Wednesday 31 January 2018

Pharmacy MCQ Questions and Answers - Set 13

Pharmacy MCQ Questions - Set 13.
1. Which one of the following is NOT an ex-officio member of Pharmacy Council of India?
A. The Director-General of Health Services.
B. The Director of Central Drugs Laboratory.
C. The Drugs Controller General of India.
D. The Director of Pharmacopoeia Laboratory.

2. Different species of Ephedra can be identified by observing the nature of.
A. Inner surface.
B. Outer surface.
C. Trichomes.
D. Scaly leaves.

3. Indian Rhubarb can be distinguished from Rhapontic Rhubarb by the fluorescence it emits under UV light. Indian Rhubarb gives.
A. Deep yellow.
B. Deep violet.
C. Orange.
D. Pale green.

4. Papaver bracteatum and Papaver orientale (Genetically modified species of Papaver) contain the predominant alkaloid.
A. Morphine.
B. Codeine.
C. Thebaine.
D. Narcotine.

5. Increased risk of atherosclerosis is associated with decreased serum levels of.
A. LDL.
B. HDL.
C. Triglyceride.s
D. VLDL.

6. A peptide hormone which inhibits bone resorption and given as a nasal spray is.
A. Cortisol.
B. Alendronate.
C. Calcitonin.
D. Calcitriol.

7. An inorganic ion which is used prophylactically in bipolar depression is.
A. Valproate.
B. Lithium.
C. Chromium.
D. Valium.

8. A b-lactamase inhibitor which contains an 1-oxopenam structure is.
A. Tazobactam sodium.
B. Clavulanate potassium.
C. Sulbactam sodium
D. Thienamycin.

9. Florentine receiver is used to separate the liquids based on.
A. Molecular weight.
B. Sedimentation rate.
C. Density.
D. Freezing point.

10. The official dissolution test apparatus contains cylindrical vessel and the lower edge of the blade is positioned from inside bottom of the vessel at.
A. 18 to 22mm.
B. 23 to 27mm.
C. 20 to 24mm.
D. 25 to 29mm.

11. As per Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules, the Good Manufacturing Practice is included under Schedule.
A. Schedule W.
B. Schedule P.
C. Schedule S.
D. Schedule M.

12. A substance used for modification of silica gel for reversed-phase TLC is.
A. Benzene.
B. Glycerine.
C. Silicone oil.
D. Ether.

13. In multistation punching machine, the upper as well as, lower punches are connected by.
A. Cams.
B. Turret.
C. Wire meshes.
D. Revolving belts.

14. As per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, the HEPA filters are required to filter the air in the pharmaceutical manufacturing unit. Grade A filter is used for.
A. Aseptic preparation and filling.
B. Background room used for preliminary activities.
C. Filtering liquid preparations.
D. Handling of components after washing.

15. The deflection of positive ions formed in a mass spectrometer by electric and magnetic fields depends upon its.
A. Mass.
B. Charge.
C. Velocity.
D. Mass, charge and velocity.
Answers
1. The Director of Pharmacopoeia Laboratory.
2. Scaly leaves.
3. Deep violet.
4. Thebaine.
5. HDL.
6. Calcitonin.
7. Lithium.
8. Clavulanate potassium.
9. Density.
10. 23 to 27mm.
11. Schedule M.
12. Silicone oil.
13. Revolving belts.
14. Aseptic preparation and filling.
15. Mass, charge and velocity.