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Mineral oil cannot be used as oily vehicle in injection because
D. Pharma B. Pharma Pharmaceutics Diploma in Pharmacy
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
Ans → (a)It is toxic
Explanation → WHO refers mineral oil as group-1 carcinogens (toxic).
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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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Water attack test is is used to identify the alkalinity in:
- Type I glass
- Type II glass
- Type III glass
- All of these
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1185)
A type of account relating to losses and incomes is:
- Personal
- Real
- Nominal
- Profit and loss
Q. 30 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1290)
Allopurinol when administered with mercaptopurine, increases the action of mercaptopurine by-
- Inhibiting the enzyme - Xanthine oxidase
- decreasing its absorption
- displacing from proteine binding site
- none of these
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Tragacanth in water is associated with
- Plastic flow
- Pseudoplatic flow
- Dialatant flow
- None of these
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Select the drug which is administered orally for erectile dysfunction in men
- Albendazole
- Mebendazole
- Cocaine
- Sildenafil
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Amorphous forms of drugs are
- Usually less soluble than crystalline forms
- Usually more soluble than crystal form.
- Also called solvents
- Practically insoluble
Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1117)
The basic ring present in estradiol (female sex hormone) -
- 5 α - androstane
- 5 α - estrane
- 5 α - pregnane
- None of the above
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 642)
Manufacture without bond licences are issued by -
Manufacture without bond licences are issued by -
- Excise Commissioner
- Drug Inspector
- Government Analyst
- Registrar
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1184)
Poultry farms comes under which industry?
- Extractive industries
- Genetic industries
- Manufacturing industries
- Construction industries
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1352)
The major site of fat digestion is-
- Large intestine
- small intestine
- Kidney
- Liver
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1312)
Type of relationship of street vendor is-
- small scale fixed retailer
- large scale retailer
- Itinerant retailer
- Pertinent retailer
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1693)
Epsom salt is-
- Sodium sulphate
- Potassium sulphate
- Magnesium sulphate
- none of the above
Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 682)
Belladonne tincture is prepared by percolation due to its
- Nature of crude drug
- therapeutic value of drug
- chemical properties of constituents
- none of these
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1101)
Which one of these contain benzhydryl group?
- Histamine
- Diphenhydramine
- Dimenhydrinate
- Both option (b) and (c)
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1520)
Which of the following is the most complex level of organization?
- macromolecule
- organ
- organ system
- organelle
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1489)
Bioavailability differences among oral formulations of a drug are most likely to occur if the drug
- Undergoes little first-pass metabolism
- Is incompletely absorbed
- Is freely water soluble
- Is completely absorbed
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1116)
Which one of these sulpha drug possess guanidine, used in bacillary dysentery?
- Sulphadiazine
- Sulphadimidine
- Sulphaguanidine
- Sulphasomidine
Q. 9 of Quiz- (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. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1514)
Which of the following is a selective α1A receptor bloc- ker that affords symptomatic relief in benign prostatic hypertrophy without producing significant fall in blood pressure
- Doxazosin
- Alprostadil
- Tamsulosin
- Yohimbine
Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 663)
Sodium valproate prevent the epileptic seizure by -
- Depressing the CNS
- Preventing influx of sodium
- Preventing influx of calcium
- None of the above
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 661)
Eserine acts by -
- Receptor mechanism
- Acting on cell membrane
- Drug-enzyme interactions
- None of the above
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1685)
A gas used for fumigation is-
- Nitrogen oxide
- Ethylene
- Oxygen
- Sulphur dioxide
Q. 26 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 669)
Which one of the following drug shows antiplatelet activity?
Which one of the following drug shows antiplatelet activity?
- Verapamil
- Nifedipine
- Warferin
- Dipyridamole
Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1460)
The partner not sharing profit but liable for the debts of the firm is…
- Secret partner
- Nominal partner
- Working partner
- None of them
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1810)
Alupent is common brand name for-
- Isoprenaline
- Phenylephrine
- Orciprenaline
- Terbutaline
Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1274)
LVP stands for-
- low volume paranterals
- Large volume paranterals
- Large variety paranterals
- large variation paranterals
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1629)
Ischemia causes following except
- Increase Cytosolic Calcium
- Detachment of Ribosome
- Decrease in activity of Na pump
- Increase Anaerobic Glycolysis
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1125)
The latin word Pulvis consperus is used for
- Powder
- Paste
- Ointment
- Dusting powder
Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1404)
Pale and black catechu are differentiated on the basis of presence/ absence of-
- Catechin
- Quercetin
- Gambier fluorecin
- Gums
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 482)
Which one of these glands has both endocrine and exocrine function?
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Parotid gland
- Thyroid gland
Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1556)
.Vaginal suppositories also called as
- Simple suppositories
- Bougies
- Pessaries
- Soft tablet
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1110)
Which of these has azocinyl moiety?
- Guanethidine
- Clofibrate
- Quinidine
- Quinine
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1548)
To identify the emulsion type, which of the following tests are conducted?
- Conductivity test
- Sedimentation test
- Tensile strength
- Bioadhesion
Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1028)
Collapsible tubes made from lead is not used for pharmaceutical packaging due to
- Inferior metal
- Risk of lead poisoning
- Soft in nature
- Not good in appearance
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1477)
Drugs that cause evacuation of bowels or defecation are… . .
- Purgatives
- Antiemetics
- Tranquilizers
- Adsobent
Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1660)
In bacillary dysentery usually patient experience symptoms within hours of ingestion of contaminated food and water
- 12 hours
- 24 hours
- 96 hours
- 72 hours
Q. 30 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 673)
Which one is a HMGC A reductase inhibitor?
Which one is a HMGC A reductase inhibitor?
- Rhabdomylosis
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rise in serum transaminase
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