Dosage Forms (GREEN)

The pharmacist may suggest Riopan Plus in place of Riopan when the patient desires: A) Relief from gas B) Greater antacid capacity C) A chewable tablet D) Lower sodium levels

A

The powder paper used for packaging divided powders which are hygroscopic or deliquescent may be: A) Waxed paper B) Clean coupon bond C) Parchment paper D) Glassine paper

A

The preservatives for juices: A) Benzoic acid B) Sodium benzoate C) Alcohol D) Glycerin

A

An example of an anionic emulsifying agent is: A) Benzalkonium chloride C) Polyethylene glycol B) Sodium lauryl sulfate D) Magnesium trisilicate

B

An example of distilled spirit is: A) Peppermint spirit B) Whisky C) Rum D) Camphor spirit

B

An example of plant exudates except: A) Resins B) Tannins C) Resins D) Balsams

B

Type of coating for tablets consisting of a thin layer of a water insoluble polymeric substance is: A) Sugar coating B) Film coating C) Chocolate coating D) Enteric coating

B

Type of distilled spirit derived from cereal grains is: A) Wine B) Whisky C) Brandy D) A and B

B

Type of liniment according to solvent is: A) Aqueous B) Oily C) Ethereal D) Acetone

B

Type of resins that is used to deionized water is: A) Natural resins B) Synthetic resins C) Prepared resins D) Resins

B

Type of tablet coating where the first coat is s? is: A) Enteric B) Sugar coating C) Film coating D) Micro coating

B

Upon exposure to air, Aminophylline solutions may develop: A) A gas B) Crystals of Theophylline C) A precipitate D) A straw color

B

Used for treatment of gout: A) Ridamol B) Purinase C) Diatabs D) Inderal

B

Water soluble base for suppository is: A) Petrolatum B) Polyethyene glycols C) Theobroma oil D) Cocoa butter

B

Waters having the odor and taste similar to the drug from which they are prepared are called: A) Purified water B) Deionized water C) Water for inhalation D) Aromatic waters

B

Wet masses of solid matter applied to the skin for the purpose of reducing inflammation: A) Pills B) Poultice C) Ointment D) Lotion

B

What substance is/are added to render soft gelatin capsules elastic or plastic like? A) Mineral oil B) Sorbitol C) Carnuba wax D) All of the above

B

When tinctures are prepared from single vegetable drugs, the amount of crude drug is: A) 20 g B) 10 g C) 50 g D) 100 g

B

Which of the following active ingredients is not a component of cough and cold preparations? A) Dextromethorphen HBr B) Dicyclomine HCl C) Guaifenesin D) Acetaminophen

B

Which of the following commonly available large-volume dextrose solutions for intravenous use is isotonic? A) 2.5% B) 5.0% C) 10% D) 50%

B

Which one if the following is for external use? A) Lugol's solution B) Boric acid C) Cod liver oil emulsion D) Milk of magnesia

B

Which one of the following solutions should be sterile when dispensed: A) Tinctures B) Opthalmic solutions C) Spirits D) Syrups E) None of the above

B

type of tablet for delayed release of medication is: A) Chewable B) Sustained release C) Compressed D) Effervescent

B

Simultaneous processes that occur when a tablet or other form is introduced into the gastrointestinal tract except: A) Disintegration B) Deaggregation C) Precipitation D) Dissolution

C

Anhydrous lanolin is a /an: A) Hydrocarbon ointment base C) Absorption ointment base B) Water-removable ointment base D) Water-soluble ointment base

C

Boric acid solution used for eye wash: A) Boric acid solution 4% C) Boric acid solution 2% B) Boric acid solution 5% D) Boric acid solution 10%

C

Cation in hard water is: A) Potassium B) Sodium C) Calcium D) Manganese

C

Certified dyes and colorants used for drugs and cosmetics but not for food are: A) FD and C dyes B) D and C dyes C) D and C dyes external D) B and C

C

Characteristic of water for inhalation except: A) Sterile B) No added substance C) Purified by boiling D) Purified by distillation

C

Characteristics of poultices when applied to the skin, except: A) Apply while warm C) Relieves gastric pain B) Spread over muslin cloth before application D) Relieves muscle pain and inflammation

C

Class of colloidal system except: A) Lyophilic B) Lyophobic C) Fine dispersions D) Amphiphilic

C

Cold cream is a /an: A) Water in oil (w/o emulsion) C) All of the above B) Absorption ointment base D) None of the above

C

Collodions are made flexible by the addition of: A) Olive oil B) Gelatin C) Castor oil D) Camphor

C

Colorants are added to pharmaceutical preparations for following purposes except: A) For aesthetic value C) For higher price of the product B) To distinguish one product from another D) For elegance

C

Container where its contents are protected from loss of the drug by effervescence, deliquescence and evaporation is : A) Hermetic container B) Well-closed container C) Tight container D) All of the above

C

Cyanocobalamin is: A) A steroid B) Hallucinogen C) A vitamin D) An enzyme

C

Emulsifiers are added to formulations of emulsions for the following purposes except: A) Increase viscosity C) Promotes separation of layers B) Prevents coalescence D) Stabilize the emulsion

C

Excessive heat has a temperature of: A) 300C - 400C B) 250C - 350C C) Above 400C D) None of the above

C

External applications resembling ointments and generally employed for protection or covering especially for burns: A) Plasters B) Pastes C) Dressings D) Plasters

C

External applications resembling ointments in consistency but remaining semisolid at body temperature, liquefy at 500 C and remain pliable in thin film below 280 C are called: A) Contraceptives B) Ointments C) Dressings D) Pastes

C

Flourocarbons are preferred to other hydrocarbons as propellants because of this decided advantage: A) They require lower pressures. C) They are not inflammable B) They are less expensive. D) All of the above.

C

Glycerogelatins contain: A) Glucose B) Agar C) Glycerin D) All of the above

C

Granules or powders consisting of sodium bicarbonate, a suitable organic or inorganic acid and other ingredients are known as: A) Dusting powder B) Dentrifices C) Effervescent salts D) Insufflations

C

HCL or NaOH are added in parenteral solution as: A) Isotonic adjustor B) Antimicrobial preservative C) pH adjunct D) Diluent

C

Hygroscopic and deliquescent substances may be incorporated into powders by: A) Addition of diluent B) Double wrapping C) A and B D) Addition of volatile solvent

C

If a 3-year old child has fever and is vomiting, what dosage form for fever is appropriate for him? A) Suspension B) Syrup C) Suppository D) Injection

C

Imparts pink color to calamine: A) Silicon dioxide B) Titanium dioxide C) Ferric oxide D) Carmine

C

In colloidal dispersions, if the dispersed phase interacts appreciably with the dispersion medium, it is: A) Lyophobic B) Amphilic C) ? D) Any of the above

C

Isotonicity is critical for this injectable product: A) Intravenous B) Intradermal C) Subcutaneous D) Mineral oil

C

It is not a natural source of drug A) Mineral source B) Plant source C) Synthetic source D) Animal source

C

Less irritating solution can be obtained by producing an: A) Hypertonic solution B) Hypotonic solution C) Isotonic solution D) All of the above

C

Levigation is often applied in: A) Syrups B) Solutions C) Ointments D) Tinctures

C

Magnesium stearate is used in tablet manufacturing as: A) Disintegrant B) Binder C) Lubricant D) Source of Mg

C

Means of identifying water in oil emulsion: A) Identifying emulsifier C) Oil miscibility B) Measurement of viscosity D) Water miscibility

C

Method of preparing suppositories: A) Molding from a melt C) A and B B) Hand rolling and shaping D) Trituration

C

OTC labels of products or dosage forms indicate in front the: A) Expiry date B) Storage C) Pharmacologic category D) Formula

C

Ointments containing wax, spermacettic or any hard fusible material are prepared by: A) Incorporation by levigation C) Fusion B) Compression D) Hand-rolling

C

One of the following has strength of 10% opium: A) Laudanum B) Paregoric C) Dover's powder D) All of the above

C

One of the following is not a process of extraction: A) Maceration B) Digestion C) Comminution D) Decoction E) Percolation

C

One of the following preparations is an antidiarrheal: A) Dulcolax tablet B) Cellulose C) Diatabs D) Diamox

C

Packaging of suspensions require: A) Wide mouth containers C) A and B B) Containers having adequate airspace above the liquid D) Narrow mouth bottles

C

Parabens are used in syrups as: A) Buffer B) Thickener C) Preservative D) Sweetener

C

Pharmacokinetics involve the following processes except: A) Absorption B) Metabolism C) Circulation D) Elimination of drugs

C

Phenol produces a clear solution with: A) Water B) Ammonia C) Glycerin D) Liquid petrolatum

C

Physiological salt solution: A) 9% NaCl solution B) 0.09% NaCl solution C) 0.9% NaCl solution D) 74% NaCl solution

C

Piperazine citrate syrup belongs to a class of: A) Flavoring syrup B) Non-medicated syrup C) Medicated syrup D) Syrup used as vehicle

C

Potassium iodine is used in Lugol's solution as: A) Preservative B) Reducing agent C) Aid in the solubility of iodine D) All

C

Powders commonly dispensed in a bulk container except: A) Dentrifices B) Douche powders C) Potent drug D) Denture powders

C

Preparation used for its deodorant and refreshing effect: A) Buccal tablets B) Elixirs C) Mouthwash D) Lozenges

C

Preparation used to relieve temporarily the toothache is: A) Liniment B) Jelly C) Toothache drops D) Chlorobutenol

C

Purity means: A) Purified coloring substance C) U. S. P. or N. F. statement of required purity B) Pure food and drugs act D) Substance requires purification

C

Reasons for preparing oral suspensions except: A) Some drugs are more stable in suspension than in solution B) Ease of swallowing liquid preparations C) Disagreeable taste of some drugs in suspension D) Flexibility of administration of doses

C

Recommended ratio of oil to water to acacia in the preparation of an extemporaneous emulsion: A) 2:4:1 B) 1:2:4 C) 4:2:1 D) 2:4:1

C

Science that affect bioavailability considerations is/are except: A) Physical B) Chemical C) Commercial D) Biological

C

Solution which has the same osmotic pressure and pH as human fluid is: A) Saturated B) Hypertonic C) Isotonic D) Hypotonic

C

These are methods of determining emulsion type except: A) Drop dilution B) Dye Solubility C) Solubility test D) Conductivity test

C

These are necessary characteristics of ophthalmic except: A) Clarity B) Sterility C) High viscosity D) Isotonicity

C

These products need to be pyrogen-free: A) Syrup B) Tablets C) Parenterals D) Elixirs

C

All of the following helps to impart satisfactory compression characteristics to the formulation of tablet except: A) Diluents B) Binders C) Lubricants D) Sweetening agents

D

An "ultra" short-acting barbiturate (Sodium Thiopenthal) is used primarily as a/an: A) Sedative B) Hypnotic C) Anticonvulsant D) Anesthetic

D

Non-nutritive syrups are those which contain: A) Artificial sweetener B) Viscosity builder C) Simple syrup D) A and B

D

Official forms of water include: A) Water for injection C) Bacteriostatic water for injection B) Sterile water for injection D) All of the above

D

The following solvents are used in the preparation of oral solutions, syrups and elixirs except: A) Alcohol, USP B) Purified water, USP C) Propylene glycol D) Ethylene glycol

D

The ideal excipient for the preparation of chewable tablets containing moisture sensitive drugs: A) Lactose B) Saccharin sodium C) Dextrose D) Mannitol

D

The major impurity of hard waters is: A) Calcium ion B) Sodium ion C) Magnesium ion D) A and C

D

The pH of an ophthalmic solution has a considerable effect on: A) Therapeutic action of the drug C) Comfort of the patient B) Stability D) All of the above

D

The preparation of oleovitamins may be by: A) Combining vitamin concentrate with fish liver oil B) Combining fish liver oil with a bland vegetable oil C) Combining vitamin concentrate with olive oil D) A and B

D

The process of mixing powders together by shaking or rotating them in a closed container is: A) Spatulation B) Trituration C) Sifting D) Tumbling

D

The stability of a drug dosage form is influenced by: A) Temperature B) Light C) Humidity D) All of the above

D

The term "labeling" includes: A) Labels B) Company literature C) Containers D) A and B

D

The therapeutic factor considered in designing a dosage form is: A) Environment B) Age of the patient C) Nature of the illness D) B and C

D

Theory of emulsification is: A) Surface Tension Theory B) Oriented-Wedge Theory C) Plastic ? Theory D) All of the above

D

This is a common lubricant for tablets: A) Starch B) Acacia C) Mannitol D) Magnesium stearate

D

This is an oil-in-water emulsion: A) Cold cream B) Butter C) Dairy cream D) Vanishing cream

D

This is classified as a topical suspension: A) Calamine lotion B) Selenium sulfide C) Retin-A D) All of the above

D

This is the common ingredients of antidiarrheal suspensions: A) Kaolin B) Pectin C) Calamine D) A and B

D

This is used as a clarifying agent in liquid preparations: A) Magnesium stearate B) Talc C) Infurorial earth D) B and C

D

This preparation contains magnesium hydroxide as the active ingredient: A) Gelusil B) Kremil-S C) Milk of magnesia D) All of the above

D

An official water containing one or more bacteriostatic agents is: A) Sterile water for injection C) Purified water B) Bacteriostatic water for injection D) Aromatic water

B

Another term for vaginal suppositories is: A) Bougies B) Pessaries C) Enema D) Vaginitis

B

Aqueous solutions used for treating the pharynx and nasopharynx by forcing air from the lungs through the solution which is held in the throat: A) Mouthwashes B) Gargles C) All of the above D) None of the above

B

Aromatic water may be prepared by triturating the oil with: A) Acacia B) Talc C) Kaolin D) None of the above

B

Aspilets for children are: A) Sublingual B) Chewable C) Buccal D) Soluble tablets

B

Benzoic acid as a preservative should be used in a concentration of: A) 1.0% B) 0.1 - 0.2% C) 0.01 - 0.02% D) 0.5%

B

Bougies is another term for: A) Vaginal suppositories B) Urethral suppositories C) Rectal suppositories D) None of the above

B

Broad groups of emulsifying agents, except: A) Natural B) Organic material C) Finely divided solids D) Synthetic

B

Castor oil is a / an: A) Saline laxative B) Stimulant laxative C) Bulk-forming laxative D) Emollient laxative

B

Characteristic of salicylic acid collodion: A) Used as corn solvent C) Used to dissolve skin blemishes B) Used as keratolytic D) A and B

B

Characteristic of tablet triturates are, except: A) Soluble in water C) Small usually cylindrical B) Insoluble in water D) Prepared by molding or compression

B

Characteristically, chewable tablets are, except: A) Pleasant tasting B) Leave bitter aftertaste C) Cool taste D) None of the above

B

Characteristics of chemicals suitable for direct compression process except: A) Free-flowing C) With cohesive properties B) Eutectic when combined with other excipients D) Easily compressible

B

Cimetidine (Tagamet) is used in the treatment of: A) Congestive heart failure B) Ulcers C) Hypertension D) Edema

B

Class of preparations in which medicinal substance is combined with saccharine substances like jellies or pulp of fruits are called: A) Syrup B) Confections C) Glycerites D) Tinctures

B

Colligative properties are useful in determining: A) pH B) 0.9% C) 0.8% D) 9%

B

Collodions evaporates fast due to the presence of a volatile solvent as: A) Chloroform B) Ether C) Carbon tetrachloride D) Hexane

B

Concentrated (1g/mL) alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions representing the therapeutically active principles of vegetable drugs prepared by percolation process: A) Extracts B) Fluidextracts C) Tinctures D) Elixirs

B

Concentration of "Diluted Alcohol" by volume is: A) 10% B) 50% C) 70% D) 20% E) 85%

B

Container impervious to air: A) Light-resistant Tight container C) Single dose container B) Hermetic container D) All of the above

B

Dental preparations employed primarily as temporary covering for exposed pulps are: A) Cataplasms B) Cements C) Pellets D) Creams

B

Desirable qualities of pharmaceutical suspension except: A) Should pour readily and evenly from its container. B) Particles should settle rapidly. C) Particles should be readily redispensed upon gentle shaking. D) Should be such that the particle size of the suspension remains fairly constant throughout long periods of undisturbed standing.

B

Disk-shaped solid dosage form with hard candy base is: A) Troches B) Lozenges C) Pellet D) Pills

B

Dose of Magnesia magma USP as laxative: A) 4cc B) 15cc C) 30cc D) 5cc

B

Douches are liquid preparations intended for: A) Topical use B) Body cavities C) Systemic use D) Compresses

B

Drug interaction with water forming breakdown products is: A) Oxidation B) Hydrolysis C) Neutralization D) A and B

B

Emulsions having an oleaginous internal phase and an aqueous external phase are referred as: A) W/O B) O/W C) W/O/W D) O/W/O

B

Enhance the flow of the tableting material into the tablet dies and punches: A) Disintegrator B) Lubricant C) Adhesive D) Fillers

B

Example of hydrocarbon obtained from petroleum and used as ointment bases are: A) Petrolatum B) Propylene glycols C) Paraffin D) Mineral oil

B

Exothermic substances tend to: A) Increase B) Decrease C) No effect D) Explosive effect on solubility

B

Ferrous sulfate syrup, NF is a : A) Non-medicated syrup B) Medicated syrup C) Simple syrup D) None of the above

B

Film-coating consist of the following ingredients except: A) Cellulose acetate phthalate B) Shellac C) Beeswax D) Vanillin

B

GMP is enforced by the : A) USAN B) BFAD C) NBI D) None of the above

B

Glycerin suppositories are solidified by the use of: A) Stearic acid B) Sodium stearate C) Glycerol triacetate D) White wax

B

Glycerine suppositories are solidified by the use of: A) Stearic acid B) Sodium stearate C) Glycerol triacetate D) White wax

B

Glycerites contain high percentage of glycerin which is about: A) 60% B) 50% C) 85% D) 65%

B

Glycerites contain high percentage of glycerine which is about: A) 60% B) 50% C) 65% D) 100%

B

HLB value suitable for W/O type of emulsion is: A) 8 - 18 B) 3 - 6 C) 6 - 8 D) 4 - 6

B

Hydroalcoholic preparations which are sweetened and flavored: A) Spirits B) Elixirs C) Syrups D) Tinctures

B

In labels of OTC drugs, one important data placed in the principal display panel is: A) Storage condition B) Pharmacologic category C) Rx symbol D) Control number

B

In packaging of powders, the "block and divide" process is applied to: A) Potent drugs B) Non-potent drugs C) Inactive components D) A and C

B

In percolation, the rate of flow described as "percolate slowly" is: A) 1-3 ml/minute B) Not exceeding 1 ml/minute C) 3-5 ml/minute D) 5-10 ml/minute

B

Ingredients in toothache drops except: A) Oil of cloves B) Ether C) Benzocaine D) Alcohol

B

Ingredients of salicylic acid collodion except: A) Camphor B) Menthol C) Castor oil D) Ether

B

Insoluble powders for opthalamic use must be: A) Less than 200 microns in size C) Pyrogen-free B) Impalpable to the touch D) Gives preservative action

B

Juices have the advantage over artificial flavor in that it is: A) Sweeter B) Still with its natural flavor C) More stable D) Cheaper

B

Kaolin mixture is used as: A) Anti-infective B) Adsorbent C) Cure for diarrhea D) Suspending agent

B

Liniments are applied by rubbing so they are also called: A) Ointments B) Embrocations C) Rubefacient D) Creams

B

Liquid preparation that contains one or more chemical substances usually non-volatile, dissolved in water: A) Emulsions B) Solutions C) Lotions D) Elixirs

B

Liquid preparations that contain one or more chemical substances usually non-volatile dissolved in water is: A) Emulsions B) Solutions C) Lotions D) Syrups

B

Magnesium citrate solution resulting from mixing citric acid with magnesium carbonate is prepared by: A) Simple solution B) Chemical reaction C) Dispersion D) Extraction

B

Main component of all types of collodion: A) Acetone B) Pyroxylin C) Camphor D) Castor oil

B

An example of an animal-source emulsifier is: A) Acacia B) Gelatin C) Bentonite D) Agar

B

A way to prepare ointment except: A) Trituration B) Spatulation C) Fusion D) Levigation

D

Alcoholic liniments are used for: A) Penetrating effect B) Rubefacient C) Massage D) A and B

D

An example of a "non-medicated, ready-to-apply" plaster: A) Adhesive tape B) Salonpas C) Belladonna plaster D) Corn plaster

A

An ointment base used to prepare epidermic ointment is: A) Hydrocarbon base B) Greaseless base C) Absorption base D) Cream base

A

Any substance combined with an active drug to make the latter agreeable to convenient dosage is called: A) Excipient B) Diluent C) Lubricant D) Disintegrator

A

Any substance of a drug product intended to furnish pharmacologic effect is: A) Excipient B) Active ingredients C) Drug substance D) B and C

A

The length of time that a drug substance maintains its original qualities is: A) Shelf-life B) Expiration date C) Stability D) A and C

A

The most hyroscopic of the following liquids is: A) Glycerin B) Acetone C) Alcohol D) Mineral oil

A

Aqueous liquid preparations which contain suspended insoluble solid substances intended for internal use is: A) Mixtures B) Magmas C) Milks D) Lotions

A

Aqueous preparation made by extracting vegetable or animal drugs by maceration or percolation with hot and cold water: A) Infusions B) Decoctions C) Tinctures D) None of the above

A

Aqueous solutions use a major ingredient as: A) Water C) Hydroalcohol B) Alcohol D) Benzene

A

An alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of a volatile substance is: A) Elixir B) Spirits C) Fluidextract D) Collodions

B

Artificial sweeteners are added to syrup preparations to: A) Prevent hyperglycemia C) Act as preservative B) Aid acidic syrup D) Serve as aesthetic agent

A

Calamine powder is a mixture of zinc oxide and : A) Ferric oxide B) Aluminum oxide C) Caramel D) Amaranth

A

Capsule size for human use, except: A) 000 B) 2 C) 3 D) 1

A

Capsules prepared from shells of gelatin to which glycerin or a polyhydric alcohol has been added is: A) Soft Gelatin Capsules B) Hard Gelatin C) Cachets D) Troches

A

Chemical change caused by heat: A) Incineration B) Evaporation C) Sublimation D) All of the above

A

Clear, colorless, odorless, liquid sterilized and suitably packaged contains no bacteriostatic agent: A) Sterile water for injection C) Water for injection B) Bacteriostatic water for injection D) Distilled water

A

Clear, pleasantly flavored, sweetened hydroalcoholic liquids intended for oral use as flavors and vehicles for substances: A) Elixirs B) Tinctures C) Fluidextract D) Extracts

A

Colloidions are liquid preparations containing pyroxylin in a mixture of: A) Ethyl ether & ethanol C) Ethanol and glycerin B) Ethanol and propanol D) Mathanol and Propanol

A

Component in parenteral preparations present in the largest quantity: A) Vehicle B) Solute C) Anti-oxidant D) Buffers

A

Controlled room temperature means that the temperature is maintained thermostatically between: A) 150- 300C B) 250C C) 80-150C D) 300C

A

Dosage form of insulin: A) Injection B) Tablet C) Capsules D) Pills

A

Dosage forms which do not contain any medication is known as: A) Placebo B) Film coated C) Sugar coated D) Powders

A

Drug constituents which come from animal source: A) Insulin B) Tannins C) Alkaloids D) Volatile oils

A

Dry gum method of preparing emulsions is also known as: A) 4:2:1 method B) English method C) Forbes bottle method D) Wet gum method

A

Examples of sterile products: A) Dialysis solutions B) Pellets C) Cough syrups D) A and B

A

Extraction process where boiling water is added to the mixture of crude drug with water, the proportion is about 90% and then cooled is: A) Infusion process B) Percolation C) Decoction process D) Maceration process

A

Finely divided powders introduced into body cavities such as the ears, nose, throat and vagina are: A) Insufflations B) Triturations C) Dusting D) Douche powders

A

Fluid extract is also called: A) 100% tincture B) 10% tincture C) 36% tincture D) 50% tincture

A

Fusing together of droplets into larger globules: A) Coalescence B) Aggregation C) Creaming D) Sedimentation

A

Gargles are used to treat the : A) Pharynx B) Lungs C) Oral cavity D) A and B

A

Gelatin is a: A) Protein B) Carbohydrate C) Lipid D) Fat

A

Gels belong to: A) Suspensions B) Emulsions C) Solution D) Ointments

A

Glycerin has a specific gravity of 1.15; one liter of it weighs: A) 1250g B) 473g C) 550g D) 4800g

A

Glycerites are stable to microorganisms due to: A) High glycerin content B) Powdered ingredients C) Sugar content D) Alcohol content

A

HLB value needed for oil in water type of emulsion is: A) 8 - 18 B) 3 - 6 C) 1 - 5 D) 5 - 6

A

The following are fungal preservative used in pharmaceutical preparations except: A) Sodium bisulfate B) Sodium benzoate C) Sodium propionate D) Benzoic acid

A

The following are natural emulsifying agents except: A) Tween 80 B) Acacia C) Agar D) Gelatin

A

The following syrups contain dextromethorphan HBr except: A) Ferro-mar B) Mucotrol C) Coderex D) Cosyr

A

The generic name of the preparations in ? is: A) Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride C) Dextromethorphan HBr B) Tomolol Maleate D) Phenylephrine HCl

A

The ideal container for ointment: A) Collapsible tin tubes B) Glass jars C) Porcelain jars D) Plastic jars

A

"Selsun Blue" is used mainly as a/an: A) Anti-dandruff shampoo B) Bath additive C) Antiseptic lotion D) Topical anesthetic

A

. OTC drugs are: A) Nonprescription drugs B) Prescription drugs C) Regulated drugs D) Potent drugs

A

A 36.8% w/w solution of HCl contains: A) 36.8 gm. HCl in 100gm solution. C) 36.8 gm. HCl in 100 ml of solution B) 36.8 gm. HCl in 100 gm solvent

A

A chelate must always contain a: A) Multivalent metal B) Triple bond C) Amine group D) Ethyllenediamine group

A

A chromagen is: A) A colored substance B) Certified dye C) A dye fixative D) A precursor of color

A

A colloidal system consisting of very finely subdivided liquid or solid particles dispersed and surrounded by a gas called: A) Aerosols B) Inhalers C) Vaporizer D) All of the above

A

A dental preparation containing phenol dissolved in paraffin then molded into sticks is: A) Dental wax B) Dentrifice C) Cement D) A and C

A

A disadvantage of sodium saccharin as a sweetening agent is : A) Bitter after taste C) Poor strength compared to glucose B) Solubility in water D) Poor strength compared to gulein

A

A eutectic mixture in powders occurs when: A) There is lowering in melting point. C) Hygroscopic mixture B) Lowering in boiling point D) Efflorescence

A

A form of extract depending upon the extent of removing the solvent except: A) Liquid extract B) Semiliquid C) Pilular D) Powdered

A

A new drug has to be approved by the______ before distribution to the public. A) BFAD B) BIR C) DOH D) Narcotics Division

A

A percolation process which sets aside the first 85% of the percolate then collects the weak percolate until exhaustion is: A) Process A B) Process B C) Process C D) Process D

A

A rectal injection employed to visualize the gastrointestinal tract for diagnosis purposes is: A) Enemas B) Douche C) Washes D) Suppository

A

A rectal injection employed to visualize the gastrointestinal tract for diagnostic purposes is: A) Enemas B) Douches C) Washes D) Suppositories

A

A semisolid preparation that is stiffer and less greasy than ointments is: A) Pastes B) Dressing C) Cerates D) Creams

A

A small round dosage form for oral administration is: A) Pills B) Pellet C) Tablet D) Sachet

A

A solution containing the maximum amount of solute in a certain quantity of solvent is termed: A) Saturated B) Supersaturated C) Pure D) Colloidal solution

A

A synonym for cold cream, U. S. P. is : A) Petrolatum rose water ointment C) Wool fat ointment B) Vanishing cream D) Rose water ointment

A

A type of liniment applied by massage: A) Oily B) Alcoholic C) Dental D) A and B

A

A very soluble solute is an expression of one gram dissolved in: A) Less than one part of solvent./ C) From 1 to 10 parts of solvent B) From 10 to 30 parts of solvent D) 30 to 100 parts of solvent

A

Acacia reproduces color with some substance due to the presence of: A) Peroxidase B) Acid C) Impurities D) Any of the above

A

According to the U. S. P. standard, a refrigerator may be used to store pharmaceutical which specify storage in a: A) Cold place B) Controlled room temperature C) Dark place D) None of the above

A

Advantages of controlled-release drug dosage forms are: 1) Extended daytime and nighttime activity of the drug 3) Increased dosage frequency 2) Reduced incidence of side effects 4) Decreased patient compliance A) 1 and 2 B) 1 and 3 C) 2 and 3 D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

A

Agents used in tablet and capsule formulation to improve flow properties of powder mixtures except: A) Lactose B) Colloidal silica C) Cornstarch D) Talc

A

Alcohol is a specific potentiating agent when used with it: A) Anti-histamine B) Penicillin C) Aspirin D) Sulfonamide

A

An agent used in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of disease in man or animal is: A) Drug B) Excipient C) Additive D) Inactive agent

A

An aqueous preparation used as suspending agent due to its colloidal property is: A) Mucilages B) Mixtures C) Paste D) Jellies

A

An aqueous solution which serves as a cleansing or an antiseptic agent directed against a part or into a cavity of the body is a/an: A) Douche B) Enema C) Gargle D) Spray

A

If the powders of vegetable and animal drugs pass through a no. 60 sieve and not more than 40% through a no. 100 sieve, the drug is officially: A) Fine B) Coarse C) Very coarse D) Moderately coarse

A

Iodine tincture differs from iodine solution in that the tincture contains: A) Alcohol as vehicle B) Water as vehicle C) Acetone as vehicle D) Chloroform as vehicle

A

Iodine tincture differs from iodine solution in that the tincture contains: A) Alcohol as vehicle B) Water as solvent C) Acetone as vehicle D) Alcohol-acetone as solvent

A

It is a condition of emulsion wherein the dispersed phase floats out and concentrates on top: A) Creaming B) Oil in water emulsion C) Cracked or broken emulsion D) Water in oil emulsion

A

Kills all living organism including spores and viruses: A) Steam under pressure B) Bacterial filtration C) Chemical sterilization D) None of the above

A

Levigation is a process of reducing particle size in preparation of: A) Ointments B) Emulsions C) Solutions D) A and B

A

Lugol's solution is: A) Strong iodine solution C) Povidone-iodine solution B) Potassium iodine oral solution D) None of the above

A

Medicated or non-medicated semisolid preparations intended for external application: A) Ointments B) Lotions C) Liniments D) All of the above

A

Mineral oil is the synonym of : A) Liquid petrolatum B) Paraffin C) Petrolatum jelly D) White ointment

A

Naming of a proprietary drug is a responsibility of : A) Manufacturer B) USAN council C) BFAD D) All of the above

A

Official name fro Amphojel: A) Aluminum hydroxide gel USP C) Aluminum Phosphate gel USP B) Magnesia Magma USP D) Bentonite Magma USP

A

Ointments containing hard fusible bodies are prepared by: A) Fusion B) Mechanical incorporation C) Levigation D) Trituration

A

Oleovitamins generally consist of: A) Vitamins A & D B) Vitamin B C) Vitamin A & B D) Vitamin A

A

One disadvantage of sucrose as a sweetener in formulation of syrups upon storage in a bottle is: A) Cap-locking B) Viscosity C) Molds growth D) Expensive

A

One of the following is not employed as a suppository base: A) Paraffin B) Glycerinated gelatin C) Hydrogenated vegetable oil D) Cacao butter

A

Over the counter drugs are: A) Used for simple conditions C) Too dangerous to use in self-medication B) Need a prescription D) With Rx symbol on the label

A

Percolation process using boiling water as the menstruum is : A) Process B B) Process A C) Process D D) Process C

A

Pleasantly flavored, sweetened, hydroalcoholic preparation is: A) Elixir B) Spirit C) Syrup D) Glycerites

A

Powders which at one time was official as 1:1 dilution is called: A) Triturations B) Insufflations C) Bulk powders D) Divided powders

A

Products considered as sterile: A) Eye Mo C) Drixine nasal drops B) Dequadin throat lozenges D) Aspilet chewable tablets

A

Pulverization accomplished with another substance is: A) By intervention B) Chemical reaction C) By spray drying D) By trituration

A

Purpose of pharyngeal douche is: A) Cleans throat in supportive condition C)Treatment for lung disease B) Antiseptic for aural cavity D) A and C

A

Qualities required for sterile water for injection except: A) With added substance B) Sterile C) Pyrogen-free D) Meet standards for dissolved solids.

A

Reaction kinetics study can help predict the: A) Shelf-life B) Potency C) Toxicity D) Effectivity of a formulation

A

Rectal suppositories are: A) Cone-shaped B) Globular C) Ovoid D) Bowel-shaped

A

Solubility of a substance may be expressed in several ways. When a quantitative statement of solubility is given in the USP, it is a generality expressed as: A) mL of solvent required to dissolve 1 gram of solute B) G of solute soluble in 1 mL of solvent C) G of solute soluble in 100 mL of solvent D) mL of solvent required to dissolve 100G of solute

A

Solution of arsenic and mercuric iodide is also known as: A) Donovan's solution B) Lugol's solution C) Burow's solution D) Dobell's solution

A

Spirits are similar to elixirs as to: A) Solvent mixture B) Solute C) Sweetness D) A and B

A

Substances added in a suspension to overcome agglomeration of the dispersed particles and to increase the viscosity of the medium so that the particles settle down slowly is called: A) Suspending agents B) Glycerites C) Inert substance D) Water

A

The busher injection is: A) An automatic device for self-injecting C) Wyeth's cartridge injection unit B) A pre-filled syringe unit D) A disposable syringe and needle system

A

The chief constituent of honey is: A) Invert sugar B) Sucrose C) Pentose D) Evulose

A

The committee that approves naming of nonproprietary drugs is: A) US Adopted Names Council C) USP/NF Committee B) Manufacturer of the specific drug D) A or B

A

The extract with a plastic consistency is known as: A) Pilular B) Powdered C) Semiliquid D) A and B

A

The following anti-infective agents are used in the formulation of mouthwashes except: A) Sodium chloride B) Sodium borate C) Hexetidine D) Detylpyridinum chloride

A

The following are fatty or oleaginous suppository bases except: A) Glycerinated gelatin B) Theobroma oil C) Glyceryl monostearate D) Glyceryl monopalmitate

A

The process of depriving a drug of its soluble constituent by passage of a solvent through the powder contained in a suitable vessel: A) Percolation B) Filtration C) Decantation D) Sublimation

A

The process of preparing fluidextracts by percolation where the first 85% of the percolate is reserved then continued until exhaustion is: A) Process A B) Process B C) Process C D) Process D

A

The saline cathartics: 1) Act by increasing the osmotic load of the gastrointestinal tract 2) Act by local irritation on the intestinal tract 3) Are salts of poorly absorbable anions and cations 4) Water soluble and are taken with large amounts of water A) 1, 3 and 4 B) 2, 3 and 4 C) 1 and 3 D) 1 and 4

A

The similarity of gargles with mouthwashes is: A) Antiseptic use B) Site of action C) Constituents D) Formula

A

The term "irrigations" also refer to: A) Vaginal douche B) Rectal douche C) Eye douche D) Pessaries

A

The term piggyback is most commonly associated with: A) Intermittent therapy C) Intravenous bolus B) Total parenteral nutrition D) Flow intravenous infusions

A

The term venoclysis is most associated with: Intravenous infusions C) Intravenous injections Intrathecal injections D) Peritoneal dialysis

A

The type of liniment applied by massage is: A) Oily B) Alcoholic C) Aqueous D) A and B

A

These are characteristics or water in oil emulsion except: A) Good conductor of electricity C) Immiscible with water B) Miscible with oil D) Poor conductor of electricity

A

These are non-medicated ointments except: A) Non-water removable base B) Absorption base C) Greaseless bases D) Hydrocarbon bases

A

These are reasons for enteric coating except: A) For rapid onset of action. C) Active constituent is unstable in acid medium. B) Prevent gastric irritation. D) Active constituent is optimally absorbed in alkaline medium.

A

These are roles of the pharmacists except: A) Diagnose diseases and prescribe prescription drugs C) Recommend OTC drugs B) Recognize self-limiting diseases D) Advise patients on expected drug side effect

A

These solvents are used to affect the solubility of certain drugs and to reduce hydrolysis except: A) Water B) Prophylene glycol C) Ethyl alcohol D) Polyenthylene glycol

A

They are mixtures or solutions of medicinal substances with glycerin: A) Glycerites B) Emulsion C) Suspension D) Elixir

A

They are solid or semisolid preparations of the soluble and active principles of drugs prepared by percolation of the drug with appropriate menstruum and evaporation of the percolate: A) Extracts B) Fluidextracts C) Percolate D) Ointment

A

To prepare opaque capsules for distinction, the insoluble substance added to gelatin is:" A) Titanium dioxide B) Calcium carbonate C) Aluminum hydroxide D) A and B

A

Trade name for attapulgite: A) Polymagma B) Diatabs C) Asmasolon D) Inderal

A

Type of oleoresin obtained by incising the trunk of a tree is: A) Natural oleoresin B) Prepared oleoresin C) Synthetic oleoresin D) B and C

A

Type of sterilization using steam under pressure is: A) Moist heat B) Dry heat C) Microfiltration D) Inspissation

A

USP specifies this volume as the upper limit for multiple-dose parenterals: A) 30ml B) 20ml C) 50ml D) 100mnl

A

Washes are used to treat the: A) Buccal cavity B) Vagina C) Rectum D) Nasal cavity

A

Water can be purified by the following processes, except: A) Solution B) Reverse osmosis C) Distillation D) Demineralization

A

Water can be purified by: A) Distillation B) Solution C) Chemical reaction D) None of the above

A

Water impurities like calcium and magnesium salts can be removed by: A) Ion-exchange B) Adsorption C) Evaporation D) Sublimation

A

What dosage form of Magnesium Sulfate solution is used as treatment for eclampsia? A) Injection B) Tablet C) Capsules D) Solutions

A

When a solvent at a given temperature has dissolved all of the solute it can, it is: A) Saturated B) Supersaturated C) Solution D) Suspension

A

Which is not true with volatile oils? A) Can be saponified B) Aromatic odor C) Generally liquids D) Insoluble in water

A

Which one of the following preparations is a saturated solution? A) Aromatic water B) Elixirs C) Emulsion D) Solutions

A

Widely used solid dosage forms of medicinal substances usually prepared with the aid of suitable pharmaceutical adjuncts by compression or molding and contain medicinal substances with or without suitable pharmaceutical adjuncts: A) Tablets B) Bulk powders C) Capsules D) Divided powders

A

enicillin-calcium is the salt of choice for topical use of penicillin because: A) It is more irritating and less hygroscopic C) More stable B) More soluble D) All

A

he following preparations are classified as antacids except: A) Kaopectate B) Creamalin C) Magnesia magma D) Phosphagel

A

This antacid containing mixture of aluminum and magnesium hydroxide is marketed under the name of: A) Maalox B) Amphojel C) Mylanta D) Titralac

A/C

An amount of drug administered to protect the person form contracting the disease is: A) Therapeutic dose B) Prophylactic dose C) Pharmacologic dose D) A and C

B

An aqueous solution used to evacuate the bowel is: A) Suppository B) Enemas C) Infusion solution D) Decoction

B

"Bullet-shaped" capsules are known as: A) Pearls B) Pulvules C) Cluteid D) Pastilles

B

"Winged" needles are most closely associated with which type of injections? A) Intramuscular C) Subcutaneous B) Intravenous D) Length of needle

B

100% proof alcohol is: A) Absolute alcohol B) 50% Ethyl alcohol C) 100% Ethyl alcohol D) 95% Ethyl alcohol

B

A container that is impervious to air and gas under the usual conditions of handling is considered to be A) Well-closed B) Hermetically closed C) Tightly closed D) B and C

B

A container which protects its contents from extraneous solids under normal conditions of handling and shipment is: A) Hermetic container B) Well-closed container C) Tight container D) Well-sealed container

B

A form of resin except: A) Natural B) Distilled C) Prepared D) Synthetic

B

A homogenous mixture in which the molecules of the solute are dispersed among hose of the solvent: A) Suspensions B) Emulsions C) Solutions D) All of the above

B

A kind of emulsifier which stabilizes the emulsion by forming a protective film around the globules of a dispersed phase preventing their coalescence: A) Quasi emulsifier B) True emulsifier C) Oil D) Water

B

A material derived from the honeycomb of the bees is: A) Honey B) Beeswax C) Sugars D) A and C

B

A method of preparing emulsion wherein the gum is mixed first with the oil, then the water is added last is: A) English method B) Continental method C) Percolation D) None of the above

B

A method of preparing ointments except: A) Fusion B) Infusion C) Spatulation D) Trituration

B

A plant exudate containing benzoic and dinnamic acids is: A) Resins B) Balsams C) Oleoresins D) Resins

B

A powder preparation used with a toothbrush to clean the teeth is: A) Insufflation B) Dentrifices C) Dusting D) Douche

B

A powder preparation used with a toothbrush to clean the teeth is: A) Insufflation B) Dentrifices C) Trituration D) Dusting powder

B

A practice of pharmacy except: A) Pharmaceutical research C) Community dispensing B) Diagnosing an illness D) Engaged in teaching students in allied professions

B

A product of extraction of crude drugs which is 2 to 6 times as potent is: A) Fluidextract B) Extract C) Semiliquid extract D) Tincture

B

A semi-solid emulsions of either the o/w or w/o type: A) Lotion B) Creams C) Paste D) None of the above

B

A small scale comminution is: A) Maceration B) Levigation C) Digestion D) None of the above

B

A sugar that does not contribute to dental caries is: A) Sorbitol B) Mannitol C) Dextrose D) Sucrose

B

A term derived from the Latin word "macerare" means: A) Digestion B) Maceration C) Percolation D) Infusion

B

A term derived from the Latin words which means "through to strain" is: A) Maceration B) Percolation C) Infusion D) Decoction

B

A type of extract that can be used for semisolid preparation is: A) Powdered B) Pilular C) Semiliquid D) A and C

B

A type of solid preparation prepared by compression, small, cylindrical in shape, and administered by implantation is: A) Lozenges B) Pellets C) Chewable D) None of the above

B

A type of suppository that relieves constipation is: A) Vaginal B) Rectal C) Urethral D) Aural

B

According to the USP, the instruction protect from light in a monograph indicated storage in a : A) Dark place B) Light-resistant container C) Amber glass bottle D) Hermetic container

B

Alcoholic and hydroalcoholic solutions prepared from vegetable materials or from chemical substances, prepared usually by maceration and percolation. A) Extracts B) Tinctures C) Fluidextracts D) Elixirs

B

Method of preparation employed for spirits when it is desired to introduce the coloring matter of the drugs into the preparation: A) Simple solution B) Chemical reaction C) Solution with maceration D) Distillation

B

Mixture of two liquids forming a homogenous system is termed: A) Insoluble B) Miscible C) Immiscible D) A and B

B

Most drugs are: A) Strong electrolytes B) Weak electrolytes C) Non-electrolytes D) Highly ionic

B

Non-toxic powders for local application without systemic effect is: A) Dentrifices B) Dusting C) Insufflations D) Douche powders

B

Non-toxic powders for local application without systemic effect: A) Dentrifices B) Dusting C) Insufflation D) Douche powders

B

Ointments that demonstrate some systemic effect are: A) Epidermic B) Diadermic C) Endodermic D) All of the above

B

One of the following is not a biological product: A) Serum B) Antihistamine C) Toxoid D) Anti-toxin

B

Pairs of liquids when mixed results as a homogenous system such as alcohol and water are: A) Immiscible B) Miscible C) Insolution D) Repel each other

B

Percent weight-in-volume: A) # of grams of a constituent in 100g of preparation B) # of grams of a constituent in 100mL of preparation C) # of grams of a constituent in 1000g of preparation D) # of grams of a constituent in 1000mL of preparation

B

Percolation process using pressure and suitable for commercial purposes is: A) Process A B) Process C C) Process D D) Process B

B

Plastic masses composed of gelatin, glycerin, water and a medicament applied by first melting are: A) Pastes B) Glycerogelatins C) Dressings D) Ointments

B

Polyethylene Glycol polymers used as ointment vehicles are called: A) Sodium alginate B) Carbowax C) Silicones D) Veegum

B

Preparations containing finely divided drug particles uniformly distributed throughout a vehicle in which the drug exhibits a minimum degree of solubility: A) Emulsion B) Suspension C) Solution D) None of the above

B

Problem often encountered with suspensions: A) Rough B) Caking C) Creaming D) Dispersability

B

Process "P" of extraction refers to: A) Maceration B) Percolation C) Infusion D) Decoction

B

Products prepared from fresh ripe fruits used as vehicle in liquid dosage forms: A) Exudates B) Juices C) Jellies D) Synthetic flavors

B

Rancidity of fats may be due to: A) Impurities B) Oxidation at double bond C) Reduction to alcohol D) Hydrogenation at double bond

B

Refined wool fat used as base for semisolid is also called: A) Lanolin B) Anhydrous lanolin C) Beeswax D) Petrolatum

B

Sodium borate in Cold Cream acts: A) Preservative B) Forms scar C) Vehicle D) Solubilizing agent

B

Solid dosage forms in which one or more medicinal and/or inert substances are enclosed within a small shell or container generally prepared from a suitable form of gelatin: A) Tablets B) Capsules C) Troches D) Pastilles

B

Solid extractives consisting chiefly of principles of vegetable substances that are soluble in alcohol but insoluble in water: A) Abstracts B) Resins C) Oleoresins D) Extracts

B

Solubility of a drug increases in: A) Exothermal reaction B) Endothermal condition C) Cold condition D) A or B

B

Solutions representing the water-soluble constituents of plant drugs prepared by boiling the drugs in water: A) Infusions B) Decoctions C) Tinctures D) None of the above

B

Solutions representing water-soluble plant principles prepared by boiling the drug in water: A) Infusion B) Decoction C) Extracts D) Fluidextracts

B

Solvent used in extracting active constituents from plants and animals is termed as: A) Vehicle B) Menstruum C) Base D) Water

B

Special highly absorptive cataplasms are called: A) Poultices B) Epispastics C) Siloxanes D) Veegums

B

Sterile water for irrigation requires the solvent as: A) Purified water B) Water for injection C) Bacteriostatic water D) Water, USP

B

Substance added to tablets to impart cohesiveness: A) Diluent B) Binder C) Lubricant D) Flavoring agent

B

Sulfurated potash is used in the preparation of: A) Calamine lotion B) White lotion C) Yellow lotion D) Black lotion

B

Table triturates for use by the physicians in his extemporaneous preparation of parenteral solutions are: A) Pastilles B) Hypodermic Tablets C) Sublingual D) Pellets

B

Tablets that are used by a few physicians in his extemporaneous preparation of parenteral solutions are: A) Tablet triturates B) Hypodermic tablets C) Implantation tablets D) Cachets

B

The "block and divide" method of packaging powders after mixing is employed for: A) Potent drugs B) Non-potent C) Raw materials D) Extractives

B

The capping of a tablet may be the result of any of the following except: A) Excessive pressure of compression C) Excessive fine powder B) Excessive lubricant D) Insufficient binder

B

The chemical substances used as radiopaque in x-ray examination of the GIT: A) NaHCO3 B) BaSO4 C) Flourescein dye D) Radioactive iodine

B

The classification of drugs as legally obtained are the following except: A) Over the counter B) Cosmetics C) Legend D) Prescription

B

The continental method of preparing emulsions has its first step the combination of: A) Gum and water B) Gum and oil C) Oil and water D) Gum and active ingredient

B

The designation "minibottles" refers to: A) 10-30 mL glass vials B) Partially filled parenteral bottles with 50 to 150 mL volumes C) Any parenteral bottle with a capacity of less than 1 mL D) Vials with a capacity of less than 10 mL

B

The expiration date on a pharmaceutical container states "Expires on July 1997". This statement means that by that expiration date, the product may have lost: A) 50% of its activity B) Sufficient activity to be outside USP monograph requirement C) 5% of its activity D) All of its activity

B

The following are hydrocarbon ointment base except: A) Petrolatum B) Hydrophilic petrolatum C) White petrolatum D) Mineral oil

B

The following are toxicity contributors except: A) Dextrose B) Sodium acetate C) Sodium chloride D) Boric acid

B

The following are true about granules except: A) More stable physically and chemically than are the corresponding powders from which they were prepared. B) More likely to cake or harden upon standing than are powders. C) Their surface area is less than that of powders. D) More easily "wetted" by a solvent that a certain powder.

B

The following preparation: privine, visine and eye are classified as: A) Mouthwash B) Ocular decongestant C) Antibacterial D) Antitussive

B

The following products are intended for topical administration except: A) Benzelkonium chloride solution C) Aluminum chloride solution B) Lugol's solution D) Golden gargle

B

The following syrups: phenergan, tacaryl, cohistan are classified as: A) Antitussive B) Antihistamine C) Tranquilizer D) Antihelmintic

B

The form of water most commonly used for production of parenterals is: A) Deionized B) Water for injection C) Sterile water for injection D) Purified water

B

The method for the preparation of compressed tablets wherein the granulation is formed by compacting large masses of the mixture and subsequently crushing and sizing these pieces into smaller granules: A) Wet granulation method C) Direct compression method B) Dry granulation method D)All of the above

B

The most popular and acceptable commercial dosage forms are: A) Hard gelatin capsules C) Soft elastic capsules B) Tablet D) Divided powders

B

The official hydrogen peroxide solution U. S. P. is also known as: A) Diluted peroxide B) 10 volume peroxide C) 15 volume peroxide D) 30 volume peroxide

B

The official room temperature is: A) 300 C B) 250 C C) 300 C - 400 C D) Temperature of the working area

B

The process of grinding substances to a very fine powder is termed: A) Levigation B) Trituration C) Sublimation D) Percolation E) Maceration

B

The release of an ingredient from packaging components into the actual product is described by the term: A) Adsorption B) Leaching C) Permeation D) Diffusion

B

The shaft portion of the needle is called the : A) Bevel B) Cannula C) Lumen D) Hub

B

The study about the relationship between physical, chemical and biological sciences as they apply to drug action is: A) Biology B) Biopharmaceutics C) Pharmacokinetics D) A and C

B

The term "impalpable" refers to s substance that is: A) Colorless B) Not perceptible to touch C) Greasy D) Tasteless

B

The term "sparingly soluble" refers to parts of solvent that can dissolve one part of solute is: A) 10 - 100 B) 30 - 100 C) Less than 1 D) 1 - 10

B

The term PSIG in reference to aerosols means: A) Per square inch of glass C) Atmospheric pressure B) Pounds per square inch gauge D) Propellant safety in glass

B

The type of extract used for ointment or pastes is: A) Semiliquid B) Pilular C) Powdered D Any of the above

B

The use of too much binder in tableting can affect: A) Bioavailability B) Moisture content C) Dissolution rate D) Disintegration

B

The usual purpose of chilling medication prior to administration is to increase: A) Absorption B) Palatibility C) Stability D) Ionization

B

These equipments are used in the preparation of ointment except: A) Steam bath B) Mold C) Mortar and pestle D) Mechanical mixer`

B

This improves the rate of flow and prevents adhesion of tablet granulations to dies and punches of tablet machine: A) Starch B) Magnesium stearate C) Mannitol D) Kaolin

B

Titanium dioxide is used as a solar ray protectant --- in the preparation of: A) Burn lotion B) White capsules C) Topical anesthetic D) Antiseptics

B

To improve taste of drugs is to add: A) Coloring matter B) Flavoring agent C) Alcohol D) Sodium chloride

B

To insure the stability of a dosage form for its intended shelf-life, what is placed or stated in the label? A) Proper dosage B) Proper storage C) Proper net contents D) Proper name of the product

B

To mask bitter tasting drugs in formulations, the flavoring vehicles used is: A) Orange flavor B) Cocoa flavor C) Cherry flavor D) Any of the above

B

To remedy the problem of volatile liquid substance is to: A) Coating the substance C)Make into a tablet B) Place in a soft gelatin capsule D) Any of the above

B

Toothache drops are used to: A) Cure toothache C) Cure gingivitis B) Remedy pain due to toothache D) B and C

B

Trituration in a mortar or on an ointment slab to prepare ointments: A) Fusion B) Mechanical incorporation C) Comminution D) A and B

B

Type 1 glass is: 1) Treated soda-lime glass 2) Intended for parenteral products 3) Resistant to leaching alkali A) 1 and 2 B) 2 and 3 C) 2 only D) 1, 2 and 3

B

. A two-phase system prepared by combining 2 immiscible liquids, one of which is uniformly dispersed throughout the other: A) Suspension B) Solution C) Emulsion D) Magma

C

A douche is used to remove foreign particles form the eyes is: A) Nasal B) Pharyngeal C) Eye D) All of the above

C

A form of extraordinary maceration which consists of the application of gentle heat: A) Infusion B) Percolation C) Digestion D) Decoction

C

A method of extraction applicable to drugs whose desired constituents are both water soluble and heat stable is: A) Maceration B) Infusion C) Decoction D) Percolation

C

A method of preparing solutions, except: A) Extraction B) Simple solution process C) Dispersion D) Chemical reaction

C

A mixture of semi-solid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum: A) Mineral oil B) Paraffin C) Petrolatum D) White ointment

C

A plant source of antineoplastic drug is: A) Nux vomica B) Digitals C) Vinca rosa D) Belladonna

C

A process of preparing effervescent salt is by: A) Slugging B) Mix with kaolin C) Fusion D) Trituratrion

C

A product designed for administration to the body in the diagnosis or treatment of disease is called: A) Drugs B) Injection C) Dosage forms D) Resins

C

A product of extraction using the proportion of one gram of the crude drug to one gram of the extractive is: A) Tincture B) Spirit C) Fluidextract D) Extract

C

A suppository base that is water-soluble is: A) Cocoa butter B) Theobroma oil C) Polyethylene glycols D) Glycerinated gelatin

C

A type of coating that disintegrates in the intestines and not in the stomach is: A) Sugar B) Chocolate C) Enteri D) Film

C

Add the necessary bulk to a formulation to prepare tablets of the desired size: A) Binders B) Lubricants C) Diluents D) Disintegrator

C

An amount of drug administered to a person after contraction of an illness is: A) Prophylactic dose B) Usual dose C) Therapeutic dose D) Dosage regimen

C

An artificial sweetener used for preparing syrups is: A) Sucrose B) Liquid glucose C) Saccharin D) Lactose

C

An example of a true emulsifier: A) Chondrous B) Dextrin C) Acacia D) Agar

C

An ointment base called greaseless is: A) Hydrocarbon base B) Absorption base C) Water-soluble base D) Water removable base

C

Solutions of various drugs in aqueous vehicle applied to the mucous membrane of the nose and throat by means of a nebulizer is: A) Emulsions B) Suspensions C) Sprays D) Insufflations

C

Sterile pharmaceutical preparations that are to be administered through one for more layers of the skin: A) Enema B) Suppository C) Injections D) Troches

C

Sterilization method for injectables that are sensitive to heat is by: A) Moist heat B) Dry heat C) Membrane filtration D) A and C

C

Substances that give bulk or body to aqueous and viscoid solutions, except: A) Sugars B) Polyols C) Lactose D) Polysaccharides

C

Suppositories when inserted into body cavities change, except: A) Melt B) Soften C) Harden D) Dissolves

C

Surfactants tends to enhance absorption due to: A) Effects on biological membrane C) Reduction of interfacial tension B) Effects on dissolution rate D)Increase in interfacial tension

C

Suspensions are prepared by, except: A) Dispersion B) Precipitation C) Solution D) Double decomposition

C

Tablets that release carbon dioxide when dissolved in water: A) Sublingual B) Buccal C) Effercescent D) Pellet

C

The Rx symbol is required to be indicated in labels of the following except: A) Legend drugs B) Dangerous drugs C) OTC drugs D) Prescription drugs

C

The U. S. P. Pyrogen test is performed on: A) Dogs B) Guinea pigs C) Rabbits D) Cats

C

The characteristic ingredient in poultices: A) Kaolin B) Water C) Oil D) Calcium carbonate

C

The diluent used in triturations is: A) Starch B) Talc C) Lactose D) Cellulose

C

The finely divided particles of a suspension, except: A) Suspensoids B) Dispersed particles C) Lipid D) A and B

C

The following are colloidal emulsions except: A) Mild silver protein solution C) Calamine solution B) Tragacanth solution D) Bentonite magma

C

The following are diuretics except: A) Chlorothiazide B) Aminophyllin C) Tolbutamide D) Diamox

C

The following are non-medicated syrups except: A) Tolu balsam syrup B) Orange syrup C) Ipecac syrup D) Cherry syrup

C

The following are used as colorants in pharmaceutical preparations except: A) Erythrosin B) Caramel C) Yellow mercuric oxide D) Red ferric oxide

C

The following dosage forms possess shake well label except: A) Magmas B) Lotion C) Syrups D) Suspension

C

The following ingredients can be used in the formulation of analgesics except: A) Acetaminophen B) Mefenamic acid C) Theophylline D) Aspirin

C

The following statements are true for the HLB system of surfactants except: A) Hydrophilic surfactants have high HLB (8-18). C) Hydrophilic surfactants form w/o emulsions B) Lipophilic surfactants have low HLB (3-6). D) Lipophilic surfactants form w/o emulsions.

C

The following substances produce which emulsions, except: A) Gelatin B) Egg yolk C) Cholesterol D) Casein

C

The greatest threat from morphine overdose is: A) Spinal cord paralysis B) Renal failure C) Respiratory depression D) Cardiovascular collapse

C

The method for extemporaneous preparation for emulsion from volatile oils or oleaginous substances of low viscosities: A) Dry gum method B) Wet gum method C) Bottle method D) None of the above

C

The method of preparing emulsions containing volatile oils is by: A) Dry gum B) Wet gum C) Bottle D) Continental

C

The mixing of powders may be the following except: A) Sifting B) Tumbling C) Sieving D) Trituration

C

The most common disintegration in tablet products: A) Velgum B) Talc C) Corn starch D) Magnesium stearate

C

The most frequently used base in the preparation of vaginal suppositories where the prolonged localized action of the medicinal agent is usually desired: A) Polyethylene glycols B) Cacao butter C) Glycerinated gelatin D) Beeswax

C

The most used diluent for tablets is: A) Sucrose B) Talc C) Lactose D) Calcium stearate

C

The non-aqueous vehicle used in injection: A) Alcohol B) Glycerol C) Vegetable oils D) Liquid petrolatum

C

The process of grinding a drug in a mortar to reduce its particle size is termed: A) Levigation B) Spatulation C) Trituration D) Bumbling

C

The process of obtaining aromatic water by redistillation one or more times from the fresh delicate drugs is: A) Practical distillation B) By solution C) Cohobation D) Exhaustive solution

C

The temperature of a cold place is: A) 8 - 15 C B) 15 - 30 C C) Not exceeding 8 C D) 25 C

C

The term "drug labeling" includes the following except: A) Labels B) Company literature C) Containers D) Inserts

C

The third component of an emulsion is: A) Suspending agent B) Active ingredient C) Emulsifier D) B and C

C

The type of stability where resistance to microbial growth is maintained until its expiry date is: A) Chemical B) Toxicological C) Microbiological D) Physical

C

These are developing trends in a pharmacist's function except: A) Influence the physician in choice of drugs C) Diagnosis of diseases B) Use of generics D) Advise the physician on dosage regimens

C

These are equipment for homogenization except: A) Colloid mill B) Homogenizer C) Sieve D) Mortar and pestle

C

They are solutions or mixtures of various substances in external application and are applied with rubbing and friction to the affected area: A) Lotion B) Glycerites C) Embrocations D) Mucilage

C

This is a tool for monitoring drug utilization: A) A drug receipt B) A drug invoice C) A drug profile D) Prescription

C

This is used as a binder, diluent and disintegrator in tablets: A) Talc B) Magnesium stearate C) Starch D) Kaolin

C

Thixotropic emulsions or suspensions intended for external application to the body: A) Ointment B) Cream C) Lotion D) Magma

C

Tinctures may be prepared from the following sources except: A) Animal source B) Plant source C) Soil D) Chemical source

C

Use of sterile water in formulations: A) Water for inhalation B) Water for irrigation C) A and B D) For topical solution

C

Used for the sterilization of heat-sensitive solutions: A) Dry-heat sterilization C) Sterilization by filtration B) Steam sterilization D) Autoclave

C

Viscous preparations intended for warm, external application to a body surface is: A) Glycerites B) Ointments C) Poultices D) Glycerogelatins

C

Vitamin B6 is: A) Thiamine B) Riboflavin C) Pyridoxine D) Nicotinic acid

C

Water used as a vehicle for pharmaceutical preparations is: A) Sterile water for injection C) Aromatic water B) Bacteriostatic water for injection D) Any of the above

C

Water used as a vehicle in pharmaceutical preparations is: A) Sterile water for injection B) Water, USP C) Aromatic water D) Deionized water

C

When no specific storage are provided in the label, it is understood that the product should be protected as follows except: A) From moisture B) From freezing C) From cool place D) From excessive heat

C

Which of following is / are true of buccal tablets? 1) Intended to be dissolved beneath the tongue 2) Provide absorption of drugs that are destroyed by the gastric juice 3) Dissolved very promptly to give rapid drug effects A) 1 and 2 B) 2 and 3 C) 2 only D) 1, 2 and 3

C

Which of the following is (are) true on parenteral products? 1) Makes use of purified water, USP as solvent 3) For I. V. purposes only 2) Sterile, pyrogen-free preparation A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 2 only D) 1, 2 and 3

C

Which of the following is / are used in tablet formulation to reduce friction during tablet compression? 1) Calcium stearate 2) Magnesium stearate 3) stearate acid A) 1 and 2 B) 1 and 3 C) 1, 2 and 3 D) None of the above

C

Which of the following is not a method of splitting emulsions: A) Centrifuging B) Adding electrolytes C) Filtering D) Heat

C

Which of the following sterilization methods is (are) used for heat-labile pharmaceutical preparations? 1) Moist-heat sterilization 3) Sterilization by filtration 2) Dry-heat sterilization 4) Gas sterilization A) 1, 3 and 4 B) 1 and 3 only C) 3 and 4 only D) 3 only

C

Which statement is not true about syrup USP? A) Contains 85% w/v sucrose. C) Has a low solvent capacity for water-soluble drug B) Has a specific gravity of 1.3. D) It is self-preserved.

C

White lotion is prepared by: A) Hydration B) Trituration C) Precipitation D) None

C

n ointment base used for diadermic ointment preparation is: A) Hydrocarbon base B) Absorption base C) Greaseless ointment base D) Cream base

C

nsulin preparations are usually administered by: A) Intradermal injection B) Intramuscular injection C) Subcutaneous injection D) Intravenous

C

A way to prepare gel is : A) Hydration of chemical substances C) Chemical reaction of inorganic substances B) Mixing organic substances D) A and C

D

A way to choose the specific emulsifiers for emulsions is: A) Based on the hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value (HLB) B) Based on the number of unsaturated portions of the molecule of the emulsifier C) Based on the number of ethylene oxide units in the molecule of the emulsifier D) A and C

D

A class of bulk powders: A) Triturations B) Douche powders C) Divided powders D) A and B

D

A method of preparing effervescent salt is by: A) Fusion B) Wet method C) Molding D) A and B

D

A non-medicated ointment except: A) Hydrocarbon base B) Absorption base C) Water-soluble base D) Zinc oxide ointment

D

A preparation made to administer medications in measured or prescribed amount is : A) Dosage form B) Pharmaceutical C) Extract D) A and B

D

A process in which the properly comminuted drug is permitted to soak in the menstruum until the cellular structure is softened and penetrated by the menstruum and the soluble constituents are dissolved: A) Percolation B) Digestion C) Decoction D) Maceration

D

A viscosity builder in syrup preparations is: A) Sorbitol B) Glycerin C) Mucilage D) A and B

D

A way to prepare an ointment by incorporation is by: A) Spatulation B) Fusion C) Trituration D) A and C

D

An emulsion is considered to be physically unstable if: A) Dispersed phase upon standing tends to form aggregates of globules. B) "Creaming" of the emulsion. C) "Breaking" of the emulsion. D) All of the above.

D

Another name for polyethylene glycol polymers is: A) Silica gel B) Sodium alginate C) Friar's paste D) Carbowax

D

Any temperature not exceeding 8 C: A) Warm B) Cool C) Room temperature D) Cold

D

Bioavailability of drugs may be adversely affected by: A) Solubility B) Wettability C) Particle size of drug D) All of the above

D

Brandy is made from: A) Molasses B) Fermented malt juice C) Fermented juice of grapes D) None of the above

D

Bulk powders are: A) Triturations B) Dentrifices C) Douche powder D) All of the above

D

Cacao butter used as suppository base is also known as: A) Linseed oil B) Cottonseed oil C) Lanolin D) Theobroma oil

D

Caramelization of sucrose is due to its: A) Fructose content B) Glucose content C) Evulose content D) A and C

D

Characteristic of oil prepared by Forbes Bottle Method for emulsions is: A) Volatile B) Fixed oil C) Low viscosity oil D) A and C

D

Characteristics of pills except: A) Adhesive B) Firm C) Plasticity property D) Chewable

D

Characteristics of topical aerosols: A) Applied without using the fingertips C) Requires an applicator in the spread of the aerosol B) Expensive packaging D) A and B

D

Coloring agents added to pharmaceuticals are used for: A) Product identification C) Sensory adjunct to palatability B) Aesthetic value D) All of the above

D

Combinations or mixtures of drugs which liquefy due to a lowering of their melting point: A) Diquescent B) Efflorescent C) Hygroscopic D) Eutectic mixture

D

Community Considered a practice of pharmacy except: A) pharmacy C)Hospital pharmacy B) Pharmaceutical manufacturing D) Wholesaler of RTW clothes

D

Complete fusion of droplets in an emulsion followed by ultimate separation of 2 immiscible phases is a condition called: A) Inversion B) Creaming C) Hydrolysis D) Breaking

D

Component of white ointment is: A) 95% petrolatum B) 5% wax C) 2% lanolin D) A and B

D

Components of effervescent granules, except: A) Sodium bicarbonate B) Tartaric acid C) Citric acid D) Sodium Carbonate

D

Decoction is a method of extraction from drugs which is: A) Water soluble B) Alcohol soluble C) Heat stable D) A and C

D

Drugs could possibly penetrate intact skin after topical application through except: A) Walls of hair follicles B) Sweat glands C) Sebaceous glands D) Veins

D

FD and C dyes may be used for: A) Food B) Cosmetic C) Drugs D) Any of the above

D

Flavoring agents are added to: A) Compressed tablets B) Chewable tablets C) Lozenge D) B and C

D

Gels under suspension system consist of: A) Small inorganic particles C) Large organic particles B) Small organic particles D) A and C

D

General formula for infusions uses a strength of: A) 10% B) 15% C) 20% D) 5%

D

Ideal containers for dispensing dusting powders: A) Wide-mouth bottles B) Pasteboard boxes C) Amber-colored bottles D) Sifter-top container

D

Instability of emulsions is caused by: A) Flocculation B) Creaming C) Inversion D) All of the above

D

It is not a part of a primary emulsion: A) Dispersed phase B) Dispersion medium C) Emulsifying agent D) Alcohol

D

Jellies are used by physicians as lubricants for: A) Rectal thermometer B) Gloves for surgical use C) Stoppers D) A and B

D

Liquid preparations representing water-soluble principles of animal and plant drugs are: A) Spirits B) Tincture C) Fluidextracts D) None of the above

D

Lubricants contribute to the preparation of compressed tablets by: 1) Improving the flow of the granulation 2) Prevent adhesion of the tablet formulation to the punches and dies during compression 3) Reduces friction 4) Give a sheen to the finished products A) 1 and 2 B) 2 and 3 C) 1, 2 and 3 D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

D

Magmas are: A) Aqueous solutions B) Alcoholic solutions C) Emulsions D) Suspensions

D

Method of mixing powders as dosage forms is by: A) Sifting B) Tumbling C) Spatulation D) Any of the above

D

Method(s) utilized to achieve controlled drug release from solid dosage forms: A) Coated heads as granules B) Complex formation C) Non-exchange resin D) All of the above

D

Methods of detecting the type of emulsion: 1) Drop dilution test 2) Dye or indicator test 3) Electric conductance test A) 1 only B) 2 only C) 1and 2 D) 1, 2 and 3

D

Methods of preparing tablet granulations for heat sensitive and moisture sensitive drugs may be by: A) Slugging B) Wet method C) Dry method D) A and C

D

Mucilages are used primarily to aid in suspending insoluble substances in liquids due to their: A) Colloidal character B) Base of preparation C) Viscosity D) A and C

D

Mucilages may be obtained by: A) Dispersing gum in water C) Extraction of glycosides from plants B) Extracting the mucilaginous principles from plants D)A and B

D

Non-medicated elixirs are used: A) As vehicle for a therapeutic agent C) As a diluent for existing medicated elixir B) As a therapeutic agent D) A and C

D

Oil vehicle for injections must be from plant origin for the reason that: A) They are liquid at room temperature C) They will not become rancid rapidly B) They may be metabolized D) All of the above

D

Oleoresins are: A) Volatile oils B) Waxes and resins C) Fixed oils and resins D) None of the above

D

One of the following is an oil-soluble vitamin: A) Ascorbic acid B) Thiamine C) Riboflavin D) Vitamin D

D

One way to improve the appearance of a dosage form is to add: A) Colorant B) Flavorant C) Preservative D) A and C

D

Percolation may be used to classify: A) Solutions B) Ointments C) Suspensions D) Syrups

D

Plasters when applied to the body produce: A) Occlusive action B) Macerating action C) Rubefacient D) A and B

D

Practice of pharmacy may be chosen from the following except: A) Pharmaceutical research C) Pharmacist in the government service B) Teaching in a college of pharmacy D) Manager of a pharmaceutical company

D

Process of converting a liquid into vapor and condensing back to liquid is: A) Sublimation B) Condensation C) Evaporation D) Distillation

D

Properties of ideal ointment base except: A) Washability B) Non-dehydrating C) Ease of compounding D) Greasy

D

Purified water may be prepared by: A) Distillation B) Ion-exchange resin C) Reverse osmosis D) All of the above

D

Pyroxylin is also called: A) Nitrocellulose B) Collodion C) Gun cotton D) A and C

D

Reaction kinetics study can predict: A) Shelf-life of the product B) Expiry date C) Therapeutic use D) A and B

D

Recovery of an ambulatory patient depends upon this factor in this medication: A) Brand product B) Generic product C) Expenses D) Compliance

D

Ringer's injection, USP contains: 1) Sodium chloride 2) Sodium lactate 3) Calcium chloride 4) Potassium chloride A) 1 and 2 only B) 3 and 4 only C) 1, 2 and 3 D) 1, 3 and 4

D

Semi-solid, very stiff, very absorptive, non-greasy and highly concentrated applications: A) Chrisma B) Epispastics C) Salves D) Pastes

D

Simple syrup is: A) Supersaturated solution of sucrose in purified water C) Highly unstable B) Prone to microbial growth D) None of the above

D

Sodium lauryl sulfate is: A) Alcohol B) Ketone C) Lotion D) Wetting agent

D

Solid dosage forms administered other than oral route: A) Pellets B) Vaginal tablets C) Troches D) A and B

D

Solid dosage forms designed to release the drug slowly for more sustained action are: A) Timed-release tablets B) Pills C) Extended-action tablets D) A and B

D

Spans and Tweens are: A) Phospholipids C) Highly polymerized mannuronic acid anhydrides B) Glycoside D) Polyoxyalkalene derivatives

D

Spirit of peppermint is prepared by: A) Simple solution B) Chemical reaction C) Distillation D) Solution with maceration

D

Spirits, popularly known as essences, are alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions of volatile substances prepared by: A) Simple solution B) Distillation C) Chemical reaction D) All of the above

D

Stability of drugs may be: A) Physical B) Chemical C) Toxicological D) All of the above

D

Sucrose as a sugar for syrups is subject to degradative actions: A) Oxidation B) Hydrolysis C) Fermentation D) B and C

D

Suppositories are administered when: A) A local effect is desired. C)A drug cannot be tolerated orally B) A systemic effect is desired. D) All of the above.

D

Suppositories are prepared by: A) Melting from a smelt B) Compression C) Hand rolling D) All of the above

D

Suspensions can be used for this type of injectable product: A) Intravenous B) Intramuscular C) Intradermal D) B and C

D

Syrups may be prepared by: A) Solution of ingredients with heat C) By maceration B) Percolation D) A and B

D

Syrups may be prepared by: A) Solution with heat B) Agitation without heat C) Percolation D) All of the above

D

Tablet dosage form not requiring disintegration: A) Film-coated B) Enteric coated C) Sustained release D) Chewable

D

Tablets for subcutaneous implantation into body tissues: A) Buccal B) Enteric coated C) Sublingual D) Pellets

D

The HLB system is used to classify: A) Flavors B) Colors C) Perfumes D) Surfactants

D

The capacity of a teaspoon is : A) 10 ml B) 15 ml C) 1 ml D) 5 ml

D

The dry method of preparing granulations for tablets is adopted for: A) Heat sensitive drugs C) Tablets with potent drugs B) Moisture sensitive drugs D) A and B

D

The dry-gum method of preparing emulsions is also called: A) English method B) Continental method C) 4:2:1 method D) B and C

D

The following criteria are required for a good suppository base except: A) Should dissolve rapidly in the body cavity C) Inert B) Non-irritating D) Should be white

D

The following preparations are injectables except: A) Syntocinon B) Vincristin C) Insulin D) Nitroglycerine

D

The following route of administration will provide the highest bioavailability of drug: A) Oral B) Rectal C) Intramuscular D) Intravenous

D

This represents the quality of the product and the professionalism of the compounding pharmacists: A) Price of the medicine B) Name of the drug store C) Name of the prescriber D) Label

D

Tinctures of potent drugs usually have a strength of: A) 5% by vol. B) 5% by wt C) 10% by vol. D) 10% by wt.

D

To increase rate of solution of a solute is to increase: A) Agitation B) Temperature C) Surface area of solute D) All of the above

D

Triturations usually have a strength of: A) 5% B) 1% C) 15% D) 10% E) None of the above

D

Type of lotion according to use is : A) Cosmetic B) Medicinal C) Sunscreen D) All of the above

D

Type of lotion according to use is: A) Cosmetic B) Medicated C) Skin lotion D) A and B

D

USP liniment containing camphor: A) Camphor and soap liniment B) Chloroform liniment C) Camphor liniment D) All of the above

D

USP specifies this volume as the upper limit for single-dose parenterals: A) 30ml B) 20ml C) 500ml D) 1000ml

D

Used to stabilize a solution against the chemical degradation that would occur if there is a marked changed in pH: A) Anti-oxidants B) Anti-microbials C) Preservatives D) Buffers

D

Valium (diazepam) is available in which of the following dosage forms? A) Elixir B) Tablet C) Injection solution D) B and C only

D

Vitamin K is associated with: A) Hemoglobin concentration B) Bone formation C) Cardiac function D) Blood coagulation

D

Water can be purified by: A) Distillation B) Solution C) Reverse osmosis D) A and C

D

Water is used in place of alcohol in Iodine tincture because: A) Iodine is more soluble in water than in alcohol B) Alcoholic solutions have been too strong for general purposes C) Free iodine is not liberated ion aqueous solutions D) None of the above

D

Which of the following agents is/are available in a sublingual dosage form? A) Isorbide dinitrate (Isordil) C) Hydrogenated argot alkaloids (Hydergine) B) Glycerin D) All of the above

D

Which of the following capsule size is the largest? A) 1 B) 0 C) 00 D) 000

D

Which of the following is not a function of the lubricant in a tablet formulation: A) Improving flow properties of granules B) Reducing powder adhesion into the dies and punches C) Reducing punch and die wear D) Improving tablet wetting in the stomach

D

Which of the following is not true with plasters? A) It is free from fats. C)Supper in the immobilization area B) Chiefly used for their adhesiveness.. D) It must be white.

D

Which of the following statements is not true for aromatic waters? A) It is a saturated aqueous solution C) It is often used as flavoring vehicle B) It can be prepared by steam distillation D) It is a preparation of volatile oil in alcohol

D

Which of the following statements is not true with vanishing cream? A) They are immediately absorbed and therefore will disappear on the surface. B) It is also used as ointment. C) Incompatible with acids and acidic substances. D) It is a water ion oil emulsion.

D

Which one is not a disintegrator? A) Starch B) Cellulose C) Gums D) Calcium stearate

D

Which statement is not true with suspending agents? A) It keeps the insoluble ingredients in suspension long enough for a uniform dose. B) It keeps the insoluble ingredients --- finely divided state. C) It improves the palatability of the mixture. D) It serves as a preservative.

D

White capsules are those treated with: A) Silicon dioxide B) Calcium oxide C) Salad D) Titanium dioxide

D

Liquid preparations representing the water-soluble principles of plant drugs are: A) Spirits B) Fluidextracts C) Tinctures D) All E) None

E

Preservative added to syrup: A) Glycerin C) Sodium Benzoate E) All of the above B) Benzoic acid D) Methyl Paraben

E

Separation of immiscible liquids may be carried out by: A) Glass syringe B) Pipette C) Separatory funnel E) All of the above D) Florentine receiver

E

Tablet is the preferred form as dosage form because of: A) Stability B) Economy C) Precision of dosage D) Convenience E) All of the above

E