Dosage Forms & Prescription MCQ
1. Polyethylene glycol is also known as
(A) Paraffin
(B) CarboWaxes
(C) Anhydrous Lanolin
(D) None of the above
Ans. B) CarboWaxes
2. Which of the following is not used as a Binding agent?
(A) Methyl cellulose
(B) Ceresin
(C) Japanese wax
(D) Fatty acids
Ans. A) Methyl cellulose
3. For dry skins which type of creams are used
(A) Foundation cream
(B) Vanishing cream
(C) Moistening cream
(D) Night cream
Ans. C) Moistening cream
4. Polyethylene glycol is the main ingredient of
(A) Oleaginous base
(B) Absorption base
(C) Emulsions base
(D) Water soluble base
Ans. D) Water soluble base
5. Cleansing cream comes under which type of Emulsion
(A) W/O
(B) O/W
(C) W/O/W
(D) O/W/O
Ans. A) W/O
6. Calamine is used as
(A) Topical protective
(B) Mild astringent, mild antiseptic
(C) Used in dusting powder, ointment & Lotion
(D) All of the above
Ans. D) All of the above
7. Which of the following chemicals are used in the Preparation of sunscreen lotion?
(A) Para amino benzoate
(B) Ethyl para amino benzoate
(C) Amino benzoate
(D) Benzoate
Ans. B) Ethyl para amino benzoate
8. What are the advantages of the so-called “self-emulsifying” ointment bases?
(A) Several self-emulsifying bases are miscible with water without heating
(B) They contain water so they are cheap
(C) The emulsion can be obtained from them without the addition of water
(D) Water evaporates from them very slowly
Ans. C) The emulsion can be obtained from them without the addition of water
9. Paraffin is the main constituent of
(A) Oleaginous base
(B) Absorption base
(C) Emulsion base
(D) Water soluble base
Ans. A) Oleaginous base
10. Cetrimide ointment is prepared by which Method
(A) Chemical method
(B) Trituration method
(C) Fusion method
(D) Emulsification method
Ans. C) Fusion method
11. Due to which factors, petrolatum is most used as a hydrocarbon basic in ointments
(A) Its consistency
(B) Its neutral characteristics
(C) Its ability to spread easily on the skin
(D) All of the above
Ans. D) All of the above
12. Which of the following comes under Hydrocarbons?
(A) Vegetable oils
(B) Mineral Oils
(C) Palm oil
(D) Arachis oil
Ans. B) Mineral Oils
13. Dimethicone is
(A) An inert silicone, oily in nature, with low surface tension
(B) Used in ointments, sprays, lotion, and Creams
(C) Forms a protective layer on the skin & acts as a water-protective agent
(D) All of the above
Ans. D) All of the above
14. Which of the following is not an example of a Preservative?
(A) Borax
(B) Methylparaben
(C) Propylparaben
(D) Triethanolamine
Ans. D) Triethanolamine
15. Which of the following compounds possess Both germicidal and fungicidal properties?
(A) Triethanolamine
(B) Quaternary ammonium compounds
(C) Morpholine
(D) Polyhydric alcohol
Ans. B) Quaternary ammonium compounds
Pharmaceutical Calculations & Powders MCQ
1. Quinine+ sulphate Iodides
(A) Indifusible precipitate
(B) Explosion
(C) Phase inversion
(D) Herapath Reaction
Ans. D) Herapath Reaction
2. Which of the following promotes the Excretion of basic drugs?
(A) Tartrates
(B) Citrates
(C) Bicarbonates
(D) Ammonium chloride
Ans. D) Ammonium chloride
3. Incompatibility involved in CO2 liberation
(A) NaHCO3 +Soluble Ca or Mg salts
(B) Bismuth nitrate + NaHCO3
(C) Borax +NaHCO3 + Glycerine
(D) All of the above
Ans. D) All of the above
4. A Suppository is generally intended for use in
(A) Rectum
(B) Vagina
(C) Urethra
(D) All the above
Ans. D) All the above
5. Incompatibility occurs due to the mixing of
(A) Homogenous substances
(B) Agonist substances
(C) Antagonistic substances
(D) Compatible substances
Ans. C) Antagonistic substances
6. All are the reasons for physical incompatibility EXCEPT
(A) Immiscibility
(B) Inductive effect
(C) Insolubility
(D) Formation of precipitation
Ans. B) Inductive effect
7. Which of the following is physical Incompatibility
(A) Drug interaction
(B) Alkaloidal salts with alkaline substances
(C) Alkaloidal salts with soluble iodides
(D) Precipitation
Ans. D) Precipitation
8. Which of the following is NOT an example of Hydrophilic bases?
(A) Soap-glycerin base
(B) Emulsified cocoa butter
(C) Glycerol Gelatin base
(D) None of the above
Ans. B) Emulsified cocoa butter
9. Cocoa butter available in which forms?
(A) alpha-form
(B) Beta-form
(C) Gama-form
(D) All of the above
Ans. D) All of the above
10. Suppositories are generally evaluated by
(A) Melting range test
(B) Breaking test
(C) Liquefaction
(D) All of the above
Ans. D) All of the above
11. Quinine hydrochloride when reacting with Sodium salicylate,…. S 1S formed. So Follow method B to dispense a mixture
(A) Quinine salicylate
(B) Soluble iodides
(C) Non-aromatic
(D) Lowering of melting point
Ans. A) Quinine salicylate
12. Suppositories are generally evaluated by
(A) Melting range test
(B) Breaking test
(C) Liquefaction
(D) Melting range test, Breaking test & Liquefaction
Ans. D) Melting range test, Breaking test & Liquefaction
13. The property of bleeding out is shown by the?
(A) Suspensions
(B) Ointments
(C) Gels
(D) Suppositories
Ans. D) Suppositories
14. There are…types Of Incompatibilities
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
Ans. C) 3
15. All of the following about urinary are Correct except
(A) Ear cones
(B) Very rarely used
(C) Prepared from the glycerol-gelatin base only
(D) Prepared in urethral suppository molds
Ans. C) Prepared from the glycerol-gelatin base only
Suspension and Emulsions MCQ
1. High concentrations of electrolytes cause the Cracking of soap emulsions by salting out
(A) Emulgent
(B) Suspending agent
(C) Diluent
(D) None of the above
Ans. B) Suspending agent
2. The Commonly used flocculating agent is
(A) Soaps
(B) Sodium benzoate
(C) Tween 80
(D) Bentonite magma
Ans. C) Tween 80
3. Which of the following properties is desirable In a pharmaceutical suspension
I. Caking:
II. Pseudoplastic flow;
III. Thixotropy
(A) I only
(B) III only
(C) II and III only
(D) II and IV only
Ans. C) II and III only
4. Which one is antioxidant
(A) Gallic acid
(B) Mercurials
(C) Benzoic acid derivative
(D) None
Ans. A) Gallic acid
5. A mixture of span 20 and tween 20 forms…..Type of emulsion
(A) W/O
(B) O/W
(C) Milky
(D) Hard
Ans. A) W/O
6. Which one of the following emulsifiers is used To stabilize the emulsion of W/O type
(A) SLS
(B) Span 20
(C) Tween 20
(D) Tragacanth
Ans. B) Span 20
7. A suspension is not a suitable dosage for what Type of injection?
(A) Intra-articular (within joint)
(B) Intramuscular
(C) Intravenous
(D) Subcutaneous
Ans. C) Intravenous
8. Structured vehicle is included in the Formulation of a suspension to
(A) Prevent the cake formation
(B) Decrease the interfacial, tension
(C) Prevent the sedimentation of particles
(D) None of the above
Ans. B) Decrease the interfacial, tension
9. An emulsifier is considered to be ideal if it is Soluble in
(A) Aqueous phase
(B) oily phase
(C) A & b
(D) None of the above
Ans. C) A & b
10. Creaming in the emulsion can be controlled by Regulating
(A) Density of dispersed phase
(B) Density of dispersion medium
(C) Globule size
(D) Volume of dispersion medium
Ans. C) Globule size
11. The stability of the emulsion is dependent on
(A) Viscosity
(B) Density
(C) Particles Size
(D) All of the above
Ans. D) All of the above
12. The density of structured vehicles can be Enhanced by adding
(A) Glycerin
(B) Polyethylene Glycols
(C) Suspending agents
(D) Both (a) and (b)
Ans. B) Polyethylene Glycols
13. In ideal suspension, the sedimentation Volume should be
(A) Zero
(B) Less than one
(C) Equal to One
(D) More than one
Ans. C) Equal to One
14. The synonym for cresol with soap solution is
(A) Lysol solution
(B) Lugol solution
(C) Phenol solution
(D) All of the above
Ans. A) Lysol solution
15. Compound Tragacanth powder is used when the Vehicle is other than
(A) Water
(B) Ethanol
(C) Chloroform water
(D) Both A & C
Ans. D) Both A & C
Suppositories & Pharmaceutical Incompatibilities MCQ
1. The dilution of concentrated mouthwashes Is in the ratio of
(A) 1:5
(B) 1:2
(C) 1:1
(D) 5:1
Ans. A) 1:5
2. In the Avoirdupois calculation system the Standard unit for weighing is
(A) Grain
(B) Pound
(C) Gram
(D) Ounce
Ans. B) Pound
3. The purpose of paraben in syrup is as
(A) Stabilizers
(B) Preservatives
(C) Buffers
(D) Thickeners
Ans. B) Preservatives
4. Which of the following dosage forms is used to Deodorize bad breath
(A) Gargles
(B) Mouthwash
(C) Throat paint
(D) Tincture
Ans. B) Mouthwash
5. Which Type of solutions are instilled in the ear
(A) Oral solution
(B) Otic solution
(C) Ophthalmic solution
(D) All of them
Ans. B) Otic solution
6. Adsorbent such as light kaolin is incorporated In a solution of
(A) Incorporation of extracts
(B) Incompatible salts
(C) Incorporation of liquids
(D) Explosive mixtures
Ans. C) Incorporation of liquids
7. How many grams of boric acid is required to Make the prescription isotonic Atropine Sulphate 1.5% (e value Atropine = 0.13, Boric Acid 0.5) Boric acid q.s. Purified water up to 20 ml
(A) 0.141 gm
(B) 0.282 gm
(C) 0.423 gm
(D) None
Ans. B) 0.282 gm
8. Which of the following dosage forms contains Glycerin as a base?
(A) Mouthwash
(B) Gargles
(C) Tincture
(D) Throat paint
Ans. D) Throat paint
9. One teaspoonful is equal to
(A) 4 ml
(B) 8 ml
(C) 3 ml
(D) 6 ml
Ans. A) 4 ml
10. How many mL of 2.50% (m/v) NaOH solution Would contain 3.50 g of NaOH
(A) 7
(B) 14
(C) 21
(D) 28
Ans. B) 14
11. The component of the solution which is present in a large quantity is known as
(A) Solvent
(B) Solute
(C) Continuous phase
(D) Both A and C
Ans. D) Both A and C
12. Liniments are prepared by taking one part of The requisite mother tincture and four parts of
(A) Glycerin
(B) Olive oil
(C) Yellow’s Beeswax
(D) Distilled water
Ans. B) Olive oil
13. Which of the following dosage forms contains Sugar as the main component?
(A) Syrup
(B) Elixir
(C) Aromatic water
(D) Tincture
Ans. A) Syrup
14. The component of the solution that is present in a small quantity is known as
(A) Solvent
(B) Solute
(C) Dispersed phase
(D) Both b & c
Ans. D) Both b & c
15. Which Type Of solutions are applied over the Skin surface
(A) Otic solution
(B) Oral solution
(C) Ophthalmic solution
(D) Topical Solution
Ans. D) Topical Solution
Semi-Solid Dosage Forms MCQ
1. What is the label condition for eye drops
(A) Discard 24 hours after the first opening
(B) Discard 30 days after the first opening
(C) Discard 1 year after the first opening
(D) Discard 5 years after first opening
Ans. B) Discard 30 days after the first opening
2. Use of formulations made up of numerous Plants referred to as….
(A) Galenicals
(B) Parenteral
(C) Plant Vehicles
(D) Generics
Ans. A) Galenicals
3. Full form of “MDI”
(A) Metered Dose Inhaler
(B) Metered Dose Inhalation
(C) Metered drug ingestion
(D) Metered drug infusion
Ans. A) Metered Dose Inhaler
4. Rx means
(A) You take
(B) You give
(C) You bring
(D) All the above
Ans. A) You take
5. Primo mane meaning
(A) Every morning
(B) Early in the morning
(C) Equal morning
(D) Morning
Ans. B) Early in the morning
6. The meaning of the Latin term ‘submenus’ is
(A) To be taken
(B) You take
(C) To be used
(D) To be applied
Ans. A) To be taken
7. Capsules in which powders are enclosed are Made up of….
(A) Gelatine
(B) Rice flour
(C) Fructose
(D) Dextrose
Ans. A) Gelatine
8. Supplement to the first edition of IP was Published in …
(A) 1960
(B) 1975
(C) 1965
(D) 1968
Ans. B) 1975
9. Simple syrup is a saturated solution of….
(A) Sucrose
(B) Fructose
(C) Dextrose
(D) None of these
Ans. A) Sucrose
10. The meaning of ‘dolore urgent is
(A) When the pain is severe
(B) When the pain is absent
(C) Before meals
(D) None of the above
Ans. A) When the pain is severe
11. Douches are meant for application In….
(A) Buccal cavity
(B) Rectal cavity
(C) Vaginal cavity
(D) Nasal cavity
Ans. C) Vaginal cavity
12. Which type of glass is the choice of material For multidose vials and ampoules?
(A) Neutral glass
(B) Soda lime-treated glass
(C) Amber color glass
(D) Silicone-treated glass
Ans. A) Neutral glass
13. Meaning of post combos
(A) Before the meal
(B) After the meal
(C) Between meals
(D) Any time
Ans. B) After the meal
14. Pediatric doses are lesser than normal doses Because
(A) Of their lower body size
(B) Of their lesser body weight
(C) Their immunity system is not well-developed
(D) Immature state of their hepatic and renal function
Ans. D) Immature state of their hepatic and renal function
15. The meaning of the word ‘Omni’ is
(A) Every
(B) Occasionally
(C) Suddenly
(D) Never
Ans. A) Every