This is the 2nd set of Pharmaceutical inorganic chemistry based on the diploma in pharmacy 1st-year syllabus. There are 25 questions (MCQs) in this test. all MCQs are answered and well explained. Attempt this test to check your basic knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry 1. This practice test is useful for all pharmacy exams. All questions with explained answers will be available on the test result page.
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Q.1.
What is green vitrol?
- Copper sulphate
- Ferrous sulphate
- Magnesium sulphate
- Sodium sulphate
Answer:
(b) Ferrous sulphate
Explanation: ferrous sulphate is also known as green vitrol (vitriol). It is used to treat Iron deficiency anaemia.
Explanation: ferrous sulphate is also known as green vitrol (vitriol). It is used to treat Iron deficiency anaemia.
Q.2.
Ferrous salt with organic acid is preferred because these are-
- Less astringent
- More potent
- Less astringent and less irritant
- Less irritant
Answer:
(c) Less astringent and less irritant
Explanation: Ferrous salt with organic acids (Ferrous fumarate, Ferrous Gluconate etc.) are less astringent and less irritant than ferrous salt alone.
Explanation: Ferrous salt with organic acids (Ferrous fumarate, Ferrous Gluconate etc.) are less astringent and less irritant than ferrous salt alone.
Q.3.
Which one of these is used in metabolic alkalosis?
- Sodium chloride
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Ammonium chloride
- Potassium citrate
Answer:
(c) Ammonium chloride
Explanation: Ammonium chloride is an acidic salt it converted to ammonia and hydrochloric acid on metabolism, so used to treat metabolic alkalosis.
Explanation: Ammonium chloride is an acidic salt it converted to ammonia and hydrochloric acid on metabolism, so used to treat metabolic alkalosis.
Q.4.
To carry out limit test for sulphate and chloride in potassium permangnate, colour is destroyed by boiling with-
- Water
- Ethanol alcohol
- Oxalic acid
- Sulphuric acid
Answer:
(b) Ethanol alcohol
Explanation: Ethanol is used to destroy the pink colour of KMnO4 (potassium permangnate) in the limit test.
Explanation: Ethanol is used to destroy the pink colour of KMnO4 (potassium permangnate) in the limit test.
Q.5.
Which one of these is used in sunburns?
- Titanium oxide
- Potassium iodide
- Boric acid
- Calamine
Answer:
(a) Titanium oxide
Explanation: Titanium dioxide is used as a pigment, sunscreen, and a thickener in cosmetic and skin care products.
Explanation: Titanium dioxide is used as a pigment, sunscreen, and a thickener in cosmetic and skin care products.
Q.6.
The activity of radioactive particles passing through biological tissue depends on-
- Ability of the radiation to penetrate tissue
- Energy of radiation
- surface area exposed
- all of these
Answer:
(d) all of these
Explanation: The radioactive particles are used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Explanation: The radioactive particles are used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Q.7.
Drug used in inhalants administered in the form of-
- solid droplets
- liquid droplets
- gas
- none of these
Answer:
(a) solid droplets
Explanation: Small size solid particles of a drug are administered as inhalants.
Explanation: Small size solid particles of a drug are administered as inhalants.
Q.8.
Solution of Borax is used as eyewash and wet dressing for wounds is-
- 1-2% of solution
- 10-20% of solution
- 5-10% of solution
- 70-78% of solution
Answer:
(b) 10-20% of solution
Explanation: A 12% w/v solution of Borax is used as eyewash and wet dressing of wounds.
Explanation: A 12% w/v solution of Borax is used as eyewash and wet dressing of wounds.
Q.9.
Which of the following is used as a protective and soothing application in eczema?
- Silicon polymers
- zinc oxide
- calamine
- bentonite
Answer:
(b) zinc oxide
Explanation: Zinc oxide has protective and soothing (non-irritant) properties hence used in eczema.
Explanation: Zinc oxide has protective and soothing (non-irritant) properties hence used in eczema.
Q.10.
Antacids forms metal complexes with-
- Chloramphenicol
- Paracetamol
- Tetracycline
- Cephalosporin's
Answer:
(c) Tetracycline
Explanation: Antacids form complexes with tetracyclines and amphetamine thereby altering their bioavailability.
Explanation: Antacids form complexes with tetracyclines and amphetamine thereby altering their bioavailability.
Q.11.
Bismuth subcarbonate is an example of-
- Chelating agent
- Preservative
- Protective and adsorbents
- Cathartics
Answer:
(c) Protective and adsorbents
Explanation: Bismuth subcarbonate, methylcellulose, etc. has protective and adsorbent properties and is used for the treatment of Diarrhea.
Explanation: Bismuth subcarbonate, methylcellulose, etc. has protective and adsorbent properties and is used for the treatment of Diarrhea.
Q.12.
Which statement below is correct for cathartics?
- Agents which reduce the evacuation of bowels
- Agents which is used in case of diarrhoea
- Agents which is used in case of acidosis
- Agents which fastens and increase evacuation of bowels
Answer:
(d) Agents which fastens and increase evacuation of bowels
Explanation: Cathartic (sorbitol, magnesium citrate, magnesium sulphate, sodium sulphate) accelerates defecation.
Explanation: Cathartic (sorbitol, magnesium citrate, magnesium sulphate, sodium sulphate) accelerates defecation.
Q.13.
Which statement is correct for topical agents?
- It is used externally
- drug may accomplish within body cavity
- They are not placed in eyes, nose or mouth
- All statements are correct
Answer:
(c) They are not placed in eyes, nose or mouth
Explanation: Topical agents are used externally and should not be used in eye, nose, or mouth.
Explanation: Topical agents are used externally and should not be used in eye, nose, or mouth.
Q.14.
The stabilizing agent is used with adrenaline injection is-
- Sodium thiosulphate
- Sodium metabisulphite
- sodium bisulphate
- sodium sulphate
Answer:
(b) Sodium metabisulphite
Explanation: Sodium metabisulphite (Na2S2O5) is added to adrenaline or lidocaine injection as stabilizing agent to prevent the oxidation of these agents (improves self life)
Explanation: Sodium metabisulphite (Na2S2O5) is added to adrenaline or lidocaine injection as stabilizing agent to prevent the oxidation of these agents (improves self life)
Q.15.
Sodium thiosulphate is used as-
- Antidote
- Antioxidant
- Antifungal
- All of these
Answer:
(d) All of these
Explanation: Sodium thiosulphate is used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning, an antioxidant, topical antifungal, and anti-ringworm agent.
Explanation: Sodium thiosulphate is used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning, an antioxidant, topical antifungal, and anti-ringworm agent.
Q.16.
Which of the following is used as Rust inhibitor?
- sodium nitrite
- calcium carbide
- Liquid nitrogen
- sodium thiosulphate
Answer:
(a) sodium nitrite
Explanation: Sodium nitrite is an effective rust inhibitor and is used as an additive in industrial greases.
Sodium nitrite is also used in cyanide poisoning. Sodium nitrite and amine nitrite when used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning a non-toxic cyanide derivative of methaemoglobin (Cyanomethaemoglobin) is formed.
sodium nitrite forms complex ions with different metallic salts.
Explanation: Sodium nitrite is an effective rust inhibitor and is used as an additive in industrial greases.
Sodium nitrite is also used in cyanide poisoning. Sodium nitrite and amine nitrite when used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning a non-toxic cyanide derivative of methaemoglobin (Cyanomethaemoglobin) is formed.
sodium nitrite forms complex ions with different metallic salts.
Q.17.
Karl Fischer reagent consists-
- Iodine and sulphur dioxide in water with methanol
- iodine and sulphur dioxide in pyridine with methanol
- sulphur dioxide in pyridine with methanol
- Iodine and sulphur dioxide
Answer:
(b) iodine and sulphur dioxide in pyridine with methanol
Explanation: Karl Fischer reagent is a mixture of iodine, sulphur dioxide (SO2), and pyridine in methanol.
Explanation: Karl Fischer reagent is a mixture of iodine, sulphur dioxide (SO2), and pyridine in methanol.
Q.18.
Salicylic acid is used as-
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Keratolytic agent
- None of these
Answer:
(c) Keratolytic agent
Explanation: Salicylic acid, urea, lactic acid, and allantoin are used as keratolytic agents.
Explanation: Salicylic acid, urea, lactic acid, and allantoin are used as keratolytic agents.
Q.19.
Collutorium means-
- Eye lotion
- Mouth wash
- Half
- Immediately
Answer:
(b) Mouth wash
Explanation: Collutorium or collutory means mouthwash.
Explanation: Collutorium or collutory means mouthwash.
Q.20.
The Chemical name of Vitamin C is -
- Ascorbic acid
- Benzoic acid
- Maleic acid
- None of the above
Answer:
(a) Ascorbic acid
Explanation: Ascorbic acid is known as vitamin C. It is used in the treatment of vitamin C Deficiency and to boost up the immune system.
Explanation: Ascorbic acid is known as vitamin C. It is used in the treatment of vitamin C Deficiency and to boost up the immune system.
Q.21.
Standard solution of arsenic contain-
- Arsenious acid
- Arsine
- Arsenic acid
- Arsenic oxide
Answer:
(c) Arsenic acid
Explanation: Arsenic acid is used to prepare a standard solution of arsenic.
Explanation: Arsenic acid is used to prepare a standard solution of arsenic.
Q.22.
The Colour of the lead dithizone complex is-
- Green colour
- Yellow colour
- Violet colour
- None of these
Answer:
(c) Violet colour
Explanation: Lead dithizone complex is violet in color.
Explanation: Lead dithizone complex is violet in color.
Q.23.
Oxygen is used in the treatment of-
- CO poisoning
- Lead poisoning
- Mercury poisoning
- Blood pressure
Answer:
(a) CO poisoning
Explanation: Oxygen is used in Carbon monoxide poisoning.
Explanation: Oxygen is used in Carbon monoxide poisoning.
Q.24.
In the limit test of iron, the colour is obtained due to formation of-
- Ferric salt
- Ferrous salt
- Ferrous ion
- Ferric ion
Answer:
(b) Ferrous salt
Explanation: In the iron limit test, the colour is produced due to the formation of ferrous thioglycolate salt.
Explanation: In the iron limit test, the colour is produced due to the formation of ferrous thioglycolate salt.
Q.25.
Ammonium carbonate assay is based on the principle-
- Acid-base
- Iodometric
- Complexometric
- Conductometric
Answer:
(a) Acid-base
Explanation: The assay of ammonium carbonate is based on acidometry and alkalimetry (acid-base) titration. Methyl red solution is used as an indicator for this assay. Ammonium carbonate is used as a respiratory stimulant and expectorant.
Explanation: The assay of ammonium carbonate is based on acidometry and alkalimetry (acid-base) titration. Methyl red solution is used as an indicator for this assay. Ammonium carbonate is used as a respiratory stimulant and expectorant.
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