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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , Pharmaceutics Question Bank (MCQ), 1. To identify the emulsion type, which of the following tests are, conducted?, a. Dilution test, b. Dye test, c. Conductivity test, d. All, 2. Which of the following is not used as an emulsifying agent?, a. Surfactant, b. Hydrophilic colloid, c. Electrolytes, d. Finely divided solids, 3. Which of the following is not a semisolid dosage form?, a. Paste, b. Creams, c. Ointments, d. Suspensions, 4. Generally pastes contain, a. High percentage of insoluble solids, b. Low percentage of insoluble solids, c. Both, d. None, 5. Which of the following hydrocarbon waxes are employed, in the manufacture of creams andointments?, a. Paraffin wax, b. Ceresin, c. Both, d. None, , Page 1
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 6. Which of the following polyols used as humectants in creams?, a. Glycerine, b. Propylene glycol, c. Sorbitol 70%, d. All the above, 7. In the preparation of vanishing creams, which types of bases are used, generally?, a., b., c., d., , Absorption bases, Water removable bases, Hydrocarbon bases, None, , 8. In the preparation of cold creams, which types of bases are used, generally?, a. Absorption bases, b. Water removable bases, c. Hydrocarbon bases, d. None, 9. Water soluble bases are also known as, a. Greasy ointment bases, b. Greaseless ointment bases, c. Both, d. None, suppository is generally intended for use in, a., b., c., d., , Rectum, Vagina, Urethra, All the above, , Page 2
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 11. Vaginal suppositories also called as, , a., b., c., d., , Pessaries, Simple suppositories, Bougies, None, , 12. Which of the following method is used to manufacture suppositories, , a., b., c., d., , Hand molding, Compression molding, Pour molding, All the above, , 13. Which of the following is most commonly used suppository base, , a., b., c., d., , Cocoa butter, PEG 1000, PEG + Hexanetriol, None, , 14. Cocoa butter available in following forms, , a., b., c., d., , α-form, β-form, γ-form, All, , 15. The solidification point of cocoa butter lies between, , a., b., c., d., , 12 – 13oC, 20 – 30oC, 5 – 10oC, None, , 16. Which of the following method is simple & oldest method of, , preparation of suppositories?, a. Pour molding, b. Hand molding, c. Compression molding, d. All the above, Page 3
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 17. Suppositories are generally evaluated by, , a., b., c., d., , Melting range test, Breaking test, Liquefaction, All the above, , 18. Who is the father of medicine………, , a. Ebers, b. Hippocrates, c. Egyptian, d. Pontus, 19. The first edition of IP was published in …, , a. 1965, b. 1975, c. 1955, d. 1985, 20. The “Pharmacy Act” came in force in …., , a. 1947, b. 1948, c. 1949, d. 1950, 21. Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) was established in ….., , a. 1947, b. 1948, c. 1949, d. 1950, , Page 4
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 22. What is USP?, , a. The United States Pharmacology, b. The United States Pharmacy, c. The United States Pharmacopoeia, d. The United States Pharmaceuticals, 23. Drugs converted to suitable form are known as…., , a., b., c., d., , Excipient, Source of drug, Dosage form, API, , 24. Every dosage form is a combination of drug and different kind of, , non-drug components called….., a. Additives, b. Non-Additives, c. New chemical entity, d. All of these, 25. Simple syrup is a saturated solution of…, , a. Sucrose, b. Fructose, c. Dextrose, d. None of these, 26. When two or more drugs are used in combination to increase the, , pharmacological action,the phenomenon is known as ………., a., b., c., d., , Synergism, Tolerance, Potentiation, Idiosyncrasy, , Page 5
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 27. When the action of the drug is opposed by the other drug, the, , phenomenon is known as, a. Antagonism, b. Analgesics, c. Addition, d. Antioxidant, 28. Is the state of psychic and physical drug dependence, , a. Habituation, b. Addiction, c. Anxiety, d. Tolerance, 29. Acute tolerance is also known as……., , a. Addiction, b. Idiosyncrasy, c. Tachyphylaxsis, d. Habituation, genetically determined abnormal or unusual response to a drug is…, a. Idiosyncrasy, b. Tolerance, c. Genetic polymorphism, d. Salicylism, 31. Powders used for external use are …, , a. Dusting powder, b. Bulk powder, c. Divided powder, d. Effervescent powders, , Page 6
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 32. Bulk powders are ….., , a. Potent, b. Non-potent, c. Both a and b, d. None, 33. Powders are more stable than ……., , a. Syrup, b. Tablet, c. Capsule, d. Elixirs, 34. The component present in solution in small quantity is known as….., , a. Solvent, b. Solution, c. Solute, d. Liquid, 35. The component present in solution in large quantity is known as., , a. Solvent, b. Solution, c. Solute, d. Liquid, 36. Throat paints are liquid preparations., , a. Viscous, b. Non viscous, c. Solid, d. Gas, , Page 7
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 37. The syrup is a nearly saturated solution of ……., , a. Sucrose, b. Sorbitol, c. Glycerine, d. PEG, 38. The syrup is in nature., , a. Aqueous, b. Non aqueous, c. Gas, d. Solid, 39. Which of the following is not monophasic liquid dosage form……?, , a. Solution, b. Gargles, c. Suspension, d. Enemas, 40. Elixirs are ……, , a. Hydro alcoholic liquid, b. Aqueous, c. Viscous, d. Semi solids, 41. is not a type of syrup., , a. Simple syrup, b. Medicated syrup, c. Flavored syrup, d. Mixed syrup, , Page 8
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 42. Liniments must not be applied on the ……skin, , a. Swelled, b. Broken, c. Painful, d. Normal, 43. Enemas are administered ……, , a. Rectally, b. Orally, c. Parenteral, d. Externally, 44. Buffering agent is also called as ………., , a. Sweetening agent, b. Thickening agent, c. pH modifiers, d. Wetting agent, 45. Suspending agent imparts …, , a. Solubility, b. Viscosity, c. Absorption, d. Wetting, 46. The prescription is an order written by a registered medical, , practitioner to………, a. Patient, b. Pharmacist, c. Compounder, d. Nurse, , Page 9
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 47. In which language the abbreviations in the prescription writing is, , very common especiallyin dosage Instruction, a. Latin, b. Greek, c. French, d. German, 48. The prescription must be received and checked by the ….., , a. Physician, b. Patient, c. Nurse, d. Pharmacist, 49. The superscription is represented by a symbol…., , a., b., c., d., , Rx, Dc, Doc, Ph, , 50. In the day of mythology, the symbol Rx was considered as a prayer to, , a., b., c., d., , Jupiter, Jesus, Neptune, Dhanvantari, , 51. The abbreviation of Latin word Rx is ……, , a. You take, b. To make, c. To sold, d. To use, , Page 10
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 52. The part of the prescription called inscription contains, , a., b., c., d., , Name and quantity of ingredients, Name, Age, Signature, Address, Registration number and Patient information, , 53. The last item written in the inscription is …, , a., b., c., d., , Vehicle, Diluent, Active ingredients, Medicament, Quantity, , 54. The part of prescription called subscription contains, , a., b., c., d., , Direction to the pharmacist, Direction to the patient, Direction to the patient’s relatives, All of these., , 55. Posology is a branch of pharmacy which deals with,, , a., b., c., d., , Study of dosage forms, Study of doses, Study of drug interaction, All of the above, , 56. Pediatric doses are lesser than normal doses because,, , a., b., c., d., , Of their lower body size., Of their lesser body weight, Their immunity system is not well developed, Immature state of their hepatic and renal function by which, drugs are inactivated and eliminated from the body, , Page 11
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 57. Drug dosage may require adjustment from the usual adult dose for, , abnormally lean or obese patients because,, a. Normal doses are considered suitable for 70 kg (150 pounds), individuals., b. The ratio between the amount of drug administered and the size, of the body influences the drug concentration at the site of, action., c. Both a & b are right statements, d. Both a & b are wrong statements., 58. Drugs have to be given cautiously to females in….., , a., b., c., d., , Pregnancy, Lactation, Menstruation, All of the above, , 59. The policy to avoid tolerance development is,, , a., b., c., d., , Initiating therapy with the lowest effective dose, Avoiding prolonged administration, Only “a”, Both a & b., , 60. Some drugs are advised before meals to,, , a., b., c., d., , Avoid dose dumping., Avoid interaction with food., Improve absorption., Both B & C, , 61. Drug interactions may be “Beneficial”., , a. True., b. False., , Page 12
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , lesser dose is required if the drug is given by,, a. Oral route., b. Topical route., c. Intravenous route., d. None of the above., 63. Reduction in particle size increases absorption because it,, , a., b., c., d., , Reduces interaction with food molecules., Increases interaction with food molecules., Reduces effective surface area., Increases effective surface area., , 64. The schedule of dosing ( four times a day, two times a day etc.) is, , called,, a. Dose inspection., b. Dose regimen., c. Dose calibration., d. All of the above., 65. Doses of children’s are calculated by Young’s formula, which formula, , is right., a. Adult Dose (mg/day) x [Age / (Age+12)], b. Adult Dose (gm/day) x [Age / (Age+24)], c. Adult Dose (mg/day) x [Wt in Kg / (Age+12)], d. Adult Dose (mg/day) x [Wt in Kg / (Age+24)], 66. Clark’s formula to calculate pediatric dose uses body wt in pounds,, , which of the following formula is correct representation,, a. Adult Dose (gm/day) x (Child Weight in Lbs /150), b. Adult Dose (mg/day) x (Child Weight in Lbs /150), c. Adult Dose (mg/day) x (Child Weight in Lbs /250), d. Adult Dose (gm/day) x (Child Weight in Lbs /250), , Page 13
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 67. Pediatric dose can be calculated by considering child’s,, , a., b., c., d., , Age., Body Weight., Body Surface area, All of the above., , 68. The date on prescription tells us,, , a., b., c., d., , Date of writing the prescription, Date of presentation of prescription., Name of patient, Both a & b., , 69. There are ......... types of Incompatibilities., , a., b., c., d., , 1, 2, 3, 4, , 70. Liquefaction is the example of ............. incompatibility, , a., b., c., d., , Immediate, Delayed, Instantaneous, Both A and B, , 71. Physical change may almost be............, , a., b., c., d., , Visible, Invisible, Turbid, No change, , Page 14
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 72. When substances with low melting points such as camphor ae, , triturated together a liquid mixture is formed the phenomenon is, called -----a. Liquefaction, b. Insolubility, c. Herapath formation, d. Eutectic mixture formation, 73. Strategy to correct eutectic mixture formation is,, , a. Dispense ingredients separately, b. Mix ingredients separately with suitable adsorbent like kaolin, and finally mix together., c. Both A & B, d. Only B, 74. Immiscibility of oil and water can be overcome by,, , a., b., c., d., , Formulating an emulsion, Formulating suspension, Formulating an insufflation, Formulating an elixir, , 75. Chemical incompatibility can be intentional i.e. a prescriber, , knowingly gives incompatible drugs, or unintentional i.e. prescriber, does not know that the drugs are incompatible., a. True, b. False, 76. Chemical incompatibility in which change in formulation is needed is, , called as,, a. Tolerated incompatibility, b. Adjusted incompatibility., , Page 15
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 77. Chemical incompatibility which can be reduced by using dilute, , solutions or simply changing the order of mixing is called,, a. Tolerated incompatibility., b. Adjusted incompatibility., 78. In the mixing of thymol and menthol the following type of, , incompatibility occurs,, a. Chemical incompatibility, b. Therapeutic incompatibility, c. Physical incompatibility, d. Tolerance incompatibility., 79. What type of emulsion is a w/o/w emulsion?, , a., b., c., d., , Primary emulsion, Micro-emulsion, Multiple-emulsion, Monoemulsion, , 80. The tail of a surfactant molecule is oil-loving or known as, , a., b., c., d., , ?, , Hydrophilic, Lipophobic, Lipophilic, Hydrophilic, , 81. Oil and Water is an example of a(n)..., , a., b., c., d., , Suspension, Emulsion, Colloid, Solution, , 82. In the stability of emulsion, which important instability step should be, , prevented?, a. Breaking, b. Coalescence, c. Flocculation, d. Creaming, Page 16
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 83. Dye test which is used to identify type of emulsion in that which dye, , is used?, a. Scarlet red, b. Scarlet green, c. Crystal violet, d. Methylene blue, 84. In conductivity test, if bulb glows on passing electric current so what, , would be the type of emulsion?, a. W/O emulsion, b. O/W emulsion, c. Micro emulsion, d. Multiple emulsion, 85. In micro emulsion, the size of globules are, , a., b., c., d., , 1 um, 0.1 um, 0.01 um, 10 um, , 86. If viscosity of continuous phase increase so creaming, , a., b., c., d., , No change, Increase, Decrease, None of the above, , 87. In case of coalescence, , a., b., c., d., , Dispersed droplet does not fuse, Globules size decrease, No of globules increase, Dispersed droplets tend to fuse, , Page 17
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 88. In case of O/W emulsion, creaming takes place at_, , a., b., c., d., , Down side, Upside, At interface between two phase, None of the above, , 89. Which of the following is not an example of a water-in-oil emulsion?, , a., b., c., d., , Cod liver oil, Butter, Cold cream, Milk, , 90. What is the difference between vanishing cream and cold cream?, , a. Both are examples of oil-in-water emulsions, b. Vanishing cream is an oil-in-water emulsion whereas cold, cream is a water-in-oil emulsion, c. Vanishing cream is a water-in-oil emulsion whereas cold cream, is an oil-in-water emulsion, d. Both are examples of water-in-oil emulsions, 91. Which of the following is not a method to test the type of emulsion?, , a., b., c., d., , Microscopic method, Conductance method, Coagulation method, Dye method, , 92. Which of the following statements regarding emulsions is false?, , a., b., c., d., , Emulsions cannot be separated into their constituent liquids, Emulsions show Brownian motion, Emulsions show Tyndall effect, Emulsions exhibit properties like Electrophoresis and, Coagulation, , Page 18
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 93. What is the dispersion of a liquid in another liquid called?, , a., b., c., d., , Gel, Foam, Emulsion, Aerosol, , 94. The particle size in suspension is, , a., b., c., d., , less than 103 nm, 102 nm, Greater than 103, 10 nm, , 95. Creaming is?, , a., b., c., d., , Reversible, Irreversible, Both, Difficult to predict, , 96. Upward creaming is observed in?, , a., b., c., d., , W/O, O/W, Both, Micro, , 97. Pharmaceutical suspensions are generally…, , a. Flocculated, b. De-flocculated, c. Both, d. None, 98. Rate of sedimentation is high in?, a. Flocculated, b. De-flocculated, c. Both, d. None, , Page 19
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 99. Cake formation is characteristic feature _, , a., b., c., d., , Flocculated, De- flocculated, Thixotropic suspension, Structured suspension, , 100. For Ideal suspension ,the sedimentation volume should be, , a., b., c., d., , Zero, Equal to one, More than one, Less than one, , 101. Suppository bases, , a., b., c., d., , Maintain shape, Helps in insertion into the body cavity, Theobroma oil is example, All of the above, , 102. Which of the following is NOT an ideal property of bases?, , a., b., c., d., , Shall be non-irritant, Shall not interfere in release, Shall be compatible with drugs, None of the above, , 103. Which of the following is an advantage of suppositories?, , a., b., c., d., , Need to store at low temp., Cost-expensive, Drug may be degraded by microbial, Can be given to unconscious patient, , 104. Which of the following is an example of Hydrophilic bases?, , a., b., c., d., , Hydrogenated oils, Emulsified cocoa butter, Glycero-gelatin base, None of the above, , Page 20
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 105. Which of the following is an example of Oily bases?, , a., b., c., d., , Witespol, Emulsified cocoa butter, Glycero-gelatin base, Massupol, , 106. Which of the following is an example of Synthetic base?, , a., b., c., d., , Witespol, Emulsified cocoa butter, Glycero-gelatin base, Hydrogenated oils, , 107. Which of the following is NOT an example of Hydrophilic bases?, , a., b., c., d., , Soap-glycerin base, Emulsified cocoa butter, Glycero-gelatin base, None of the above, , 108. Which of the following is substitute for Theobroma oil?, , a., b., c., d., , Hydrogenated oils, Emulsified cocoa, Polyethylene-Glycol, None, , a., b., c., d., , Powders consist of more than one ingredient., Simple powders, Compound powders, Both, None of the above, , 109., , 110. Which of the following step in the preparation of powders is very, , often used?, a. Preparation of wrapping paper, b. Preparation of material, c. Wrapping, d. Double wrapping, Page 21
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , 111., , a., b., c., d., , (Multiple Choice Questions), , Powder must be sterile., Medical Powder, Surgical powder, Both a and b, None of the above, , _ are the finely divided powder meant for introduction into, the body cavities., a. Dusting powder, b. Insufflation, c. Inhalation, d. Medical powder, , 112., , contains one water molecule that acts as binder in fusion, method for making effervescent granules., a. Citric Acid, b. Tartaric Acid, c. Benzoic Acid, d. All of the above, , 113., , 114. Methods of granules formation, , a., b., c., d., , Spatulation, Fusion method, Wet method, Both b and c, , 115. Bases that are water-washable, non-greasy, can be diluted with, , water, non-occlusive, a. Water soluble Bases, b. Water insoluble bases, c. Emulsifiable base, d. Water removable base, , Page 22
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 116. From the below options which will be the most widely used form of, , dosage?, a. Emulsion, b. Solutions, c. Tablets, d. Powders, 117. Elixir contain, , a., b., c., d., , 40% glycerol, 5-40% alcohol, 66.7% sucrose, None of these, , 118. Gargles must be, , a., b., c., d., , before use, , Concentrated, Warmed, Diluted, Cooled, , 119. Mandl’s Paint is also known as:, , a., b., c., d., , Compound Iodine throat paint, Aqueous Iodine solution, Strong Iodine solution, Lugol’s solution, , 120. BID in pharmaceutical terms refers to which of the following?, , a., b., c., d., , Twice a day, Twice, Every other day, Three times a day, , 121. Latin term "Infricandus" means the following dosage form,, , a. to be sprayed on, b. to be rubbed in, c. to be swallowed, d. to be eaten, Page 23
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SHRI BAJRANG COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Bhuda Gate,Deeg ( Bharatpur )Rajasthan, , Pharmaceutics, , (Multiple Choice Questions), , 122. Latin term "inhalateur" means the following,, , a., b., c., d., , To be rubbed, To be inhaled, To be applied, To be swallowed, , 123. Latin term "Utendus" means the following,, , a. To be used, b. Not to be used, 124. Latin term "talis / tales / talia" means the following,, , a., b., c., d., , Such, Till, For, All of the above, , 125. Latin term "mitte" means the following,, , a., b., c., d., , Urgent, Send, Immediate, Attention, , Page 24
