Pharmacy mcqs with answers for pharmacist, assistant pharmacist, PPSC, FPSC, DHA, NAPLEX, SPLE, PEBC etc. preparation. (Set 04)

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Q: 151

Based on the knowledge of the Pharmacognosy subject, choose the one statement from among the given that is NOT incorrect?

1. flower is a reproductive structure of plants
2. phloem is the water-conducting tissue of vascular plants
3. deltoid means convex in shape
4. all enzymes are proteins

Correct Answer is 1

Q: 152

Diclofenac is metabolized in humans to a number of metabolites. Identify the major metabolite of diclofenac from among the following?

1. 4-hydroxy diclofenac
2. 5-hydroxy glucuronide
3. 5-hydroxy diclofenac
4. 4-hydroxy glucuronide

Correct Answer is 1

Q: 153

Identify the one statement from the following that is FALSE?

1. amoxicillin clavulanate tablets should not be taken with high-fat meals
2. Rauwolfia alkaloids are used to treat hypertension
3. uterine relaxants are also known as abortifacients
4. type 1 hyperlipidemia is treated with a low-fat diet recommendation
5. USP <800> provides standards for safe handling of hazardous drugs

Correct Answer is 3

Q: 154

To calculate the BSA of 9 pediatric patients, their heights were measured in centimeters as?

102, 106, 110, 127, 133, 133, 143, 146, 150

What does the value 133 represent?

1. mean
2. p-value
3. mode
4. average
5. median

Correct Answer is 3

Q: 155

How much of 20% KCl solution is required to prepare 4 Liters of 5% KCl solution?

1. 100 ml
2. 500 ml
3. 1000 ml
4. 5000 ml

Correct Answer is 3

Q: 156

The ‘respiratory center’ in the brain is responsible for the automatic control of breathing. Anatomically, this center consists of?

1. frontal lobe
2. diencephalon
3. pons & medulla oblongata
4. None

Correct Answer is 3

Q: 157

In traditional Chinese medicine, Ma Huang is a name given to which plant?

1. Neem
2. Ephedra
3. Cascara
4. Rhubarb

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 158

Identify the statement among the following that is INCORRECT according to your pharmaceutical knowledge;

1. sphingomyelin is the only sphingolipid with a phosphate group
2. myristic acid is a 14-carbon saturated fatty acid
3. soap is a sodium or potassium salt of fatty acid
4. R-Mg-X is the generic formula for Grignard reagent
5. Micromeritics is the study of structure-activity-relationships

Correct Answer is 5

Q: 159

The molecular structure of Ephedrine contains an aromatic ring. Applying the concept of structure-activity relationship (SAR), replacement of this ring by an alkyl group will result in?

1. complete loss of vasoconstriction activity
2. increased vasoconstriction activity
3. the formation of norephedrine
4. decreased binding affinity at alpha-receptors

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 160

Terpenes are a class of organic compounds whose basic structure consists of isoprene units. Each isoprene unit is made up of?

 

1. 4 carbon atoms and 8 hydrogen atoms
2. 5 carbon atoms and 8 hydrogen atoms
3. 6 carbon atoms, 8 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms
4. 12 carbon, 24 hydrogen, 12 oxygen & 2 nitrogen atoms

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 161

We have 30 ml of a solution that contains 6 grams of the active drug moiety.  Calculate the concentration of the drug in mg/ml?

1. 200
2. 220
3. 240
4. 260

Correct Answer is 1

Q: 162

Elixirs containing at least how much percentage of alcohol will achieve the ‘self-preserving’ character?

1. 7 – 8 %
2. 10 – 12 %
3. 30 – 32%
4. 70 – 75 %

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 163

In the Wet Gum Method of emulsion preparation, the oil, water, and gum are used in the ratio of?

1. 1:2:1
2. 2:2:4
3. 3:4:2
4. 4:2:1

Correct Answer is 4

Q: 164

The chemical nature of the co-enzyme is;

1. mineral
2. vitamin
3. protein
4. carbohydrate

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 165

A pharmacy technician is going to prepare a solution that contains 6.5% of a drug. The stock solution available of the same drug is 15% w/v. What volume of the stock solution must be taken in order to prepare the required solution?

1. 6.5 mL
2. 21.5 mL
3. 42 mL
4. 43.3 mL

Correct Answer is 4

Q: 166

Aseptic technique is used for: 

1. administering parenteral medications
2. performing urinary catheterization
3. extemporaneous preparations
4. ophthalmic preparations
5. all of the above

Correct Answer is 5

Q: 167

The coordinated interaction between hypothalamus, anterior pituitary, and adrenal cortex results in the production and delivery of the hormone called ‘cortisol’. What is expected after this hormone is released in the body? 

1. decreased inflammation
2. increased gluconeogenesis
3. decreased protein breakdown
4. increased insulin release
5. Both 1 & 2

Correct Answer is 5

Q: 168

At position 7 in the molecular structure of Levofloxacin, a piperazine group is present. The role of this group according to the structure-activity relationship (SAR) is?

1. enhances the gram-positive activity
2. decrease the activity of the efflux pump as a mechanism of resistance
3. improves activity against gram-negative bacteria
4. improves both gram-positive and gram-ve activity

Correct Answer is 3

Q: 169

What is the average shelf life for a reconstituted and refrigerated ampicillin suspension?

 

1. 7 days
2. 14 days
3. 28 days
4. 2 months

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 170

Saponification number gauges the number of fatty acids contained in the fats. This is known by finding the number of milligrams of a certain compound that are used to saponify one gram of fat. That compound is?

1. sodium hydroxide
2. potassium hydroxide
3. potassium bromide
4. hydrochloric acid
5. 1 0r 2

Correct Answer is 5

Q: 171

The following facts about the blood groups are correct EXCEPT?

1. O positive is the most common blood type
2. B positive and B negative mix will cause a transfusion reaction
3. AB negative is the least common blood type
4. O-negative blood type can receive blood only from another O-negative type
5. like hair or eye color blood type is also inherited from parents

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 172

Individuals that are carriers of a genetic variant of a certain cytochrome P450 isoform can experience hyper-responsiveness to small doses of warfarin and thus can result in overdose readily. That certain cytochrome P450 isoform is? 

1. CYP2C9
2. CYP2D6
3. CYP3A4
4. CYP2C19

Correct Answer is 1

Q: 173

Which agent is INCORRECTLY paired with appropriate clinical use of the drug?

1. oxytocin – used to induce labor and milk ejection from breasts
2. insulin degludec – treatment of diabetes insipidus
3. liotrix – treatment of hypothyroidism
4. Goserelin – treatment of breast and prostate cancer
5. HCG – treatment of infertility

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 174

Which of the following antidiabetic drugs can cause weight loss?

1. insulin
2. glimepiride
3. pioglitazone
4. empagliflozin

Correct Answer is 4

Q: 175

In a clinical trial, comparison of efficacy of a new drug with an existing drug is done in phase?

1. Phase 1
2. Phase 2
3. Phase 3
4. phase 4

Correct Answer is 3

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Q: 176

Point out the statement that is NOT TRUE?

1. vitamin B3 is also known as nicotinic acid
2. aliskiren is an anti-hypertensive drug
3. cox-2 inhibitors are safe in cardiovascular patients
4. niosomes can deliver both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs
5. absorption of famotidine increases if taken with food

Correct Answer is 3

Q: 177

Consuming expired or degraded tetracyclines can result in Fanconi syndrome. Basically, this syndrome consists of dysfunction of the?

1. proximal renal tubules
2. auditory apparatus
3. optic nerves
4. hepatocytes

Correct Answer is 1

Q: 178

A patient comes to the pharmacy with a prescription for 0.5 milligrams of IM adrenaline. The injection available on the site is 100 micrograms per mL. How many milliliters of this injection should be dispensed to supply the required dose to the patient? 

1. 5 mL
2. 15 mL
3. 25 mL
4. 50 mL

Correct Answer is 1

Q: 179

A patient of hypothyroidism is being treated with thyroid supplementation. Which symptom(s) does NOT indicate that this patient may require a higher dosage of levothyroxine?

1. cold intolerance
2. bradycardia
3. palpitations
4. unexplained weight gain

Correct Answer is 3

Q: 180

As per pharmacopeias requirements, the temperature of the medium during the disintegration test (DT) of tablets or capsules is kept at?

1. 25°C
2. 37°C
3. 75°C
4. 100°C

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 181

Which drug is known as Superman Drug?

1. Paracetamol
2. Amphetamine
3. Morphine
4. Cocaine

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 182

Total number of Axial bone in Adult Human Body?

1. 206
2. 126
3. 80
4. 200

Correct Answer is 3

Q: 183

Indian Senna obtained from the plant?

1. Cassia obovata
2. Cassia angustifolia
3. Cassia acutifolia
4. None of these

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 184

Syrup contain which sugar?

1. Fructose
2. Sucrose
3. Glucose
4. Galactose

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 185

Syrup consists of sucrose in concentrations?

1. 87.6%
2. 76.6%
3. 66.7%
4. 67.6%

Correct Answer is 3

Q: 186

Specific gravity of syrup is?

1. 1.75
2. 1.50
3. 3.10
4. 1.30

Correct Answer is 4

Q: 187

Ointments which are semisolid preparations are applied to skin?

1. with friction
2. without friction
3. smoothly
4. none of these

Correct Answer is 1

Q: 188

Aqueous Iodine solution is also known as?

1. IOL’s solutions
2. Lugol’s solutions
3. Martin solutions
4. All of above

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 189

Which of the following drug formulations is requires to be stored in refrigerator?

1. Vaccine 
2. Syrup
3. Suspension
4. Emulsions

Correct Answer is 1

Q: 190

Which of the following is a liquid alkaloid?

1. Quinine
2. Nicotine
3. Colchicine
4. Strychnine
5. None of these

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 191

Schedule R of Drug & Cosmetic Act deals with?

1. Mechanical Contraceptives
2. Cosmetic products
3. Antiseptics
4. None of these

Correct Answer is 1

Q: 192

Sterilization condition by steam sterilization of injection as per IP is?

1. 111º at 15 PSIG for 30 minutes
2. 121º at 15 PSIG for 30 minutes
3. 111º at 15 PSIG for 60 minutes
4. 121º at 30 PSIG for 30 minutes

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 193

One TABLE SPOON is equal to?

1. 5ml
2. 15ml
3. 30ml
4. 45ml

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 194

One TEA SPOON is equal to?

1. 5ml
2. 15ml
3. 30ml
4. 45ml

Correct Answer is 1

Q: 195

Iatrogenic disease means?

1. Physician Induced Disease
2. Contagious Disease
3. Medicine Induced Disease
4. None of above

Correct Answer is 1

Q: 196

Chlorinated lime means?

1. Sodium bicarbonate
2. Bleaching powder
3. Calcium chloride
4. Calcium carbonate

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 197

Agar also commercial agar is obtained from?

1. Blue Algae
2. Green Algae
3. Red Algae (Gelidium amansii)
4. Blue Green Algae

Correct Answer is 3

Q: 198

Locally applied protein precipitants called?

1. Alkaloids
2. Disinfectants
3. Macrolides
4. Astringents 

Correct Answer is 4

Q: 199

Clofibrate is used as?

1. Antifungal Drug
2. Lipid lowering agent
3. Antibiotic
4. Liquid lowering agent

Correct Answer is 2

Q: 200

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) used in the treatment of premature ejaculations?

1. Fluoxetine
2. Paroxetine
3. Dapoxetine
4. Duloxetine

Correct Answer is 3

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