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The ideal antiseptic concentration of ethyl alcohol is -

D. Pharma B. Pharma Pharmaceutics Diploma in Pharmacy

Q. 25 of Quiz-735 (Que-ID : 1178)

The ideal antiseptic concentration of ethyl alcohol is -

  • 95%
  • 100%
  • 70%
  • 50%

Ans → (c)70%

Explanation → Ethyl alcohol in the concentration of 70% v/v acts as an ideal antiseptic agent.

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An example of physical incompatibility is -

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Simple syrup B.P. contains sugar in percenetage is-

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  • 60%
  • 75%
  • 50%

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Span 80 is name given to -

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Hypodermic injection is given in -

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  • Subarachnoid tissue
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Pharmagel A is obtained by :

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  • Basic hydrolysis
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The temperature at which blood plasma and tears freeze is -

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  • - 0.3 ℃
  • - 0.52 ℃
  • None of the above

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Extraction of vegetables drug with cold or boiling water for short time is called

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  • Infusion
  • Percolate
  • Spirit

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in capsules ROTOSORT is used for -

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  • Filling pallets into capsules
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  • Sorting the unfilled capsules

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Lozenges are also known as

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  • Troches
  • Pastilles

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Enteric coated tablets are meant for disintegration in -

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  • Mouth
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Dextrose injection is sterilised by

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  • Autoclave
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Youngs formula for dose calculation is -

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Amorphous forms of drugs are

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  • Usually more soluble than crystal form.
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Shrinkage of gel by extrusion of liquid is called -

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In situ salt formation is a technique used in drug therapy to overcome -

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  • Sublimation
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The ideal antiseptic concentration of ethyl alcohol is -

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  • 100%
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  • 50%

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Number of fluid ounce present in one pint is -

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