used as
a. preservative b. antioxidant
c. Solubilizer d. None
593. Bees wax is obtained from
a. Sheep b. chicken
c. Honey bee comb d. none
594. Laxatives are used for
a. Heart burn b. Diarrhea
c. Relieve of constipation d. none
595. Effervescent tablets
a. Cac 1000 b. angised
c. Both d. none
596. Which term is broad with respect to preparation of medicines
a. Compounding b. Dispensing
c. Manufacturing d. Preparation
597. Change of dosage form, flavor or addition of suitable ingredient is known as
a. Dispensing b. Compounding
c. Preparation d. Manufacturing
598. Labels are of __________types
a. 1 b. 3
c. 5 d. 7
599. Auxillary label is also called
a. Main label b. Secondary label
c. Precautionary label d. Option b & c
600. The medication use process steps are
a. Diagnosing, prescribing, preparing, b. Diagnosing, prescribing, preparing,
dispensing, administering and dispensing, administering, billing and
monitoring tasks performed in monitoring tasks performed in
different departments by different different department by different
people people
c. Diagnosing, preparing, prescribing, d. Documenting, prescribing, preparing,
dispensing, administering and dispensing, administering and
monitoring tasks performed in monitoring tasks performed in
different departments by different different departments by different
people people
601. A side effect or complication from a medication is a(n)
a. Drug overdose b. Late effect
c. Transition point d. Adverse drug event
602. Medication errors are the most frequent source of preventable medical errors in
a hospital which of the following is not preventable?
a. Selecting a drug that the patient is b. Selecting the wrong dose
allergic to without knowing the
allergy
c. Selecting the wrong duration d. Over-looking drug-drug interaction

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603. The most common causes of medication errors are lack of knowledge about drug and
a. Lack of information about the b. Lack of timely test results
patient
c. Lack of time spent receiving the d. All of these
case
604. How are prescription drugs different from OTC ones
a. They contain higher amounts of b. They don’t contain dyes or
active ingredients preservatives
c. They are unsafe for use without d. They can be tonic
medical superrision
605. What should you look for when you select an OTC drug?
a. One that helps a wide range of b. One that helps your primary
symptoms symptoms
c. One that is a time release formula d. One that has quick onset of action
606. Many OTC medications for children come in liquid form. What is the best way
to measure the dosage?
a. Use a kitchen tablespoon b. Use a kitchen teaspoon
c. Use a special dosage spoon d. Any of above
607. You should follow certain precautions when you self-treat with OTCs. What should
you do?
a. Diagnose you health problem b. Read the label carefully and follow
carefully dosage instruction
c. Follow any label warnings d. All of the above
608. __________is the main part of presumption
a. Date b. Superscription
c. Subscription d. Inscription
609. Superscription is represented by __________
a. Rx b. Latin word
c. Take it d. All of above
610. Subscription contain information for
a. Patient b. Dispenser
c. Pharmacist d. None of these
611. __________part of prescription must be hand written
a. Superscription b. Inscription
c. Subscription d. Prescribers names
612. Handling of prescription is responsibility of
a. Patient b. Dispenser
c. Pharmacist d. Only b & c
613. Prescription is a written order by
a. Doctor b. Dentist
c. Medical practitioner d. All of the above
614. There are __________ parts of prescription
a. 6 b. 7
c. 5 d. 8
615. Which of the following is not a component of packaging
a. Container b. Closure c. Carton d. Glass

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616. Drug which undergoes decomposition in the presence of light are packed in
a. Glass container b. Plastic container
c. Metal container d. Light resistant containers
617. To prevent loss due to evaporation, efflorescence _____________ are used
a. Well-closed containers b. Air tight containers c. Light resistant
containers d. Single dose containers
618. Which of the following materials are used for the construction of closure
a. Cork b. Glass
c. Plastic d. Any of above
619. Stainless steel and aluminum are
a. Glass b. Metals
c. Plastic d. Papers
620. Sterilization packaging system have an impact on
a. Instruments b. Healthcare acquired infecting
c. Healthcare costs d. All of the above
621. A label performs several function for a product. These include all of the following except
a. Grades b. Promotes c. Describes d. Classifes

622. __________ involves designing and producing the container or wrapper for a product
a. Packaging b. Product line c. Service d. Branding

623. Like new products wants to improve its packaging after reading customer responses
to its customer opinion poll which not a function of packaging?
a. Its purpose is to contain and b. It contains the brand name
protect the product
c. It protects children d. It determines product quality
624. At every least, the __________ indentifies the product or brand. It might also
describe several things about the product.
a. Package b. Social Marketing
c. Label d. Specialty product
625. Packaging used for the ice cream is an example of which of the following
a. Decorative packaging b. Transport packaging c. Secondary packaging
d. Primary packaging
626. The label on a pack of extract or infusion says packed within an hour of extraction.
These words are used
a. To promote product b. To satisfy legal requirement
c. To provide information d. To fulfill ethical requirements
627. Type III is a __________ glass
a. Borosilicate glass b. Treated soda lime glass
c. Regular soda lime glass d. General purpose soda lime glass
628. Borosilicate has following properties
a. High melting point b. Resistant to chemical substains d.
c. Withstand high temperature All of these
629. Which of the following type of glass contains high concentration of alkaline oxides
a. Type-I b. Type-II
c. Type-III d. NP-general purpose

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630. Select thermosetting plastics form the following
a. Polyethylene b. Polyvinylchloride
c. Polystyrene d. Phenolics
631. Urea is a __________ plastic
a. Thermosetting b. Thermoplastic
c. Butyl rubber d. Both a & b
632. Containers containing 100ml or more of the injectable solion are termed as
a. Small volume parental b. Large volume parental c. Vials ampoules d. All
of these
633. p.o means in a prescription is
a. Permanent oral b. Per oral
c. Percutaneous and oral d. Both a and c
634. Hora somni means in a prescription is
a. At night b. In the morning
c. In the evening d. At bed time
635. Stat in a prescription means
a. After a break b. At once
c. Two times a day d. When necessary
636. Refilling of a prescription mean
a. First prescription b. Special instructions
c. Last prescription d. None of these
637. Prescription refilling is governed by Federal laws which divide the refilling in
a. 1 group b. 2 groups c. 3 group d. 4 groups

638. Group A contains __________

a. Very dangerous drugs b. OTC drugs
c. Very small amount of dangerous d. Any type of drug
639. Apomorphine is placed in which group?
a. Group A b. Group B
c. Group X d. None of these group
640. Drug containing 2 gram of opium ,1 gram of codeine or ¼ gram morphine are placed in
a. Group A b. Group B
c. Group X d. Placed in any one of these groups
641. The drug which is placed in direct contact is called
a. Container b. Closure
c. Carton d. Box
642. Ampoules are__________ containers
a. Well closed b. Air tight
c. Single dose d. Multi dose
643. Temper evident containers are
a. Well closed b. Air tight
c. Hermatically sealed d. Fitted with a device
644. The closure which has interrupted threads is called
a. Threaded screw cap b. Crimp on
c. Lug cap d. Press on

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645. Tablets and capsules are packaged in flexible film or foil called
a. Blister packing b. Strip packing c. Plastic packing d. Glass packing
646. Prescription is written by
a. Doctor b. Dentist
c. Medical practitioner d. Any of these
647. Which of the following part is most important and main
a. Subscription b. Inscription c. Superscription d. Date, ageetc

648. Direction to pharmacist in given in

a. Superscription b. Subscription
c. Inscription d. Signatures
649. Superscription is
a. Latin word b. Means take it please
c. Denoted by Rx d. All are correct
650. In prescription Statim means
a. With delay b. At once
c. Every time d. As necessary
651. E .lacte means
a. With water b. With juice
c. With milk d. With fluid
652. q.i.d stands for
a. Once a day b. Three times a day
c. Two times a day d. Four times a day
653. p.c stands for
a. Before meal b. Between the meal
c. after meal d. Empty stomach
654. Medication error are the lack of knowledge about drug and
a. Patient b. Time test results
c. Time spent receiving the case d. All
655. .Prescription is written by
a. Doctor b. Dentist
c. Medical practitioner d. All
656. Which is the main part of prescription
a. Date b. Superscription
c. Subscription d. Inscription
657. Superscription is represented by
a. Rx b. Latin word
c. You take d. All
658. Subscription contain inform for
a. Patient b. Dispenser
c. Pharmacist d. None
659. Superscription part in prescription must be hand written
a. superscription b. Inscription
c. subscription d. Prescriber name

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660. There are__________ part s of prescription
a. 6 b. 7
c. 5 d. 8
661. Prescription refilling is governed by federal laws which divide the refilling in
a. Group 1 b. Group 2 c. Group 3 d. Group 4

662. Group A contains__________

a. Very dangerous drugs b. Otc
c. Moderately dangerous d. Any drug
663. . Morphine is placed in which group
a. Group A b. Group B
c. Group X d. None
664. Apomorphine is placed in which group
a. Group B b. Group A
c. Group X d. None
665. Drug containing 2 gram of opium, 1 gram of codeine ,X gram morphine are placed in
a. Group A b. Group B c. Group X d. None

666. b.i.d stands for

a. Once a day b. Twice a day
c. Thrice a day d. Four times a day
667. q.d stands for
a. Every b. Every hour
c. Every day d. None
668. o.m stands for
a. Every morning b. Every hour
c. Every night d. None
669. n stands for
a. At night b. At evening
c. At morning d. None
670. In prescription statim means
a. With delay b. At once
c. Every time d. At necessary
671. E.lacte means
a. With water b. With juice
c. With milk d. With fluid
672. q.i.d stands for
a. Once b. Four
c. Three d. Two
673. P.o stands for
a. Before meal b. Between meal
c. After meal d. Per oral after the meal
674. In TPN, carbohydrates are added in the form of
a. Sucrose b. Fructose
c. Polysaccharides d. Both a & b

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675. TPN is a__________ preparation
a. Dispensed b. Extemporaneous
c. Can be prepared before use d. Can be used for long time after
preparation
676. Most important requirements of TPN is /are
a. Aseptic area b. Careful calculations d.
c. Monitoring of vitals before TPN All are important
administration
677. CVTPN stands for
a. Cervical vein total parenteral b. Clavicle vein total parenteral nutrition d.
nutrition
c. Central vein total parenteral None of the above
nutrition
678. Trauma means
a. Depression b. Physical injury
c. Stress d. None of the above
679. 30% dextrose solution given peripherally is?
a. Isotonic solution b. Hypotonic solution d.
c. Hypertonic solution None of the above
680. Manufacturing of TPN is responsibility of__________ pharmacist
a. Clinical b. Hospital c. Dispensing d. Retail

681. T.P.N is included in __________ pharmacy

a. Retail b. Clinical
c. Hospital d. Industrial
682. In TPN , nutrients are administered via
a. Oral route b. Parenteral route
c. Rectal route d. None
683. TPN contain high concentration of dextrose approximately
a. 20% b. 15%
c. 10% d. 5%
684. Which the following not used in TPN
a. Dextrose b. electrolytes
c. Vitamin d. None
685. Lack of nitrogen cause
a. difficulty breathing b. chest pain
c. poor wound healing d. All
686. Amino acids are added in TPN as a source of
a. Insulin b. Dextrose
c. Both a&b d. Nitrogen
687. Which of the following is added to increase uptake of dextrose?
a. nitrogen b. Electrolyte c. insulin d. Vitamin

688. In TPN ,fat is added in the form of

a. w/o emulsion b. o/w emulsion
c. Not added d. None

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689. Which of the following electrolytes are used in TPN?
a. sodium b. Chloride c. calcium d. All

690. which of the following trace elements are used in TPN?

a. zinc b. Copper c. manganese d. All

691. In present , TPN bags are made up of

a. PVC b. EVA
c. Both a&b d. polyethylene
692. Which of the following are added first in TPN?
a. Amino acid b. Glucose
c. Both d. None
693. Which of the following is added in TPN immediately before administration?
a. vitamin b. Fat
c. Amino acid d. Insulin
694. In TPN, formulation is administered via
a. Dropper b. Spoon
c. Catheter d. None
695. Solutions containing more than 10% dextrose should be given via
a. peripherally b. Superior vena cava c. Both a&b d. Orally

696. Which of the following abbreviations are used in hospitals for parenteral nutrition?
a. CVTPN b. HTPN c. TPN d. All

697. In TPN , solution is administered slowly via

a. superior vena cava b. inferior vena cava d.
c. Central vein Both a&c
698. In TPN , role of pharmacist include
a. storage conditions b. Stability problems
c. Handling and setting TPN bags d. All
699. Process that removes or kills all forms of microbial life called
a. sterilization b. Emulsion
c. Preparation d. All
700. Which of the following process require energy for sterilization?
a. terminal sterilization b. aseptic process c. Both d. None

701. Labeling of TPN bag include

a. Expiry date b. Components of bag
c. Energy content d. All
702. An undesirable product which may affect the safety, purpose or appearance
of preparation is
a. Aggregation b. Incompatibility
c. Adverse reaction d. Any of these
703. Liquefaction of material is called
a. Therapeutical incompatibility c. b. Physical incompatibility
Chemical incompatibility d. Pharmaceutical incompatibility

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704. Which of the following pharmaceutical incompatibility is different to correct
a. Physical b. Chemical
c. Therapeutic d. All of the above
705. Synergistic and antagonistic are type of __________in compatibility
a. Chemical b. Physical
c. Therapeutic d. Pharmaceutical incompatibility
706. Addition of emulsifying agent in formulation is correction method for which type
of incompatibility
a. Chemical b. Physical
c. Therapeutic d. None of these
707. Dispensing of ingredients in separate container is solution for __________incompatibility
a. Physical b. Chemical c. Therapeutic d. Only a

708. Read the prescription and identify type of incompatibility

Rx
Menthol, camphor, aluminum chloride light magnesium carbonate make an insufflations
a. Therapeutic incompatibility b. Chemical incompatibility
c. Physical incompatibility d. Prescription shows no incompatibility
709. In the above prescription which ingredient (s) causes incompatibility from the followings
a. Menthol b. Camphor c. Ammonium chloride d. Both a & b

710. How can we rectify error in the above prescription to make insufflations
a. By substituting camphor b. By removing menthol
c. By removing aluminum chloride d. By adding light magnesium carbonate

711. In the above prescription light magnesium carbonate acts as __________ to

make insufflations
a. Drying agent b. Absorbent
c. Dehydrating agent d. Desiccating agent
712. Rx
Olive oil 30 ml
Water upto 120 ml
Make an emulsion
What type of incompatibility do you suggest for this prescription
a. Chemical b. Physical
c. Therapeutic d. It has no incompatibility
713. You are asked to label the gels and magmas. What would you like to choose the label for
this
a. For oral use only b. For topical use only
c. Do not freeze d. Any of these
714. Rx
Phenobarbition sodium 650
mg Ammonium bromide 8gm
Water upto 120 ml
Make a mixture
Indicate the type of incompatibility
a. Therapeutic b. Chemical
c. Physical d. No incompatibility found

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715. Substitution of caffeine citrate with caffeine citrate mixtures is __________
incompatibility
a. Chemical b. Tolerated
c. Adjusted d. Any of above
716. In which of the following incompatibility no alteration is made in the active ingredients
of prescription
a. Physical b. Chemical
c. Adjusted d. Tolerated
717. Loss of therapeutic activity occurs in __________incompatibility
a. Therapeutic b. Chemical
c. Physical d. Delayed incompatibility
718. The mixing of substances which are antagonistic in nature. the phenomenon is called
a. Antagonism b. Incompatible product c. Pharmaceutical incompatibility
d. All are true
719. When a physical change takes place in a product. this is called __________
incompatibility
a. Chemical b. Delayed
c. Physical d. Therapeutic
720. __________Incompatibility is caused by overdose, wrong dose, improper dose etc
a. Chemical c Delayed
c. Physical d. Therapeutic
721. Amphetamine sulphate and ephedrine sulphate will show __________effect
a. Therapeutic effect b. Additive c. Synergistic d. All of these

722. Tetracycline with milk show __________effect.

a. Synergistic b. Therapeutic effect
c. Additive d. No effect
723. Menthol, camphor and ammonium chloride will make which of the following mixture?
a. Simple b. Multiple
c. Eutectic d. Homogeneous
724. As a pharmacy technician In the above situation which excipient you will be added to
overcome this incompatibility?
a. Emulsifying agent b. Absorbant
c. Adsorbant d. Both b and c
725. If you are going to dispense olive oil and water .what will you do?
a. Mix them separately then dispense b. Dispense them as such c. Add an
emulgent d. As you consider better
726. Quinine sulphate, dilute sulphuric acid, sodium acetate water. find out the
unnecessary ingredient in this prescription when you want to make a suspension
a. Quinine sulphate b. Dilute sulphuric acid c. Sodium acetate d. Water

727. In which of the following incompatibilities adjustments can be made by the

compunder where practicable?
a. Therapeutic b. Chemical
c. Tolerated d. Adjusted
728. Addition or substitution of one of the reacting substances with another of
equal therapeutic value is done in __________ incompatibility
a. Physical b. Chemical c. Tolerated d. Adjusted

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729. In a chemical incompatibility where no alteration is made in active ingredients
is called__________ incompatibility
a. Physical b. Therapeutic
c. Tolerated d. Adjusted
730. Select the pharmaceutical incompatibility which is most dangerous from the point of
view of correction?
a. Physical b. Therapeutic
c. Chemical d. All are dangerous
731. Caffeine citrate, caffeine and sodium salicylate. you are asked to make mixture but
this causes incompatibility. what skill you would apply to rectify this incompatibility ?
a. Add a solubilizing agent to b. This is no incompatibility in the given
dissolve all ingredients ingredients
c. Substitute caffeine citrate with d. Apply another technique
caffeine
732. In the above prescription find out the type of incompatibility?
a. Physical b. Chemical c. Therapeutic d. Adjusted

733. Change in pH is __________ type of incompatibility

a. Therapeutic b. Chemical
c. Physical d. Delayed
734. Crystallization is __________incompatibility
a. Physical b. Chemical
c. Therapeutic d. Tolerated
735. Dispense the ingredients in separate containers is a solution for which type
of incompatibility?
a. Therapeutic b. Chemical
c. Physical d. Adjusted
736. An incompatible product may effect the__________ of the product.
a. Efficacy b. Safety
c. Appearance d. All of the above
737. Select the incompatibility which may be intentional?
a. Therapeutic b. Physical
c. Chemical d. Any one of these
738. Appearance of preparation gets more disturb in __________incompatibility.
a. Physical b. Chemical c. Therapeutic d. Delayed

739. The f0rmation of a new compound which cannot be seen with naked eye which is not
desirable is a consequence of __________type of incompatibility.
a. Therapeutic b. Chemical c. Physical d. Adjusted

740. Pharmaceutical incompatibility can be occur between which of the following ?

a. Drug and container b. Drug and drug c. Both of these d. None of
these
741. Situation when two (pharmaceutical) substances which are not meant to react with each
other react with each other. The result of the reaction is an unusable, possibly inactive
and potentially harmful mixture is called__________
a. Physical b. Chemical c. Therapeutic d. Delayed

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742. Formation of crystals is?
a. Chemical incompatibility c. b. Physical incompatibility d.
Tolerated incompatibility Adjusted incompatibility
743. Liquefaction of drug solutions is ?
a. Chemical incompatibility c. b. Adjusted incompatibility d.
Physical incompatibility Tolerated incompatibility
744. Precipitate formation is a __________type of incompatibility
a. Chemical incompatibility b. Adjusted incompatibility c. Tolerated
incompatibility d. Physical incompatibility
745. Eutectic mixtures are formed in __________incompatibility
a. Chemical incompatibility b. Physical incompatibility c. Adjusted
incompatibility d. Tolerated incompatibility
746. Incompatibilities may classify in to __________types.
a. 4 b. 3
c. 5 d. 2
747. Physical incompatibilities which results during the process of
a. mixing b. Oxidation c. reduction d. None

748. When two or more substances are combined they may not give a homogenous product
due to
a. solubility b. Miscibility
c. immiscibility d. None
749. A substance is __________ from its solution upon addition of another solvent in
which substance is insoluble
a. Precipitation b. gelatinization
c. Both d. None
750. Mixture of solids sometime liquefy due to absorption of water or release of water of
hydration
a. Precipitation b. Liquefaction
c. Gelatinization d. Immiscibility
751. Aspirin converts into salicylic acid and acetic acid upon
a. Hydrolysis b. Oxidation Reduction d. None
c.
752. Sugar is oxidized by __________In alkaline pH.
a. Cu++ b. Ag
c. Both a & b d. None
753. Pharmaceutical Incompatibility is of __________types
a. 1 b. 2
c. 3 d. 4
754. Toxic external preparation prescribed internally is
a. Contraindicated drugs b. Incorrect drug
c. Wrong dose d. None
755. Prescription calls for a drug to which patient is allergic to
a. Wrong dosages b. Incorrect drug c. Contraindicated drugs d.
None
756. Choose the best answer for adhesion and cohesion phenomenon?
a. The force of adhesion between b. Cohesion involves removal of a unit
liquid and walls of container area of surface from each other
c. Both a & b d. Only a
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757. Elutriation can be increased by
a. Increasing cross section area of b. Increasing number of columns d.
tubes
c. Velocity of liquids Both a & b
758. Difference between levigation and trituration
a. Wet grinding b. Comminution
c. Size reduction d. None of the above
759. The process of calcinations means
a. To burn any chemical b. To burn lime
c. To decompose calcium carbonate d. Both b & c
to calcium oxide and CO2
760. A physical process used to separate impurities from soluble portion of solution is
a. Crystallization b. Elutriation c. Exiccation d. Decantation

761. Ignition is different from burning in a sense that end product obtained is
a. Sterilized b. Used for standardization c. Ash d. All of the above

762. In deliquescence the compound is converted into

a. Hydrated form b. Anhydrous form
c. Liquid solution d. None of the above
763. Creams and gels are prepared by
a. Fusion b. Trituration
c. Levigation d. All of the above
764. The appropriate method to see drugs from moisture and deterioration is
a. Desiccation b. Ignition c. Burning d. Drying

765. There are __________ types of distillation

a. Two b. Four
c. Five d. All of these
766. __________ distillation is carried out at 150 degree centigrade
a. Steam b. Fractional
c. Destruction d. Simple
767. In distillation process substance with __________ will vaporize first
a. High boiling point b. High melting point c. Lowest boiling point d.
Lowest melting point
768. Fuel oils and lubricating oils are obtained by __________ distillation
a. Simple distillation b. Fractional c. Steam d. Only b

769. In steam distillation, steam function is to be

a. Low temperature b. Speeds up distillation process d.
c. Only a Both a & b
770. Fusion is followed by
a. Melting b. Cooling
c. Congealing d. All of above
771. Deliquescent material is
a. Zinc chloride b. Sugar
c. Silica gel d. Sodium chloride

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772. Which one of the given process gives a best stable product over a time
a. Freeze drying b. Simple drying c. Exiccation d. Desiccation

773. At low temperature and pressure mummies are usually produced by

a. Construction b. Freeze drying c. Rain falls d. Distillation

774. Molecules with low molecular weights that are small to be filtered out by
filtration method can be obtained by
a. Simple distillation b. Extraction
c. Percolation d. Freeze drying
775. After lyophillization __________ product is obtained
a. Bulky and wet b. Porous and friable c. Dried and non porous d. Wet
and stable
776. If we want to get crystals of low impurity we should control
a. Temperature b. Time
c. Rate of growth of crystals d. Nature of solvent
777. Select the process used in decolorization process
a. Bleaching b. Oxidation reduction process
c. Vaporization d. Adsorption
778. Correct statement about ionization and dissociation
a. Dissociation and ionization both b. Dissociation is the separation of ions
are irreversible in solution when the ions are
associated by interionic attraction
whereas ionization is complete
separation of ions in a crystal lattice
when salt is dissolve in water
c. Both dissociation and ionization d. Both process require same amount of
processes are same energy
779. Protein precipitation during the process of insulin manufacture require removal via
a technique of
a. Distillation b. Filtration
c. Crystallization d. Centrifugation
780. Hydrated cupric sulphate is also known as
a. Washing soda b. Gaubers salt
c. Baking soda d. Blue vitriol
781. Descicants like silica gel is
a. Hydrophilic b. Hydrophobic
c. Both d. None of these
782. Which of the following is an adsorbents?
a. Aluminosilicates b. PEG
c. Silica gel d. Only b
783. In centrifugation process more dense components of mixture migrate
a. Away from the axis of centrifuge b. Towards the axis of centrifuge c. In the
centre of axis of centrifuge d. Remain constant at center
784. Vials are aseptically filled with solution or suspension and then
a. Freeze dried b. Sublimed c. Evaporated d. Centrifuged

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785. Sublimable product is
a. Hormones b. Vitamins
c. Iodine d. None of the above
786. The reverse of vaporization is
a. Boiling b. Evaporation
c. Sublimation d. Condensation
787. Vaporization is of __________ type
a. Two b. Three
c. One d. All of the above
788. The main difference between sublimation and freeze drying is
a. Critical point b. Melting point
c. Triple point d. None of the above
789. __________shows the condition of temperature and vapor pressure for co-existence
of solids and vapors phases
a. Vapor pressure curve b. Sublimation curve
c. Critical temperature curve d. All of the above
790. If the substance is hotter than its molecule have higher average K.E and evaporation will
be
a. Lower b. Higher
c. Normal d. None of the above
791. In adsorption large molecules may be too large to enter small pores
a. Reduce b. Enhance c. Sustain d. Only b

792. Collodions are prepared by dissolving

a. Proxylin and alcohol 3:1 c. b. Proxylin and alcohol 2:2 d.
Proxylin and alcohol 2:4 Proxylin and alcohol 3:3
793. Collodions are used for the treatment of
a. Skin infections b. Nail infections
c. Warts and corns d. All of above
794. Thixotropy and syneresis are the phenomenon of
a. Tablets b. Ointments
c. Magmas d. Lotions
795. The opposite of sublimation is called
a. melting b. Condensing
c. Freezing d. None of these
796. To check internal friction of any liquid which physical process is used
a. Adsorption b. Absorption
c. Viscosity d. Ph
797. Silica gel works by ___________principle
a. Sorption b. Absorption
c. Adsorption d. None of these
798. Accumulation of oxygen on the surface of iron is
a. Sorption b. Absorption
c. Chemical adsorption d. Any of the above
799. The process by which one substance get attached to other is called
a. Absorption b. Adsorption c. Sorption d. Any of these

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800. Cooling method for the formation of crystals is used for__________ materials
a. Water sensitive b. Heat sensitive c. Moisture sensitive d. Any of
these
801. Higher temperature results in __________ crystals
a. Large b. Small
c. Medium d. No effect
802. Penicillin is solidified by __________ process
a. Evaporation b. Crystallization
c. Lyophillization d. Freeze drying
803. To get belladonna dry extract evaporation must be carried out at
a. High temperature b. Low temperature c. Can be varied d. At any
temperature
804. Evaporation process is used in all of the followings except
a. Blood plasma b. Enzymes
c. Antibiotics d. Any of the above
805. Sodium sulphate and copper sulphate are__________ materials
a. deliquescent b. Effervescent c. Hygroscopic d. Sublimed

806. To preserve a perishable material and make it convenient for transport which process is
more suitable
a. Evaporation b. Efflorescence
c. Sublimation d. Freeze drying
807. The direct conversion of solid into vapor is called__________
a. Vaporization b. Evaporation c. Crystallization d. Sublimation

808. In distillation which equipment is used to measure the vapor pressure of gas
a. Vaccum pump b. Thermometer c. Manometer d. Barometer

809. __________ separates liquids according to boiling point in distillation

a. Condenser b. Clasein flask c. Reflex column d. Receiver

810. Distillation under reduce pressure id carried out in__________

a. Conical flask b. China dish c. Clasein flask d. Any of these

811. Purified water is obtained from

a. Vaccum distillation b. Steam distillation
c. Simple distillation d. Fractional distillation
812. If a substance is soluble in water the substance then solublize in
a. Oil b. Water
c. Organic solvent d. Mixture of different solvents
813. Select the correct sequence of ointment preparation by fusion method 2
a. Excipient, API, heat b. API,excipient ,heat
c. API,heat, excipient, congeal d. Excipient,API,melt,cool,solidify
814. The deliquescent substance has
a. High affinity with water b. High affinity with acids
c. No effect of environment on them d. More stable than simple compound

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815. Red mercuric oxide is obtained from
a. Evaporation b. Crystallization
c. Lyophillization d. Calcinations
816. To avoid complication during tirturation
a. Use an expensive mortar and b. First reduce particle size and then
pestle triturate
c. Triturate either clockwise or anti d. All of these
clockwise
817. In decantation process which impurities are removed
a. Insoluble b. Soluble
c. Partially soluble d. Partially insoluble
818. Which factor effect the elutriation process
a. Size of particles in fluid c. b. Size of outlet of elutriator d.
Movement of fluid Size of elutriator
819. Chalk and kaoline are obtained from
a. Decantation b. Comminution
c. Crystallization d. Elutriation
820. Adsorption, distribution, dissolution require the knowledge of
a. Centrifugation b. Surface tension c. pH d. Buffers

821. Alcohol show which effect on surface tension

a. Increase then decrease b. No effect
c. Decrease progressively d. Once increased then no more effect
822. Skimmed milk is obtained from
a. Filtration b. Decantation
c. Centrifugation d. Elutriation
823. The process by which the solids get converted into liquids without adding any solvent
is called
a. Melting b. Fusion
c. Drying d. Dissolution
824. On a large scale evaporation is done in__________
a. Water bath b. Evaporating pans
c. Evaporating stills d. Both b and c
825. Which of the following physical process is involved to rub to pieces of particlas
takes place
a. Levigation b. Trituration
c. Grinding d. Cominution
826. Fuel oils lubricating oils are obtained from
a. Simple distillation b. Fractional
c. Destruction d. All
827. After lyopillization __________ Product is obtained
a. Bulky and wet b. Porous and friable
c. Dried and non porous d. Wet and stable
828. Which is an adsorbant
a. Alumin0 sillicate b. PEG
c. Silica gel d. All

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829. Distillation under reduce pressure is carried out in
a. Conical flask b. China dish
c. Claisen flask d. All
830. Penicillin is solidify by__________ Process
a. Evaporation b. Crystallization
c. Lyophillization d. Freeze drying
831. Dry extract is obtained from
a. Using diff. solvents b. Distillation
c. Evaporation d. Reduce pressure
832. The substance that deposit at the surface is called
a. Adsorbent b. Adsorbate
c. adsorption d. None
833. .Adsorption & absorption are__________ terms
a. same b. Equal
c. Both a&b d. Different
834. No. of categories of adsorption
a. 4 b. 3
c. 2 d. 5
835. Which type of characteristics involve in physical adsorption?
a. physical b. Chemical c. Both d. None

836. SO2 is an example of

a. Solid gas b. Liquefiable gas
c. Semi liquefiable gas d. None
837. Increase in surface area leads to __________ in adsorption
a. decrease b. No effect c. Increase d. None

838. Which of the following are used for calcinations?

a. silica crucible b. platinum crucible
c. China dishes d. All
839. Process in which volatile & fixed components of inorganic substances are separated
by using heat.
a. calcination b. Adsorption
c. Absorption d. None
840. RMP stands for
a. resolution per second c. b. resolution per minute
revolution per minute d. revolution per second
841. Rate of centrifugation specified by
a. Circular velocity b. Angular velocity
c. Radial velocity d. All
842. .Angular velocity in ultracentrifugation is
a. 12000 rmp b. 13000rmp
c. 30000 rmp d. 70000rmp
843. .Ribosome’s, proteins & viruses are separated by
a. ultracentrifugation b. High speed centrifugation
c. Micro centrifugation d. All

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844. Which process is used to produce skimmed milk from milk?
a. Adsorption b. Absorption c. centrifugation d. All

845. Measurement of volume fraction of erythrocytes in blood is called

a. hematocrit b. Hematocyte c. Erythrocyte d. Erythropoeisis

846. Conversion of liquid into solid is called

a. Adsorption b. Crystallization
c. Absorption d. Both a &c
847. Liquid left behind after getting crystals is called
a. absorbent b. Adsorbent
c. Mother liquor d. None
848. Slow cooling crystallization results in
a. Small size crystal b. Large crystal
c. Both a & b d. None
849. Which of the following method is used for crystallization?
a. Evaporation b. Cooling c. Precipitation d. All

850. Which type of cooling crystallization result small size crystal?

a. Slow b. Rapid
c. moderate d. Both a&b
851. Gravitational force is linked to
a. Volume b. Mass
c. Pressure d. Weight
852. Pressure and temperature exert their effect on
a. Solids b. Liquids
c. Gases d. Only b & c
853. There are __________ systems of weights and measures
a. 1 b. 2
c. 4 d. 3
854. In imperial system weight in measured in
a. Pounds and ounces b. Kilogram and punds d.
c. Ounces and grams Any of above
855. Apothecaries is a division of
a. Imperial system b. Metric system
c. It is not a division d. Avoirdupois system
856. 8 drachum is equal to __________ pounds
a. 2 b. 1
c. 4 d. 5
857. Grains equal to __________
a. 1 drachum b. 1 scruple
c. 1 ounce d. 1 pound
858. Most commonly used system of weight and measurement
a. Imperial system b. Metric system
c. Apothecary system d. Aviodurpois system
859. In metric system liquid is measured in _____________
a. Milliliter(ml) b. Liter (L)
c. Fluid ounce (fl.oz) d. Gallons
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860. In metric system, both density and specific gravity are numerically __________
a. Equal b. Proprotional to each other c. Constant d. unequal

861. Calculate the weight of 120ml of oil whose density is 0.9624mg/ml. The weight is
a. 115.488gm b. 120.49gm
c. 118.49gm d. 116.48gm
862. Calculate the volume of 200gm of glycerine. The density of glycerine is 1.25gm/ml
a. 166.6ml b. 167.6ml
c. 164.6ml d. 160.6ml
863. On Fahrenheit scale freezing point of water is
a. 0 b. 32
c. 100 d. 212
864. Cofnext (cough syrup) 2 tbsp b.i.d was given to patient suffering from cough, how much
tsp is he consuming?
a. 3tsp b. 9tsp
c. 5tsp d. 6tsp
865. Patient suffering from fever (103 Fahrenheit). How much Celsius degree is it equivalent
to?
a. 37.45 °C b. 38.94 °C
c. 39.44 °C d. 40.12 °C
866. Unit of gram
a. G b. Mg
c. Gm d. Both a & c
867. 8 grains equal to
a. 1 drachum b. 1 scruple
c. 1 ounce d. 1 pound
868. There are how many systems of measure of weight?
a. 2 b. 4
c. 1 d. 0
869. In imperial system area is measured in ________?
a. Yards b. Inches
c. Square feet d. Meters
870. Lb is used in which system of measurement?
a. Metric b. Imperial
c. Apothecaries d. Avoirdupois
871. 1 pound is equal to ?
a. 15 ounce b. 16 ounce
c. 20 0unce d. 18 ounce
872. The unit of density is ?
a. g/ml b. g/cm3
c. Kg/m3 d. All of these
873. One dg is equal to ?
a. 10g b. 1000g
c. 100g d. 0.1g 0r 100mg
874. One kg is equal to
a. 100g b. 1000g
c. Both d. None

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875. One liter is equal to
a. 10L b. 100L
c. 1000ml d. none
876. One drop is equal to
a. 5ml b. 0.06ml
c. Both d. None
877. One desert spoonful is equal to
a. 10ml b. 120ml
c. 30ml d. None
878. One table spoonful is equal to
a. 120ml b. 10ml
c. 15ml d. None
879. One fluid ounce is equal to
a. 0.06ml b. 120ml
c. 30ml d. 15ml
880. Fahrenheit 45 how much Celsius is it equivalent to?
a. 0.15 b. 0.25
c. 22.5 d. None
881. Unit of mass is
a. Kg b. mg
c. Both d. none
882. Volume is equal to
a. w/d b. d/w
c. Both d. none
883. Formula of density is
a. P=m/v b. P=v/m
c. Both d. none
884. Formula for conversions of temperature
a. 5F=9c+160 b. 5c=9f+160
c. Both d. None
885. Control of blood pressure
a. Digitalis b. Vincristine
c. Cinnamon d. Reserpine
886. Which of the following pair of drugs are obtained from both animal and
microbial sources
a. Sex hormones and vaccines b. Thyroxine and interferons
c. Insulin and vaccines d. Antibiotics and vaccines
887. In the extemporaneous preparation of a suspension levigation is used to
a. Reduce the zeta potential b. Avoid bacterial growth c. Reduce particle
size d. Enhance viscosity
888. Mechanism that are thought to provide stable emulsification include
a. Formation of interfacial film b. Lowering of interfacial tension c. Presence of
charge on the ions d. None of these
889. Which one of the chemical agent reduces the interface tension?
a. Surfactant b. Wetting agent c. Cohesive forces d. Adhesive forces

890. In the manufacturing of drugs, ionization is important

a. Absorption b. Distribution
c. Elimination d. All of the above
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891. Difference between levigation and tuitiration
a. Wet grinding b. Comminution
c. Size reduction d. None of the above
892. Ignition is different from burning in a sense that end product obtained is
a. Sterilized b. Used for standardization d.
c. Ash All of the above
893. The appropriate method to save drugs from moisture and deterioration is
a. Desiccation b. Ignition c. Burning d. Drying

894. _________ Distillation is carried out at 50 degree centigrade

a. Steam b. Fractional
c. Destruction d. Simple
895. In steam dislillation, steam function is to be
a. Low temperature b. Speeds up distillation process d.
c. Only a Both a and b
896. Deliquescent material is
a. Zinc chloride b. Sugar
c. Silica gel d. Sodium chloride
897. True statements about the function of excipients used in tablet formulation include
a. Binders promote granulation b. Glidants help promote the flow of
during the wet granulation tablet granulation during manufacture
process
c. Lubricants help the patient d. Enhance the appearance of tablets
swallow tablets
898. Coffee is dried by
a. Dry heat b. Moist heat
c. Vaporization d. Distillation
899. Desciccants like silica gel is
a. Hydrophilic b. Hydrophobic
c. Both d. None of these
900. Duties and responsibilities of all government authorities comes under
a. Industrial pharmacy b. Clinical pharmacy c. Hospital pharmacy d.
Forensic pharmacy
901. In steam distillation safety tube is to
a. Reduce the excessive pressure c. b. Increase the speed of distillation
Prevent deterioration of products d. Condense vapours back into liquid
902. Finished products are stored in __________
a. Central pharmacy b. Satellite pharmacy d.
c. Ware house In any place
903. Manufacturer to distributor to medical store to patient is setup of
a. Hospital pharmacy b. Retail pharmacy
c. Whole sale pharmacy d. Community pharmacy
904. Retail pharmacy is __________
a. Directed to patient b. Business oriented
c. A part of community pharmacy d. All of these
905. Choose the correct statement
a. Community pharmacist is involved b. Hospital pharmacist is responsible for
in drug utilization review guidance about vaccines All
c. Retail pharmacy is for profit gain d. statements are correct
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906. NSAIDS are
a. OTC drugs b. Prescription drugs
c. Narcotics d. Controlled drugs
907. Drugs obtained from natural sources is in the form of
a. Ready to use b. Raw form
c. Bulk form d. None of above
908. The name paracetamol is given on the basis of
a. Chemical nature b. Generic name
c. Proprietorship d. None
909. Which book is made especially for medical practitioners and dispensing pharmacist
a. International Pharmacopoeia b. British pharmaceutical Codex c. United States
Pharmacopoeia d. British pharmacopoeia
910. An assay or treaties on one subject is__________
a. Monograph b. Pharmacopoeia
c. Formulary d. Book
911. The book canon of medicines is a book of__________
a. Surgery b. Drugs
c. Medicines d. Chemicals
912. New chemical entity (NCE) is concerned with
a. Pharmaceutics b. Pharmacy
c. Physical pharmacy d. Industrial pharmacy
913. Chemical methods of sterilization includes
a. Dry heat b. Moist heat
c. Flaming d. Both a & b
914. Sterilization includes removing of bacteria, fungi and viruses from__________
a. Any surface b. Equipment c. Culture media d. All of these

915. HVAC system stands for_________

a. Heating, ventilation and air b. Humidity, ventilation and air
conditioning system conditioning system
c. Humidity, ventilation and air carriage d. Both A and B
system
916. In TPN ,carbohydrates are added in the form of
a. Sucrose b. Fructose
c. Polysaccharides d. Dextrose
917. Linctuses are sweet, viscous liquid preparations usually containing medicinal
substances which have properties
a. Antibacterial b. Demulcent and expectorant
properties
c. Antifungal d. Only b
918. __________ are __________ preparation for introduction into __________
a. Bougies, semi_____solid, urethra b. Both c & d
c. Pessarie_______ solid, vagina d. Suppository_______solid, rectum
919. Capsules normally fall into two main categories. Which are they?
a. Hard gelatin capsules and soft b. Hard gelatin capsules and layered
gelatin capsules capsules
c. Soft gelatin capsules and d. compressed and layered capsules
compressed capsules

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920. A tablet to treat a headache must first be dissolved in water before swallowing.
Which one of the following best describes this type of tablet?
a. Modified release b. Oral disintegrating c. Effervescent d. Buccal

921. Of the following oral liquid formulations which would be considered as an oropharyngeal
formulation?
a. Syrup b. Elixir
c. Mouth wash d. Linctus
922. Which of the following dosage forms delivers the API to the GI tract?
a. Rectal suppositories b. nasal sprays c. Vaginal pessaries d. Eye
drops
923. Name two different types of inhaler?
a. MDI and API b. IV and SC
c. DPI and MDI d. GIT and ATP
924. Select one of the dosage form which is easy to formulate ?
a. Syrup b. Tablets c. Capsules d. Elixir

925. Any person that hold B-Pharm or Pharm D degree is

a. Pharmacy Technician c. Pharmacist
c. Nurse d. Assistant Pharmacist
926. Medicine management and purchasing of quality medicine in hospital is responsibility
of________
a. Pharmacist c. Paramedic
c. Assistant Pharmacist d. All
927. In the process of efflorescene a salt is attempted to be converted into
a. Lower hydrate b. Anhydrous salt c. Monohydrate d. All of the
above
928. A hydrate is a compound __________
a. Compounds with water molecules b. Compounds that have had their water
attached to them molecules removed
c. Compounds that have been heated d. None of these is correct
to high temperature
929. Pastes are used as protectant because
a. It stays on skin for long time b. It is stiff in nature
c. Can be applied on broken skin as d. Contain low proportion of powder
well
930. The tablets which first dissolve completely in to the liquid to produce solution are called
a. Solution tablets b. Effervescent tablets c. Vaginal tablets d.
Compressed tablets
931. Suppositories more often show __________ effects
a. Local b. Systemic
c. Topical d. Transdermal
932. Dry extract is obtained by
a. Using different solvents c. b. Distillation
Evaporation d. Reduced pressure
933. Which of the following pharmaceutical incompatibility is difficult to correct
a. Physical b. Chemical
c. Therapeutic d. All of he above

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934. Rx
Phenobarbiton sodium 650
mg Ammonium bromide 8gm
Water upto 120 ml
Make a mixture
Indicate the type of
incompatibility a. Therapeutic c. b. Chemical
Physical d. No incompatibility found
935. In imperial system weight is measured in
a. Pounds and ounces b. Kilogram and pounds d.
c. Ounces and grams Any of above
936. Like new products wants to improve its packaging after reading customer responses
to its customer opinion poll, which is not a function of packaging?
a. Its purpose is to contain and b. It contains the brand name
protect the product
c. It protects children d. It determines product quality

937. At very least, the __________ identifies the product or brand. It might also
describe several things about the product.
a. Package b. Social Marketing
c. Label d. Specialty product
938. Select thermosetting plastics from the following
a. Polyethylene b. Polyvinylchloride
c. Polystyrene d. Phenolics
939. Seizing of granules by dry screening is done in __________ method
a. Wet granulation b. Direct compression c. Direct compression d. All of
above methods
940. Semi-solid dosage form that are applied with rubbing and are not applied on broken
skin. This preparation is called
a. Ointments b. Plasters
c. Pastes d. Liniments
941. This seals the container to exclude oxygen, carbon dioxide, moisture,
microorganisms and prevent the loss of volatile substances.
a. Container b. Closure
c. Box d. Cover
942. In which the drug is placed and is in direct contact with the drug.
a. Container b. Closure c. Box d. Cover

943. It also prevents the loss of medicament during transport and handling
a. Container b. Closure c. Box d. Cover

944. To protect the preparation from contamination and to prevent the loss of potency
of active constituents during transport, storage and handling.
a. Well closed containers b. Air-tight containers c. Light resistant
containers d. Single dose container
945. Which one of the following is the best glass for packging?
a. Type 1 b. Type 2
c. Type 3 d. NP –general purpose

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946. __________ Contain a number of doses and after that quality and purity of the
remaining solution remain same.
a. Well closed container b. Hermetically sealed container
c. Single dose container d. Multi dose container
947. The art and science which involves preparing the product for transport ,storage ,display
and use is called
a. Pharmacy b. Packging
c. Container d. Closure
948. Multiple of products are packed in
a. Carton b. Closure
c. Container d. Box
949. Which of the following is not a semi solid dosage form
a. Ointments b. Creams
c. Paste d. Suspension
950. As a pharmacy technician, you will often mix this dosage form with distilled water
and then dispense the drug to the patient
a. Caplets b. Granules
c. Lozenges d. Pastilles
951. This dosage form is used to form granules when it is combined with a liquid
a. Caplet b. Lozenges c. Powders d. Pastilles

952. Which of the following formulations would not be applicable to ocular administration
a. Solution b. Liniments c. Suspension d. Ointment

953. Vanishing cream is __________

a. o/w b. w/o
c. Non-greasy d. o/w and non-greasy are the same
things
954. Ocular administration involves the treatment of which area
a. The skin b. The eyes c. The ear d. The lungs

955. Nasal administration is commonly used for the relief of?

a. Headache b. Sore throat c. Cough d. Congestion

956. The discovery, development and synthesis of new medicines is done in

a. Hospital pharmacy b. Forensic pharmacy c. Research and
development d. Clinical pharmacy section

957. Fusion method is use when solids have

a. Low melting point b. High melting point
c. Low and high melting point d. Low and high boiling point
958. __________ Is a levigating agent
a. PEG b. Alcohol
c. Sorbitol d. Mineral oil
959. Choose the correct statement
a. In spatulation only mixing of b. In trituration both griding and mixing
powders is done of powders is done
c. Both correct d. Both incorrect
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960. Astringent causes
a. Precipitation of proteins c. b. Causes constriction
Reduce secretions d. All of above
961. Which compound is natural emulsifying agent
a. Acacia b. Lactose
c. Polysorbate 20 d. Polysorbate 80

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