practice test #1 | pharmaceutics-ii (mcqs for d.pharma)

Practice Test #1 | Pharmaceutics-II(MCQs For D.Pharma)

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Pharmaceutics 2 practice test series for diploma in pharmacy final yearstudents. This practice test #1 includes questions from all pharmaceutics 2syllabus. The topics and questions not covered in this test will be covered inthe next set (practice test #2). We have selected important questions fromdifferent books. Attempt this test and check your preparation. This test willalso helpful for the upcoming pharmacy competitive exams.

1. Which part of prescription contains information regarding the type and quality of dosage form?

A. SubscriptionB. InscriptionC. SuperscriptionD. Signature

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(B) Inscription Explanation: The inscription is also called the body of the prescription, andprovides the names and quantities of the chief ingredients of theprescription e.g., tab, cap, suspension, syp.

2. The latin word Pulvis consperus is used for

A. PowderB. PasteC. OintmentD. Dusting powder

Answer: (D) Dusting powder Explanation: Dusting powder is represented by Pulvis consperus.

3. Which one if these ingredients used in dusting powder, should be sterilised?

A. StarchB. KaolinC. Zinc oxideD. None of the above

Answer: (B) Kaolin Explanation: Kaolin is rich in kaolinite, also called as china clay. It shouldbe free from microbes.












4. Cataplasma is related to -

A. PowderB. PoulticeC. CreamD. Ointment

Answer: (B) Poultice Explanation: Poultice is also called cataplasm, is soft moist mass, oftenheated and medicated to treat inflamed/painful part of the body

5. Lemon spirit is used in the mixtures as -

A. VehicleB. Flavouring agentC. PreservativeD. None of the above

Answer: (B) Flavouring agent Explanation: Lemon spirit is used in mixtures as a flavouring agent tomask the unpleasant taste or odour of active ingredients.

6. what is the w/v percentage of sucrose in simple syrup I.P. ?

A. 66.7B. 75C. 50












D. 40

Answer: (A) 66.7 Explanation: As per I.P. simple syrup contains 66.7 % w/v of sucrose.

7. Vehicle present in the linctuses is -

A. SyrupB. Aromatic watersC. WaterD. None of the above

Answer: (A) Syrup Explanation: Linctus is meant for cough medicine, and formulated asviscous solution which contains sugar (syrup)

8. The label shake well before use is indicated on the mixture containing -

A. Soluble medicamentsB. Potent medicamentC. Diffusible medicamentsD. Miscible liquid

Answer: (C) Diffusible medicaments Explanation: Shaking is required to disperse the solid medicament insuspension, (diffusible medicament)












9. Paracetamol elixir is magenta red in colour due to presence which colouring agent?

A. TartrazineB. Compound tartrazineC. AmaranthD. None of the above

Answer: (C) Amaranth Explanation: Amaranth belongs to Amaranthaceae family and closelyrelated to genous celosia. It is a colouring agent and magenta in colour.

10. Which thickening agent is inorganic in nature?

A. AcaciaB. Compound tragacanth powderC. BentoniteD. None of the above

Answer: (C) Bentonite Explanation: Bentonite is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate,essentially impure clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite.

11. Aqueous alcoholic solution of volatile oil is called?

A. Aromatic waterB. Elixirs












C. TincturesD. Spirits

Answer: (D) Spirits Explanation: Spirits are the alcoholic or hydrolytic solution of volatilesubstances.

12. O/W and W/O type of emulsion can be differentiated by -

A. Miscibility testB. Staining testC. Dye testD. All of these

Answer: (D) All of these Explanation: The type of emulsions can be determined by dye andstaining test, miscibility test, conductivity test etc.

13. Which is an anionic surfactant?

A. Sodium lauryl sulphateB. Glycerol monostearateC. Tetradecyltrimethyl ammonium bromideD. Sorbitan mono oleate

Answer: (A) Sodium lauryl sulphate Explanation: Sodium lauryl sulphate is an anionic surfactant, and used inmany cleaning and hygiene products.












14. The condensed product of oleic acid and ethylene oxide is called -

A. MacrogolB. CetomacrogolC. PolysorbatesD. Spans

Answer: (C) Polysorbates Explanation: Polysorbates are the polymers of ethylene oxide with oleicacid. Also known as tween, canarecel, etc.

15. Name the suspending agent used in calamine lotion?

A. ZnOB. BentoniteC. Sodium citrateD. Glycerol

Answer: (B) Bentonite Explanation: Bentonite is an adsorbents, aluminium phyllosilicate used asstabilizing or suspending agent in calamine lotion.

16. In non-staining iodine ointment, which ingredient is added to bind the iodine?

A. Arachis oil












B. Yellow soft paraffinC. Methyl salicylateD. None of the above

Answer: (A) Arachis oil Explanation: Arachis oil is also known as peanut oil. This containsunsaturated fatty acids which combines with iodine.

17. Which fatty base is used in suppositories?

A. WitespolB. MassupolC. Cocoa butterD. Soap glycerin base

Answer: (C) Cocoa butter Explanation: Cocoa butter is also called theobroma oil. It is ediblevegetable oil extracted from the cocoa bean and used as base forsuppositories.

18. In testosterone propionate injection, vehicle is -

A. Apyrogenic waterB. Seasome oilC. Polyethylene glycolD. None of the above

Answer: (B) Seasome oil Explanation: Seasome oil is an edible vegetable oil, used as vehicle for












testosterone injection preparation.

19. Which part of pyrogen elevates body temperature?

A. ProteinB. LipopolysaccharideC. LipidD. None of the above

Answer: (B) Lipopolysaccharide Explanation: Pyrogens are endotoxins or lipopolysaccharides, whichelevate body temperature.

20. Mineral oil cannot be used as oily vehicle in injection because

A. It is toxicB. It is not absorbed in the bodyC. It is incompatibleD. It is not metabolised in body

Answer: (A) It is toxic Explanation: WHO refers mineral oil as group-1 carcinogens (toxic).

21. If the red blood cells are placed in 5% w/v sodium chloride solution then -

A. Hemolysis occursB. Shrinkage of cell occur












C. Cells become more redD. None of the above

Answer: (B) Shrinkage of cell occur Explanation: 5% w/v solution of sodium chloride is hypertonic solution, iwhich shrinkage of RBCs occurs. 0.9% w/v solution of NaCl is called isotonicwith blood plasma. Above this concentration is hypertonic and below thisrange hypotonic. In hypertonic solution RBCs gets shrink and in hypotonicsolution hemolysis of RBCs occurs.

22. Henderson - Hassel equation is related to

A. Buffer solutionB. Osmotic pressureC. AbsorptionD. Dissolution rate

Answer: (A) Buffer solution Explanation: Buffer solution is used to resist the pH. The Henderson-Hassel equation describes the derivation of pH as a measure of a acidity inbiological and chemical systems.

23. Hydroxymethyl cellulose is added in eye drops to -












A. Enhance viscosityB. Maintain pHC. Provide isotonicityD. None of the above

Answer: (A) Enhance viscosity Explanation: Hydroxymethyl cellusose is a semisynthetic, inertviscoelastic polymer, used as an opthalmic lubricant and to increase theviscosity of the solution.

24. Contact lenses are made up of -

A. Polyvinyl alcoholsB. ChitinC. Polymethyl methacrylateD. None of the above

Answer: (C) Polymethyl methacrylate Explanation: Contact lenses are made uplp of hard plastic material calledPMMA (polymethyl metharate

25. One fluid ounce is equal to












A. 30mlB. 20 mlC. 25 mlD. 50 ml

Answer: (A) 30ml Explanation: One fluid ounce (1 Hoz) is equivalent to 30 ml.

26. Dioctyl sodium sulphosuccinate is used in toothpaste as:

A. Sweetening agentB. Surface active agentC. HumectantD. Binder

Answer: (B) Surface active agent Explanation: Dioctyl sodium sulphosuccinate is used as an emulsifying anddispersing agent (surfactant).

27. Sustained released tablet is designed to -

A. Disintegrate slowly in G.I. tractB. Release the medicaments slowlyC. Reduce toxic effectD. None of the above

Answer: (B) Release the medicaments slowly Explanation: Medicaments released over a long period of time from a












sustained release tablet.

28. Adhesion of tablet material to a die wall is called

A. MottlingB. StickingC. PickingD. Capping

Answer: (B) Sticking Explanation: Sticking refers to a tablet material adhering to the die wall.

29. Which one of these is an example of 'ayurvedic drug?

A. ArksB. BhasmasC. AsavasD. All of these

Answer: (D) All of these Explanation: Arks, Asavas, Bhasmas, etc are Ayurvedic preparations .

30. Which machine is used for making soft gelatin capsules?












A. Dry cotaB. Rotary dye processC. Rotary punch machineD. Press cota

Answer: (B) Rotary dye process Explanation: Rotary dye process is used for making soft gelatin capsules.Soft gelatin capsules consists of a gelatin based shell surrounding a liquidfill.

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