1. The concentration of sucrose in simple syrup is
a) 80%w/v
b) 66.7%w/v
c) 70.5%w/v
d) 40.78%w/v
2. All of the following are used as tablet disintegrates except,
a) starch
b) gelatin
c) micro crystalline cellulose
d) sodium starch glycolate
3. Which route of drugs administration is most likely to leads to first pass effects?
a) intramuscular
b) oral
c) transdermal
d) sublingual
4. Creams are
a) ointments
b) gels
c) elixirs
d) emulsion
5. Bougies are introduce into
a)rectum
b) eye
c) ear
d) urethra
6. PH of tears is about
a) 6
b) 8
c) 7.4
d) 9
7. The large size of gelatin capsule is
a) 5
b) 1
c) 0
d) 000
8. The change of state from a solid directly to gas is known as
a) fusion
b) boiling
c) sublimation
d) evaporation
9. Solid dosage form is most convenient method of oral administration, point out which is not
a) sachets
b) tablets
c) pessaries
d)capsule
10. Which property measure resistance of liquid to flow
a)density
b) viscosity
c) volume
d) solubility
11. Nasal administration is commonly used for the relief of ,
a) headache
b) sore throat
c) cough
d) congestion
12. Approximate capacity of 0 size capsule is
a)0.75ml
b)0.1ml
c)1.5ml
d) 0.3ml
13. Gutt stands for
a) eye drops
b) eye lotion
c) eye ointments
d)ointments
14. Which of the following is the most degradable form of dosage form
a) tablets
b) capsule
c)powder
d) liquid
15. Sublingual tablets are supposed to be take with
a)chewing properly
b)putting it under tongue
c) putting at the buccal cavity
d)a glass of water
16. Acacia paste is used in tablet formulation as,
a)filler
b)binder
c)emulsifying agents
d) pasting agents
17. The rate of drug bioavailability is most rapid when the drug is formulated as ,
a) hard gelatin capsule
b) controlled release product
c) tablet
d) solution
18. How many gram of drugs should be used in preparing 500ml of a 1;2500 solution
a)0.2
b) 0.02
c) 0.4
d) 1.25
19. How many drops are there in 1 tea spoonful?
a) 5-10 drops
b) 16-20
c) 20-25
d) 60-64
20. Unit of viscosity
a)dynes /cm2
b) dynes /cm
c)dynes. Sec/cm
d) poise
21. Drug of choice in cholera is:
a) Cotrimoxazole
b) fluoroquinolone
c) metronidazole
d) doxycycline
22. Rifampicin kills tubercle bacilli by:
a) binding to mycobacterial DNA dependent RNA polymerase
b) inhibiting mycobacterial DNA synthesis
c) inhibiting synthesis of mycolic acids in mycobacteria
d) damaging mycobacterial mitochondria
23. The most important toxicity of amphotericin B is:
a) Neurotoxicity
b) Nephrotoxicity
c) hepatotoxicity
d) bone marrow depression
24. Iodoxuridine is indicated in:
a) herpes simplex keratitis
b) herpes zoster
c) chickenpox
d) all of above
25. Which of the drug is used in the treatment of antibiotic associated pseudomembranous enterocolitis?
a) Amoxicillin
b) Vancomycin
c)metronidazole
d) clotrimazole
26. Drug/drugs effective in filariasis include:
a) ivermectin
b) albendazole
c) diethyl carbamazine citrate
d) all of above
27. Hypothyroidism is a possible consequence of prolonged therapy with:
a) procainamide
b) mexiletine
c) sotalol
d) amiodarone
28. Aspirin prolongs bleeding time by inhibiting the synthesis of:
a) Clotting factors in liver
b) prostacyclin in vascular endothelium
c) cyclic AMP in platelets
d) THromboxane A2 in platelets
29. Hot flushes are undesirable side effect of:
a) anti-estrogens
b) estrogens
c) androgens
d) progestins
30. Treatment of choice in hypertension with diabetes mellitus is:
a) beta blockers
b) thiazide
c) ACE inhibitors
d) Calcium channel blockers
31. Stomatitis is seen in deficiency of:
a) vit.B2
b) Vit B3
c) Vit B6
d) Vit B1
32. Which one of the following compounds is not a hormone?
a) Bromocriptine
b) somatotropin
c) thyroxine
d) vasopressin
33. Streptomycin is more effective at:
a) Acidic PH
b) Alkaline PH
c)Neutral ph
d) none
34. All of the following statement concerning sulfonamide are correct except?
a) they are bacteriostatic
b) inhibit dihydrofolate reductase
c) crystalluria may occur
d) they are antimetabolites of PABA
35. Which of the following causes 8th cranial nerve toxicity:
a) streptomycin
b) gentamycin
c) kanamycin
d) amikacin
36. Which of the following condition facilitates appearance of digoxin toxicity?
a) hyperkalemia
b) hypernatremia
c) hypocalcemia
d) hypomagnecemia
37. Thiazide reduces the excretion of:
a) sodium
b) potassium
c) uric acid
d) all of above
38. Gynaecomastica can be treated with:
a) chlorpromazine
b) cimetidine
c) bromocriptine
d) metoclopramide
39. Bone resorption ia accelerated by:
A) estrogen
b) parathormone
c) bisphosphonates
d) calcitonin
40. doc for mucormycosis:
a) clotimazole
b) AMB
c) ketoconazole
d) flucytosine
41. Which one is the source of glycoside?
a) Lobelia
b) Digitalis
c) Rauwolfia
d) Acnonitum
42. Which part of Rhubarb has medicinal value:
a) Rhizomes
b) Fruits
c) Leaves
d) Barks
43. Steam distillation is used to isolate:
a) Alkaloids
b) Tannin
c) Saponin
d) Volatile oil
44. Anthraquinone can be obtained from
a) Digitalis
b) Valerian
c) Senna
d) Capsicum
45. Which of the following has insecticidal properties:
a) Picrorrhiza
b) Pyrethrium
c) Aconite
d) Glyrrihiza
46. Citrus fruits are extracted by:
a) Enfluerage
b) Ecuelle
c) Maceration method
d) Stem distillation
47. Which of the following plant belongs to alkaloids:
a) Digitalis
b) Clove
c) Datura
d) Mentha
48. Test done for anthrquinone glycoside is:
a) Keller killani
b) Borntrager test
c) Saponin test
d) Foam test
49. Which of the following chemical constituent is used for cardiac purpose:
a) Digitoxin
b) Sennoside
c) Barbaloin
d) Vincristine
50. Which of the following has anti cancer property
a) Senna
b) Liquorice
c) Vinca
d) Jatamanshi
1. What is the concentration of sucrose in simple syrup?
66.7% w/v.
2. Which of the following is NOT used as a tablet disintegrant?
Gelatin.
3. Which route of drug administration is most likely to lead to first-pass metabolism?
Oral.
4. What type of dosage form are creams?
Emulsions.
5. Where are bougies introduced?
Urethra.
6. What is the pH of tears?
7.4.
7. What is the largest size of a gelatin capsule?
000.
8. What is the term for the change of state from a solid directly to gas?
Sublimation.
9. Which of the following is NOT a solid dosage form?
Pessaries.
10. What property measures a liquid's resistance to flow?
Viscosity.
11. What is nasal administration commonly used for?
Congestion.
12. What is the approximate capacity of a size 0 capsule?
0.75 ml.
13. What does "Gutt" stand for?
Eye drops.
14. Which dosage form degrades the fastest?
Liquid.
15. How should sublingual tablets be taken?
By placing them under the tongue.
16. What is acacia paste used for in tablet formulation?
Binder.
17. Which formulation provides the fastest drug bioavailability?
Solution.
18. How many grams of drug are needed to prepare 500 ml of a 1:2500 solution?
0.2 g.
19. How many drops are in one teaspoonful?
60-64 drops.
20. What is the unit of viscosity?
Poise.
21. What is the drug of choice in cholera?
Doxycycline.
22. How does rifampicin kill tubercle bacilli?
By binding to mycobacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase.
23. What is the most important toxicity of amphotericin B?
Nephrotoxicity.
24. What is idoxuridine indicated for?
Herpes simplex keratitis.
25. Which drug is used for antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous enterocolitis?
Vancomycin.
26. Which drugs are effective in filariasis?
All of the above (Ivermectin, Albendazole, Diethylcarbamazine citrate).
27. Which drug can cause hypothyroidism with prolonged use?
Amiodarone.
28. How does aspirin prolong bleeding time?
By inhibiting thromboxane A2 synthesis in platelets.
29. Which class of drugs can cause hot flushes?
Anti-estrogens.
30. What is the preferred treatment for hypertension in diabetics?
ACE inhibitors.
31. Stomatitis is seen in the deficiency of which vitamin?
Vitamin B2.
32. Which of the following is NOT a hormone?
Bromocriptine.
33. At what pH is streptomycin more effective?
Alkaline pH.
34. Which of the following is NOT true about sulfonamides?
They inhibit dihydrofolate reductase.
35. Which antibiotic causes 8th cranial nerve toxicity?
Streptomycin.
36. Which condition facilitates the appearance of digoxin toxicity?
Hypomagnesemia.
37. Thiazides reduce the excretion of which substance?
All of the above (Sodium, Potassium, Uric Acid).
38. Which drug can treat gynecomastia?
Bromocriptine.
39. What accelerates bone resorption?
Parathormone.
40. What is the drug of choice for mucormycosis?
Amphotericin B.
41. Which plant is a source of glycosides?
Digitalis.
42. Which part of Rhubarb has medicinal value?
Rhizomes.
43. What is steam distillation used for?
Volatile oil extraction.
44. Anthraquinone can be obtained from which plant?
Senna.
45. Which plant has insecticidal properties?
Pyrethrum.
46. How are citrus fruits extracted?
Ecuelle method.
47. Which plant contains alkaloids?
Datura.
48. What test is used for anthraquinone glycosides?
Borntrager test.
49. Which chemical constituent is used for cardiac purposes?
Digitoxin.
50. Which plant has anticancer properties?
Vinca.