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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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The muscle relaxant 'meprobamate' is a derivative of -
- Dicarbamate
- Dioic acid
- Diamine
- Diol
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- Lead
- Cocaine
- morphine
- Cannabis
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Coding of items helps in-
- Handling of store items
- Standardization of drug
- Reduction of items
- All of the above
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1 kilobase in DNA is equal to the
- 10 base pair
- 100 base pair
- 1 base pair
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Alcoholic or hydroalcoholic preparations of vegetable drugs are….
- Syrups
- Emulsions
- Mixtures
- Tinctures
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1111)
The muscle relaxant 'meprobamate' is a derivative of -
- Dicarbamate
- Dioic acid
- Diamine
- Diol
Q. 21 of Quiz- (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. 26 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1406)
Pungency of chilies is due to the presence of?
- Capsaicin
- Capsanthin
- Carotene
- Pungent protein
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1510)
Select the β adrenergic blocker that is primarily eliminated unchanged by renal excretion
- Atenolol
- Carbinol
- Ethanol
- Dompirol
Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1454)
Limited scope of expansion is the disadvantage of…
- Sole proprietorship
- Partnership firms
- Co operative society
- All 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. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1525)
A ______________ section divides the body into right and left portions.
- sagittal
- coronal
- transverse
- oblique
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1205)
in the journal data is recorded on the basis of -
- Account
- Nature
- Year
- Transaction
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1499)
The smooth muscle structure that is relaxed by choli- nergic drugs is
- Colon
- Gastric fundus
- Bladder trigone
- Major bronchi
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Basal metabolic rate is related to -
- Surface area
- Height
- Body weight
- All of these
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1208)
Open tender means -
- Major tender
- Moderate tender
- Minor tender
- None of these
Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1169)
Dextrose injection is sterilised by
- Hot air oven
- Autoclave
- Tyndallization
- Pasteurization
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 691)
The solution of potassium permangnate is filterd through
- Filter paper
- Whatman filter paper
- cotton wool
- Glass wool
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1678)
N-oxidation will be involved with the metabolism of following drugs, except
- Dapsone
- Meperidine
- Phenytoin
- Chlorpheniramine
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Lozenges are also known as
- Buccal tablets
- Pessaries
- Troches
- Pastilles
Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1280)
An opthalmic solution is sterilized by-
- Autoclaving
- Sterilization by filtration
- Gaseous sterilization
- Dry heat sterilization
Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1829)
Famciclovir is an ester prodrug of-
- Cytosine nucleoside
- Guanosine nucleoside
- Thymidine nucleoside
- Adenine nucleoside
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1049)
What is micturition?
- Discharge of blood
- Discharge of urine
- Discharge of semen
- None of the above
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. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1494)
Glomerular filtration of a drug is affected by its
- Plasma protein binding
- Lipid solubility
- Degree of ionization
- Rate of tubular secretion
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
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Drugs used in treatment of worm infestation are called…
- Local anaesthetic
- Analgesics
- Anthelmintics
- Antiemetics
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The pentothal sodium is a -
- Local anesthetic
- Intravenous anesthetic
- General anesthetic
- Hypnotic
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Which one is a permanent contraceptive method?
- Male sterilization
- Barrier method
- Intra - Uterine devices
- Hormonal methods
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Which one of the following traits is not a characteristic of life shared by all organisms?
- growth
- circulation
- photosynthesis
- digestion
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alpha numeric codification is suitable for a -
- Large scale organisation
- Small scale organisation
- Medium scale organisation
- All of the above
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 640)
What is the punishment, when any person obstructing an inspector to exercise his duty?
What is the punishment, when any person obstructing an inspector to exercise his duty?
- Imprisonment upto 6 months or fine upto Rs. 1000 or both
- Imprisonment upto 1 yrs or fine upto Rs. 5000 or both
- Imprisonment upto 5 yrs or fine upto Rs. 10000 or both
- Imprisonment upto 3 yrs or fine upto Rs. 5000 or both
Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1833)
In diphtheria the causetive organism affects-
- upper respiratory tract
- Intestine
- brain
- lungs
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 109)
As per drug and cosmetic act 1940 phenobarbitone sodium belongs to
- Schedule L
- Shedule X
- Shedule R
- Shedule O
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. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 692)
Water attack test is is used to identify the alkalinity in:
- Type I glass
- Type II glass
- Type III glass
- All of these
Q. 38 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 125)
An example of protien denaturation is
- Dissolving sugar in water
- Metabolism of meat
- Heating milk
- Heating egg
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1362)
Which monosaccharide unit constitutes Milk Sugar?
- Galactose and glucose
- 2 galactose units
- 2 glucose units
- Fructose and galactose
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 625)
List of drugs that shall be marketed under generic names only included in schedule -
- H
- X
- G
- W
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1282)
Example of primary literature are-
- Americal drug index
- Index medicus
- Regularly published journals
- Remington's pharmaceutical science
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