Pharmacy MCQ:48
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1.Less sedating Antihistamin is:
A)Cetrizin
B)Pheniramine
C)Diphendydramine
D)Promethazine
2.The 100% Bioavilable rote is:
A) Intravenous
B)Intramuscular
C)Rectal
D) Inhalation
3.The following are the non-verbal communication except:
A)Facial expression
B)Postures
C)Body contact
D)Writing in a strip
4.Prophylactic use of medication means to…………….disease:
A)Prevent
B)Treat
C)Use antibiotic for control of
D)to use for allergic
5.Polypharmacy means:
A)Too many pharmacies
B)Visiting different Doctors
C)prescription containing too many drugs
D)using too many drugs in pharmacy
6.Cold chain means keeping medicines in:
A)Cold place
B)Appropriate temperature at all time
C)Refrigerator
D)Ice pack
7.TPN denotes:
A)Total personal nutrition
B)Total patient’s nutrition
C)Total protein nutrition
D)Total parental Nutrition
8.One of the following diseases is completely eradicated according to WHO:
A)Small pox
B)Hepatitis
C) Helicobacter pylori
D)Measles
9.Ebola is a:
A)Fungi
B) Bacteria
C)Virus
D)Protozoa
10.Deficiency of one of the following result in goiter and cretinism?
A)Zinc
B)Iodine
C)Vitamin A
D)Folic Acid
11.Narcotic and psychotropic drugs should be stored in :
A)Room Temperature
B)Open rack
C)Locker
D)Fridge
12.In ABC analysis A class items forms nearly…………….% of total cost.
A)10-20
B)20-30
C )50-60
D)70-80
13.Polyurea is the symptom of:
A)Nephritis
B)Diabetes
C)Typhoid
D)Pancreatitis
14.The drugs on the nursing station are known as:
A)Emergency stock
B)Floor stock
C)Over stock
D)Controlled drug
15.Prepacking minimize the:
A)Cost
B)Efficacy
C)Expiry
D)Strength
16.Ryle’s tube is used for:
A)Urination
B)Feeding
C)Suction
D)Irrigation
17.Oral Ciprofloxacin should be administered along with:
A)Vitamin
B)Paracetamol
C)Vitamin
D)Antacid
18.Jaundice is the symptoms of:
A)Hepatitis
B)Diabetes
C)Hypertension
D)Tuberculosis
19.The part of prescription that contains the name and quantity of prescribed medicine is:
A)Signature
B)Subscription
C)Inscription
D)Superscription
20.The medicine dose adjustment is required for the patients with the following condition:
A)Peptic Ulcer
B)Infection
C)Pregnancy
D)Renal disease
21.The general secretary of Drug and Therapeutic Committee is generally:
A)Pharmacist
B)Nurse
C)Doctor
D) Psysiotherapist
22.The storage condition of insulin product is :
A)2-8 °C
B)8-12
C)0-3
D)Room Temperature
23.Salbutamol is used for the management of:
A)Tocolytic
B)Asthma
C)Anemia
D)Fever
24.The abbreviation HS stand for:
A)Before food
B)After food
C )Immediately
D)At Bed time
25.One of the following drug falls under the group NSAID:
A)Acetic Acid
B) Propionic acid
C)Mefenamic Acid
D)Carbolic Acid
Answers with explanations:
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Less sedating antihistamine
A) Cetirizine
Cetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine with minimal sedation compared to first-generation ones like diphenhydramine, pheniramine, and promethazine. -
100% Bioavailable route
A) Intravenous
IV administration directly enters the bloodstream, giving 100% bioavailability. -
Non-verbal communication except
D) Writing in a strip
Writing is a form of verbal communication, whereas facial expression, posture, and body contact are non-verbal. -
Prophylactic use of medication means to…… disease
A) Prevent
Prophylaxis refers to the prevention of disease using medication (e.g., vaccines, malaria prophylaxis). -
Polypharmacy means
C) Prescription containing too many drugs
Polypharmacy is the use of multiple medications by a patient, often unnecessarily. -
Cold chain means keeping medicines in
B) Appropriate temperature at all times
Cold chain ensures that temperature-sensitive medicines (e.g., vaccines, insulin) are stored properly. -
TPN stands for
D) Total Parenteral Nutrition
TPN is intravenous nutrition used when patients cannot eat or absorb food properly. -
Completely eradicated disease (WHO)
A) Smallpox
Smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980 by WHO. -
Ebola is a
C) Virus
Ebola is caused by the Ebola virus and leads to severe hemorrhagic fever. -
Deficiency causing goiter & cretinism
B) Iodine
Iodine deficiency leads to thyroid dysfunction, causing goiter and cretinism. -
Storage of narcotic & psychotropic drugs
C) Locker
Such drugs must be securely stored to prevent misuse. -
ABC analysis – A class items cost
D) 70-80%
A-class items form a small percentage of stock but contribute the most to cost. -
Polyuria is a symptom of
B) Diabetes
Excessive urination (polyuria) is a common symptom of diabetes. -
Drugs at the nursing station are called
B) Floor stock
Floor stock includes regularly used drugs available in wards. -
Prepacking minimizes
C) Expiry
Prepacking prevents excessive storage time and reduces expiry issues. -
Ryle’s tube is used for
B) Feeding
A Ryle’s tube is inserted through the nose for enteral feeding. -
Oral ciprofloxacin should not be taken with
D) Antacid
Antacids reduce ciprofloxacin absorption, making it less effective. -
Jaundice is a symptom of
A) Hepatitis
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin/eyes) is caused by liver diseases like hepatitis. -
Prescription part with drug name & quantity
C) Inscription
Inscription contains the drug name, dose, and strength. -
Condition requiring dose adjustment
D) Renal disease
Kidney disease affects drug elimination, requiring dose modifications. -
General Secretary of Drug & Therapeutic Committee
A) Pharmacist
Pharmacists manage the selection and use of medicines in the hospital. -
Storage condition of insulin
A) 2-8°C
Insulin must be stored in a refrigerator between 2-8°C to maintain potency. -
Salbutamol is used for
B) Asthma
Salbutamol (a bronchodilator) is used for asthma and bronchospasm relief. -
HS stands for
D) At bedtime
"HS" (hora somni) means to take medicine before sleeping. -
NSAID group includes
C) Mefenamic Acid
Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for pain relief.
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