Pharmaceutics Question Bank (MCQ) with Answer
1. To identify the emulsion type, which of the following tests are conducted?
a. Dilution test
b. Dye test
c. Conductivity test
d. All
2. Which of the following is not used as an emulsifying agent?
a. Surfactant
b. Hydrophilic colloid
c. Electrolytes
d. Finely divided solids
3. Which of the following is not a semisolid dosage form?
a. Paste
b. Creams
c. Ointments
d. Suspensions
4. Generally pastes contain
a. High percentage of insoluble solids
b. Low percentage of insoluble solids
c. Both
d. None
5. Which of the following hydrocarbon waxes are employed in the manufacture of creams and ointments?
a. Paraffin wax
b. Ceresin
c. Both
d. None
6. Which of the following polyols used as humectants in creams?
a. Glycerine
b. Propylene glycol
c. Sorbitol 70%
d. All the above
7. In the preparation of vanishing creams, which types of bases are used
generally?
a. Absorption bases
b. Water removable bases
c. Hydrocarbon bases
d. None
8. In the preparation of cold creams, which types of bases are used generally?
a. Absorption bases
b. Water removable bases
c. Hydrocarbon bases
d. None
9. Water soluble bases are also known as
a. Greasy ointment bases
b. Greaseless ointment bases
c. Both
d. None
10.A suppository is generally intended for use in
a. Rectum
b. Vagina
c. Urethra
d. All the above
11.Vaginal suppositories also called as
a. Pessaries
b. Simple suppositories
c. Bougies
d. None
12.Which of the following method is used to manufacture suppositories
a. Hand molding
b. Compression molding
c. Pour molding
d. All the above
13.Which of the following is most commonly used suppository base
a. Cocoa butter
b. PEG 1000
c. PEG + Hexanetriol
d. None
14.Cocoa butter available in following forms
a. α-form
b. β-form
c. γ-form
d. All
15.The solidification point of cocoa butter lies between
a. 12 – 13oC
b. 20 – 30oC
c. 5 – 10oC
d. None
16.Which of the following method is simple & oldest method of preparation of suppositories?
a. Pour molding
b. Hand molding
c. Compression molding
d. All the above
17.Suppositories are generally evaluated by
a. Melting range test
b. Breaking test
c. Liquefaction
d. All the above
18.Who is the father of medicine………
a. Ebers
b. Hippocrates
c. Egyptian
d. Pontus
19.The first edition of IP was published in …
a. 1965
b. 1975
c. 1955
d. 1985
20.The “Pharmacy Act” came in force in ….
a. 1947
b. 1948
c. 1949
d. 1950
21.Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) was established in …..
a. 1947
b. 1948
c. 1949
d. 1950
22.What is USP?
a. The United States Pharmacology
b. The United States Pharmacy
c. The United States Pharmacopoeia
d. The United States Pharmaceuticals
23.Drugs converted to suitable form are known as….
a. Excipient
b. Source of drug
c. Dosage form
d. API
24.Every dosage form is a combination of drug and different kind of non-drug components called…..
a. Additives
b. Non-Additives
c. New chemical entity
d. All of these
25.Simple syrup is a saturated solution of…
a. Sucrose
b. Fructose
c. Dextrose
d. None of these
26.When two or more drugs are used in combination to increase the
pharmacological action, the phenomenon is known as ……….
a. Synergism
b. Tolerance
c. Potentiation
d. Idiosyncrasy
27.When the action of the drug is opposed by the other drug, the
phenomenon is known as
a. Antagonism
b. Analgesics
c. Addition
d. Antioxidant
28.Is the state of psychic and physical drug dependence
a. Habituation
b. Addiction
c. Anxiety
d. Tolerance
29.Acute tolerance is also known as…….
a. Addiction
b. Idiosyncrasy
c. Tachyphylaxsis
d. Habituation
30.A genetically determined abnormal or unusual response to a drug is…
a. Idiosyncrasy
b. Tolerance
c. Genetic polymorphism
d. Salicylism
31.Powders used for external use are …
a. Dusting powder
b. Bulk powder
c. Divided powder
d. Effervescent powders
32.Bulk powders are …..
a. Potent
b. Non-potent
c. Both a and b
d. None
33.Powders are more stable than …….
a. Syrup
b. Tablet
c. Capsule
d. Elixirs
34.The component present in solution in small quantity is known as…..
a. Solvent
b. Solution
c. Solute
d. Liquid
35.The component present in solution in large quantity is known as.
a. Solvent
b. Solution
c. Solute
d. Liquid
36.Throat paints are liquid preparations.
a. Viscous
b. Non viscous
c. Solid
d. Gas
37.The syrup is a nearly saturated solution of …….
a. Sucrose
b. Sorbitol
c. Glycerine
d. PEG
38.The syrup is in nature.
a. Aqueous
b. Non aqueous
c. Gas
d. Solid
39.Which of the following is not monophasic liquid dosage form……?
a. Solution
b. Gargles
c. Suspension
d. Enemas
40.Elixirs are ……
a. Hydro alcoholic liquid
b. Aqueous
c. Viscous
d. Semi solids
41. is not a type of syrup.
a. Simple syrup
b. Medicated syrup
c. Flavored syrup
d. Mixed syrup
42.Liniments must not be applied on the ……skin
a. Swelled
b. Broken
c. Painful
d. Normal
43.Enemas are administered ……
a. Rectally
b. Orally
c. Parenteral
d. Externally
44.Buffering agent is also called as ……….
a. Sweetening agent
b. Thickening agent
c. pH modifiers
d. Wetting agent
45.Suspending agent imparts …
a. Solubility
b. Viscosity
c. Absorption
d. Wetting
46.The prescription is an order written by a registered medical practitioner to………
a. Patient
b. Pharmacist
c. Compounder
d. Nurse
47.In which language the abbreviations in the prescription writing is very common especially in dosage Instruction
a. Latin
b. Greek
c. French
d. German
48.The prescription must be received and checked by the …..
a. Physician
b. Patient
c. Nurse
d. Pharmacist
49.The superscription is represented by a symbol….
a. Rx
b. Dc
c. Doc
d. Ph
50.In the day of mythology, the symbol Rx was considered as a prayer to
a. Jupiter
b. Jesus
c. Neptune
d. Dhanvantari
51.The abbreviation of Latin word Rx is ……
a. You take
b. To make
c. To sold
d. To use
52.The part of the prescription called inscription contains
a. Name and quantity of ingredients
b. Name, Age
c. Signature, Address
d. Registration number and Patient information
53.The last item written in the inscription is …
a. Vehicle, Diluent
b. Active ingredients
c. Medicament
d. Quantity
54.The part of prescription called subscription contains
a. Direction to the pharmacist
b. Direction to the patient
c. Direction to the patient’s relatives
d. All of these.
55.Posology is a branch of pharmacy which deals with,
a. Study of dosage forms
b. Study of doses
c. Study of drug interaction
d. All of the above
56.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 by which drugs are inactivated and eliminated from the body
57.Drug dosage may require adjustment from the usual adult dose for abnormally lean or obese patients because,
a. Normal doses are considered suitable for 70 kg (150 pounds) individuals.
b. The ratio between the amount of drug administered and the size of the body influences the drug concentration at the site of action.
c. Both a & b are right statements
d. Both a & b are wrong statements.
58.Drugs have to be given cautiously to females in…..
a. Pregnancy
b. Lactation
c. Menstruation
d. All of the above
59. The policy to avoid tolerance development is,
a. Initiating therapy with the lowest effective dose
b. Avoiding prolonged administration
c. Only “a”
d. Both a & b.
60. Some drugs are advised before meals to,
a. Avoid dose dumping.
b. Avoid interaction with food.
c. Improve absorption.
d. Both B & C
61.Drug interactions may be “Beneficial”.
a. True.
b. False.
62.A lesser dose is required if the drug is given by,
a. Oral route.
b. Topical route.
c. Intravenous route.
d. None of the above.
63.Reduction in particle size increases absorption because it,
a. Reduces interaction with food molecules.
b. Increases interaction with food molecules.
c. Reduces effective surface area.
d. Increases effective surface area.
64.The schedule of dosing ( four times a day, two times a day etc.) is called,
a. Dose inspection.
b. Dose regimen.
c. Dose calibration.
d. All of the above.
65.Doses of children’s are calculated by Young’s formula, which formula is right.
a. Adult Dose (mg/day) x [Age / (Age+12)]
b. Adult Dose (gm/day) x [Age / (Age+24)]
c. Adult Dose (mg/day) x [Wt in Kg / (Age+12)]
d. Adult Dose (mg/day) x [Wt in Kg / (Age+24)]
66.Clark’s formula to calculate pediatric dose uses body wt in pounds, which of the following formula is correct representation,
a. Adult Dose (gm/day) x (Child Weight in Lbs /150)
b. Adult Dose (mg/day) x (Child Weight in Lbs /150)
c. Adult Dose (mg/day) x (Child Weight in Lbs /250)
d. Adult Dose (gm/day) x (Child Weight in Lbs /250)
67.Pediatric dose can be calculated by considering child’s,
a. Age.
b. Body Weight.
c. Body Surface area
d. All of the above.
68.The date on prescription tells us,
a. Date of writing the prescription
b. Date of presentation of prescription.
c. Name of patient
d. Both a & b.
69.There are……….types of Incompatibilities.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
70.Liquefaction is the example of…………..incompatibility
a. Immediate
b. Delayed
c. Instantaneous
d. Both A and B
71.Physical change may almost be…………
a. Visible
b. Invisible
c. Turbid
d. No change
72.When substances with low melting points such as camphor ae triturated together a liquid mixture is formed the phenomenon is called ——
a. Liquefaction
b. Insolubility
c. Herapath formation
d. Eutectic mixture formation
73.Strategy to correct eutectic mixture formation is,
a. Dispense ingredients separately
b. Mix ingredients separately with suitable adsorbent like kaolin and finally mix together.
c. Both A & B
d. Only B
74.Immiscibility of oil and water can be overcome by,
a. Formulating an emulsion
b. Formulating suspension
c. Formulating an insufflation
d. Formulating an elixir
75.Chemical incompatibility can be intentional i.e. a prescriber knowingly gives incompatible drugs, or unintentional i.e. prescriber does not know that the drugs are incompatible.
a. True
b. False
76.Chemical incompatibility in which change in formulation is needed is
called as,
a. Tolerated incompatibility
b. Adjusted incompatibility.
77.Chemical incompatibility which can be reduced by using dilute solutions or simply changing the order of mixing is called,
a. Tolerated incompatibility.
b. Adjusted incompatibility.
78.In the mixing of thymol and menthol the following type of incompatibility occurs,
a. Chemical incompatibility
b. Therapeutic incompatibility
c. Physical incompatibility
d. Tolerance incompatibility.
79.What type of emulsion is a w/o/w emulsion?
a. Primary emulsion
b. Micro-emulsion
c. Multiple-emulsion
d. Monoemulsion
80.The tail of a surfactant molecule is oil-loving or known as ________?
a. Hydrophilic
b. Lipophobic
c. Lipophilic
d. Hydrophilic
81.Oil and Water is an example of a(n)…
a. Suspension
b. Emulsion
c. Colloid
d. Solution
82.In the stability of emulsion, which important instability step should be
prevented?
a. Breaking
b. Coalescence
c. Flocculation
d. Creaming
83.Dye test which is used to identify type of emulsion in that which dye is used?
a. Scarlet red
b. Scarlet green
c. Crystal violet
d. Methylene blue
84.In conductivity test, if bulb glows on passing electric current so what would be the type of emulsion?
a. W/O emulsion
b. O/W emulsion
c. Micro emulsion
d. Multiple emulsion
85.In micro emulsion, the size of globules are__
a. 1 um
b. 0.1 um
c. 0.01 um
d. 10 um
86.If viscosity of continuous phase increase so creaming __
a. No change
b. Increase
c. Decrease
d. None of the above
87.In case of coalescence ____
a. Dispersed droplet does not fuse
b. Globules size decrease
c. No of globules increase
d. Dispersed droplets tend to fuse
88.In case of O/W emulsion, creaming takes place at______
a. Down side
b. Upside
c. At interface between two phase
d. None of the above
89.Which of the following is not an example of a water-in-oil emulsion?
a. Cod liver oil
b. Butter
c. Cold cream
d. Milk
90.What is the difference between vanishing cream and cold cream?
a. Both are examples of oil-in-water emulsions
b. Vanishing cream is an oil-in-water emulsion whereas cold cream is a water-in-oil emulsion
c. Vanishing cream is a water-in-oil emulsion whereas cold cream
is an oil-in-water emulsion
d. Both are examples of water-in-oil emulsions
91.Which of the following is not a method to test the type of emulsion?
a. Microscopic method
b. Conductance method
c. Coagulation method
d. Dye method
92.Which of the following statements regarding emulsions is false?
a. Emulsions cannot be separated into their constituent liquids
b. Emulsions show Brownian motion
c. Emulsions show Tyndall effect
d. Emulsions exhibit properties like Electrophoresis and Coagulation
93.What is the dispersion of a liquid in another liquid called?
a. Gel
b. Foam
c. Emulsion
d. Aerosol
94.The particle size in suspension is
a. less than 103 nm
b. 102 nm
c. Greater than 103
d. 10 nm
95.Creaming is?
a. Reversible
b. Irreversible
c. Both
d. Difficult to predict
96.Upward creaming is observed in?
a. W/O
b. O/W
c. Both
d. Micro
97.Pharmaceutical suspensions are generally…
a. Flocculated
b. De-flocculated
c. Both
d. None
98.Rate of sedimentation is high in?
a. Flocculated
b. De-flocculated
c. Both
d. None
99.Cake formation is characteristic feature _
a. Flocculated
b. De- flocculated
c. Thixotropic suspension
d. Structured suspension
100. For Ideal suspension ,the sedimentation volume should be
a. Zero
b. Equal to one
c. More than one
d. Less than one
101. Suppository bases ___
a. Maintain shape
b. Helps in insertion into the body cavity
c. Theobroma oil is example
d. All of the above
102. Which of the following is NOT an ideal property of bases?
a. Shall be non-irritant
b. Shall not interfere in release
c. Shall be compatible with drugs
d. None of the above
103. Which of the following is an advantage of suppositories?
a. Need to store at low temp.
b. Cost-expensive
c. Drug may be degraded by microbial
d. Can be given to unconscious patient
104. Which of the following is an example of Hydrophilic bases?
a. Hydrogenated oils
b. Emulsified cocoa butter
c. Glycero-gelatin base
d. None of the above
105. Which of the following is an example of Oily bases?
a. Witespol
b. Emulsified cocoa butter
c. Glycero-gelatin base
d. Massupol
106. Which of the following is an example of Synthetic base?
a. Witespol
b. Emulsified cocoa butter
c. Glycero-gelatin base
d. Hydrogenated oils
107. Which of the following is NOT an example of Hydrophilic bases?
a. Soap-glycerin base
b. Emulsified cocoa butter
c. Glycero-gelatin base
d. None of the above
108. Which of the following is substitute for Theobroma oil?
a. Hydrogenated oils
b. Emulsified cocoa
c. Polyethylene-Glycol
d. None
109. _______ Powders consist of more than one ingredient.
a. Simple powders
b. Compound powders
c. Both
d. None of the above
110. Which of the following step in the preparation of powders is very often used?
a. Preparation of wrapping paper
b. Preparation of material
c. Wrapping
d. Double wrapping
111. _______ Powder must be sterile.
a. Medical Powder
b. Surgical powder
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
112. _______ are the finely divided powder meant for introduction into
the body cavities.
a. Dusting powder
b. Insufflation
c. Inhalation
d. Medical powder
113. _______ contains one water molecule that acts as binder in fusion method for making effervescent granules.
a. Citric Acid
b. Tartaric Acid
c. Benzoic Acid
d. All of the above
114. Methods of granules formation
a. Spatulation
b. Fusion method
c. Wet method
d. Both b and c
115. Bases that are water-washable, non-greasy, can be diluted with water, non-occlusive
a. Water soluble Bases
b. Water insoluble bases
c. Emulsifiable base
d. Water removable base
116. From the below options which will be the most widely used form of dosage?
a. Emulsion
b. Solutions
c. Tablets
d. Powders
117. Elixir contain
a. 40% glycerol
b. 5-40% alcohol
c. 66.7% sucrose
d. None of these
118. Gargles must be _______ before use
a. Concentrated
b. Warmed
c. Diluted
d. Cooled
119. Mandl’s Paint is also known as:
a. Compound Iodine throat paint
b. Aqueous Iodine solution
c. Strong Iodine solution
d. Lugol’s solution
120. BID in pharmaceutical terms refers to which of the following?
a. Twice a day
b. Twice
c. Every other day
d. Three times a day
121. Latin term “Infricandus” means the following dosage form,
a. to be sprayed on
b.to be rubbed in
c. to be swallowed
d. to be eaten
122. Latin term “inhalateur” means the following,
a. To be rubbed
b. To be inhaled
c. To be applied
d. To be swallowed
123. Latin term “Utendus” means the following,
a. To be used
b. Not to be used
124. Latin term “talis / tales / talia” means the following,
a. Such
b. Till
c. For
d. All of the above
125. Latin term “mitte” means the following,
a. Urgent
b. Send
c. Immediate
d. Attention
Subject:- Pharmaceutics 1 MCQs with Answer
Sem 1 MCQs with Answers
