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Practice Test #2 | Pharmaceutics-II| MCQs For Pharmacy Exams

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1. Type of emulsion produced with bees wax is -

A. O/WB. W/OC. Both typeD. None of the above

Answer: (B) W/O Explanation: Bees wax is used as emulsion stabilizers than agents, usedwith borax in sodium cerotate in cold cream (W/O) . It is a natural emulgent.

2. An example of physical incompatibility is -

A. Milk + waterB. Sugar + waterC. Camphor + mentholD. Sodium chloride + water

Answer: (C) Camphor + menthol Explanation: Physical incompatibility accounts to physical changesincluding liquefaction by mixing of two or more compounds as in eutecticpowders like camphor, menthol, thymol etc.

3. Moist granules are dried at

A. 50℃B. 90℃












C. 80℃D. 60℃

Answer: (A) 50℃ Explanation: To avoid liberation of water of hydration of the drug themoist granules are dried at low temperature (50℃).

4. The latin word Primo mane means -

A. Every morningB. Early in the morningC. In the morningD. At night

Answer: (B) Early in the morning Explanation: Primo mane means 'early in the morning', Mane means 'inthe morning'

5. Simple syrup B.P. contains sugar in percenetage is-

A. 85%B. 60%C. 75%D. 50%

Answer: (A) 85% Explanation: Simple syrup, USP and BP contains w/v of 85 to 87% w/v ofsugar.












6. Which one of these is present in compound sulphur lotion as wetting agent?

A. TalcB. Quillaia tinctureC. Zinc oxideD. Sodium citrate

Answer: (B) Quillaia tincture Explanation: Wetting agents suitable for lotions include quillaia tincture,as used in compound sulphur lotion.

7. Which type of surfactants have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic portion?

A. Anionic surfactantsB. Cationic surfactantsC. Non-ionic surfactantsD. Sodium soap

Answer: (C) Non-ionic surfactants Explanation: Surfactants are compounds that lower the surface tensionbetween liquids or in between liquids and solids. Non ionic surfactants haveboth hydrophobic and hydrophilic portion.

8. Span 80 is name given to -












A. Sorbitan mono laurateB. Sorbitan mono stearateC. Sorbitan mono oleateD. None of the above

Answer: (C) Sorbitan mono oleate Explanation: span-80 is an emulsifier often used in cosmetics. It issorbitan mono oleate. Span-20 and span-60 are reffered to as sorbitan monolaureate and sorbitan mono stearate, respectively.

9. Hypodermic injection is given in -

A. Subcutaneous tissueB. Deltoid muscleC. Subarachnoid tissueD. None of the above

Answer: (A) Subcutaneous tissue Explanation: Hypodermic injections like insulin injection are given insubcutaneous tissue.

10. Pharmagel A is obtained by :












A. Acid hydrolysisB. Enzymatic hydrolysisC. Basic hydrolysisD. None of the above

Answer: (A) Acid hydrolysis Explanation: Acid hydrolysis refers hydrolysis via nucleophilic substitutionreaction.

11. The temperature at which blood plasma and tears freeze is -

A. - 0.122 ℃B. - 0.3 ℃C. - 0.52 ℃D. None of the above

Answer: (C) - 0.52 ℃ Explanation: The plasma, blood and tears freezing point is 0.52 ℃.

12. Extraction of vegetables drug with cold or boiling water for short time is called

A. TinctureB. InfusionC. PercolateD. Spirit

Answer:












(B) Infusion Explanation: Infusion is the process of extracting chemical compoundsfrom plant material such as water or alcohol, by allowing the material toremain suspended in the solvent over time.

13. in capsules ROTOSORT is used for -

A. Filling powders into capsulesB. Filling pallets into capsulesC. Filling liquids into capsulesD. Sorting the unfilled capsules

Answer: (D) Sorting the unfilled capsules Explanation: ROTOSORT is used to seprate unfilled capsules.

14. Lozenges are also known as

A. Buccal tabletsB. PessariesC. TrochesD. Pastilles

Answer: (A) Buccal tablets Explanation: Lozenges are small medicated tablets intended to bedissolved slowly in the mouth.












15. Enteric coated tablets are meant for disintegration in -

A. StomachB. MouthC. IntestineD. None of these

Answer: (A) Stomach Explanation: Enteric coating is a polymer barrier applied on the oralmedication which prevents the disintegration in stomach.

16. Dextrose injection is sterilised by

A. Hot air ovenB. AutoclaveC. TyndallizationD. Pasteurization

Answer: (B) Autoclave Explanation: Dextrose injection is indicated as a source of water andcalories. It is sterilised by autoclaving.

17. Youngs formula for dose calculation is -

A. \({Age \ in \ years \over Age \ in \ years + 12} × adult dose\)B. \({Age \over 20} × adult \ dose\)C. Weight of the child in lbs/150 × adult dose












D. Age in months / 150 × adult dose

Answer: (A) \({Age \ in \ years \over Age \ in \ years + 12} × adult dose\) Explanation: Youngs formula is used to calculating doses for childrenunder 12 years of age Dose of child = \({Age \ in \ years \over Age \ in \ years + 12} × adultdose\)

18. Talc is used in the preparation of aromatic water as a

A. VehicleB. Distributive agentC. MedicamentD. None of the above

Answer: (B) Distributive agent Explanation: Talc is mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate.Talc is impregnated with the essential oils, which aids the solution of the oilby causing its division into very small particles.

19. Amorphous forms of drugs are

A. Usually less soluble than crystalline formsB. Usually more soluble than crystal form.C. Also called solventsD. Practically insoluble

Answer: (B) Usually more soluble than crystal form. Explanation: Amorphous forms are also known as non-crystalline forms.












This form is more soluble than crystal form.

20. Shrinkage of gel by extrusion of liquid is called -

A. DilatancyB. PlasticityC. EbullitionD. Syneresis

Answer: (D) Syneresis Explanation: Syneresis is the spontaneous separation or extraction of thesolid and liquid component of a gel.

21. In situ salt formation is a technique used in drug therapy to overcome -

A. Lack of solubility of saltB. Poor absorptionC. Chemical instabilityD. Complexation problems

Answer: (C) Chemical instability Explanation: Chemical instability refers to the susceptibility of thechemical to dangerous decomposition.

22. Disposable syringes are made up of -

A. Polypropylene












B. Transparent polystyreneC. GlassD. Poly tetrachloro ethylene

Answer: (A) Polypropylene Explanation: Disposable syringes are made up of polypropylene (plastic).

23. Fine droplets of nasal sprays are produced by using -

A. NebuliserB. AtomiserC. PropellentD. Sprayer

Answer: (B) Atomiser Explanation: Fine droplets of viscous liquids obtained by atomiser.

24. The process of grinding a substance to very fine powder is termed -

A. TriturationB. SublimationC. PercolationD. Levigation

Answer: (D) Levigation Explanation: Levigation is the process of grinding a substance to very finepowder.












25. The ideal antiseptic concentration of ethyl alcohol is -

A. 95%B. 100%C. 70%D. 50%

Answer: (C) 70% Explanation: Ethyl alcohol in the concentration of 70% v/v acts as an idealantiseptic agent.

26. Urethral suppositories are also called as -

A. PessariesB. Nasal bougiesC. BougiesD. Suppositories

Answer: (C) Bougies Explanation: Urethral suppositories are called bougies that are pencilshaped and pointed at one end to facilitate insertion into male and femaleurethra.

27. The substance added to form deflocculated suspensions is -

A. Suspending agentB. Wetting agent












C. ElectrolytesD. Dispersing agents

Answer: (A) Suspending agent Explanation: Suspending agents like methyl cellulose, cmc, acacia,gelatin, tragacanth, are used to prepare deflocculated suspension.

28. Which is not a mineral hydrocolloid?

A. VeegumB. Colloidal silicaC. Colloidal aluminaD. Tragacanth

Answer: (D) Tragacanth Explanation: Tragacanth is a natural gum, obtained from the severalspecies of genus astragalus. Veegum is an acidic smectile clay.

29. Number of fluid ounce present in one pint is -

A. 15B. 20C. 30D. 40

Answer: (B) 20 Explanation: 1 pint = 20 fluid ounces












30. The symbol ℞ is written in which part of the prescription?

A. InscriptionB. SuperscriptionC. SubscriptionD. Signature

Answer: (B) Superscription Explanation: The symbol ℞ means 'you take' is written before writing theprescription (in superscription).

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