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Which one of these alkaloids is volatile in nature?
Pharmacognosy D. Pharma B. Pharma Diploma in Pharmacy
Q. 11 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1391)
Which one of these alkaloids is volatile in nature?
- Narcotine
- Papaverine
- Nicotine
- Thebaine
Ans → (a)Narcotine
Explanation → Due to volatile nature of narcotine it is extracted out by steam distillation process.
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Q. 1 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1381)
The term 'Pharmacognosy' was coined by-
- Pelletier
- Sertuener
- Stars and Otto
- Seydler
Q. 2 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1382)
The source of Indian acacia is-
- Acacia arabica
- Gelidium amansii
- Astragalus gummifur
- Sterculia urens
Q. 3 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1383)
Ashwagandha is common name for-
- Wthania somniferum
- Holarrhena antidysentrica
- Bacopa moneira
- Centella asiatica
Q. 4 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1384)
Quinine and quinidine is differ in-
- Chemical structure
- solubility
- In rotating the plane of polarized light
- none of the above
Q. 5 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1385)
Cinchona belongs to family-
- Rutaceae
- Apocynaceae
- Rubiaceae
- Lauraceae
Q. 6 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1386)
Which one of these is called a Indian tobacco?
- Lobelia
- Nicotina
- Cocca leaves
- none of the above
Q. 8 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1388)
Deadly night shade plant is related to-
- Hyoscyamus niger
- Datura stramonium
- Belladonna
- none of the above
Q. 9 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1389)
Which one of these reagent is used to indicate the presence of emetine?
- Picric acid
- Potassium chlorate
- potassium bismuth iodide
- Iodine in pottassium iodide solution
Q. 10 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1390)
Nux-vomica seed belongs to the family-
- Rubiaceae
- Loganiaceae
- Papaveraceae
- Apocynaceae
Q. 11 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1391)
Which one of these alkaloids is volatile in nature?
- Narcotine
- Papaverine
- Nicotine
- Thebaine
Q. 12 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1392)
Keller-Killiani test is specified for-
- Aglycon part of digitalis glycosides
- Glycon part of Digitalis glycosides
- Both Glycon and Aglycon part
- none of the above
Q. 13 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1393)
which one of these is adulterant of digitalis leaves?
- Verbasscum thapsus
- Digitalis lutea
- Digitalis thapsi
- none of the above
Q. 15 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1395)
Amylum is synonym for-
- starch
- cellulose
- sodium alginate
- isaphgol mucilage
Q. 17 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1397)
Urginea maritimma is used as-
- Purgative
- Astringent
- Cardiotonic
- Anti-infective
Q. 19 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1399)
Camphor is obtained from which plant?
- Eucalyptus globulus
- Cinnammonnum camphora
- Chenopodium ambrosoids
- none of the above
Q. 20 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1400)
Cymbopogon citratus belongs to the family-
- Graminae
- Lauraceae
- Myrtaceae
- Rubiaceae
Q. 21 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1401)
Terpentine oil contains mainly-
- citral
- α-pinene
- Limonene
- Phellandrene
Q. 22 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1402)
Peppermint oil is synonym for-
- Mentha oil
- Chenopodium oil
- Cardamom oil
- Lemon oil
Q. 23 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1403)
Which part of the Dill fruit contains oil?
- Entire fruit
- Endosperm
- Vittae
- Mericarp
Q. 24 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1404)
Pale and black catechu are differentiated on the basis of presence/ absence of-
- Catechin
- Quercetin
- Gambier fluorecin
- Gums
Q. 25 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1405)
Triterpenoid saponins are present in-
- Arjuna Bark
- Black catechu
- Bahera
- none of the above
Q. 26 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1406)
Pungency of chilies is due to the presence of?
- Capsaicin
- Capsanthin
- Carotene
- Pungent protein
Q. 27 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1407)
Turmeric possess saffron colour due to presence of-
- Curcumin
- Turmerone
- Curcumens
- Phellandrene
Q. 28 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1408)
Free cinnamic acid is present in-
- Colophony
- Storax
- Asafoetida
- Balsam of tolu
Q. 30 of Quiz-780 (Que-ID : 1410)
Silk fibres obtained from-
- seeds of goissypium
- Cacoons of Bombyx mori
- Synthetic source
- Corchorus cupsularin
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Amchlor is a synonym of-
- Ammonium chloride
- Sodium chloride
- Potassium chloride
- Ammonium hydroxide
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1812)
Paracetamol is excreted as-
- Glucuronide
- Deacetylated product
- Hydroxy derivatives
- none of the above
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- Primary source of information
- Secondary source of information
- Tertiary source of information
- none of the above
Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1173)
Shrinkage of gel by extrusion of liquid is called -
- Dilatancy
- Plasticity
- Ebullition
- Syneresis
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1634)
The edema is most likely the result of
- Increased vascular permeability
- Increased arterial hydrostatic pressure
- Vasodilation
- All of the above
Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1840)
Malaria is transmitted through -
- Female culex musquito
- Female housefly
- Female anopheles mosquito
- none of the these
Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1823)
Penicillinase resistance penicillin include-
- Penicillin G
- Penicillin V
- Cloxacilline
- Ampicilline
Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 664)
Which one of these is used with hyoscine to induce Twilight sleep?
- Pentazocine
- Pethidine
- Diphenhydramine
- None of the above
Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1843)
Which of the following has the highest amount of polyunsaturated fatty acid?
- sunflower oil
- Ground nut oil
- Palm Oil
- Soyabean oil
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1693)
Epsom salt is-
- Sodium sulphate
- Potassium sulphate
- Magnesium sulphate
- none of the above
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
Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 626)
Schedule D of Drug and Cosmetic act is related to
- List of prescription drugs
- List of exempted from the certain provisions related to the manufacturing of drugs
- Standards for surgical dressings
- List of drugs exempted from the provisions of import of drug
Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1169)
Dextrose injection is sterilised by
- Hot air oven
- Autoclave
- Tyndallization
- Pasteurization
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1827)
Rhabdomylosis side effect is related with-
- Atenolol
- Atorvastatin
- Propranalol
- Digoxin
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1133)
Which thickening agent is inorganic in nature?
- Acacia
- Compound tragacanth powder
- Bentonite
- None of the above
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- Paediatric hospital
- Maternity hospital
- Orthopaedic hospital
- General hospital
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Pseudoephedrine differs from ephedrine in -
- Chemical structure
- Isomerism
- Activity
- Activity and isomerism
Q. 30 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1410)
Silk fibres obtained from-
- seeds of goissypium
- Cacoons of Bombyx mori
- Synthetic source
- Corchorus cupsularin
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- blood loss
- ototoxicity
- Impaired site
- none of the above
Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1199)
The exchange of goods between foreign producers and foreign consumer comes under -
- Import and export trade
- Import trade
- Entrepot trade
- External trade
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1100)
Lasix is the common brand name for
- Furosemide
- Ethacrynic acid
- Sprinolactone
- Hydrochlorthiazide
Q. 26 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1704)
Silver nitrate should be stored in-
- clean, dry white bottles
- lead free white bottle
- amber colourd bottle
- neutral glass bottle
Q. 20 of Quiz- (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
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Pharmagel A is obtained by :
- Acid hydrolysis
- Enzymatic hydrolysis
- Basic hydrolysis
- None of the above
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In the preparation of cold creams, which types of bases are used generally?
- Fatty base
- Hydrocarbon base
- Water removable bases
- Absorption base
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3851)
The glycolytic pathway is the
- Conversion of pyruvic acid into oxaloacetate
- Degradation of glucose into pyruvic acid
- Successive oxidation - reduction reaction involving succinate NADH
- None of these
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 661)
Eserine acts by -
- Receptor mechanism
- Acting on cell membrane
- Drug-enzyme interactions
- None of the above
Q. 30 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 117)
Which one of the following is the initial step in the absorption of the drug from a tablet
- Deaggregation
- Diffusion
- Disintegration
- Dissolutuin
Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1318)
A leader who permits the members of the group to do whatever they want to do whatever they want to do may be classified into-
- Democratic leader
- Laissez - Faire leader
- Herzberg leader
- social leader
Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3924)
Main ring present in histidine amino acid is
- Pyrrole
- Imidazole
- Furan
- Thiophene
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The site of action of miotics for therapeutic effect in angle closure glaucoma is
- Canal of Schlemm
- Ciliary body
- Ciliary muscle
- Sphincter pupillae muscle
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In TCA, oxaloacetate is formed from-
- Fumarate
- L-ketoglutarate
- succinate
- Malate
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1125)
The latin word Pulvis consperus is used for
- Powder
- Paste
- Ointment
- Dusting powder
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- Aspirin
- Ranitidine
- Probenecid
- Aluminium hydroxide gel
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A ______________ section divides the body into right and left portions.
- sagittal
- coronal
- transverse
- oblique
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Which of these has azocinyl moiety?
- Guanethidine
- Clofibrate
- Quinidine
- Quinine
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The Imprest system is used in relation to -
- Sales book
- Purchase book
- Petty cash book
- Journal
Q. 28 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1181)
Which is not a mineral hydrocolloid?
- Veegum
- Colloidal silica
- Colloidal alumina
- Tragacanth
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1844)
Which of the following is the carbohydrate of animal origin?
- Glucose
- Sucrose
- starch
- Glycogen
Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1838)
Removal of disease from universe is-
- Eradication
- Prevention
- Epidemic
- Pandemic
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