MODULE 5 (GREEN)

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

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

With RBC, a hypotonic solution will a. cause hemolysis c. cause hemolysis and crenation b. cause crenation d. neither cause hemolysis nor crenation

Yield value is the term used to denote a. the force at which the flow begins c. the behavior of Newtonian fluid b. the thixotropic nature of a substance d. AOTA

__________ is a list of drug which cure the vast majority of illness, affordable and available to all persons a. EDL c. USP/NF b. NDF

__________ is the accredited professional pharmacy organization in the Philippines accepted by PRC a. PPhA c. PAPPI b. PSHP

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

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

oison book is maintained after the last entry it has been made: a. 5 yrs c. 3 yrs b. 2 yrs d. 1 yr

the dispensing division of the warehouse requires a. licensed pharmacist c. experienced scientist b. licensed chemist d. a & b

the type of chemical bond where atoms share electrons is called: a. covalence c. electo-valence b. electrovalent d. electrovalence

Absence of pharmacist on three inspection of BFAD inspector

A CLOSURE

Buccal tablets are those which contain drugs to be absorbed thru the oral mucosa.

A TRUE

For semisolid aerosol, the formulation is similar to other semisolid preparation but depends on nitrogen gas to the contents from package.

A TRUE

Hydrocarbon waxes are added to semisolid formulations to increase the viscosity of mineral oil and prevents separation.

A TRUE

In ampule sealing, a tip sealing is characterized by a bead at the tip of the ampule.

A TRUE

One great advantage of pharmaceutical aerosols is that medication is dispensed in a ready-to-use form at the push of a button.

A TRUE

Single containers may be in ampules, vials, or in large 250mL- 1000mL.

A TRUE

Spray drying technique can produce finely divided particles for suspension formulation.

A TRUE

The production control department of the plant division is in charge of inventory.

A TRUE

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

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

Characteristics of a lyophobic substance; a. easily wet by water c. easily wet by hydroalcohol b. easily wet by a non polar solvent d. a and c

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

Food Drug Devices and Cosmetics Act: a. June 20, 1953 c. March 30, 1972 b. June 22, 1963 d. June 23, 1969

Food Drug Devices and Cosmetics Act: a. R.A. 5921 c. R.A. 6675 b. R.A. 3720 e. R.A. 8203 c. R.A. 6425

For rapid disintegration of compressed tablet, this range of concentration of starch is recommended: a. 5% c. 15-20% b. 10-15% d. 20-25%

For some drugs, the rate of solution is increased by: a. freezing c. humidity b. high temperature d. photolysis

Freeze drying is called a. stabilization c. lyophilization b. vacuum freezing d. solubilization

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

Gases may be liquefied through the following, except: a. lowering the temperature c. applying pressure b. increasing the temperature d. condensation

Generics Act: a. June 20, 1953 c. June 22, 1963 b. Sept. 13, 1988 d. June 23, 1969

Given identical concentrations, this solution will show the greatest osmotic pressure a. magnesium sulfate c. Potassium chloride b. Ferric chloride d. Sodium chloride

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

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

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

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

Group which donate electron pair to a central atom to form the coordinate complex a. metal substrate c. chromophore b. ligand d. tautomer

Group which is responsible for auditing the control system for evaluating product quality a. Quality Control c. Production b. Quality assurance d. Medical

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

Heroin is described as: a. regulated drug c. derivative of amphetamine b. derivative of opium d. hypnotic drug

Hospital pharmacies should be accredited by: a. Board of Pharmacy c. Council of Pharmaceutical Education b. BFAD d. DOH

How many years shall the chairman of the Board of Pharmacy hold office after appointment? a. 2 yrs c. 4 yrs b. 3 yrs. d. 1 yr

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

Hydrogen forms a bridge with the following, except; a. Fluorine c. oxygen b. Magnesium d. Polypeptides

Hydrophilic surfactants can form a. w/o emulsions c. either a or b b. o/w emulsions d. neither a nor b

If a bottle of tablets has an expiration date of January 1999, the pharmacist may, a. dispense the tablets only until January 1, 1999 b. dispense the tablets only until January 31, 1999 c. dispense the tablets only until January 15, 1999 d. continue to dispense the product if he has already opened the container

If a label for drugs has no Net Content that makes it misleading, it is considered: a. adulterated c. poisonous b. misbranded d. a&b

If a lipstick as a cosmetic contains a substance that caused the swelling of the lips of the user, it is considered: a. misbranded c. formulated correctly b. adulterated d. a & b

If a package does not bear the name and address of the manufacturer, the product is, a. adulterated c. counterfeit b. misbranded d. a & c

If a package does not bear the name and address of the manufacturer, the product is: a. adulterated c. counterfeit b. misbranded d. a&c

If you are QC inspector, what critical defect if found should stop the packaging operation and could be processed if results of investigation are satisfactory: a. inverted label c. smeared label b. wrong label d. misaligned label

Implantation pellets are those which contain a. diluent c. lubricant b. active ing d. disintegrant in their formation

Improperly sealed ampules should be tested for: a. particulate matter c. bacteria b. leak d. pyrogen

In a first order reaction t ½ (half life) a. is a constant independent of dose b. can be calculated from the formula 0.693/k c. changes, depending upon initial concentration d. is a constant increasing rate

In labeling of a product, an unlabeled portion is provided for a. elegance c. save cost of labels b. viewing the contents d. all of the above

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

In order to pass the board examination, a candidate must obtain a general average of a. 100% c. 50% b. 75% d. 80%

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

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

In the label of a dosage form, the brand name is on top of the generic name: a. correct c. allowed in emergency cases b. wrong d. a&c

In the manufacture of semisolid emulsions, the mixing of the oil and aqueous phases is done at the temperature of: a. 30-40ºC c. 80ºC b. 70-72ºC d. NOTA

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

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

Insoluble powders for ophthalmic preparations must be: a. less than 200 microns in particle size b. impalpable to the touch c. pyrogen free d. give preservative action

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

Ionization of a salt or formation of charged ions: a. ion-induced dipole c. hydrogen bonding b. ion dipole d. AOTA

It is a drug the safety and efficacy of which has been demonstrated through long years of general use and can be found in current USP-NF and other internationally recognized Pharmacopeia: a. tried and tested c. drug for general use b. established drug d. investigational drug

It is defined as a system of Laws or the Science or Philosophy of Laws a. Pharmacy Law c. RA 5921 b. Jurisprudence d. Ethics

It is the chemical component responsible for the claimed therapeutic effect of the pharmaceutical product: a. chemical name c. binder b. active ingredient d. disintegrant

It is the proprietary name given by the manufacturer to distinguish its product from those of their competitors a. generic name c. common name b. brand name d. AOTA

It refers to the time required for 50% of the drug to be decomposed a. expiration date c. shelf life b. half life d. N OTA

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

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

Kinematic viscosity is also known as: a. relative viscosity c. fluidity b. absolute viscosity d. stress

Limulus amoebocyte lysate is obtained from a. rabbits c. white mice b. king crab d. microorganisms

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

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

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

List of core and complementary drugs officially recognized by the DOH: a. Drug Reference Manual c. PIMS b. NDF d. AOTA

Logarithm of the reciprocals of the hydrogen ion concentration: a. mole c. millimole b. pH d. pKa

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

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

Material of plastic containers that can be remelted and reprocessed, except: a. polystyrene c. polypropylene b. melamine formaldehyde d acrylics

Materials added to provide cohesion in components for compression a. lubricant c. fillers b. binder d. disintegrant

Method of adjusting the tonicity of a solution to conform that of the blood and lacrimal fluid based on the use of calculated volume V values when the weight of the drug is 0.3 g, followed by the dilution of this solution with an already isotonic, usually buffered solution to the appropriate volume. a. Sodium chloride equivalent method c. Cryoscopic method b. White Vincent method d. Sprowls method

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

Method that will produce tablets of best quality a. direct compression c. dry granulation b. wet granulation d. any of the above

Mixing a hypertonic solution with red blood cells will cause _______ of the red blood cells a. bursting c. chelation b. crenation d. hemolysis

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

Molded lozenges are referred to as: a. Troches c. Extracts b. Pastilles d. Film tab

Molecular weight and mass are examples of _________ property a. colligative d. none of the above b. additive e. all of the choices c. constitutive

Monitors the presence of counterfeit drugs a. DOH c. CHED b. FDRO's d. DDB

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

Most effective means of sterilization at low temperature is; a. dry heat c. tyndallization b. moist heat d. inspissation

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

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

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

One method used to adjust tonicity of a solution is by; a. dilution c. adding a minimum amount of salt b. cryoscopic d. a or b

One of the ff does not apply to uses of colloid mills a. homogenize viscous emulsions c. produce finely divided solids b. granulate d. reduce particle size of solids

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

Package component used to prevent during shipping including cotton, rayon and polyester a. inner weal c. liner b. coil d. dessicant

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

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

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

Persons who are not practicing pharmacy: a. teacher of the college of pharmacy b. pharmacist-manager of a manufacturing company c. pharmacist in a hospital d. a & b

Pfizer tester that determines force to break a tablet is used to measure: a. thickness c. friability b. hardness d. disintegration

Pharmacist who substituted drugs called for in a prescription, without prior consultation with the prescriber violates: a. RA 6675 c. PD 881 b. RA 88, 3720 d. PD 1363

Plastic flow is associated with the presence of: a. plastic materials c. deflocculated particles b. flocculated particles d. a and c

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

Plastic material used for ophthalmic solutions as package and applicator is a. polypropylene c.polystyrene b. polyethylene d. PVC

Poisonous preparation must bear a. Rx symbol c. external use only b. Vignette representing skull and bones

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

Polymorphism is the presence of a drug in the ff number of crystalline forms; a. one c. less than one b. two d a and b

Poorly manufactured tablets may have small pinholes on the surface, this defect is called: a. mottling c. capping b. picking d. compacting

Practical method of determining method of hardness is a. Eureka Tester c. Pfizer Tester b. Rule of Thumb d. Rosche Tester

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

Prescription for dangerous drugs are written in: a. duplicate c. one copy b. triplicate d. any of the above

Prescription forms for dangerous drugs are issued by: a. BFAD c. BIR b. DDB d. PRC

Preservatives are added to semisolid preparations to be prevent the ff except a. decomposition c. deterioration b. container d. spoilage by bacteria and molds

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

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

Products containing two or more active ingredients shall have a generic name/s as determined by the: a. manufacturer c. DOH b. BFAD d. drugstore owner

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

Proposed Law of heat summation a. Boyle's Law c. Charles' Law b. Hess Law d. Gay Lussac's Law

Purified water that is free from pyrogen a. purified water c. Any of the choices b. water for injection d. NOTA

RA 3720 is the a. Pharmacy Law c. Dangerous Drug Act b. Food, Drug, Devices and Cosmetic Act d. Senior Citizen Act

RA 5921 requires all detailmen to be preferably: a. physicians c. dentists b. pharmacists d. nurses

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

Range of HLB value in the Griffin Scale for W/O emulsifying agents a. 1-3 c. 8-16 b. 3-8 d. 16-18

Reaction rate is increased most readily by a. humidity c. freezing b. high temperature d. photolysis

Refers to any drug which produces insensibility, stupor, melancholy or dullness of mind with delusion a. dangerous drug c. synthetic drug b. narcotic drug d. regulated drugs

Refers to the moral principles of practice in Pharmacy a. Jurisprudence c. Law b. Ethics d. NOTA

Refers to the moral principles of the practice of pharmacy: a. Jurisprudence c. Law b. Ethics d. both a and c

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

Relationship between the buffer capacity of the buffer with the molar concentration of the components is; a. inversely proportional c. not related b. directly proportional d. equal

Required tests for new drugs, except; a. Phase IV Clinical Trial c. Phase III b. Bioavailability d. Phase I

Retail establishments shall record all transaction of exempt preparations in the: a. Dangerous Drug Book c. Prescription Book b. Additional Opium book

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

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

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

The force of attraction between molecules of different phases is referred to as: a. electrostatic force c. cohesive force b. adhesive force d. van der waal's force

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

The incoming shipment of food, drugs and cosmetics which are being imported are sampled and submitted for the examination to the Bureau of: a. Customs c. Health b. Food and Drugs d. Internal Revenue

The latest amendments to RA 5921 is a. EO 175 c. RA 3720 b. EO 174 d. PD L916

The law that governs the relationship between pressure, volume and temperature of gases which is expressed in the following questions, PV=nRT a. Boyle's Law c. Charles' Law b. Ideal Gas Law d. Gay-Lussac's Law

The liberation of oil or water from ointment base resulting from a deficient gel structure a. syneresis c. swelling b. bleeding d. imbibition

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

Two liquids which are completely insoluble with each other are: a. soluble liquids c. partially miscible liquids b. immiscible liquids d. NOTA

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

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

Type of complexation involved in Starch-Iodine Complex a. chelation c. Clathrate formation b. Channel lattice type d. Monomolecular inclusion

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

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

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

Type of solution (based on forces of attraction) where there is complete uniformity of attractive forces: a. real d. electrolyte b. ideal e. non electrolyte c. colligative

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

Under BFAD regulation, minor deficiencies in GMP is a ground for: a. revocation of LTO c. reprimand b. suspension of LTO d. AOTA

Under CGMP, buildings should provide adequate space for: a. Storage of equipment c. packing operations b. The holdings of rejected components d. Administrative offices

Uneven distribution of colors on the surface of tablets is a. peeling c. capping b. mottling d. lamination

Unit used to express absolute viscosity a. no unit c. stokes b. poise d. dynes/cm

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

Used for mixing powder mixtures in large volume quantity: a. drum roller c. planetary mixer b. V-blender d. compactor mills

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

Volume occupied by the powder itself using a cylinder is; a. void volume c. powder density b. bulk volume d. true volume

Volume of the spaces between the particles of a powder is called; a. bulk c. density b. void d. a and b

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

ncludes opium and its active components and derivatives such as heroin and morphine, coca leaf and its derivatives a. Regulated Drugs c. Both a and b b. Prohibited Drugs d. List B

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

Biologic products are stored at room temperature.

B FALSE

Creaming in emulsions is the separation of emulsified droplets which are denser that settle at the container.

B FALSE

Flint glass refers to the amber colored glasses used to protect from light.

B FALSE

In the manufacture of emulsified semisolid, the mixing of the phases is done at a temperature of 43-45ºC for intimate blending.

B FALSE

LAL Test for pyrogens is interpreted by rise in temperature of rabbits.

B FALSE

Tamper-proof seals are popular nowadays to allow easy pilferage of the contents.

B FALSE

The 2 acids contained in effervescent tablets are citric acid and acetic acid.

B FALSE

The DDB is under the jurisdiction of the BFAD.

B FALSE

The approved for use materials are labeled with red color.

B FALSE

The natural emulsifiers like acacia form a colloidal layer to prevent coalescence of droplets.

B FALSE

Homogenization of an emulsion is done to uniformly disperse the insoluble solid drug in the vehicle.

B FLASE

Failure to produce invoices and receipts together with lot numbers, expiry dates for drugs in stock

B SUSPENSION

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

Weight variation test is carried out iin: a. 10 tabs c. 30 tabs b. 20 tabs d. 40 tabs

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

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

When the stressed is removed, a ____ system returns to its original state of fluidity. a. Plastic c. Pseudoplastic b. Dilatant d. Newtonian

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

Where the brand name is not in parenthesis is a case of; a. violative prescription c. impossible prescription b. erroneous prescription d. NOTA

Where the generic name is the one in parenthesis a. violative Rx c. impossible Rx b. erroneous Rx

Which of the ff additives in parenterals reduces the f\pain of injection in areas with nerve endings? a. buffers c. synergist b. tonicity adjusters d. chelating agents

Which of the ff. systems is referred to as "shear thickening"? a. plastic c. Newtonian b. Pseudoplastic d. Dilatant

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

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%

Which of the following drug preparation cannot be distributed as samples a. OTC c. Rx Drug b. Dangerous Drug d. AOTA

Which of the following statements is true? a. solubility increases with increased particle size b. solubility increases with decreased particle size c. solubility decreases with increased particle size d. solubility decreases with decreased particle size

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

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

Who prepares the question for licensure examination a. PRC Commissioner c. BFAD Officer b. Board of Pharmacy member d. CHED representatives

Failure to properly record and keep a file of all prescriptions filed in the last two years

B SUSPENSION

For manufacturers: Poor housekeeping

B SUSPENSION

Lack of minor equipment in production or quality control

B SUSPENSION

Minor deficiencies in GMP such as inadequate storage facilities

B SUSPENSION

Refusal to allow entry of BFAD inspector

B SUSPENSION

A wholesaler of narcotics must obtain: a. S-5 c. S-4 b. S-1 d. S-2

Accdg. to Stoke's law, the sedimentation rate of suspension is directly proportional to: a. viscosity c. particle size b. density d. specific gravity

Accdg. to the USP monograph instruction, protect from light indicates storage in: a. dark place c. light resistant container b. flint glass d. tight glass container

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

Additional labeling requirements for biological products, except; a. name of the species of animal or organism on where the product is tested b. name and proportion of antibiotics in the preparation c. name and quantity of all excipients d. the potency of the product

Advantages of glass containers, except: a. inertness c. resistance to impact b. rigidity d visibility

After the date, drug is not permissible to be sold refers to: a. stability studies c. expiry date b. shelf life d. a&b

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

A parvule is a. bolus c. granule b. wafer d. large pill

A pharmacist after filling a prescription containing a poison shall record the ff. except: a. date of sale c. contraindication b. name and quantity of poison sold d. purpose of the purchase

A pharmacy intern is required to practice in: a. BFAD c. hospital pharmacy b. college teaching d. none of the above

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

A polar molecule, one region of which is positive and the other negative is called: a. covalent c. dipole b. electrovalent d. ionic

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

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

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

A senior citizen who purchase his medicine for his personal needs is entitled to a minimum discount of: a. 10% c. 20% b. 30% d. 15%

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

A system having a particle size that is intermediate between a true solution and a coarse dispersion, roughly 10-5000 angstrom is: a. system c. colloidal dispersion b. phase d. solution

A system of words or other system arbitrarily used to represent words: a. secret key c. code b. cipher d. NOTA

A tablet formulation calls for 2 active ingredients which are chemically incompatible. The best method to be used is: a. dry granulation c. double layered tablets b. wet granulation d. spray drying

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

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

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

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

One of the ff. is a synthetic surfactant a. acacia c. gelatin b. bentonite d. sorbitan

One of the ff. is not an advantage of plastic over glass containers: a. lightness in weight c. lower transportation cost b. resistance to impact d. permeability

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

One of these is not a requirement for opening a drugstore a. full time registered pharmacist b. keeping of record books duly registered with BFAD c. keeping of invoice indicating lot number or batch number of the manufacturer's stock d. keeping of list of patients who purchase drug in the drugstore

One of this is not a pharmaceutical legislation a. RA 6675 c. RA 6425 as amended b. RA 5921 as amended d. RA 593

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

Opium and its active components are included under: a. dangerous drugs c. regulated drugs b. prohibited drugs d. a & b

Optically active substances are a. capable of turning the plane of polarized light b. either dextrorotatory or levorotatory c. with a unit of mL/n d. none of the above

PV=nRT is the mathematical expression for: a. Boyles Law c. Claussius Clapeyron equation b. Charles' Law d. Ideal Gas Law

Packaging and labeling operations are controlled to: a. prevent mix ups b/w drugs and labels b. assure that only those products that meet the standards are distributed c. identify the finished products with a control number d. AOTA

Parties liable for violation of RA 8203 are, except: a. manufacturer d. drugs which is fraudently mislabeled b. pharmacist e. AOTA c. processor of counterfeit drugs

Penalty imposed when the counterfeit drugs are life saving and the volume of the drug involved is more than one million a. revocation of LTO c. minimum penalty b. medium penalty d. maximum penalty

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

Pharmaceutical aerosols may be in the form of a. solutions c. emulsions b. powders d. AOTA

Pharmacists are required to report record of sales of dangerous drugs twice a year to the a. BFAD c. Municipal Health Officer b. DOH d. DDB

Pharmacy Law a. June 20, 1953 c. March 30, 1972 b. June 22, 1963 d. June 23, 1969

Phenomenon applied to adsorption at solid surfaces is; a. wetting property c. foaming property b. detergency d. a and b

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

Plastic containers are not recommended for pharmaceuticals because: a. vapors permeate through the walls of the container b. leeching of constituents from the plastic to the product c. absorption of the drug molecules to the surface of the plastic d. all of the above e. none of the above

Plastic containers are of advantage to manufacturers for us ein: a. packaging of IV infusion b. ophthalmic solutions c. place of Al metal to hold rubber stoppers in vials and bottles d. a & b

Powder fineness may be measured by: a. spectroscopy c. sieve analysis b. microscopy d. b and c

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

Principal display label must contain the following, except: a. pharmacologic category c. net content b. dosage form and strength d. indications

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

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

Property of IV solutions a. with aqueous vehicle c. hypotonic b. isotonic d. a & b

Property of tablet granulations to obtain good tablets: a. compressibility c. noramal distribution of fines b. fluidity d. AOTA

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

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

R.A. 3720 was promulgated to: a. ensure safety of foods, drugs and cosmetics b. adopt measures to guarantee the purity and quality of food and drugs c. allow BIR to set standards for food and drug d. a & b

RA 5921 was approved in: a. 1965 c. 1960 b. 1970 d. 1969

RA 6425 is the a. Narcotic Drugs Law c. Revenue Regulation b. Pharmacy Law d. Dangerous Drug Act of 1972

Range of HLB value in the Griffin Scale for solubilizing agents a. 1-3 c. 8-16 b. 3-8 d. 16-18

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

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

Required in labels for injection a. statement of route of administration c. toxic dose b. strength in units of potency d. a&b

Requirement for approval of License to Operate (LTO) of an establishment a. attendance to a BFAD seminar b. certificate of registration of a Filipino Pharmacist c. attendance to a CPE seminar d. a&b

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

Room temperature recognized by USP is a. 25ºC c. 20ºC b. 10-30ºC d. temp at the working area

Sealing of ampule is done by a. Pull sealing c. Tip sealing b. softening the neck of ampule d. a and c

Section under Regulation Division II (Manufacturers) is: a. Inspection c. Licensing b. Analysis d. a&c

Sections under the Legal, Information and Compliance Division a. Advertising and Promotion Section b. Public Assistance Information and Compliance Section c. Legal Research and Investigation Section d. Licensing section

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

Separation of a tablet into 2 or more distinct layers a. mottling c. speculation b. granulation d. lamination

Shall not be filled: a. violative Rx c. impossible Rx b. erroneous Rx d. a & c

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

The aggregation of the dispersed globules into loose clusters within the emulsion a. creaming c. phase inversion b. cracking d. flocculation

The attire or uniform used in parenteral production include a. cover all c. boots and gloves b. face mask and head covers d. AOTA

The buffer equation is also known as: a. Noyes-Whitney c. Arrhenius b. Van't Hoff d. Henderson-Hasselbalch

The buffers commonly used in parenterals a. citrates d. any of the choice b. acetates e. none c. phosphates

The building used for manufacturing of pharmaceutical shall be of adequate space for a. orderly placement of materials b. prevent mix up of drugs and packaging matls c. avoid risk of cross contamination of raw materials and label d. AOTA

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

The change of emulsion type from O/W to W/O or vice versa is known as: a. coalescence c. creaming b. breaking d. phase inversion

The concentration of a gas, liquid or solid on the surface of a liquid or solid is; a. solubility c. absorption b. diffusion d. adsorption

The degree of adsorption of a gas by a solid depends on the chemical nature of the: a. adsorbent c. temperature b. surface area of then adsorbent d. all of the above

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

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

The duties of a pharmacist towards the public under the Code of Ethics is: a. to maintain USP/NF standards c. sell physicians' sample at a low price b. not to use inferior quality drugs d. a & b

The effect of pressure on the solubility of a gas is expressed by _______, which states that in every dilute at constant temperature, the concentration of dissolved gas is proportional to the partial pressure of the gas above the solution at equilibrium: a. Stoke's Law c. Newton's Law b. Raoult's Law d. Henry's Law

The ff are binders, except a. starch c. bentonite b. acacia d. Cab-O-sil

The ff. are emulsifying agent, except; a. benzalkonium chloride c. Na Lauryl sulfate b. cholesterol d. Na sulfate

The ff. are true of electrolytes a. colligative properties are higher than non electrolytes b. conduct electricity c. dissociate to form ions d. AOTA

The ff. are violations under the Generic Act which a pharmacist may commit except: a. imposing a particular brand on the buyer b. failure to make accessible the required up-to-date information on drug products to the buying public c. failure to report to the nearest DOH d. failure to return the Rx to the patient

The ff. can decrease the rate of chemical reaction, except; a. high energy of activation c. high temperature b. presence of negative catalyst d. any of the above

The ff. statements are incorrect, except; a. Erroneous prescriptions should not be filled by pharmacist, Rx kept and reported to DOH b. Violative Rx could be filled, Rx kept and reported to DOH c. Impossible Rx could be filled, Rx kept and reported to DOH d. Violative Rx should not be filled by pharmacist, Rx kept by pharmacist and reported to DOH

The ff. statements are true for HLB system, except; a. more hydrophilic surfactants have high HLB numbers b. more lipophilic surfactants have low HLB numbers c. hydrophilic surfactants from o/w emulsions d. lipophilic surfactants (Spans) are hydrophobic, emulsion is w/o

The ff. statements are true of first order reaction a. the rate of the reaction depends on the concentration of the reactant raised to the first power b. half life = 0.693/k c. Drug ========= product d. AOTA

The following are classified as major offense, except: a. possession of dangerous drugs c. manufacture of dangerous drugs b. sale of dangerous drugs d. possession of opium pipe

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

The temperature at which a pure liquid and solid exist in equilibrium is: a. freezing point c. melting point b. boiling point d. a and c

The temperature at which the vapor pressure is equal to the atmospheric pressure a. freezing point c. critical point b. melting point d. boiling point

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

The term "new drug" refers to: a. not yet recognized by the expert c. containing discovered drug b. intended for new disease d. AOTA

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

The usual contaminants of ophthalmic preparations are the ff., except: a. Pseudomonas aeruginosa c. Aspergillus fumigatus b. Bacillus subtilis d. Staphylococcus aureus

The work "quality" SQC refers to characteristic of a product from: a. quantitative c. identification b. qualitative d. a & b

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

These are advantages of tablets, except: a. economy c. blandness of taste b. accuracy d. prolonged dissolution

These are sections under the Laboratory Services Division, except a. Microbiology Section c. Toxicology Section b. Research section d. Inspection Section

These substances form colloidal solutions, except; a. albumin c. acacia b. polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) d. Na Lauryl Sulfate

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

This is a common lubricant for tablets: a. mannitol c. starch b. acacia d. Mg stearate

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

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

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

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

This is/ These are created for the purpose of implementing Republic Act 5921 a. Council of Pharmaceutical Education c. Phil Pharmaceutical Association b. Board of Pharmacy d. both a and b

This method of determining the overall order of reaction involves the use of different plots. The plot will form a straight line that will determine the order: a. half-life method c. integrated rate method b. substitution method d. graphical method

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

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

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.

To be appointed member of the Board of Pharmacy, a person must be: a. a natural born citizen of the Philippines b. a duly registered pharmacist and has been in the practice of pharmacy for at least 10 years c. a member of good standing of bonafide national pharmaceutical association in the Philippines

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

To remedy the irritating effects of UV radiation is to a. wear UV goggles for eyes c. put off the UV light during operation b. covers skin with clothing d. AOTA

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

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

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

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

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

Ultrafiltration is similar to: a. press filtration c. filtration using an ashless filter paper b. asbestos pad filtration d. reverse osmosis

Use of buffers in parenterals a. pH stabilizer c. tonicity contributor b. sterilizer d. a and c

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

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

Viscosity of a pseudoplastic substance decreases with increasing _____________. a. shearing stress c. pressure b. temperature d. rate of shear

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

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

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

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

Prescription without specification on the Generic Name of the prescribed product is a violation of RA: a. 5921 c. 6675 b. 3720 d. 6425

Pressure operated filling set up is used for liquid which are a. free flowing c. viscous b. all of these d. foaming

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

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

The following are methods of determining the type of emulsions, except; a. dye method c. cryoscopic method b. conductivity test method d. dilution test method

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

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

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

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

The properties of matter are usually expressed by the use of the ff quantities, except; a. length c. density b. mass d. time

The registration of pharmacist shall be renewed every a. 1 year d. 4 years b. 2 years e. 5 years c. 3 years

The significant increase in the volume of a gel caused by the addition of interpenetrating liquid a. syneresis c. swelling b. bleeding d. imbibition

The street name for marijuana: a. ice c. grass b. honey d. moth

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

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

The term soluble refers to part s of solvent that can dissolve 1 part of solute is: a. 1-10 c. 10-30 b. 30-100 d. less than 1

Viscosity enhancers are added to liquid preparations to: a. improve pourability of products from container b. improve palatability c. both d. none

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

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

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

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

When 1 part of the solute dissolves in 1-10 parts of solvent, it is: a. very soluble c. freely soluble b. soluble d. sparingly soluble

When a gas is cooled, it loses some of its kinetic energy in the form of heat, the velocity of the molecules; \ a. increases c. decreases b. not changed d. a and 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

When only the generic name is written but is not legible is a case of; a. violative prescription c. impossible prescription b. erroneous prescription d. NOTA

When the generic name does not correspond to the brand name a. violative Rx c. impossible Rx b. erroneous Rx

Which RA prohibits the refusal of a drugstore owner to allow samples of his drugs to be collected by an authorized? a. RA 953 c. RA 3720 b. RA 6425 d. RA 5921

Ascorbic acid is the least stable of all vitamins. Its instability is via this reaction: a. photolysis c. none of the choices b. hydrolysis d. oxidation

Barbiturates are considered a. dangerous c. prohibited b. regulated d. a&b

Binder a. Primaquine PO4 b. Lactose c. Starch d. PVP e. Stearic acid

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

Body Fluid/s with freezing point of -0.52ºC is: a. human blood c. saliva b. lachrymal fluid d. a and b

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

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

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

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

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

Characteristics of iirigation solutions to wash wounds and body cavitites may be a. sterile c. with additives b. pyrogen free d. a & b

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

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

Colligative properties depend upon the a. size of the particles in solution c. type of particle in solution b. pH of the solution d. number of particles in solution

Colligative property/ies; a. osmotic pressure c. elevation of boiling point b. lowering of vapor pressure d. all of the above

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

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

Common component of cap liners, stoppers and parts of dropper assembles: a. metal c. plastic c. glass d. rubber

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

Complaint about a product may be: a. adulteration c. high price b. decomposition d. a & b

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

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

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

Concentration versus time is linear a. First Order reaction c. Third Order reaction b. Second Order reaction d. Zero Order reaction

Considered as Drug Establishment: a. Department Store c. Supermarket b. Botica sa Baryo d. Drug Manufacturer

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

If a face powder caused redness and itchiness in a person, it is deemed to be: a. misbranded c. imitation b. still be allowed to be used d. adulterated

In A.O. no.64 s. 1989 of the Generics Act of 1988, the caution "Food, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Act prohibits dispensing without a prescription" should be indicated in the label of: a. prescription drugs c. prohibited drugs b. regulated drugs d. all of the above

In R.A. no. 3720 Section 10, drug means: a. any article recognized in the official Pharmacopeia and National Formulary b. articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure and mitigation, treatment or prevention of diseases in man and other animals c. articles intended for any function of the body of man d. all of the above

In R.A. no. 3720 Section 10, food means: a. articles used for food or drink for man b. chewing gum c. articles used for components of any such article d. all of the above

In order for somebody to practice pharmacy in the Philippines, he must be: a. at least 21 years old b. has satisfactorily passed the examination given by the board of pharmacy c. holder of a valid certificate of registration duly issued to him by the Board of Pharmacy d. AOTA

In the CGMP, we usually consider the: a. building c. equipment b. personnel d. all

In the application for a new drug, the ff are the requirements: a. components list c. investigation about its safety b. specimens of the labeling d. AOTA

In the current good manufacturing practice, we usually consider the; a. building c. equipment b. personnel d. AOTA

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

Of the colligative properties, this has the greatest importance in pharmaceutical practice a. boiling point c. vapor pressure b. freezing point d. osmotic pressure

The Council of Pharmaceutical Education was created by: a. PD 223 c. RA 3720 b. RA 5921 d. PD 1363

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 processing problem encountered only in the manufacture of tablets: a. double impression c. molding b. weight variation d. chipping

A pusher of dangerous drugs is one who: a. sells or delivers dangerous drugs c. plants the source of the drug b. smokes the drug d. importer

A liquid with relative viscosity value of more than one is: a. less viscous than water c. as viscous as water b. more viscous than water d. NOTA

A lyophobic substance is easily wet by a. polar solvents c. water b. nonpolar solvents d. hydroalcohols

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

All prescriptions dispensed in the drugstores shall be kept on file for: a. one year c. three years b. two years d. five years

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

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

Atoms of the same element having the same atomic number but different mass number; a. isotope c. protons b. molecules d. electrons

BFAD is a regulatory agency of the national government under a. DOH c. Office of the President b. DDB d. Professional Regulation Commission

BFAD is a regulatory agency of the national government under: a. DOH c. PRC b. Office of the President d. DDB

Multiple dose containers include: a. vials c. ampules b. cartridges d pre-filled syringe

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

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

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

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

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

Selling misbranded drugs.

C REVOCATION OF LTO

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

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

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

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

Violation by BFAD standards of quality, efficacy, purity, and safety of drug products

C REVOCATION OF LTO

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

One of the ff substances is not used as lubricant in tablet manufacture a. starch c. Mg stearate b. talc d. Ca Stearate

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

The frictional forces in a loose powder can be measured by the: a. angle of repose c. Hausner's ratio b. Carr's compressibility index d. Any of the above

The science and technology of small particles a. micromeritics c. microbiology b. micronization d. microfiltration

Where generic name is not written a. violative Rx c. impossible Rx b. erroneous Rx

Where more than one drug product is prescribed in one prescription is a case of: a. violative prescription c. impossible b. erroneous prescription d. NOTA

A rating below 50% in three sets of subjects: a. disqualify the candidate from passing the Pharmacy Board Examination b. pass the Board Examination if the average is 75% c. conditional situation d. NOTA

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

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

A roller mill is used to reduce the particle size of powders in: a. ointment c. capsules b. tablet d. emulsion

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

A second method for adjusting solution to isotonicity is based upon a. freezing point depression c. milliequivalent calculation b. blood coagulation time d. boiling point elevation

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

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

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

Which of the ff. flow system shows a yield value? a. plastic c. Newtonian b. Pseudoplastic d. Dilatant

Which of the ff. is not classified as a lubricant? a. lactose c. Ca Stearate b. Stearic acid d. talc

A solution in which there is no change in the property of components other than dilution when they are mixed: a. ideal solution c. relative solution b. true solution d. suspension

A sterilization method which destroys microorganism b y cellular protein coagulation: a. autoclaving c. gas sterilization b. dry heat sterilization d. none of the above

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

Executive Order amending R.A. 3720: a. 174 c. 851 b. 175 d. 881

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

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

. The following are regulated drugs, except: a. elixir paregoric c. diazepam injection b. valium tablet

0.75% Sodium chloride aqueous solution is a. hypotonic c. hypertonic b. isotonic d. isoosmotic

A 20% solution by weight has a. 20 g of solute and 80 g of solvent b. 20 g solute and 100 g of solvent c. 20 g of solute and 100 ml of solvent d. NOTA

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

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

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 commonly used capsule diluent: a. lactose c. Calcium Phosphate b. starch d. any of the above

A complete pharmacy internship program based on RA 5921 Article III sec 18 shall consist of at least: a. 960 hours c. 480 hours b. 160 hours d. 980 hours

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

A food shall be deemed adulterated if: a. it bears or contains any poisonous substance which may render it injurious to health b. its labeling is false or misleading c. both a and b d. none of the above

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

A gravity operated filling set up is used for liquids which are a. free flowing c. viscous b. foaming d. either a or b

A mixture of two or more components that form a homogeneous molecular dispersion forming a one phase system is: a. true solution c. colloidal dispersion b. coarse dispersion d. a and c

A naturally occurring chelate involved in life processes: a. chlorophyll c. Polymer b. Carboxymethylcellulose d. Povidone

A near saturated solution of sucrose in water: a. simple syrup c. sucrose solution b. syrup d. all

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

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

A type of solution where the dispersed phase is uniform throughout the solution: a. true solution c. coarse dispersion b. suspension d. colloidal dispersion

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

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

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

Active Ingredient a. Primaquine PO4 b. Lactose c. Starch d. PVP e. Stearic acid

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

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

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

All prescriptions should have on the label "Warning: may be habit-forming" a. False c. Sometimes b. true d. Depending on the kind of prescription

Amount whose mass in gram is equal to the atomic weight of the element: a. gram-atom c. molecular weight b. mole d. milliequivalent

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

An application to open a retail drugstore must be signed by a. Filipino registered pharmacist c. Chinese druggist b. American registered Pharmacist d. a&b

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

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

An eardrop preparation requires 0.017g of the active per 15 ml bottle presentation. If production calls for 1500 L batch size, determine the theoretical amount of the active needed. a. 10.70 kg c. 23.70 kg b. 16.05 kg d. 160.5 kg

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

An example of buffer pair: a. Boric acid- sodium borate c. Hydrochloric acid-sodium chloride b. Na hydroxide- Ammonium chloride d. any of the above

An example of liquid-liquid interface. a. Emulsion c. Mixture b. Suspension d. Gels

An ideal gas is characterized by the complete ________ of attractive forces between molecules a. absence c. uniformity b. homogeneity d. diffusion

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

Antioxidants which block an oxidative chain reaction in which they are not usually consumed: a. BHT c. thiourea b. EDTA d. tartaric acid

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

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

Applicable S-tax for dealers of exempt dangerous drugs preparation a. S-1 d. S-4 b. S-2 e. S-5-C c. S-3

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

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

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

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

As the temperature increases, the solubility of most gases decreases, owing to the greater tendency of the gas to________. a. expand c. bind b. diffuse d. scatter

Atoms of different elements having the same number of neutrons a. isotones c. isomers b. isobars d. isotopes

Batch record should include a. all lot or control# appearing on the labeling of drugs from batch b. label of component used c. report of mix up errors d. endorsement of the Administrative Officer

Benzalkonium chloride is a/an; a. cationic surfactant c. non-ionic surfactant b. anionic surfactant d. chelating agent

Bodies that exhibit plastic flow in non-Newtonian system is known as: a. Bingham bodies c. coarse particles b. Newton bodies d. b and c

Buccal tablets are intended to be dissolved: a. swallow c. beneath the tongue b. rapidly d. chewed

CGMP means a. Current Good Manufacturing Practice b. Current General Manufacturing Program c. Current General Manufacturing Practice

CGMP standards and regulations are enforced by BFAD for the purpose of: a. assuring quality b. assuring the protection from moisture c. developing new product d. assuring sales

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

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

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

Chelates belong to the same class of complexes known as: a. metal complexes c. molecular complexes b. ion-exchange compounds d. no bond complexes

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

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

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

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

Common binder used in tablets a. gelatin solution c. liquid petrolatum b. lycopodium powder d. lactose

Complete wetting of a surface occurs when the contact angle between a liquid droplet and the surface is: a. 0º c. 180º b. 160º d. 90º

Complexation which involves entrapment of one compound in the molecular framework of another a. inclusion c. true bond complexation b. chelation d. charge transfer complexation

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

Consumer Act of the Philippines: a. R.A. 7394 c. R.A. 7432 b. R.A. 7581 d. R.A. 5921

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

Cup and Bob Viscometer type where the bob is rotated a. Searle type c. Cone and Plate type b. Couette Type d. Oswald type

DOH administrative order no. 56, 1989 regarding regulations, for licensing of establishments and outlets, the reference books required for submission to the BFAD is: a. USP/NF, Remington's Pharmaceutical Science b. PIMS c. MERCK d. All of the above

Decrease in viscosity is caused by: a. increase in temperature c. increase in tonicity b. decrease in temperature d. increase in pH

Diffusion mechanism whereby drugs are transported from a region of low to high concentration: a. active c. facilitated b. passive d. all of the above

Dilatant flow is applicable to systems which; a. increase in volume when stress is applied b. decrease in volume when stress is applied c. no change in volume when stress is applied d. a and b

Disadvantage of glass material used in packaging of liquids is: a. releases insoluble flakes upon storage b. resistance to decomposition c. oxide contents may be reduced d. b & c

Display of certificate of registration of pharmacist is done where: a. place in conspicuous area in the drug outlet b. inside the prescription room c. at home d. AOTA

Documentation is the main responsibility of: a. central release office b. checking & investigation section c. purchasing department d. sales, promotion and merchandising department

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

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

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

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

Drug establishments is defined as: a. any organization or company involved in the manufacture, importation, repacking, and or distribution of drugs or medicines b. drugstores, pharmacists and stores that sell drugs of medicines c. both a and c d. NOTA

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

Example of additive property; a. molecular weight c. electrolyte example b. atomic weight d. ions present

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

Executive Order amending R.A. 5921: a. 174 c. 851 b. 175 d. 881

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

Filling method which is advisable for highly viscous products a. gravimetric filling c. any of the above b. volumetric filling d. none

Film coating problem due to internal stress a. cracking c. mottling b. lamination d. orange peel or roughness

Filtration of a solution to a high degree of clarity: a. polishing c. clarification b. dialysis d. dissolution

Filtration process wherein the liquid passes through one filter pad or disk a. parallel c. both a and b b. series d. none

Filtration process wherein the liquid passes thru one filter pad or disc: a. parallel c. a & b b. series d none of the above

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

Flow property of liquid is related to: a. Viscosity c. Optical Property b. Volatility d. Miscibility

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

For the disintegration test for enteric coated tablets, the immersion fluid is: a. Simulated Gastric fluid TS c. water b. oil d. PO4 buffer

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

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

Gases are composed of discrete particles called: a. molecules c. protons b. electrons d. atom

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

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

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

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

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

Hard gelatin capsules are also referred to as: a. dry-filled capsules c. soft elastic b. pork skin capsule d. SEC type

He established the term "pH" and formulated the pH scale a. Sorensen c. Henry b. Debye d. Faraday

Hemodialysis is employed to remove toxins from the a. blood c. kidney b. peritoneal cavity

Heroin is described as: a. derivative of opium c. derivative of amphetamine b. regulated drug d. hypnotic drug

Highly resistant borosilicate glass is also known as: a. Type I c. Type III b. Type II d. NP

How much NaCl is needed to adjust the following Rx to isotonicity? (E ZnSO4=0.15) Rx ZnSO4 1% NaCl q.s. Purified H2O qs 60 ml a. 0.45 g c. 0.60 g b. 0.54 g d. 0.75 g

If a buffer solution is prepared using equal concentration of acetic acid and sodium acetate, the pH would then be; a. equal to pKa c. 14 b. equal to ½ of the pKa d. equal to double the pKa

If a device like a contraceptive contains a substance that reduces its safety and quality, it is considered to be: a. adulterated c. not adulterated b. misbranded d. not misbranded

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

In semisolid preparations, petrolatum is a common hydrocarbon base due to its: a. consistency c. easily washed with water b. hydrophilic character d a&b

In suspension formulation, the suspension adjuvants may be a. buffers c. drug substance b. actives d. antibiotics

In the preparation of liquid or suspension one of the choices below is necessary: a. viscometer c. particle counter b. moisture balance d. leaker test

In which of the ff. systems does the rheogram plot does not pass through the origin? a. plastic c. Newtonian b. Pseudoplastic d. Dilatant

Invert sugar has the tendency to darken in color due to: a. levulose c. glucose b. sucrose d. lactose

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

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

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

It is a drug which has been used for at least five years, involving at least 5,000 patients a. tried and tested c. drug for general b. established drug d. investigational drug

It is an example of a regulated drug: a. Amytal Na c. Sublimate injection b. Brown mixture d. Valium

It is the concentration of known active drug substance in the formulation: a. strength c. batch size b. percentage d. AOTA

It refers to the statement regarding the conditions, wherein the use of the product may cause harm to the patient: a. contraindication c. precaution b. caution d. all of the above

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

Lacrimal Fluid has an isotonicity values corresponding to that of NaCl solution with the strength of: a. 0.9% c. 0% b. 1.0% d. 0.1%

Law of stress and strain a. Le Chatelier's Principle c. Law of Conservation of Energy b. Law of Mass Action d. NOTA

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

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

Mayonnaise is an example of: a. emulsion d. gel b. suspension e. None of the choices c. sol

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

Method of tablet manufacture for easily compressible or adhesive ing is a. direct compression c. wet method b. slugging d. a&b

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

Mixing equipment for acid materials a. Sigma blade mixer c. Twin shell bed dryer b. Ribbon blender d. AOTA

Most drugs are: a. weak electrolytes c. non electrolytes b. strong electrolytes d. highly ionic

One of the ff. situations can avoid cross contamination and mix-ups: a. components are tightly sealed b. improper partitioning of working areas c. components are improperly dispersed d. wrong label

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

One of the functions of the Board of Pharmacy a. examine applicants for the practice of pharmacy b. to authorize opening of drugstore c. to collect samples of drugs, medicines and cosmetics d. to accredit colleges of pharmacy

Osmotic pressure is: a. colligative c. additive property of solution b. constitutive d. accumulative

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

P.D. shortening the pharmacy course from 5 years to 4 years: a. 1926 c. 223 b. 1363 d. 881

P1V1=P2V2 is the algebraic representation of a. Boyle's Law c. Dalton's Law b. Charles' Law d. Amagat's Law

Penetrometers are used to measure consistency and viscosity of a. ointments c. micelles b. suspensions d. thixotropic materials

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

Persons who are not considered to be practicing pharmacy: a. detailmen c. faculty of a college of pharmacy b. drugstore pharmacist d. b&c

Phenobarbital sodium is classified as: a. regulated drug c. prohibited drug b. OTC drug d. exempt drug

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

Poisons classified as violent a. atropine c. Na hypochlorite b. Aspirin d. Na phosphate

Polyols may be added to cream formulation as: a. humectant c. active ingredient b. viscosity contributor d. a & b

Polyols may be used as: a. humectant in creams c. prevent cap locking b. viscosity contribution d. AOTA

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

Primary packaging components except a. labels d. caps b. bottles e. stoppers c. tubes

Problem often encountered in suspensions: a. caking c. slow settling b. smooth texture d. dispersatility

Product container should a. be unadsorptive c. suitable for intended use b. should provide adequate protection d. store in a common area

Product standardization is the responsibility of: a. drug manufacturers c. whole b. retailers d. importers

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

Products for external use bears: a. red colored label b. white colored label c. any color as long as the statement "for external use only" is indicated d. green colored label

Property of liquid systems that gels in the container but becomes fluid upon shaking is; a. thixotropy c. diffusibility b. dispersibility d. a and b

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

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

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

Quarantined materials delivered in the warehouse are: a. subject to test and assay c. rejectable b. releasable to production dept. d. in-process products

Range of HLB value in the Griffin Scale for anti-foaming agents a. 1-3 c. 8-16 b. 3-8 d. 16-18

Raoult's Law is encountered in the determination of: a. Vapor pressure c. Freezing Point b. Boiling Point d. Osmotic Pressure

Reaction kinetics study can help predict the: a. shelf life c. toxicity b. effectivity of a formulation d. potency

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

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

Refer to the statement regarding the condition wherein the use of the product may cause harm to the patient: a. contraindication c. warning b. precaution d. indication

Requirement for drug store except: a. minimum of 50 sq. m. floor area with concrete, tile of wooden flooring b. adequate water supply c. reference books and documents such as USP d. prescription book

Resistance of a liquid to flow is: a. viscosity c. suspendability b. fluidity d. b and c

Revised rules and regulations to implement prescribing requirements under the Generics Act: a. AO no. 62 c. AO no. 64 b. AO no. 63 d. AO no.65

Sale of physician sample is a prohibited act under the: a. Pharmacy Law b. Food, Drugs and Devices, and Cosmetics Act c. Dangerous Drug Act d. All of the above

Sale of physician sample is a prohibited act under the: a. Pharmacy Law c. Foods, Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics law b. Generics law d. Dangerous Drug Act

Science which deals with the study of the relationship between heat and energy is; a. thermodynamics c. thermophilic b. thermokinetics d. thermal energy

Selling OTC drugs is a practice of pharmacy: a. True c. doubtful b. False d. depends on the location of the store

Senior Citizens Act: a. R.A. 7432 c. R.A. 6675 b. R.A. 3720 e. R.A. 8203 c. R.A. 6425

Size of colloidal dispersions compared to the size of molecules of solute in true solutions are; a. larger c. smaller b. same d. a and c

Sodium chloride equivalents are used to estimate the amount of NaCl needed to render a solution isotonic. The E may be defined as: a. amount of NaCl that is theoretically equivalent to one gram of specified chemical b. equivalent to salt to make it isotonic c. equivalent to NaCl which is enough to make it a normal saline d. equivalent to NaCl is enough to make an ophthalmic solution

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

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

Solutions of lower osmotic pressure than that of the body fluid are; a. hypotonic c. isotonic b. hypertonic d. NOTA

Solutions which have the same freezing point depression and the same vapor pressure are: a. isotonic c. hypertonic b. hypotonic d. NOTA

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

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

Supercooled liquids in which molecules are arranged in a random manner a. amorphous solids c. crystalline solids b. liquid crystals d. powders

Surfactants that are used as w/o emulsifying agents have a. low HLB values c. either a or b b. high HLB values d. none of the above

Tablet weight is determined by: a. volumetric fill of the disc c. amount and nature of bunder b. pressure during compression d. all

Test for alcohol content should not be more than a. 10% c. 75% b. 20% d. 40%

The Avogadro's number is equal to: a. 6.02 x 1023 c. 9.6 x 1022 b. 1.802 x 1023 d. 6.0 x 1023

The Board of Pharmacy is under the supervision of: a. PRC c. CHED b. Civil Service Commission d. DOH

The Liso of a drug is its molar concentration that will attain isotonicity based on; a. freezing point depression of -0.52ºC b. boiling point of 100ºC c. melting point of 0ºC d. any of the above

The Pharmacy Law: a. R.A. 5921 c. R.A. 6675 b. R.A. 3720 e. R.A. 8203 c. R.A. 6425

The act of introducing any dangerous drug into the body of any person refers to the term: a. administer c. user b. pusher d. deliver

The administrative designation assigned as S-3 is applicable to: a. practicing professionals in narcotics c. sell physicians' sample at low prices b. not to use inferior quality drugs d. a & b

The animal of choice for in vitro rectal absorption studies a. dog c. rabbit b. pig d. mouse

The anode is the a. + electrode c. neutral electrode b. - electrode d. NOTA

The appointment of the Board of Pharmacy shall be approved by the: a. President of the Philippines c. Commissioner of the PRC b. Food and Drug Administrator d. AOTA

The attractive forces between polar molecules, that is, between molecules that possess dipole movement: a. Keesom Forces c. Van der Waals Forces b. Dispersion Forces d. Ion-Dipole Forces

The barcodes imprinted in labels of products serve to: a. distinguish one product from another b. impart elegance c. meet BFAD requirement d. comply with DOH requirement

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

The books kept for the purpose of recording the sale of poisons should be preserved for a period of: a. 2 yrs c. 3 yrs b. 5 yrs d. 1 yr

The boundary between two phases is termed as: a. interface c. both a and b b. surface d. NOTA

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

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

The coalescence of oil globules in a o/w emulsion is called: a. cracking c. creaming b. inversion d. sedimentation

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

The component present in the largest quantity in parenterals a. vehicle c. buffers c. solutes d. antimicrobials

The concentration of surfactant's monomer to bring about micelle formation a. Critical Micellar Concentration c. Critical Monomer Concentration b. Aggregation number d. monomer number

The decision of the Board of Pharmacy in administrative cases involving a pharmacist becomes final and executory after the lapse of: a. 30 days c. 60 days b. 15 days d. 90 days from notice to respondent

The different methods of determining the emulsion type are the ff., except: a. Dry Gum c. Electrical conductivity b. Drop dilution d. Dye

The dissolution rate apparatus consist of the following parts except; a. basket rack assembly c. with a sampling tube b. paddle as stirring device d. constant temperature bath

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

The fastest order of reaction to decompose, since according to its differential rate expression, it is independent of the remaining concentration of the drug after decomposition: a. zero c. first b. pseudo-first d. second

The ff are hydrophilic substituents, except: a. alkyl groups c. hydroxyl group b. amino group d. carbonyl group

The ff are natural emulsifying agent, except: a. Tween 80 c Agar b. Acacia d. gelatin

The ff. are preservatives used in dosage forms, except: a. PG c. methylparaben b. propylparaben d. Na benzoate

The ff. combinations are completely miscible, except; a. water and ether c. alcohol and acetone b. water and alcohol d. glycerin and refined alcohol

The first theory of ionic solution was prepared by _______ in 1887. He was also the one who formulated the theory of electrolytic dissociation: a. Arrhenius c. Raoult b. Henry d. Morse

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

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

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

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

The following are record book except; a. Republic Act Book c. Poison Book b. Dangerous Drug Book d. Prescription Book

The following rheologic systems show a change in viscosity with a change in shear rate, except; \ a. Newtonian c. dilatant b. Plastic d. Pseudoplastic

The function of providing consultative, training and advisory services to all agencies involved in food and drug manufacturing is the function of: a. BFAD c. BIR b. DOH d. Bureau of Customs

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

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

The injection of large of volumes of a solution into substances tissue to provide a continuous, abundant drug supply is called: a. hypodermicyclics c. IM administration b. IV administration d. intradermal administration

The inspection and checking section of QC is responsible for a. sampling of raw materials c. chemical assaying b. testing sterility of products d. doing pyrogen test

The inspection of the food, drug and cosmetics establishments for compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices is the duty of: a. BFAD c. BIR b. Board of Pharmacy d. CHED

The laboratory division of the BFAD has the duty of: a. testing, analyzing and doing trials on products submitted b. inspection of manufacturing laboratories c. taking samples from drug outlets d. all of the above

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

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. dry granulation method c. direct compression method b. wet granulation method d. all of the above

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

The natural shrinking of gel caused by coarsening of the matrix a. syneresis c. swelling b. bleeding d. imbibition

The number of gram equivalents of solute per liter of solution: a. normality c. molality b. molarity d. none of the above

The number of grams of solute in 100 gram of solution: a. percent by weight c. molarity b. molality d. gram weight

The only true tamper resistant packaging: a. aerosol containers c. breakable caps b. sealed tubes d. shrink seals

The other term for boiling a. ebullition c. distillation b. evaporation d. sublimation

The part of the transdermal drug delivery system patch where the drug is stored a. reservoir c. back strips b. peel strips d. membrane

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

The pharmacist should keep the copy of the original narcotic prescription for the period of a. one year c. five years b. two years d. four years

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

The presence of this substance in a formulation enhances the absorption of the active drug a. surface active agents c. protein b. fat d. carbohydrate

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

The process by which finely divided solids and colloidal materials are separated from liquids without the use of filter is a. clarification c. centrifugation b. sedimentation d. NOTA

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

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

The product of diseased animal is considered as: a. adulterated c. deteriorated b. misbranded d. abuse

The production department of a pharmaceutical manufacturing establishment is in charge of, except: a. production personnel control b. labeling & other packaging materials c. inventory control d. in-process analysis

The ratio of the void volume to the bulk volume of the packing a. porosity c. bulkiness b. packing arrangement d. flow properties

The reciprocal of specific volume a. specific gravity c. specific rotation b. specific refraction d. any of the above

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

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

The simplest of solutions a. gas in gas b. liquid in liquid b. solid in liquid d. gas in liquid

The standard of mass is; a. kilogram c. density b. pounds d. specific

The sum of the atomic group and bond refractions in a molecule a. molar refraction c. refractive index b. specific rotation d. none of the above

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

The term "secretary" under RA 3720 means: a. Secretary of Health c. Sec of Customs b. Sec. of BFAD d. AOTA

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

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

The total number of atoms in the molecule or the sum of the constituents in the solution is known as: a. additive c. colligative b. constitutive d. a and b

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

The ultimate objective of the PNDF is to provide: a. low-cost drugs c. high quality but expensive drugs b. free consultation from physicians d. a &b

The upward movement of dispersed droplets relative to the continuous phase a. creaming c. aggregation b. sedimentation d. coalescence

The vapor pressure of a solution _________ by the presence of a solute. a. lowered c. unaltered b. raised d. developed

The water resistance of glass containers is tested by a. amount of alkali released into water c. changes in pH b. amount of acid released into water d. none

The zigzag movement of colloidal particles a. Brownian movement c. diffusion b. tyndallization d. light scattering

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

These are classified as adulterated drugs, except: a. label is smeared and dirty b. potency of drug is below label claim c. other components added are not stated on the label d. substandard materials have been added

These are gas sterilants, except: a. carbon dioxide c. beta propiolactone b. formaldehyde d. sulfur dioxide

These are necessary components of a stable emulsion, except: a. electrolyte c. dispersed phase b. dispersion medium d. emulsifier

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

These are quality assurance functions, except: a. product forecasting b. auditing, and control of all manufacturing documents before and after production c. CGMP monitoring d. environmental control

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.

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

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

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

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

This is adjusted to assure stability of liquid pharmaceuticals a. pH c. Osmolarity b. lowering of vapor pressure d. all of the above

This is the number of solute in 100 grams of the solution a. percent by weight c. molarity b. molality d. normality

This is the surface tension between two liquids a. interfacial tension c. adhesional force of attraction b. cohesional force of attraction d. AOTA

This is used in separating highly viscous mixtures. a. centrifugation c. distillation b. filtration d. NOTA

This is used to increase the resistance of gas a. Sulfur dioxide c. Ethylene oxide b. Titanium Oxide d. acid

This is used to measure optical activity specifically the angle of rotation a. polarimeter c. viscometer b. refractometer d. hydrometer

This law states that under the same conditions of temperature and pressure, the speed of diffusion of two different gases are inversely proportional to the square roots of their densities a. Graham's Law c. Dalton's Law b. Charles' Law d. Amagat's Law

This type of emulsion is transparent in character: a. microemulsion c. simple emulsion b. multiple emulsion d. AOTA

To assign in assuring the stability of a dosage form during transport and storage, the label shall indicate: a. storage condition c. concentration of the drug b. expiry date d. any of the above

To control microorganisms in the air is to a. install UV lamps in several areas c. install IR bulbs in several areas b. provide ETO gas around the room d. any of the above

To implement the provisions of R.A. 3720, the agency created was, a. BFAD c. Bureau of Customs b. BIR d. DDB

To increase the miscibility of partially miscible liquids, add a substance, a. miscible with both liquids b. miscible with one of the liquids c. immiscible with both liquids d. immiscible with one of the liquids

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

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

Two liquids which dissolved in each other in all proportions are said to be: a. completely miscible c. partially miscible liquids b. immiscible d. slightly miscible

Type of complexation involved in Calcium-EDTA Complex a. chelation c. Clathrate formation b. Channel lattice type d. Monomolecular inclusion

Type of mill which makes use of compressed gas to cause turbulence inside the chamber. a. fluid energy mill c. colloid mill b. ball mill d. hammer mill

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

Type of reaction wherein the rate is independent of the concentration of reactant or reactants is termed as; a. zero order reaction c. second order reaction b. first order reaction d. third order reaction

Type of resin that is used to deionize water: a. synthetic c. prepared b. resins d. natural

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

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

Unit used to express relative viscosity a. no unit c. stokes b. poise d. dynes/cm

Using White-Vincent Method, compute for the required volume to make 0.3 g of Atropine sulfate (E=0.13) isotonic. a. 4.3 ml c. 25.6 ml b. 3.9 ml d. 33.3 ml

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

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

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

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

Water is a __________ liquid a. Newtonian d. dilatant b. Plastic e. thixotropic c. Pseudoplastic

Water soluble abases are prepared from a. PEG c. Petrolatum b. sorbitol d. mineral oil

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

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

When the rate of the reaction is proportional to the first power of the concentration of one reactant, the reaction order is: a. zero order c. second order b. first order d. third order

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

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

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

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

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

"Solvent-hating" colloidal system a. lyophilic c. ampiphilic b. lyophobi d. NOTA

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

. . The following are not cationic surfactants, except: a. Potassium Laureate c. Na Lauryl Sulfate b. Quaternary NH4 compounds d. Triethanolamine Stearate

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

28% of an anti-pruritic preparation is composed of 3 active ingredients in ratio of 7:5:4. If marketing requires 190kg batch size, determine the required amount of active ingredients: a. 61.3kg c. 98.5kg b. 53.2 kg d. 11.9kg

A candidate for the board of pharmacy examination is required to be: a. natural born citizen of the Philippines b. completed an internship program of 960 hours c. at least the age of 18 years old d. a graduate of a pharmacy course of at least 3 years

A colloidal system in which the colloidal particles shows little attraction for the dispersion medium a. Lyophilic c. Hydrophilic b. Lyophobic d. Association

A common levigating agent: a. glycerin c. alcohol b. mineral oil d. ether

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

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

A drug trader is considered under: a. drug outlet c. retailer b. drug establishment d. b&c

A finished product where sterility is not at its maximum observance: a. ophthalmic c. theobroma oil b. otic d. emulsified theobroma oil

A food shall be deemed misbranded: a. it bears or contains any poisonous substance which may render it injurious to health b. its labeling is false or misleading c. both a and b d. none of the above

A method of measuring tonicity which is based on the effect of various solutions of the drug observed on the appearance of of red blood cells suspending in the solutions: a. Cryoscopic Method c. Freezing Point Depression Method b. Hemolytic Method d. NaCl Method

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

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

A physician needs 60 ml of an isotonic solution of 2% Tetracaine HCl. How many mg of NaCl should be included in the formula? E Tetracaine HCL is 0.18 a. 160 mg c. 270 mg b. 324 mg d. 540 mg

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

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

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

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

A practicing physician can be allowed to open a retail drugstore: a. Yes c. depends on the discretion of the PPhA b. No

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

A property that depends on the arrangement to a lesser extent on the number and kinds pf atoms within the molecule: a. additive c. colligative b. constitutive d. summative

A proton accepting solvent is a. aprotic c. amphiprotic b. protophilic d. protogenic

A registered pharmacist is one who: a. graduated from the college of pharmacy b. Passed the Pharmacy Board Exam c. reached the age of 18 d. Experienced in the practice of pharmacy

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

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

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

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

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

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

A type of ointment base known as creams is: a. water soluble base c. hydrocarbon base b. water removable base d. a & 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

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

A very simple, sensitive and fast test for pyrogens using the amoebocyte of the horse shoe crab. a. Pyrogen Test c. Rabbit Test b. LAL Test d. Crab Test

Acacia mucilage is x% dispersion in water: a. 42 c. 5 b. 35 d. 25

Accdg. to USP standard, freezer or refrigerator can be used to store pharmaceuticals that specify storage in a : a. cool place c. dark place b. cold place d controlled room temperature

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

Accreditation of colleges of pharmacy is a function of: a. PRC c. Board of Pharmacy b. Council of Pharmaceutical Education d. All of the above

Advantage of liquid medicines: a. special techniques required for poorly soluble drugs b. rapidly absorbed in the body c. easy to manufacture d. requires pharmaceutical elegance

Advantages of plastic containers over glass, except: a. lightness in weight c. lower transportation b. permeability d. resistance to impact

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

Filler a. Primaquine PO4 b. Lactose c. Starch d. PVP e. Stearic acid

Amount of heat needed at the boiling point to cause the vaporization of 1 g of substance a. molar heat of vaporization c. molal heat of vaporization b. specific heat of vaporization d. any of the above

An act to ensure the safety and purity of foods, drugs, devices and cosmetics in the country a. RA 5921 c. RA 6425 b. RA 3720 d. RA 953

An act which provides for the registration and imposition of fixed and special taxes on all habit-forming drugs: a. Dangerous Drugs Act c. Opium Law b. Narcotic Drug Law d. Pharmacy Law

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

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

An anteroom which separates the sterile from non sterile is a/an: a. LAF c. HEPA b. airlock d. AOTA

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

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

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

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

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

An expression of the resistance of a fluid flow a. fluidity c. stiffness b. viscosity d. elasticity

An increase in temperature ________ the surface tension of a liquid a. increases c. enhances b. decreases d. doesn't change

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

Anhydrous lanolin has the ff property a. water absorbing ability is less c. pleasant odor b. more stable and free from rancidity d. non sticky consistency

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

Applicable S-tax for prescribers of dangerous drugs a. S-1 d. S-4 b. S-2 e. S-5-C c. S-3

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

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

As the length of a non-polar chain of an aliphatic alcohol increases, the solubility of the compoundd in water; a. increases c. no effect b. decreases d. all

As to phase equilibrium, a system containing water and its vapor is considered as: a. one phase system, c. three phase system b. two phase system d. a and c

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

Aspirin tablet with a brand name of Amopen: a. erroneous prescription c. violative prescription b. impossible prescription d. all of the above

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%

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

Brand Name means: a. description of the chemical structure of the drug or medicine b. proprietary name given by the manufacturer c. description of internationally recognized active ingredient d. name of the manufacturer

Brandy and whiskey are classified as: a. elixirs c. aromatic waters b. spirits d. juice

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

Buffers are used: a. to bring about the solubility of insoluble substance b. to maintain pH pf solution thus attaining maximum stability c. as preservative d. none of the answers

Can a member of the pharmacy board teach in a school where a pharmacy course is offered? a. Yes c. doubtful b. No d. if permitted by the school

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

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

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

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

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

Colloidal dispersion which is unstable, irreversible and forms nonspontaneously a. lyophilic dispersion c. Association colloid b. lyophobic dispersion d. lipophilic dispersion

Component of closure that inserted in a cap to effect a hermetic seal between the closure and the container a. cap c. inner seal b. liner d stopper

Compounds/mixtures of compounds that by their presence in solution, resist changes in pH; a. organic compounds c. inorganic compound b. buffers d. NOTA

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

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

Container impervious to air: a. tight container c. closed container b. hermetic container d. single dose container

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

Content uniformity is used to ensure which of the ff qualities in tablet products a. disintegration c. purity b. potency d. toxicity

Content uniformity tests is to be performed for all tablet products whose active ingredient is: a. 130 mg or less c. 324 mg b. 50 mg or less d. 50 mg or more

Crystalline form of NaCl: a. tetragonal c. hexagonal b. cubic d. monoclinic

Dangerous Drug Act: a. June 20, 1953 c. June 22, 1963 b. March 30, 1972 d. June 23, 1969

Decrease in solubility of non electrolyte by the addition of an electrolyte results in a. separation c. hydrolysis b. salting out d. reduction

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

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.

Diffusion mechanism whereby drugs are transported from a region of high to low concentration: a. active c. facilitated b. passive d. all of the above

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

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

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

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

Drug product marketed "sample", "not for sale" may be sold to the public provided the price is lower than the commercial ones: a. Yes c. depends on the discretion of the pharmacist b. No d. NOTA

Drug product registration is regulated by: a. Secretary of Health c. Multinational Companies b. Bureau of Food and Drugs d. Local companies

Drug samples for manufacturer should be: a. sold to the patients c. given free to anyone b. given to the patients by the physician d. a and b

Drugs are considered adulterated if: a. label is misleading c. differs from USP standards b. it is an imitation

Drugs that are available as sustained release dosage forms utilizing ion exchange resins include: a. spansule c. gradumet b. ionamine d. all of the above

Drugs which require batch certification before it can be released to the market: a. anesthetics c. antineoplastics b. antibiotics

Drugstore, Pharmacy and other business establishment which sell drug or medicine is known as: a. Drug Establishment c. Drug Trader b. Drug Outlet d. Drug Manufacturers

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

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

Equation that gives the relationship between the vapor pressure and the absolute temperature of a liquid a. Raoult's Law c. Van Slyke equation b. Clausius-Clapeyron Equation d. vant Hoff's equatio

Right of the respondents means: a. to inform the public c. to have a slow trial b. to be represented by counsel d. none of the above

Selling of OTC drug is considered practice of pharmacy a. False c. neither true nor false b. True d. all of the above

Shall be filled: a. violative Rx c. impossible Rx b. erroneous Rx

Single unit container include the ff., except: a. sachets c. strip packages b. collapsible tubes d. blister packs

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spans are used for what type of emulsion? a. simple o/w c. multiple b. simple w/o d. microemulsion

Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs: a. May 27, 1992 c. Sept. 13, 1988 b. Sept. 4, 1996 d. June 23, 1969

Special forms of prescription of dangerous drugs are obtained from: a. BFAD c. Board of Pharmacy b. DDB d. BIR

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

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

Sublimation is transformation of matter from; a. solid to liquid state c. liquid to vapor state b. solid directly to vapor d. vapor to liquid state

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

Substance that "glue" powder together causing them to form granules a. diluent c. lubricant b. binder d. disintegrant

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

Supplies/medicines to be given to senior citizen should not exceed; a. one day supply c. one month supply b. one week supply d. one year supply

Surfactants with high HLB numbers are a. lipophilic c. either a or b b. hydrophilic d. neither a nor b

Suspension adjunct used to prevent the product from drying at topical application a. sweetening agent c. preservative b. humectant d. emollient

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

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

Tamper-resistant package except: a. breakable caps c. bubble packs b. liner d film wrappers

That division in BFAD which is in charge of the inspection of manufacturers of foods, drugs and cosmetics a. Regulation Division I c. Product Services b. Regulation Division II d. Legal Division

That portion of energy of a system which cannot be converted to work: a. enthalpy c. heat potential b. entropy d. convertibility

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

The BFAD Division that certifies batches of antibiotics is: a. Inspection and Licensing c. Licensing Of New Products b. Laboratory d. Regulation Division

The NaCl equivalent of ZnSO4 is 0.1. This means that a. 1.0 g of NaCl represents 0.16 g ZnSO4 b. 0.16 g Na Cl is equivalent to 1 g ZnSO4 c. 0.16 g NaCl is equivalent to 0.16 g ZnSO4 d. NOTA

The Pharmaceutical manufacturer can sell their products directly to the: a. public c. physician b. wholesaler d. NOTA

The QA inspectors usually inspect and audit warehouse CGMP's : a. stock rotation (FIFO) b. all of these answers c. separation of materials, quarantine, approved, rejected d. protection of material from cross contamination

The above law can be used to determine the ______ of gas a. atomic weight c. avogadro's number b. molecular weight d. mass number

The amount of the substance whose mass in grams is numerically equal to the molecular weight of the substance is called a. gram atom c. mass number b. mole d. molecule

The attractive interaction between a polar molecule and the induces dipole; a. Ion-Induced Dipole Interaction c. Induced Dipole b. Dipole-Induced Dipole Interaction d. Ion-Dipole Forces

The bulk density of a powder depends primarily on the following, except: a. particle size distribution c. particle shape b. particle sedimentation d. tendency of the particles to adhere to one another

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

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

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

The container of choice for parenteral: a. plastic c. metals b. glass d tubes

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

The degradation reaction of aspirin involves: a. epimerization c. isomerization b. hydrolysis d. oxidation

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

The dissolution of a drug is calculated using: a. Henderson-Hasselbalch c. Arrhenius b. Noyes-Whitney d. Stokes

The duty of fixing the date of the Board of Examination for all professions is done by: a. Board Examiner c. BIR b. PRC Commissioner d. Any of the above

The expiration date of paracetamol tablet states "January 1999". This statement means that, by January 1999, the product will have lost its activity: a. less than 90% b. sufficient activity to be outside the USP monograph requirement c. meet BFAD requirement d. comply with DOH requirement

The expiration date of the drug shall be expressed in terms of a. day and year c. month and day b. month and year

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

The ff. are drug/pharmaceutical agents that exhibit polymorphism, except; a. theobroma oil c. chloramphenicol b. penicillin d. carbamazepine

The ff. excipients impart satisfactory compression characteristics to the tablet formulation except: a. glidant c. lubricant b. disintegrant d. antiadhesive

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

The following are not organic molecular complexes, except; a. Clathtrates c. Channel Lattice Type b. Picric acid type d. Olefin Type

The following are prohibited drugs, except: a. LSD c. morphine b. amphetamine d. cocaine

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

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.

The manufacturing batch record should contain the ff. information, except: a. in-process test, finished product QC test results b. general manager's signature c. manufacturing procedures d. dispensing batch number quantitative and qualitative formula

The medical department of a manufacturing establishment is in charge of: a. plant & employee safety c. both a & b b. house organ publication d. none

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

The method of tablet manufacture for easily compressible or adhesive ingredient is: a. dry granulation c. slugging b. direct compression d. wet method

The migration of colloidal particles between the electrodes is: a. dialysis c. tyndall effect b. electrophoresis d. a and b

The minimum requirement necessary for the opening of retail drugstore must be in accordance with the rules and regulations of: a. DDB c. Board of Pharmacy b. BFAD d. DOH

The most commonly used of determining the particle size of powders and granules is: a. coulter counter c. microscopy b. sieve method d. none

The most inert grade of stainless steel used for high grade products a. SS 304 c. SS 3004 b. SS 316 d. SS 3016

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

The normal body temperature is 37ºC. What is 37ºC in degrees Fahrenheit? a. 96.8ºF c. 28.3ºF b. 98.6ºF d. 199ºF

The number of moles of solute per liter of solution: a. normality c. molality b. molarity d. none of the above

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

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

The original copy of the records of prescription of drugs is retained by: a. physician c. buyer of the drug b. pharmacist who filled it d. a&b

The partial or complete separation of the top or bottom of a tablet from the main body: a. chipping c. lamination b. capping d. picking

The passage of a solvent into a solution through a semipermeable membrane is: a. diffusion c. fractional distillation b. osmosis d. microfiltration

The period in which the product remain acceptable for use: a. Stability c. Accelerated Stability Studies b. Shelf life d. any of the above

The permanent consultant of the DDB: a. Secretary of Justice c. BFAD Director b. NBI Director d. Health Secretary

The pharmacist may allow his certificate of registration rented provided he visits drugstores frequently? a. Yes c. Doubtful b. No d. depends on the discretion of the school

The power to submit and recommend to the President the nominees for the members of the various boards is given to: a. President of the Phil. Pharmaceutical Association b. PRC Commissioner c. PACOP President d. Secretary of Health

The president of a company has the function of: a. protecting the assets of the company b. active planning and control of business c. management of the major department d. a and c

The principal display panel of the label of a dosage form is: a. the side part c. back portion b. most shown in front part d. any of the above

The principles of solid-liquid adsorption are utilized in the ff. processes. Except; a. adsorption chromatography c. detergency b. foaming d. wetting

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

The product inserts fro many drug products contain statements. Which of the ff. sequences lists the 3 type of caution in the order of least to most serious? a. contraindication, precaution, warning b. precaution, warning, contraindication c. warning, contraindication, precaution d. contraindication, warning, precaution

The product of diseased animal or animal which has died otherwise then by slaughter is considered as: a. misbranded c. deteriorated b. adulterated d. abused

The protective effect of a colloid is expressed in terms of: a. Schulze-Hardy Rule c. Lyotropic series b. Gold number d. sedimentation volume

The reduction of camphor with the aid of alcohol is called: a. trituration c. levigation b. pulverization by intervention d. any of the above

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

Transdermal delivery system is a sophisticated patch that delivers the drug from the skin: a. GIT c. liver b. bloodstream d. dermis

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

The size of the Rx symbol in a prescription label should be what proportion of the label: a. ½ c. ¼ b. 1/5 d. 1/3

The statement of expiration date assures the patient a. Absence of toxicity c. complete absorption of drug b. full therapeutic efficacy d. absence of interaction

The street name for LSD is: a. Bottom c. Cactus b. Acid d. Mushroom

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

The temperature of a cool place is: a. not more than 8ºC c. 15-30ºC b. 8-15ºC d. 25ºC

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

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

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

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

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

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

The vapor pressure of a liquid a. decreases with an increase in temperature b. equals atmospheric pressure at liquid's boiling point c. is independent of temperature d. increases when a solute is added to the liquid

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

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

This is not part of the master formula record: a. complete batch formula b. price per dosage unit c. weight of each d. description of container & closure

This is shelf-life plus date of manufacture a. half life c. quarantine time b. expiration time d. NOTA

This is the accepted freezing point of the blood serum and the lachrymal fluid a. 0.52ºC c. 0ºC b. -0.52ºC d. NOTA

This method makes use of the tonicity equivalent a. "D" method c. White-Vincent Method b. E method d. Sprowl's Method

This part of the sugar coating process is to round off tablet contours rapidly: a. sealing d. finishing b. subcoating e. polishing c. syruping

This type of solution has a solute concentration equivalent to its limit of solubility. This would mean that if the same solute is added to this solution, even in minute amounts, will lead to crystallization, precipitation, or insolubility of that solute: a. unsaturated solution c. supersaturated solution b. saturated solution d. none of the above

Thixotropy is a characteristic of gels which is: a. hardens upon standing and after agitation b. hardens upon standing but liquefies upon agitation c. liquefies upon standing and after agitation d. a and 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

To be appointed as member of the Board of Pharmacy, a pharmacist must have practiced for at least; a. 5 years c. 15 years b. 10 years d. 2 years

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

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

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

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

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

Granular forms are important because they a. prevent segregation of powders c. are easier to wet b. are more stable d. all of the above

B/C

. 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

. Order forms and yellow pad for prescriptions are secured from: a. BFAD c. Dangerous Drug Board b. Commissioner of Internal Revenue d. Bureau of Health

. The force of attraction between molecules of same phases is referred to as: a. electrostatic force c. cohesive force b. adhesive force d. van der waal's force

A 600L paracetamol drops was manufactured. If it is packed in 60-mL bottle, the theoretical yield is: a. 100 c. 10000 b. 1000 d. 5000

A Swedish scientist who formulated the first theory of Ionization a. Van't Hoff c. Arrhenius b. Raoult d. Newton

A colligative property: a. molality c. freezing point depression b. molecular weight d. boiling point depression

A colloid mill is used for the ff, except: a. reduce particle size of solids c. granulation b. homogenize viscous emulsion d. produce finely divided solids

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

A drug or medicine containing correct ingredients but not in the amount provided is: a. adulterated c. counterfeit b. misbranded d. b & c

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

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

All of these are correct for NDP, except; a. NDP is enunciated on April 30, 1987 b. it ensure the safe and effective drugs are made available to all Filipinos c. it is composed of core lists of drugs only d. it is formulated through local research

All of these are true for yellow prescription forms, except; a. they shall be used exclusively by the physician and other practitioner b. it is not transferable c. it is transferable d. none of these

Ampules are sealed by: a. Pull sealing c. any of the above b. Tip sealing d. NOTA

An act to promote, require and ensure the production of an adequate supply, distribution, use and acceptance of drug and medicines identified by their Generic Names a. RA 5921 c. RA 6625 b. RA 6425 d. PD 881

An aerosol is a dispersion of: a. solid in alcohol c. solid in gas b. solid in water d. liquid in liquid

An agent that acts between surfaces in relative motion to prevent friction and wear a. diluent c. lubricant b. binder d. disintegrant

An amendment to the pharmacy Law which gives all Filipinos, regardless how his citizenship was acquired, the opportunity to take the board examination: a. PD No. 1926 c. PD No. 1363 b. EO 174 d. Board Resolution No. 112

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

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

An equation which reveals the rate of diffusion of a drug: a. Noyes-Whitney c. Fick's First Law b. Nernst Film Theory d. Fick's Second Law

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

An isotonic solution has the same; a. pH as the blood c. salt content as the blood b. fluid pressure as the blood d. salt content as the blood

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

An opacifying agent for capsules: a. sulfur oxide c. titanium oxide b. lactose d talc

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

Any substance of a drug product intended to furnish pharmacologic effect is: a. excipient c. actives b. drug substance d. b & c

Applicable S-tax for retailer of dangerous drugs a. S-1 d. S-4 b. S-2 e. S-5-C c. S-3

Area with no more than 100 particles of 0.5 micron size per cubic foot of environment: a. Class 0.5 c. Class 100 b. Class 500 d. Class 1000

Aside from fluidity, powders for compression must possess a. flowability c. compressibility b. adhesiveness d. all of the above

Aspilet tablets for children are: a. sublingual c. chewable b. buccal d. soluble

BFAD requires all manufacturing company to designate a person who will transact officially with BFAD a. medical director c. liaison officer b. product manager d. quality control manager

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%

Bubble test measure the efficiency of: a. glass c. membrane filter b. plastics d. air filter

Bullet shaped capsules are called a. spansules c. pulbules b. bougies d. NOTA

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

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

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

Characteristics of an ideal solution: a. reaction between substances present during storage b. heat is evolved upon mixing the ingredients c. no heat is evolved or absorbed during mixing d. evaporation takes place upon storage.

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

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

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

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

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

Common method of determining particle size is, except a. microscopy c. precipitation b. sieving d. sedimentation

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

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

Dangerous Drug Act: a. R.A. 5921 c. R.A. 6675 b. R.A. 3720 e. R.A. 8203 c. R.A. 6425

Demerol is classified as: a. regulated drug c. prohibited drug b. OTC drug d. exempt drug

Density is derived quantity that combines a. volume and length c. mass and volume b. mass and weight d. mass and pressure

Detailmen are requested to register with the: a. Board of Medicine c. Board of Pharmacy b.BFAD d. PRC

Dipole-dipole interaction a. ionic d. debye forces b. covalent e. London forces c. keesom forces

Disintegrant a. Primaquine PO4 b. Lactose c. Starch d. PVP e. Stearic acid

Dispersed systems possess this property a. optical activity c. thixotropy b. solubility d. tonicity

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

Emulsions made with Spans are usually a. unstable c. w/o b. o/w d. reversible

Equation showing the buffer capacity of a solution a. Raoult's Law c. Van Slyke Equation b. Stoke's Law equation d. Vant Hoff's equation

Establishments not requiring supervision of registered pharmacist: a. drug importer c. plant management of laboratories b. drug departments d. selling and distribution of drugs

Examination for registration to practice pharmacy in the Philippines shall be given: a. once a year c. twice a year b. thrice a year d. 5x a year

Example of constitutive property: a. mass c. optical activity b. molecular weight d. temperature

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

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

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

Filling and refilling of a prescription should be done by: a. registered nurse c. registered pharmacist b. pharmacy aide d. pharmacy intern

Filtration system which is recommended for handling large quantities is a. gravimetric filtration c. pressure b. vacuum d. cartridge filtration

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.

Flow of a liquid out from a capillary obeys a. Stoke's Law c. Poiseulle's Law b. Hooke's Law d. Graham's Law

For gases the reference substance used to determine the specific gravity is: a. water c. air b. carbon dioxide d. oxygen

Formulation methods of achieving sustained drug release include a. use of coating c. all of these answers b. microencapsulation d. embedding the drug in matrix

Galenicals are also called: a. extracts c. extractives b. fluidextracts d. marc

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

Government agency who issued national identification card and purchase slip booklet to senior citizen a. BFAD c. OSCA b. DILG d. DOLE

Government office where the professional register and where license is issued: a. Bureau of Domestic Trade c. PRC b. Bureau of Food and Drug d. BIR

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

Grounds for reprimand, suspension or revocation of registration certificate, except: a. insanity c. honesty b. immorality

Grounds for revocation of license to operate in a drugstore or pharmacy a. the owner is not a pharmacist b. pharmacist is absent during the time of inspection c. no pharmacists d. AOTA

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

HEPA filters are used for filtration of: a. parenterals c. air b. ophthalmics d. solvents

How many mg of NaCl should be present in the following formula to obtain an isotonic solution? (E cocaine HCl is 0.16) Cocaine HCl 2.0% NaCl q.s. a. 48 mg c. 174 mg b. 96 mg d. 222 mg

If 1 gram of solute dissolves in 30-100 parts of solvent, the solute is said to be _________ in that solvent: a. freely soluble d. slightly soluble b. soluble e. very slightly soluble c. sparingly soluble

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

If the standard of fill amount of container for food has not been complied with the manufacturer, the violation is: a. adulteration c. misbranding b. imitation d. a&c

Impart cohesive qualities to the tablet granulation: a. diluent c. binder b. lubricant d. disintegrant

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

Implantation tablets are those which are administered: a. orally c. insertion into body tissues b. through vagina d. rectally

In colloidal dispersion, the dispersed system is called a. dispersion medium c. internal phase b. vehicle d. external phase

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

In film coating, when additives migrate to the surface, the problem is called: a. blistering c. sweating b. wrinkling d. bloom

In tablets, this/these test/s is/are usually performed: a. weight variation, content uniformity, hardness b. disintegration and dissolution for the active ingredients c. both a and b d. NOTA

In the case of drug recall, the responsibility for the quality of drug in original sealed container rests with the: a. Pharmacists in-charge of the drugstore or hospital b. drug distributor c. drug manufacturer d. delivery man

Indian hemp is known as: a.. Papaver somniforum L. c. Cannabis sativa L. b. Opium poppy d. amphetamine

Interfacial phenomena in pharmacy and medicine are significant factors that affect the ff processes, except: a. adsorption of drugs onto solid adjuncts b. penetration of molecules through biologic medium c. penetration of aqueous solution d. emulsion formulation and formulation stability

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

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

It is the identification of drugs and medicines by their scientifically and internationally recognized active ingredient as determined by the Bureau of Food and Drugs a. Brand name c. Generic name b. label claim d. Both a and c

It means any establishment engaged in operations involved in the production of drugs including propagation, processing, compounding, finishing, filling, packing, repacking, and labeling in view of storage distribution or sale of the product: a. drug distributor c. drug manufacturer b. drug trader d. none of the above

It plans, directs, and supervises the implementation of rules and regulations and SOP in inspection and licensing of establishment a. Regulation Division I c. Regulation Division II b. Administrative Division d. Legal, Info and Compliance Div

It refers to the instruction and special care required in the use of the product to avoid undesired effects and to ensure the safe and effective use of the drug: a. caution c. precaution b. contraindication d. all of the above

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

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

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

Mandatory info. that shall be included in the labeling materials on pharmaceutical products as specified by RA 3720, except; a. name of the product c. assay procedure b. storage condition d. generic form and strength

Maximum buffer capacity can be observed in a buffer solution with a. pH lesser than pKa c. pH equals pKa b. pH greayer than pKa d. pKa greater than pH

Maximum number of atoms or groups that can combine in the coordination sphere with the central atom a. Ionization number c. Coordination number b. Central atom number d. Valence number

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

Method of adjusting the tonicity of a solution to conform that of the blood and lacrimal fluid based on the adjustment of the freezing point of the solution to -0.52ºC. a. Sodium chloride equivalent method c. Cryoscopic method b. White Vincent method d. Sprowls method

Method of adjusting the tonicity of a solution to conform that of the blood and lacrimal fluid based on the adjustment of the freezing point of the solution to 0.9% NaCl. a. Sodium chloride equivalent method c. Cryoscopic method b. White Vincent method d. Sprowls method

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

Method used for the incorporation of small amounts of potent drugs with a large amount of diluent: a. spatulation c. geometric dilution b. sifting d. levigation

Migration of solute from a greater concentration to a lower concentration: a. disintegration d. active transport b. dissolution e. none of the choices c. diffusion

Mixing equipment for solid materials except a. sigma blade mixer c. Fitz Patrick Chilsonator b. Ribbon blender d. Twin shell V blender

Nitrobenzene as a poison is classified as: a. prescription drug c. violent b. dangerous drug d. a & c

Number of moles per kilogram solvent: a. molarity c. molality b. normality d. percentage expression

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

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

One of the ff is not an advantage of multi layered tablets a. maybe coated tablet b 2 incompatible drugs may be kept separated c. accurate control of the delayed action part d. each layer has a separate color for identity

One of the ff. is not a QC function: a. inspection of container b. labeling & other packaging material c. inventory control d. in process analysis

One of the ff. is not an objective of RA 5921 a. standardization of pharmaceutical education b. control practice of pharmacy c. adopt measures to ensure safe supply of foods and drugs d. examination of graduate pharmacists

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

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

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

One of these exhibit dilatant flow: a. cream c. paint b. ointment d. acacia mucilage

One part of a slightly soluble material will dissolve in ________ part of solvent a. 10-30 c. 100-1000 b. 30-100 d. 1000-10000

One part of the solute dissolving in 1-10 parts of solvent is a. soluble c. freely soluble b. very soluble d. insoluble

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

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

Part of a tablet machine which controls the size and shape of the tablet is a. punches c. die b. hopper d. cam

Penalty imposed when the counterfeit drugs are not life saving drugs and the volume of the drug involved is not more than one million a. maximum penalty c. minimum penalty b. medium penalty d. revocation of LTO

Pharmacists are requested by law to be in drugstore a. for 8 hours c. while the outlet is open for business b. in the morning only d. when there is BFAD inspector

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

Pharmacy means: a. any drug preparation or mixtures of drugs b. article intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigations, treatment or prevention of disease in man or animals c. place of establishment where drugs, chemical products, active principles of drugs, pharmaceutical proprietary medicine and poisons are sold at retail and where medical, dental , veterinary prescriptions are compounded and dispense. e. AOTA

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

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

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

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

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

Primary package system as differentiated from secondary package systems: a. are in direct contact with the product b. have a direct effect on product shelf life c. AOTA d. None

Primary packaging materials, except: a. bottles c. labels b. capsules d. caps

Prohibited Acts under Ra 3720: a. manufacture of adulterated drugs b. sale or offering of any drug beyond its expiry date c. selling of OTC drugs in a drugstore d. Forging or counterfeiting

Prohibited acts on the labeling include a. the manufacture of misbranded products b. the use of any reference to any BFAD product c. mutilation of the whole or any part of the labeling of the product while held for sale d. using marks required by the regulation

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

Quality control test that are performed on granules before compression into tablets are except: a. sieve analysis c. angle of repose b. bulk density d. AOTA

R.A. no. 5921 was first amended by: a. P.D. no. 281 c. P.D. 1363 b. P.D. 223 d. P.D. 1926

Raoult's Law is applied to the determination of: a. boiling point c. vapor pressure b. osmotic pressure d. freezing point

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

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

Refusal to allow entry of BFAD inspectors is penalized by: a. revocation of certificate of registration b. temporary closure c. suspension of license to operate d. revocation of license to operate

Relatively insoluble a. less than 1 part solute b. 100-1000 parts solvent c. more than 10,000 parts of the solvent d. less than 10,000 parts of the solvent

Release or movement of the components of the container into the contents: a. sorption c. leaching b. breathing d. porosity

Required temperature for the specific gravity determination a. 15.56º c. 25º b. 30º d. 20º

Rheology involves the study of: a. description of the flow of liquids c. a and b b. deformation of solids d. description of physical property of a substance

Rule of thumb is used for testing a. ampules c. compressed tablets b. hypodermic tablets d. vials

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

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

Solubility of a substance in a solvent may be expressed in several ways. When a quantitative statements of solubility is given in the USP, it is generally expressed as: a. g of solute soluble in 1 ml of solvent b. g of solute soluble in 100 ml of solvent c. ml of solvent required to dissolve 1 g solute d. ml of solvent required to dissolve 100 g of solute

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

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

Specific gravity is the ratio of the; a. density of the substance to that of alcohol b. density of an oil to that of a substance c. density of a substance to that of water d. a and b

Statement of expiration date assure of: a. absence of interaction c. full therapeutic efficacy b. absence of toxicity d. recovers from ailment

States that under the same conditions of temperature and pressure, the spread of diffusion of two different gases are inversely proportional to the square roots of their densities. a. Charles' Law c. Graham's Law b. Boyle's Law d. Ideal Gas Law

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

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

Stoke's Monsanto tester is used to measure a. thickness c. hardness b. friability d. disintegration of tablets

Storage conditions for capsules a. 35-50% RH c. AOTA b. 21-25ºC d. NOTA

Substances that do not yield ions when dissolved in water and not conduct electric current through the solutions are; a. electrolytes c. non electrolytes b. solutes d. solvents

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

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

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

Suspending agents added to suspension formulations, except: a. gelatin c. parabens b. veegum d. methocel

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

Tablet granulations can be dried faster using: a. granulator c. fluid bed dryer b. oven d. solar dryer

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

The Chairman of the Council of Pharmaceutical Education is: a. PACOP President c. Secretary of Education b. Dean of UP College of Pharmacy d. Any of the above

The Food and Drug Administration was abolished by this E.O. and created BFAD instead a. 174 c. 851 b. 175 d. 881

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

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

The ability of surfactants to enhance the solubility of insoluble compounds in the dispersion medium a. Micallization c. Solubilization b. Flocculation d. Stabilization

The all glass container for small volume parenterals: a. vacoliter c. ampule b. vials d. b & c

The biological half-life of a drug that is eliminated by 1st order is mathematically represented by ______, whose k is the 1st order for elimination. a. 1/k c. 0.693/k b. log k d. 2.303/k

The breaking up of aggregates brought about by the addition of deflocculating agents a. condensation c. peptization b. lyophilic dispersion d. association

The certification of batches of antibiotics is a specific function of the: a. Board of Pharmacy c. BFAD b. Bureau of Health d. NOTA

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

The comparatively slow recovery of the consistency of a material lost through shearing defines a. Rheopexy c. Thixotropy b. Dilatancy d. Negative thixotropy

The composition of oral rehydration are: a. amino acid, glucose, water b. glucose, Na, K, HCO3, water c. glucose, Na, K, Cl d. citric acid, glucose, Ca, water

The concept where raw materials are purchased only at a time when it is needed and at a quantity enough to carry out a single production a. FIFO c. cost cutting b. preformulation purchasing d. just-in-time

The container of choice for ointments: a. jars c. collapsible tubes b. cans d. widemouth bottle

The decomposition of a solute by electricity is known as: a. hydrolysis c. electrolysis b. crystallization d. synthesis

The degree of freedom is used in calculation of a. average c. standard deviation b. mean d. range

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

The disintegration medium for plain uncoated tablet is: a. Simulated Gastric Fluid TS c.DistilledWater b. Simulated Intestinal Fluid TS d. a & c

The disintegration medium of plain uncoated tablet is a. simulated gastric fluid TS c. Distilled water b. simulated intestinal fluid TS d. potable water

The duty of a pharmacist towards a physician: a. not to make a prescription or diagnose a disease b. to substitute one article with another c. not to discuss with the patient any error committed by the physician d. all of the above

The existence of elemental substances such as carbon and sulfur, in more than one crystalline form: a. Polymerism c. Polymorphism b. Isomerism d. Polymorphs

The ff are methods of determining particle size, except; a. sedimentation c. density b. optical microscopy d. particle volume measurement

The ff statements are true, EXCEPT a. prescriber of Dangerous Drugs should have S-2 license issued by DDB b. Dangerous drug prescriptions are accomplished in triplicate c. Dangerous drug prescriptions are issued by the Board of Pharmacy d. The original copy of Dangerous drug prescriptions should be kept by the Pharmacist

The ff. are true for Spans, except: a. they are resistant to addition of acids and electrolytes b. they are hydrophobic c. they have high HLB values d. they from w/o emulsions

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.

The following statements are true, except; a. Prescriber of Dangerous Drugs should have S2 license issued by the Dangerous Drug Board b. Dangerous Drug prescriptions are accomplished in triplicate c. Dangerous Drug prescriptions are issued by the Board of Pharmacy d. The original copy of the Dangerous Drug Prescription should be kept by the pharmacist

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

The generally accepted liquid product artificial sweetener: a. cyclamate c. saccharin b. glutamate d. glucose

The gram-molecular volume of a gas at STP is equal to: a. 1.0 L c. 22.4 L b. 2.24 L d. 22.4 ml

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

The half life equation for a first order reaction is a. a/2k c. 0.693/k b. 1/ak d. a/ak

The law that governs all reversible reaction is: a. Boyle's Law c. Law of Chemical Equilibrium b. Dalton's Law d. Law of Conservation of Mass

The material present in both enteric and film coating a. wax c. cellulose acetate phthalate b. parafilm wax d. a &c

The maximum volume of a cough syrup to be sold: a. 60 mL c. 120 mL b. 240 mL d. 250 mL

The meaning of the term "food" includes the ff, except: a. chewing gum c. lozenges like Strepsils b. candies d. a&b

The measure of the variation of individual observations around the average is: a. range c. standard deviation b. average d. any of the choices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The number of moles of solute per 1000g of solvent: a. normality c. molality b. molarity d. none of the above

The office which supervises the Board of Pharmacy is: a. Civil Service Commission c. Professional Regulation Commission b. Office of the President

The one responsible for the quality and purity of drugs sold in their original packaging is: a. retailer c. manufacturer b. wholesaler d. all

The penalty for any person who falsely display within the establishment the certificate of registration of a pharmacist not actually or regularly employed is: a. a fine of more than P1000 or imprisonment of 6 mos b. a fine of not less than P1000 but not exceeding P4000 or an imprisonment of not less than 4 yrs c. a fine of not less than P1000 but not exceeding P4000 or an imprisonment of not less than 6 mos and one day but not more than 4 yrs.

The presence of foreign matter inside the contents of a bottled syrup is a case of a. misbranding c. adulteration b. adultery d. mislabeling

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

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

The process which involves vaporization and then condensation is a. crystallization c. fusion b. sublimation d. freezing

The theoretical weight of ten 10 tabs is 9.35 grams. Each tablet contains 425 mg of the active. Using this data, determine the amount of additive needed to prepare 160,000 tablets. a. 51.0 kg c. 81.6 kg b. 102.5 kg d. 149.6 kg

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

The ultimate separation of the two phases in an emulsion system is; a. coalescence c. cracking b. aggregation d. creaming

The unit of surface tension is a. poise c. dyne/cm b. calorie d. joule

The usual storage condition specified for biologicals is: a. room temperature c. 2-8ºC b. below 2ºC d. a cool place

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

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

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

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

These are substances whose molecules and ions move of their own accord to the interface to low surface tension a. surfactants c. either a or b b. surface active agents d. neither a nor b

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

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

This Law stresses that the higher the viscosity of a liquid, the greater the force per unit area (shearing stress) required to produce a certain rate of shear: a. rheology c. Newtonian Law of Flow b. viscosity d. Non-Newtonian system

This gives the direct opportunity between shear stress and rate of shear a. Raoult's Law c. Amagat's Law b. Newton's Law d. Dalton's Law

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

This is force per unit area a. velocity c. pressure b. acceleration d. work

This is not a surfactant; a. Mr. Clean c. NaOH b. Breeze d. Tween 80

This is not true about physical adsorption; a. reversible b. adsorbate can be removed from the adsorbent c. irreversible d. recognized as Van der Waal's adsorption

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

This statement is not true: a. o/w emulsion is miscible with water b. o/w emulsion conducts electricity c. w/o emulsion is miscible with water d. o/w emulsion is miscible with water

This term refers to any person who sells, administers, delivers or gives away to another any dangerous drug without any proper authority. a. Pharmacist c. Pusher b. Nurse d. Drug Agent

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

Thixotropy is a characteristic demonstrated by: a. jellies c. gels b. magmas d. suppositories

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

To identify pharm. Products that are registered in BFAD, the label consists of: a. expiry date c. DR number b. Bar marks d. category

To increase solubility of endothermic substance a. dissolve with the aid of ice c. apply heat during the process of dissolving b. dissolve at room temperature d. NOTA

To increase viscosity of the aqueous phase of an emulsion is to: a. add more emulsifier c. add dissolved macromolecules b. active ing d. antibiotics

Tweens are surfactants derived from the esters of a. polyvinyl alcohol c. sorbitant b. methyl cellulose d. propylene glycol

Type of complexation involved in Warfarin sodium USP a. chelation c. Clathrate formation b. Channel lattice type d. Monomolecular inclusion

Type of container that protects the content from extraneous solids, liquids, or vapors from loss of the drug: a. hermetic c. tight b. well-closed d. light resistant

Type of particle density which is determined by the displacement of mercury a. true density c. granule density b. bulk density d. void volume

Unit used to express kinematic viscosity a. no unit c. stokes b. poise d. dynes/cm

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

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

Veegum is a/an: a. organic gum c. clay b. synthetic gum d. nonionic surfactant

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

Which of the ff. forms of radiation is the most penetrating? a. alpha radiation c. Gamma radiation b. beta radiation d. electron radiation

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

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

Which of the following is an example of an association colloid? a. Carboxymethylcellulose c. anionic surfactant b. Bentonite d. acacia

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

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

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.

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

Who can suspend or revoke the certificate of registration of an erring pharmacist? a. DECS c. Board of Pharmacy b. BFAD d. DOH

Who has sole authority to remove a member of the Board of Pharmacy,, for cause provided in the laws? a. Chairman, PRC c. President of the Phil b. Chairman, BOP d. President of Prof. Org.

With the lacrimal fluid, a hypertonic solution will a. cause hemolysis c. cause crenation b. cause hemolysis and crenation d. neither caus ehemolysis nor crenation

________ determine the therapeutic index of drugs a. pharmacodynamics c. clinical pharmacology b. pharmacokinetics d. toxicity test

__________ denotes the date after which the product is not expected to retain its claim safety, efficacy and quality. a. lot number c. expiration date b. batch number d. control number

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

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

the pressure required to liquefy a gas at its critical temperature: a. vapor pressure c. critical pressure b. osmotic pressure d. critical temperature

Failure to properly record dangerous drugs as determined by DDB

C REVOCATION OF LTO

Failure to take necessary remedial or corrective measures within the prescribed period as directed by BFAD

C REVOCATION OF LTO

For manufacturers: Lack of key technical and professional personnel

C REVOCATION OF LTO

Inadequate or improper documentation of the production process

C REVOCATION OF LTO

Lack of Pharmacist

C REVOCATION OF LTO

Sale of distribution of antibiotic products without batch certification by BFAD

C REVOCATION OF LTO

These sections are under the Product Services Division a. Food Product Section b. Physicochemical Section c. Household hazardous substances d. Research Section

C/A

A candidate for Board of Examination: a. shall be a Filipino citizen of the Philippines b. must be of good moral character c. must have completed 960 hours of internship d. AOTA

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

A colloid is employed to: a. reduce solid particle size of suspensions b. homogenize viscous emulsions c. produce finely divided solids d. any of the above

A manufacturer who produces the products of a company without manufacturing facilities is a/ an: a. ethical manufacturer c. biological manufacturer b. proprietary manufacturer d. toll manufacturer

A means of administering drugs as formulated preparations is called: a. pharmaceutical c. dosage forms b. drug delivery system d. any of the above

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

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

A permit to operate a retail drugstore is issued by; a. DDB c. Board of Pharmacy b. BIR d. BFAD

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

A prerequisite for the practice of pharmacy is: a. at least 21 years of age b. holder of a valid certificate of registration from the board pf pharmacy c. experienced in the practice of pharmacy for at least 2 years d. a & b

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

A proton donating solvent is a. aprotic c. amphiprotic b. protophilic d. protogenic

A suspension may be stabilized through the use of: a. Suspending agents c. Viscosity enhancing agents b. Hydrocolloids d. AOTA

A typical erythema score of 2 in the irritation test for ointment means a. no visible reaction b. intense erythema with edema c. mild erythema d. intense erythema e. intense erythema with edema and vesicular erosion

A variation of dry gum method of preparing emulsions using volatile oil is added to acacia in a bottle: a. Oil method c. Emulsifier in oil method b. English method d. Bottle method

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

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

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

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

According to Poiseville equation, the factor that has relatively greatest influence on the rate of flow of liquid through a capillary tube is the: a. length of tube c. temperature of liquid b. viscosity of liquid d. radius of the tube

According to the international code of ethics, a pharmacist has the responsibility to: a. show the same dedication to all b. to promote the individual's right to access to safe and effective treatment c. to be sure the buyer-customer can pay for the medicine purchased d. a&b

Administrative designation assigned to persons using narcotics in research, analysis and instruction is: a. S-1 c. S-6 b. S-5 d. S-7

Aggregates of powders which adhere or bond to each other to form larger particles a. powders c. pellets b. microcapsules d. granules

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

All information required to appear on the label must be: a. written in English or Filipino b. clearly and prominently displayed c. readable with normal vision without straining, the color contrast, the position and sparing of the information must be taken into consideration in complying with labeling requirements. d. AOTA

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

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

An additional requirement for approval of an LTO for an outlet s: a. drug steal containing the name and address b. rubber stamp with the name and address with name and address c. accounting record book d. a&b

An adulterated cosmetic is: a. contains filthy substance c. if the labeling is false b. packed under unsanitary conditions d. a and b

An adulterated food: a. contains poisonous or deleterious substance b. if packed under unsanitary conditions c. without a DR number d. a & b

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.

An ideal drug delivery system (DDS) is a. capable of controlled delivery rates b. not highly sensitive to physiological variables c. based on physicochemical principles d. Any of the above

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

Counterfeit drugs refer to a. medicinal products with correct ingredient but not in amount b. medicinal products with insufficient quantity c. drug deliberately and fraudulently mislabeled d. all of the choices

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

Dialysis solutions as life-saving preparations has the ff characteristics, except: a. requires a semipermeable membrane to separate one substance from another b. contains dextrose for supplies of calories c. used for individuals with kidney failure d. used to separate RBC from WBC

Dispensing equipment in the name of suspension includes: a. Blenders c. Colloid mill b. Impellers d. all of the above

Dissolution rate is increased by; a. formation of molecular aggregates c. a decrease in partial size b. an increase in surface area d. b and c only

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

Equipment used for manufacture, processing, testing or control must meet the ff. criteria, except; a. non reactive c. non absorptive b. non additive d. non operational

Example of outlets under the responsibility of the Regulation Division I is: a. Hospital Pharmacy c. Manufacturing Drug Laboratory b. retail drugstores d. a&b

Excessive use of binders in tablet affectd: a. bioavailability c. dissolution b. disintegration d. all

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

Facilities needed for pharmaceutical research: a. library c. animal house b. pilot plant d. all

Factors that accelerate instability include: a. temperature c. moisture b. light d. all of the above

Factors that influence the rate of reaction include: a. presence of catalysts c. concentration b. temperature d. AOTA

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

Foam in emulsion is prevented a. apply compressed air c. add polyethylene b. add antifoaming agent d. a and b

For compacting the materials in the tablet machine: a. hopper c. dies b. feedframe d punches

Formulation methods of achieving sustained drug release including a. use of coating c. microencapsulation b. embedding the drug in a matrix d. AOTA

Function of a package include: a. for convenience c. for protection of content b. for legal compliance d. all of the answers

Functions of a package include: a. to provide presentation c. for communication b. to provide containment d. all of the above

Functions of the Laboratory Services Division, except: a. Conducts all test analysis and trials of products under jurisdiction b. Appears in investigational hearings as may be necessary c. Certifies batches of antibiotics and antibiotic preparation d. Obtain data on ADR from different resources

Gels and magmas when standing form semisolids and on shaking become fluid are said to be: a. Plastic c. Dilatant b. Newtonian d. Thixotropic

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

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

Generics Act: a. R.A. 5921 c. R.A. 6675 b. R.A. 3720 e. R.A. 8203 c. R.A. 6425

Give/s the temperature-volume relationship of gases at constant pressure a. Combined Gas Law c. Boyle's Law b. Avogadro's Law d. Charles' Law

Government office where the professional register and where license is issued: a. Bureau of Food & Drugs c. Bureau of Internal Revenue b. Bureau of Domestic Trade d. Professional Regulation Commission

Government office where you obtain a business permit to open a drugstore, drug department as sole proprietor. a. Bureau of Domestic Trade c. Professional Regulation Commission b. Securities and Exchange Comm. d. Bureau of Food and Drugs

Gradual sedimentation in liquid products is due to: a. chemical reaction c. bacterial growth b. decomposition d. any of the above

Granulation by compression is also known as a. dry granulation c. double compression method b. precompression method d. all of the above

In the preparation of effervescent tablet, the most important ingredients necessary to give the effervescent effects are: a. NaHCO3 and Citric acid c. Na2CO3 and Tartaric acid b. Citric acid and Tartaric acid d. a & c

Indicator employed in sterilization process is a. chemical wax or pellet c. biological suspension b. colored paper strips d. any

Instability of drug substances in liquid form may be caused by: a. variation in pH c. light of radiation b. reduced temperature d. a&c

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

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

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

Large volume parenterals are employed for: a. maintenance therapy c. prophylactic therapy b. replacement therapy d. a & b

License to operate (LTO) a drugstore can be suspended EXCEPT a. Refusal to allow entry of BFAD inspector during business hours b. Failure to properly record and keep file of all prescriptions received in the last two years c. Failure to produce invoices and receipts together with lot numbers, expiration dates for the drug stocks d. Absence of pharmacist on three(3) inspections by BFAD inspector

License to operate (LTO)of a drugstore can be suspended except a. Refusal to allow entry of BFAD inspector during business hours b. Failure to properly record and keep of all prescriptions received in the last two years c. Failure to produce invoices and receipts together with lot numbers, expiration dates for the drug on stocks d. Absence of pharmacist on three (3) inspections by BFAD inspector

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

Lomotil is classified as: a. regulated drug c. prohibited drug b. OTC drug d. exempt DDP

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

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

Major offenses under the Dangerous Drug Act warrant a penalty of: a. reclusion perpetua to death b. a fine ranging from 100,000 to 500,000 c. a fine ranging from 500,000 to 1,000,000 d. both a and b d. both a and c

Mandatory information that shall be included in the front display panel of labels: a. precautions c. warning b. contraindications d. name of product in generics

Matter has a definite shape when it is: a. liquid c. gas b. mixture d. solid

Member dean of the Council of Pharmaceutical Education a. Dean of UP College of Pharmacy c. of a private college of pharmacy b. of College of Medicine d. a & c

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

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

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

Methods of determining surface tensions, except; a. ring method c. drop weight method b. capillary rise method d. none of the above

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

Most stable and most compatible surfactants in pharmaceutical preparations a. anionics c. amphoterics b. cationics d. non ioniocs

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

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

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

Soda Lime glass is also known as: a. Type I c Type III b. NP d. b &c

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

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

Solid dosage forms are more advantageous than liquid forms because of the ff reasons, except: a. can be easily dispensed c. not prone to bacterial contamination b. stability d. method of manufacture is easier

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

Solubility may be enhanced through a. application of heat c. reduction of particle size b. agitation d. AOTA

Solubility may be enhanced through the use of: a. Application of heat c. Reduction of particle size b. Agitation d. any of the above

Solution in which the solute is in equilibrium with the solid phase a. unsaturated c. supersaturated b. subsaturated d. saturated

Spans & Tweens are: a. binders c. preservatives b. diluents d. surfactants

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

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

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

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

Starch, povidone, Mg Stearate, and lactose added to Aspirin tablets are a. actives c. vehicles b. Inerts d. additives

Sublimation is transformation of matter from a. solid to liquid state c. vapor to liquid state b. liquid to vapor state d. solid directly to vapor state

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

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.

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

Surfactants are a. lipophiles c. hyophiles b. hydrophiles d. ampiphiles

Suspensions are evaluated by: a. Sedimentation c. Measuring of Particle size b. Ease of redispersability d. Any of the above

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

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

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

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

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

The Board of Trustees of a company functions as the a. protector of the company's asset b. prepare policies c. active planning d. a&b

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

The Rx symbol is required in the label of: a. prescription drugs c. dangerous drugs b. over the counter drugs d. a & c

The ability of the tablet to withstand abrasion in packaging, handling and shipping is evaluated by its: a. content uniformity c. hardness b. dissolution test d. friability

The advantages of emulsion over other dosage forms include: a. increased therapeutic effects c. ability to mask unpleasant odors b. increased spreading ability d. AOTA

The following is considered practice of pharmacy: a. manufacture of pharmaceuticals b. undertaking pharmaceutical research c. teaching professional pharmacy subjects d. all of the above e. none of the above

The following must be presented by senior citizens when buying drugs; a. prescription c. OSCA identification card b. Purchase slip booklet d. AOTA

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

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

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

The following statements are true for dustibility are true, except a. it signifies the opposite of stickness b. it characterizes the free-flowing powders c. it has some relation to the uniform spreading of dusting powders when applied to skin d. it is a measure of the cohesiveness of particles of a compacted powder

The freezing point of a human blood is the same as: a. tears c. gastric fluid b. 0.9% NaCl d. a and b

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

The increase in mutual solubility of 2 partially miscible solvent by another agent is referred to as: a. salvation c. miscellar solubilization b.salting out d. blending

The law that gives the relation of volume and temperature at constant pressure: a. Boyle's Law c. Dalton's Law b. Gay-Lussac's Law d. Charles' Law

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

The most common method of tableting active ingredients which are chemically incompatible a. microencapsulation c. add stabilizers b. film coating d. use double layer tableting

The most stable surface active agents a. anionics c. amphoterics b. cationics d. nonionics

The objectives of RA 5921 a. The standardization and regulation of pharmaceutical education b. The examination for registration and graduation of schools of pharmacy in the Philippines c. The supervision, control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy in the Philippines d. AOTA

The only person/s authorized to issue a prescription a. physician c. veterinarian b. dentist d. AOTA

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

The penalty for violation of R.A. no. 8203 about counterfeit drugs is: a. permanent closure of the establishment b. revocation of its license to operate c. fine not less than P100,000 but not more than P500,000 d. all of the above

The phenomenon applied to adsorption at solid surfaces is: a. wetting property c. flocculation b. detergency d. a & b

The physical properties of a solution/substance may be classified a. colligative c. constitutive b. additive d. compositive

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

The price of medicines allowed for Senior citizens with a discount can be granted upon presentation of: a. OSCA approved ID card c. Prescription of a physician b. any ID card d. a&c

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

The prominently printed element on the label: a. brand name c. pharmacologic category b. Rx symbol d. generic name

The quality of a medicinal and a related product is the sum of all factors which will contribute directly or indirectly to the products a. safety c. acceptability b. effectiveness d. AOTA

The regulation of the labeling, sale and distribution of hazardous substances is: a. RA 953 c. Regulation Revenue 16-67 b. PD 881 d. PD 280

The source or circumstances of drug production is/are: a. imported as finished b. locally manufactured from imported materials c. locally manufactured from local materials d. AOTA

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

The suppression of a property or reaction of a metal without the removal of that metal from the system a. coordination c. sensitization b. stabilization d. sequestration

The taking up of liquid by a gel without the significant change in its volume a. syneresis c. swelling b. bleeding d. imbibition

What is measured in dissolution test of a tablet? a. extent of drug absorbed b. rate of absorption of the drug substance c. rate of drug eliminated d. a & b

What is the law which states that an acid is a substance that is capable of donating a proton, while a base is a substance that is capable of accepting proton from an acid? a. Faraday's Law c. Debye and Huckle theory b. Henry's Law d. Bronsted-Lowry theory

Which agency answers the functions of the former Food and Drug Administration? a. Food and Drug Office b. Bureau of Foods c. Drug Administration of the Philippines d. Bureau of Food and Drugs

Which of the ff is/ are used in tablet formulation to reduce friction during tablet compression? (1) Calcium stearate (2) Mg stearate (3) Stearic acid a. none of these answers c. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 d. 1, 2 and 3

Which of the ff. systems is referred to as "shera thinning"? a. plastic c. Newtonian b. Pseudoplastic d. Dilatant

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Which of the violative acts will warrant closure of establishment a. failure to record sales and purchases for dangerous drug b. loss of Rx form for dangerous drug c. failure to comply with filling of prescription for dangerous drug d. illegal importation, distribution, manufacture

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

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.

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

With the physiologic fluid, an isotonic solution will a. cause hemolysis c. cause crenation b. cai=use hemolysis and crenation d. neither cause hemolysis nor crenation

____________ requires the representation of yellow prescription from a licensed doctor with S2 license number a. List B c. OTC b. Rx d. List A

Applicable S-tax for producer/compounder of dangerous drugs a. S-1 d. S-4 b. S-2 e. S-5-C c. S-3

Counterfeit drugs refers to: a. product with correct ingredients but not in the amount provided b. product with wrong ingredients c. product with insufficient quantity of active ingredients d. drugs which is fraudently mislabeled e. AOTA

Exemptions in labeling requirements include a. Investigation Drugs d. Donated Drugs b. Extemporaneous Preparation e. AOTA c. Drugs with transparent covering

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

Lubricant a. Primaquine PO4 b. Lactose c. Starch d. PVP e. Stearic acid

Prescriptions for poisons shall be retained by the pharmacist for: a. 1 year d. 4 years b. 2 years e. 5 years c. 3 years

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

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

Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs: a. R.A. 5921 c. R.A. 6675 b. R.A. 3720 e. R.A. 8203 c. R.A. 6425

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

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