The policy to avoid tolerance development is,
1. Initiating therapy with the lowest effective dose
2. Avoiding prolonged administration
3.Only “aâ€
4.Both a & b
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.Buffering agent is also called as ……….
1.Sweetening agent
2.Thickening agent
3.pH modifiers
4.Wetting agen
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.Every dosage form is a combination of drug and different kind of non-drug components called…..
1.Additives
2.Non-Additives
3.New chemical entity
4.All of these
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.Pediatric doses are lesser than normal doses because,
1.Of their lower body size.
2. Of their lesser body weight
3.Their immunity system is not well developed
4.Immature state of their hepatic and renal function by which drugs are inactivated and eliminated from the body
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.The prescription is an order written by a registered medical practitioner to………
1.Patient
2.Pharmacist
3.Compounder
4.Nurse
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.Which of the following method is simple & oldest method of preparation of suppositories?
1.Pour molding
2.Hand molding
3.Compression molding
4.All the above
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A genetically determined abnormal or unusual response to a drug is…
1.Idiosyncrasy
2.Tolerance
3.Genetic polymorphism
4.Salicylism
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A suppository is generally intended for use in
1.Rectum
2.Vagina
3.Urethra
4.All of the above
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Acute tolerance is also known as…….
1.Addiction
2.Idiosyncrasy
3.Tachyphylaxsis
4.Habituation
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Bulk powders are …..
1.Potent
2.Non-potent
3.Both a and b
4.None of These
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Cocoa butter available in following forms
1.α-form
2.β-form
3.γ-form
4.All of the above
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Drug dosage may require adjustment from the usual adult dose for abnormally lean or obese patients because,
1.Normal doses are considered suitable for 70 kg (150 pounds) individuals.
2.The ratio between the amount of drug administered and the size of the body influences the drug concentration at the site of action.
3.Both a & b are right statements
4.Both a & b are wrong statements.
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Drugs converted to suitable form are known as….
1.Excipient
2.Source of drug
3.Dosage form
4.API
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Drugs have to be given cautiously to females in….
1.Pregnancy
2.Lactation
3.Menstruation
4.All of the above
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Elixirs are ……
1.Hydro alcoholic liquid
2.Aqueous
3.Viscous
4.Semi solids
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Enemas are administered ……
1.Rectally
2.Orally
3.Parenteral
4.Externally
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Generally pastes contain
1.High percentage of insoluble solids
2. Low percentage of insoluble solids
3.Both
4.None
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In the day of mythology, the symbol Rx was considered as a prayer to
1.Jupiter
2.Jesus
3.Neptune
4.Dhanvantari
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In the preparation of cold creams, which types of bases are used generally?
1.Absorption bases
2.Water removable bases
3.Hydrocarbon bases
4.None of These
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In which language the abbreviations in the prescription writing is very common especially in dosage Instruction
1.Latin
2.Greek
3.French
4.German
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is not a type of syrup.
1.Simple syrup
2.Medicated syrup
3.Flavored syrup
4. Mixed syrup
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Is the state of psychic and physical drug dependence
1.Habituation
2.Addiction
3.Anxiety
4.Tolerance
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Liniments must not be applied on the ……skin
1.Swelled
2.Broken
3.Painful
4.Normal
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Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) was established in ….. a. b. c. 1949
1.1947
2.1948
3.1949
4.1950
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Posology is a branch of pharmacy which deals with,
1.Study of dosage forms
2.Study of doses
3.Study of drug interaction
4.All of the above
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Powders are more stable than …….
1.Syrup
2.Tablet
3.Capsule
4.Elixirs
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Powders used for external use are …
1.Dusting powder
2.Bulk powder
3.Divided powder
4.Effervescent powders
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Simple syrup is a saturated solution of…
1.Sucrose
2.Fructose
3.Dextrose
4.None of these
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Some drugs are advised before meals to,
1.Avoid dose dumping.
2.Avoid interaction with food.
3.Improve absorption.
4.Both B & C
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Suppositories are generally evaluated by
1.Melting range test
2.Breaking test
3.Liquefaction
4.All of the above
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Suspending agent imparts …
1.Solubility
2.Viscosity
3.Absorption
4.Wetting
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The abbreviation of Latin word Rx is ……
1.You take
2.To make
3.To sold
4.To use
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The “Pharmacy Act†came in force in …
1.1947
2.1948
3.1949
4.1950
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The component present in solution in large quantity is known as.
1.Solvent
2.Solution
3.Solute
4.Liquid
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The component present in solution in large quantity is known as.
1.Solvent
2.Solution
3.Solute
4.Liquid
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The component present in solution in small quantity is known as…..
1.Solvent
2.Solution
3.Solute
4.Liquid
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The first edition of IP was published in …
1.1965
2.1975
3.1955
4.1985
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The last item written in the inscription is …
1.Vehicle, Diluent
2.Active ingredients
3.Medicament
4.Quantity
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The part of prescription called subscription contains
1.Direction to the pharmacist
2.Direction to the patient
3.Direction to the patient’s relatives
4. All of these.
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The part of the prescription called inscription contains
1.Name and quantity of ingredients
2.Name, Age
3.Signature, Address
4. Registration number and Patient information
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The prescription must be received and checked by the …..
1.Physician
2.Patient
3.Nurse
4.Pharmacist
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The solidification point of cocoa butter lies between
1.12 – 13oC
2.20 – 30oC
3.5 – 10oC
4.none of these
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The superscription is represented by a symbol….
1.Rx
2.Dc
3.Doc
4.Ph
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The syrup is a nearly saturated solution of …….
1.Sucrose
2.Sorbitol
3.Glycerine
4.PEG
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The syrup is in nature.
1.Aqueous
2.Non aqueous
3.Gas
4.Solid
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Throat paints are liquid preparations.
1.Viscous
2.Non viscous
3.Solid
4.Gas
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To identify the emulsion type, which of the following tests are conducted?
1. Dilution test
2.Dye test
3.Conductivity test
4.All of the above
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Vaginal suppositories also called as
1.Pessaries
2.Simple suppositories
3.Bougies
4.None of These
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Water soluble bases are also known as
1.Greasy ointment bases
2.Greaseless ointment bases
3.Both
4.None of These
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What is USP?
1.The United States Pharmacology
2.The United States Pharmacy
3.The United States Pharmacopoeia
4.The United States Pharmaceuticals
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When the action of the drug is opposed by the other drug, the phenomenon is known as
1.Antagonism
2.Analgesics
3.Addition
4.Antioxidant
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When two or more drugs are used in combination to increase the pharmacological action, the phenomenon is known as ……….
1.Synergism
2.Tolerance
3.Potentiation
4.Idiosyncrasy
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Which of the following hydrocarbon waxes are employed in the manufacture of creams and ointments?
1.Paraffin wax
2.Ceresin
3.Both
4.None
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Which of the following is most commonly used suppository base
1.Cocoa butter
2.PEG 1000
3. PEG + Hexanetrio
4.None of these
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Which of the following is not a semisolid dosage form?
1. Paste
2.Creams
3.Ointments
4.Suspensions
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Which of the following is not monophasic liquid dosage form……?
1. Solution
2.Gargles
3.Suspension
4.Enemas
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Which of the following is not used as an emulsifying agent?
1.Surfactant
2.Hydrophilic colloid
3.Electrolytes
4.Finely divided solids
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Which of the following method is used to manufacture suppositories
1.Hand molding
2.Compression molding
3.Pour molding
4.All of the above
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Which of the following polyols used as humectants in creams?
1.Glycerine
2.Propylene glycol
3. Sorbitol 70%
4.All of the above
Posted Date:-2022-08-25 10:21:39
Who is the father of medicine………
1.Ebers
2.Hippocrates
3.Egyptian
4.Pontus
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