R4RIN – MCQs, Mock Tests | Pharmacist Qualifying Examination[PEBC-Canada] Pharmaceutics-I Mcq Set. 1

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

✅ Correct Answer: 4

Which of the following is not used as an emulsifying agent?

1. Surfactant
2. Hydrophilic colloid
3. Electrolytes
4. Finely divided solids

✅ Correct Answer: 3

Which of the following is not a semisolid dosage form?

1. Paste
2. Creams
3. Ointments
4. Suspensions

✅ Correct Answer: 4

Generally pastes contain

1. High percentage of insoluble solids
2. Low percentage of insoluble solids
3. Both
4. None

✅ Correct Answer: 1

Which of the following hydrocarbon waxes are employed in the manufacture of creams and ointments?

1. Paraffin wax
2. Ceresin
3. Both
4. None

✅ Correct Answer: 3

Which of the following polyols used as humectants in creams?

1. Glycerine
2. Propylene glycol
3. Sorbitol 70%
4. All of the above

✅ Correct Answer: 4

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

✅ Correct Answer: 4

Water soluble bases are also known as

1. Greasy ointment bases
2. Greaseless ointment bases
3. Both
4. None of These

✅ Correct Answer: 2

A suppository is generally intended for use in

1. Rectum
2. Vagina
3. Urethra
4. All of the above

✅ Correct Answer: 4

Vaginal suppositories also called as

1. Pessaries
2. Simple suppositories
3. Bougies
4. None of These

✅ Correct Answer: 1

Which of the following method is used to manufacture suppositories

1. Hand molding
2. Compression molding
3. Pour molding
4. All of the above

✅ Correct Answer: 4

Which of the following is most commonly used suppository base

1. Cocoa butter
2. PEG 1000
3. PEG + Hexanetrio
4. None of these

✅ Correct Answer: 1

Cocoa butter available in following forms

1. α-form
2. β-form
3. γ-form
4. All of the above

✅ Correct Answer: 4

The solidification point of cocoa butter lies between

1. 12 – 13oC
2. 20 – 30oC
3. 5 – 10oC
4. none of these

✅ Correct Answer: 1

.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

✅ Correct Answer: 2

Suppositories are generally evaluated by

1. Melting range test
2. Breaking test
3. Liquefaction
4. All of the above

✅ Correct Answer: 4

Who is the father of medicine………

1. Ebers
2. Hippocrates
3. Egyptian
4. Pontus

✅ Correct Answer: 2

The first edition of IP was published in …

1. 1965
2. 1975
3. 1955
4. 1985

✅ Correct Answer: 3

The “Pharmacy Act” came in force in …

1. 1947
2. 1948
3. 1949
4. 1950

✅ Correct Answer: 2

Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) was established in ….. a. b. c. 1949

1. 1947
2. 1948
3. 1949
4. 1950

✅ Correct Answer: 3

What is USP?

1. The United States Pharmacology
2. The United States Pharmacy
3. The United States Pharmacopoeia
4. The United States Pharmaceuticals

✅ Correct Answer: 3

Drugs converted to suitable form are known as….

1. Excipient
2. Source of drug
3. Dosage form
4. API

✅ Correct Answer: 3

.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

✅ Correct Answer: 1

Simple syrup is a saturated solution of…

1. Sucrose
2. Fructose
3. Dextrose
4. None of these

✅ Correct Answer: 1

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

✅ Correct Answer: 1

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

✅ Correct Answer: 1

Is the state of psychic and physical drug dependence

1. Habituation
2. Addiction
3. Anxiety
4. Tolerance

✅ Correct Answer: 2

Acute tolerance is also known as…….

1. Addiction
2. Idiosyncrasy
3. Tachyphylaxsis
4. Habituation

✅ Correct Answer: 3

A genetically determined abnormal or unusual response to a drug is…

1. Idiosyncrasy
2. Tolerance
3. Genetic polymorphism
4. Salicylism

✅ Correct Answer: 1

Powders used for external use are …

1. Dusting powder
2. Bulk powder
3. Divided powder
4. Effervescent powders

✅ Correct Answer: 1

Bulk powders are …..

1. Potent
2. Non-potent
3. Both a and b
4. None of These

✅ Correct Answer: 2

Powders are more stable than …….

1. Syrup
2. Tablet
3. Capsule
4. Elixirs

✅ Correct Answer: 1

The component present in solution in small quantity is known as…..

1. Solvent
2. Solution
3. Solute
4. Liquid

✅ Correct Answer: 3

The component present in solution in large quantity is known as.

1. Solvent
2. Solution
3. Solute
4. Liquid

✅ Correct Answer: 1

The component present in solution in large quantity is known as.

1. Solvent
2. Solution
3. Solute
4. Liquid

✅ Correct Answer: 1

Throat paints are liquid preparations.

1. Viscous
2. Non viscous
3. Solid
4. Gas

✅ Correct Answer: 1

The syrup is a nearly saturated solution of …….

1. Sucrose
2. Sorbitol
3. Glycerine
4. PEG

✅ Correct Answer: 1

The syrup is in nature.

1. Aqueous
2. Non aqueous
3. Gas
4. Solid

✅ Correct Answer: 1

Which of the following is not monophasic liquid dosage form……?

1. Solution
2. Gargles
3. Suspension
4. Enemas

✅ Correct Answer: 3

Elixirs are ……

1. Hydro alcoholic liquid
2. Aqueous
3. Viscous
4. Semi solids

✅ Correct Answer: 1

is not a type of syrup.

1. Simple syrup
2. Medicated syrup
3. Flavored syrup
4. Mixed syrup

✅ Correct Answer: 4

Liniments must not be applied on the ……skin

1. Swelled
2. Broken
3. Painful
4. Normal

✅ Correct Answer: 2

Enemas are administered ……

1. Rectally
2. Orally
3. Parenteral
4. Externally

✅ Correct Answer: 1

.Buffering agent is also called as ……….

1. Sweetening agent
2. Thickening agent
3. pH modifiers
4. Wetting agen

✅ Correct Answer: 3

Suspending agent imparts …

1. Solubility
2. Viscosity
3. Absorption
4. Wetting

✅ Correct Answer: 2

.The prescription is an order written by a registered medical practitioner to………

1. Patient
2. Pharmacist
3. Compounder
4. Nurse

✅ Correct Answer: 2

In which language the abbreviations in the prescription writing is very common especially in dosage Instruction

1. Latin
2. Greek
3. French
4. German

✅ Correct Answer: 1

The prescription must be received and checked by the …..

1. Physician
2. Patient
3. Nurse
4. Pharmacist

✅ Correct Answer: 4

The superscription is represented by a symbol….

1. Rx
2. Dc
3. Doc
4. Ph

✅ Correct Answer: 1

In the day of mythology, the symbol Rx was considered as a prayer to

1. Jupiter
2. Jesus
3. Neptune
4. Dhanvantari

✅ Correct Answer: 1

The abbreviation of Latin word Rx is ……

1. You take
2. To make
3. To sold
4. To use

✅ Correct Answer: 1

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

✅ Correct Answer: 1

The last item written in the inscription is …

1. Vehicle, Diluent
2. Active ingredients
3. Medicament
4. Quantity

✅ Correct Answer: 1

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.

✅ Correct Answer: 1

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

✅ Correct Answer: 2

.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

✅ Correct Answer: 4

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.

✅ Correct Answer: 3

Drugs have to be given cautiously to females in….

1. Pregnancy
2. Lactation
3. Menstruation
4. All of the above

✅ Correct Answer: 4

The policy to avoid tolerance development is,

1. Initiating therapy with the lowest effective dose
2. Avoiding prolonged administration
3. Only “a”
4. Both a & b

✅ Correct Answer: 4

Some drugs are advised before meals to,

1. Avoid dose dumping.
2. Avoid interaction with food.
3. Improve absorption.
4. Both B & C

✅ Correct Answer: 3