Module 5
A dispersed system that is a low to medium viscosity liquid preparation intended for application to the skin. A) Lotions B) Pastes C) Emulsion D) Suspensions
A
Applicable S-license for the retail of DP/s containing Table I Controlled Chemical/s A) S-1 B) S-2 C) S-3 D) S-4
A
Assigned HLB of surfactants with antifoaming activity: A) 1-3 B) 3-6 C) 7-9 D) 15-20
A
Category of emulsifiers or stabilizers that are used primarily as thickening agents and stabilizers for oil-in-water emulsions of certain lotions and ointments for external use. A) High Molecular Weight Alcohols B) Protein Substances C) Carbohydrate Materials D) Cholesterol & Cholesterol Derivatives
A
Irregular, zigzag pattern movement of colloids A) Brownian Motion B) Diffusion C) Sedimentation D) NOTA
A
Modified white vincent method: Sprowls A) Sprowls B) Cryoscopic C) E-value D) NOTA
A
Oral dosage form, which contains one or more active ingredients that are unstable in the water phase but stabilized in oil-in-water dispersions; either or both phases may contain dissolved solids. A) Oral Emulsion B) Oral Drops C) Elixir D) NOTA
A
Oral liquid that is prepared to take in small quantity with the help of a suitable measuring device. A) Oral drop B) Oral solution C) Oral suspension D) Oral emulsion
A
Pectin Paste A) Organic Hydrogels B) Inorganic Hydrogels C) Hydrophilic Organogels D) Soap Base Greases
A
Special Prescription Form for Dangerous Drugs is issued by A) Department of Health B) Food and Drug Administration C) Board of Pharmacy D) Dangerous Drugs Board
A
The Act that as promulgated, repealing Dangerous Drug Act A) Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act B) Dangerous Medicines Act C) Universal Health Care Act D) Pharmacy Act
A
The following are factors that may affect viscosity, except A) Shape B) Molecular Weight C) Size D) NOTA
A
The property that can be calculated using Stoke's law A) Sedimentation B) Fluidity C) Brownian Movement D) Viscosity
A
Which government agency certifies Medical Representatives or Professional Service Representatives? A) Board of Pharmacy B) Food and Drug Administration C) Department of Health D) Dangerous Drugs Board
A
Which of the following colloidal preparation used for the treatment of cancer? A) Colloidal copper B) Colloidal gold C) Colloidal mercury D) Colloidal silver chloride, silver iodide, and silver protein
A
Method of coating tablets that involves putting a thin, skin-tight, plastic-like material over the compressed tablet to produce coated tablets that have essentially the same weight, shape and size as the original compressed tablet. A. Film Coating B. Sugar Coating C. A and B D. NOTA
A. Film Coating
Choose the coloring principles that are used as colors for food and cosmetics and are NOT obtained from a biological source. A. Nitroso-dyes B. Alizarin C. Chlorophyll D. Anattenes
A. Nitroso-dyes
Method or technique for solving flavoring problems which involves formation of an insoluble compound with the offending drug; or increasing the viscosity of the fluids to limit contact of the drug with the tongue. A. Physical B. Chemical C. Overshadow D. Physiological
A. Physical
Classify the tableting problem: Cracking A. Process-related B. Excipient-related C. Machine-related D. More than 1 factor
A. Process-related
Which if the following is not a good characteristic of a suppository base. A. Remains stable in rectal fluids B. Nontoxic and nonirritating to the mucous membrane C. Stable on storage D. Compatible with a variety of drugs
A. Remains stable in rectal fluids
Trituration
Analyze which method of preparing powders may be employed both to comminute and mix the ingredients.
38) Classify the emulsifying agents and stabilizers: Casein and Egg yolk A) Carbohydrate Materials B) Protein Substances C) HMW Alcohols D) Wetting Agents
B
A person affixing "RPh" title on his/her name violates the A) Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs B) Philippine Pharmacy Act C) Universally Accessible, Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act D) Generics Act of 1988
B
Applicable S-license for prescribing DD/DDPs and/or DP/s containing Table I Controlled Chemical/s A) S-1 B) S-2 C) S-3 D) S-4
B
Bentonite Gel: A) Organic Hydrogels B) Inorganic Hydrogels C) Hydrophilic Organogels D) Soap Base Greases
B
Core List A) List of drugs that are for special medical patients such as cancer patients B) List of drugs that meet the health care needs of majority of the population C) List of medical devices needed by majority of the population D) List of drugs for geriatric patients
B
Identify the pharmaceutical ingredient that prevents drying of preparations due to its ability to retain moisture. A) Binder B) Humectant C) Surfactant D) Levigating Agent
B
Identify the weak intermolecular forces, example of which are the Keesom-Debye, and London forces A) Ion-dipole, ion-induced dipole forces B) Van der Waals forces C) Hydrogen bonds D) Repulsive and attractive forces
B
RA 3720 A) Newborn Screening Act B) Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act C) Pharmacy Act D) Expanded Senior Citizens Act
B
Select the pair that are correctly matched: I. Peppermint water - Hydroalcoholic II. Aromatic elixir - Hydroalcoholic III. Compound Cardamon Tincture - Alcoholic IV. Simple Syrup - Aqueous V. Orange Flower Water - Alcoholic A) I, II, III B) II, III, IV C) I, IV, V D) I, V
B
The taking up of water by a sponge is an example of: A) Adsorption B) Absorption C) A and B D) NOTA
B
The weak electrostatic forces that bring about condensation of nonpolar gas molecules so as to form liquids and solids when molecules are bought quite close to one another A) Keesom B) London C) Debye D) NOTA
B
Universal Health Care Act was signed into law in: A) September 13, 1988 B) February 20, 2019 C) February 15, 2010 D) NOTA
B
What is the role of methylparaben in a formulation? A) Suppository Base B) Antifungal Preservative C) Humectant D) Stiffening Agent
B
Which of the following glass container is composed of relatively high proportions of sodium oxide and calcium oxide; has a relatively lower concentration of migratory oxides; and suitable for solutions that are buffered and have a pH <7 or are not reactive with theglass? A) Type I B) Type II C) Type III D) NOTA
B
Which of the following is classified as non-newtonian liquids A) Chloroform B) Tobramycin, Chloramphenicol Palmitate Suspension C) Butane D) Ethanol
B
Which of the following viscometers which can be used for both Newtonian and Non-Newtonian system. A) Cone and Plate, Capillary B) Cup and Bob, Cone and Plate C) Cone and Plate, Falling Sphere D) Capillary, Falling Sphere
B
Which sterilization method is the most dependable and widely used sterilization method that uses moist heat which coagulates cellular proteins of microorganisms; parenterals or injectable products (in their containers) are sterilized by this method? A) Ionizing Radiation B) Steam Sterilization C) Membrane Filtration D) Gas Sterilization
B
White-Vincent method is classified as: A) Method I B) Method II C) A and B D) NOTA
B
% of water in glycerogelatin A. 40% B. 35% C. 15% D. 10%
B. 35%
Method of syrup preparation that prevents sugar inversion A. Agitation with Heat B. Agitation without Heat C. Reconstitution D. Percolation
B. Agitation without Heat
Method or technique for solving flavoring problems that involves forming a complex of the drug with ion-exchange resins or complexing agents. A. Physical B. Chemical C. Overshadow D. Physiological
B. Chemical
Select the BEST remedy for a capsule defect where the active ingredient prescribed dissolves in an acid medium. A. Seal the capsule properly. B. Coat the capsules with polyvinyl acetate phthalate. C. Add magnesium stearate. D. Reduce particle size.
B. Coat the capsules with polyvinyl acetate phthalate
Role of lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, mannitol in a tablet formation. A. Lubricants B. Diluents C. Glidants D. Binders
B. Diluents
Coating cracks due to core swelling caused by excessive moisture uptake into tablet cores during application of coating. A. Film cracking (Type I) B. Film cracking (Type II) C. Capping D. Rough coating
B. Film cracking (Type II)
Classify Glycyrrhiza as a pharmaceutical necessity: A. Emulsifying Agent B. Flavoring Agent C. Ointment Base D. Diluting Agent
B. Flavoring Agent
Overwetting of granules will result in A. Granules will be dry B. Granules will be hard C. Granules will be soft D. Granules will be soggy
B. Granules will be hard
Select the statements that best described syrups as diluting agents I. Syrups are useful as diluting agents for water-insoluble drugs II. Syrups act both aa solvents and flavoring agents III. Glycyrrhiza Syrup is an excellent vehicle for saline substances because of its colloidal properties, sweet flavor and licorice taste IV. Aromatic Eriodictyon Syrup is the diluting agent of choice for masking taste if urea.
B. II, III
What are the important considerations in the choice of excipients? I. Cross-contamination II. Compatibility with the active drug III. Effect on efficacy IV. Cost of formulation
B. II, III, IV
Determine the important property of a drug product on which drug absorption and physiologic availability are largely dependent. A. Tablet Disintegration B. Tablet Dissolution C. Tablet Hardness D. Content Uniformity
B. Tablet Dissolution
Identify the method of preparing powders that consists of enclosing the powder enclosed in a container, which rotates and mixes the powder ingredients. A. Sifting B. Tumbling C. Trituration D. Geometric Dilution
B. Tumbling
A physician, dentist, veterinarian or practitioner authorized to prescribe any Dangerous Drug shall issue a prescription in ________ A) One (1) original copy only B) One (1) original and three (3) triplicate copies. C) One (1) original and two (2) duplicate copies D) One (1) original and one (1) duplicate copy
C
Applicable S-license for the retail of DD/DDP/s and/or DP/s containing Table I Controlled Chemical/s A) S-1 B) S-2 C) S-3 D) S-4
C
Category A are Pharmaceutical establishments/outlets where the direct and immediate control and supervision of a duly registered and licensed pharmacist is required, per establishment, whether in-store or online, including A) Retail outlets selling household remedies and OTC drugs as differentiated from the pharmacist-only OTC medicines; B) Institutions providing telepharmacy services; C) Nontraditional outlets of pharmaceutical products: Provided, That no prescription medicines and pharmacist-only OTC medicines are sold. D) NOTA
C
Identify the category in the BCS to which the following drugs belong: Cimetidine A) Class I B) Class II C) Class III D) Class IV
C
Identify the law violated by a person selling physician's sample A) RA 8203 B) RA 10918 C) RA 6675 D) RA 3720
C
Identify the law violated when Carousel Pharmacy was found selling counterfeit medicines A) RA 9502 B) RA 6675 C) RA 8203 D) RA 9944
C
Identify the law violated when Tulips Pharmacy was found selling counterfeit medicines A) RA 9502 B) RA 6675 C) RA 8203 D) RA 9944
C
Identify the law violated when a Category B establishment, was found selling prescription drugs A) RA 9994 B) RA 9502 C) RA 10918 D) RA 9165
C
Intermolecular forces that account for the unusual properties of water A) Van der Waals forces B) Ion dipole, Ion induced dipole C) Hydrogen bond D) Repulsive and attractive forces
C
Select the statement that best describes "Refilling of a Prescription": A) Filling a prescription order for a second time B) Dispensing a repeat prescription order dated 2 years ago. C) Dispensing the remaining balance of medicines ordered in the prescription D) Compounding a prescription order for the fourth time
C
The following are examples of Newtonian fluids except: A) Oil B) Water C) Emulsions D) Chloroform
C
The forces that account in part for the solubility of ionic crystalline substances in water and are presumed to account for the solubility of iodine in a solution of KI A) Hydrogen bonds B) Repulsive and attractive forces C) Ion-dipole, ion- induced dipole forces D) Electrovalent forces
C
Largest capsule size available A. 2 B. 1 C. 000 D. 5
C. 000
Classify Anhydrous Lanolin A. W/O Emulsion B. O/W Emulsion C. Absorption D. Hydrocarbon
C. Absorption
A fracture occurs at the top tablet and the top separates itself from the body of solid tablet. A. Film Cracking (Type I) B. Film Cracking (Type II) C. Capping D. Rough coating
C. Capping
The key to controlling this defect is maintaining the weight of the tablet. A. Capping B. Lamination C. Hardness D. Friability
C. Hardness
Which of the following statements is incorrect statement about theobroma oil? A. The beta crystals is its stable form with a melting point approaching 35*C. B. Requires a fusion temperature of 40-50*C. C. It is a naturally occurring alkaloid. D. The alpha form is metastable with a melting point below 30*C.
C. It is a naturally occurring alkaloid
The coating defect, which result in a film that is rough and nonglossy. A. Cratering B. Bridging C. Orange Peel Effect D. Blistering
C. Orange Peel Effect
D. Ointment Base
Classify Anhydrous Lanolin as a pharmaceutical necessity: A. Glidant B. Vehicle C. Lubricant D. Ointment Base
Applicable S-license to conduct laboratory analysis or technical research using DD/DDPs and/or DP/s A) S-4 B) S-5I C) S-5E D) S-6
D
Classify acacia as a pharmaceutical necessity: A) Vehicle B) Solubilizing Agent C) Humectant D) Suspending Agent
D
Diluting agent of choice for masking the taste of urea A) Aromatic Eriodictyon Syrup B) Fruit Syrup C) Glycyrrhiza Syrup D) Acacia Syrup
D
Identify the category in the BCS to which the following drugs belong: Bifonazole A) Class I B) Class II C) Class III D) Class IV
D
Suspending agent which is not a natural polysaccharide? A) Tragacanth B) Acacia C) Carageenan D) Bentonite
D
The Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 is__________. A) RA 11223 B) RA 6675 C) RA 9502 D) RA 9994
D
The following are advantages of transdermal drug delivery systems, EXCEPT _______. A) Avoid the risk and inconvenience of parenteral therapy B) Avoid the first-pass effect C) Provides the capacity for multiday therapy with a single application, thereby improving patient compliance D) NOTA
D
What are the components of the "Essential Health Benefit Package" based on the Universal Health Care Law? A) Primary care, medicines, laboratory tests, food allowance B) Preventive, curative, rehabilitative services. C) Diagnostic and laboratory tests. D) Primary care, medicines, diagnostic and laboratory tests, preventive, curative, rehabilitative services
D
What law or issuance contains the requirements for Good Manufacuturing Practice applied to premises, equipment, personel, products and warehouse? A) FDA Advisory B) FDA Memorandum Circular C) RA 7432 D) Administrative Order from DOH
D
Which of the following are objectives of RA 10918? I. Standardization and regulation of pharmacy education; II. Administration of licensure examination, registration, and licensing of pharmacists III. Supervision, control, and regulation of the practice of pharmacy in the Philippines IV. Development and enhancement of professional competence of pharmacists through continuing professional development, research, and other related activities; and V. Integration of the pharmacy profession. A) I B) II, III C) II, III, IV, V D) I, II, III, IV, V
D
Tendency of tablet to chip, crumble or break following compression. A. Capping B. Lamination C. Hardness D. Friability
D. Friability
Classify the tableting problem: Mottling A. Process-related B. Excipient-related C. Machine-related D. More than 1 factor
D. More than 1 factor
What is the role of aspartame in a tablet formation? A. Diluent B. Disintegrants C. Color D. Sweetening Agent
D. Sweetening Agent
Identify the components of White Ointment: A. White Wax + Jojoba Oil B. White Wax + Beeswax C. Yellow Petrolatum + Yellow Wax D. White Wax + White Petrolatum
D. White Wax + White Petrolatum
Glass
For comminution purposes, for chemicals that may stain which mortar is preferred to use?