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Name the suspending agent used in calamine lotion?
D. Pharma B. Pharma Pharmaceutics Diploma in Pharmacy
Q. 15 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1138)
Name the suspending agent used in calamine lotion?
- ZnO
- Bentonite
- Sodium citrate
- Glycerol
Ans → (b)Bentonite
Explanation → Bentonite is an adsorbents, aluminium phyllosilicate used as stabilizing or suspending agent in calamine lotion.
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Q. 1 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1124)
Which part of prescription contains information regarding the type and quality of dosage form?
- Subscription
- Inscription
- Superscription
- Signature
Q. 2 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1125)
The latin word Pulvis consperus is used for
- Powder
- Paste
- Ointment
- Dusting powder
Q. 3 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1126)
Which one if these ingredients used in dusting powder, should be sterilised?
- Starch
- Kaolin
- Zinc oxide
- None of the above
Q. 5 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1128)
Lemon spirit is used in the mixtures as -
- Vehicle
- Flavouring agent
- Preservative
- None of the above
Q. 6 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1129)
what is the w/v percentage of sucrose in simple syrup I.P. ?
- 66.7
- 75
- 50
- 40
Q. 7 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1130)
Vehicle present in the linctuses is -
- Syrup
- Aromatic waters
- Water
- None of the above
Q. 8 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1131)
The label shake well before use is indicated on the mixture containing -
- Soluble medicaments
- Potent medicament
- Diffusible medicaments
- Miscible liquid
Q. 9 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1132)
Paracetamol elixir is magenta red in colour due to presence which colouring agent?
- Tartrazine
- Compound tartrazine
- Amaranth
- None of the above
Q. 10 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1133)
Which thickening agent is inorganic in nature?
- Acacia
- Compound tragacanth powder
- Bentonite
- None of the above
Q. 11 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1134)
Aqueous alcoholic solution of volatile oil is called?
- Aromatic water
- Elixirs
- Tinctures
- Spirits
Q. 12 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1135)
O/W and W/O type of emulsion can be differentiated by -
- Miscibility test
- Staining test
- Dye test
- All of these
Q. 13 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1136)
Which is an anionic surfactant?
- Sodium lauryl sulphate
- Glycerol monostearate
- Tetradecyltrimethyl ammonium bromide
- Sorbitan mono oleate
Q. 14 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1137)
The condensed product of oleic acid and ethylene oxide is called -
- Macrogol
- Cetomacrogol
- Polysorbates
- Spans
Q. 15 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1138)
Name the suspending agent used in calamine lotion?
- ZnO
- Bentonite
- Sodium citrate
- Glycerol
Q. 16 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1139)
In non-staining iodine ointment, which ingredient is added to bind the iodine?
- Arachis oil
- Yellow soft paraffin
- Methyl salicylate
- None of the above
Q. 17 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1140)
Which fatty base is used in suppositories?
- Witespol
- Massupol
- Cocoa butter
- Soap glycerin base
Q. 18 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1141)
In testosterone propionate injection, vehicle is -
- Apyrogenic water
- Seasome oil
- Polyethylene glycol
- None of the above
Q. 19 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1142)
Which part of pyrogen elevates body temperature?
- Protein
- Lipopolysaccharide
- Lipid
- None of the above
Q. 20 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1143)
Mineral oil cannot be used as oily vehicle in injection because
- It is toxic
- It is not absorbed in the body
- It is incompatible
- It is not metabolised in body
Q. 21 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1144)
If the red blood cells are placed in 5% w/v sodium chloride solution then -
- Hemolysis occurs
- Shrinkage of cell occur
- Cells become more red
- None of the above
Q. 22 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1145)
Henderson - Hassel equation is related to
- Buffer solution
- Osmotic pressure
- Absorption
- Dissolution rate
Q. 23 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1146)
Hydroxymethyl cellulose is added in eye drops to -
- Enhance viscosity
- Maintain pH
- Provide isotonicity
- None of the above
Q. 24 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1147)
Contact lenses are made up of -
- Polyvinyl alcohols
- Chitin
- Polymethyl methacrylate
- None of the above
Q. 26 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1149)
Dioctyl sodium sulphosuccinate is used in toothpaste as:
- Sweetening agent
- Surface active agent
- Humectant
- Binder
Q. 27 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1150)
Sustained released tablet is designed to -
- Disintegrate slowly in G.I. tract
- Release the medicaments slowly
- Reduce toxic effect
- None of the above
Q. 28 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1151)
Adhesion of tablet material to a die wall is called
- Mottling
- Sticking
- Picking
- Capping
Q. 29 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1152)
Which one of these is an example of 'ayurvedic drug?
- Arks
- Bhasmas
- Asavas
- All of these
Q. 30 of Quiz-734 (Que-ID : 1153)
Which machine is used for making soft gelatin capsules?
- Dry cota
- Rotary dye process
- Rotary punch machine
- Press cota
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Opthalmic solutions are not evaluated for:
- Sterility test
- Active ingredient
- Clarity test
- Pyrogen test
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1473)
Worm infestation is also called ....
- Amoebiasis
- Helminthiasis
- Antiemetics
- None of them
Q. 30 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1153)
Which machine is used for making soft gelatin capsules?
- Dry cota
- Rotary dye process
- Rotary punch machine
- Press cota
Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 689)
Which one of these substance can be directly compressed into tablet?
- Paracetamol
- Aspirin
- Indomethacin
- Salicylic acid
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1130)
Vehicle present in the linctuses is -
- Syrup
- Aromatic waters
- Water
- None of the above
Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1516)
The drug which produces vasoconstriction despite being an α adrenergic blocker is
- Tolazoline
- Desmopressin
- Ergotamine
- Sildenafil
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1383)
Ashwagandha is common name for-
- Wthania somniferum
- Holarrhena antidysentrica
- Bacopa moneira
- Centella asiatica
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1098)
Pseudoephedrine differs from ephedrine in -
- Chemical structure
- Isomerism
- Activity
- Activity and isomerism
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1334)
Each transaction has double effect is shown by-
- Dual aspect concept
- Realization concept
- cost concept
- Money measurement concept
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1539)
Latin term "Infricandus" means the following dosage form,
- to be spread on
- to be applied on
- to be inhaled
- to be rubbed on
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1553)
In the preparation of cold creams, which types of bases are used generally?
- Fatty base
- Hydrocarbon base
- Water removable bases
- Absorption base
Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1676)
Acidic drugs mainly bind to plasma
- Albumin
- acid glycoprotein
- Weak acids
- Heparin & Protamine
Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1082)
Sulphonylureas act as oral hypoglycaemic agent by -
- Increasing the metabolism of carbohydrate
- Utilising the Glucose
- Stimulating insulin secretion
- None of the above
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1405)
Triterpenoid saponins are present in-
- Arjuna Bark
- Black catechu
- Bahera
- none of the above
Q. 26 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1179)
Urethral suppositories are also called as -
- Pessaries
- Nasal bougies
- Bougies
- Suppositories
Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1173)
Shrinkage of gel by extrusion of liquid is called -
- Dilatancy
- Plasticity
- Ebullition
- Syneresis
Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1172)
Amorphous forms of drugs are
- Usually less soluble than crystalline forms
- Usually more soluble than crystal form.
- Also called solvents
- Practically insoluble
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1198)
Credit balance of a ledger account is denoted by -
- Excess of credit side over debit side
- Excess of debit side over credit side
- Equally of debit and credit
- Any of the above
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Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1225)Patient with fracture in femure bone is preferably reffered to-
- Paediatric hospital
- Maternity hospital
- Orthopaedic hospital
- General hospital
Q. 28 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1211)
The perpetual inventory system includes-
- Bin card
- Stores ledger
- Continuous stock taking
- All of the above
Q. 26 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1092)
Which one of these vitamin is a naphthaquinone derivative?
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin D
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1124)
Which part of prescription contains information regarding the type and quality of dosage form?
- Subscription
- Inscription
- Superscription
- Signature
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1610)
Oxidation of glucose for energy production is… ..
- Gluconeogenesis
- Glycogenolysis
- Thermogenesis
- Glycolysis
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1140)
Which fatty base is used in suppositories?
- Witespol
- Massupol
- Cocoa butter
- Soap glycerin base
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1463)
The partnership wherein partners have unlimited liabilities is…
- General partnership
- Limited partnership
- Both of them
- None of them
Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 521)
Permission to initiate clinical trials with new drug is obtained by applying in :
- form number 22
- form number 12
- form number 11
- form number 20
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1480)
DGHS stands for…. . .
- Director General of health services
- Director General of habitual services
- Director General of health society
- Decorum General of health services
Q. 30 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1213)
Formula of debt equity ratio is -
- Net profit after tax
- Owners equity
- Total liabilities / shareholders equity
- Internal equity / external equity
Directions : For each question, choose a correct option from given four options (A, B, C and D)
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1226)a branch related to blood is-
- Biochemistry
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Haematology
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1397)
Urginea maritimma is used as-
- Purgative
- Astringent
- Cardiotonic
- Anti-infective
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 665)
Ergot preparations are useful in migraine due to its-
- Oxytocic action
- Vasoconstriction action
- α -receptors blocking action
- None of the above
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1208)
Open tender means -
- Major tender
- Moderate tender
- Minor tender
- None of these
Q. 26 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1179)
Urethral suppositories are also called as -
- Pessaries
- Nasal bougies
- Bougies
- Suppositories
Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3916)
Biotin structure is formed by fusion of
- Imidazole and thiophene ring
- Imidazole and furan rings
- Imidazole and insoles ring
- Imidazole and purine rings
Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 465)
Which is the major pathway/cycle for removal of amonia in brain?
- Glutamine pathway
- Kreb's Henseleit cycle
- Urea synthesis pathway
- None of these
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1830)
Vginal sponge, means of family planning belongs to-
- Physical method
- Chemical method
- Hormonal method
- none of the these
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