pharm dosage form (module 4) Flashcards

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1
Q

Solution which has the same osmotic pressure and pH as human fluid is:
A) Saturated B) Hypertonic C) Isotonic D) Hypotonic

A

C) Isotonic

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2
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Acacia reproduces color with some substance due to the presence of:
A) Peroxidase B) Acid C) Impurities D) Any of the above

A

A) Peroxidase

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3
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Brandy is made from:
A) Molasses B) Fermented malt juice C) Fermented juice of grapes D) None of the above

A

D) None of the above

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4
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Spirit of peppermint is prepared by:
A) Simple solution B) Chemical reaction C) Distillation D) Solution with maceration

A

D) Solution with maceration

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4
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Preservative added to syrup:
A) Glycerin B) Benzoic acid C) Sodium Benzoate D) Methyl Paraben
E) All of the above

A

E) All of the above

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5
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Levigation is often applied in:
A) Syrups B) Solutions C) Ointments D) Tinctures

A

C) Ointments

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6
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General formula for infusions uses a strength of:
A) 10% B) 15% C) 20% D) 5%

A

D) 5%

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7
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One of the following is not a biological product:
A) Serum B) Antihistamine C) Toxoid D) Anti-toxin

A

B) Antihistamine

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Concentration of “Diluted Alcohol” by volume is:
A) 10% B) 50% C) 70% D) 20% E) 85%

A

B) 50%

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9
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Aromatic water may be prepared by triturating the oil with:
A) Acacia B) Talc C) Kaolin D) None of the above

A

B) Talc

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10
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Phenol produces a clear solution with:
A) Water B) Ammonia C) Glycerin D) Liquid petrolatum

A

C) Glycerin

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One of the following is not a process of extraction:
A) Maceration B) Digestion C) Comminution D) Decoction E) Percolation

A

C) Comminution

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12
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Separation of immiscible liquids may be carried out by:
A) Glass syringe B) Pipette C) Separatory funnel E) All of the above D) Florentine receiver

A

E) All of the above

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13
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Liquid preparations that contain one or more chemical substances usually non-volatile dissolved in water is:
A) Emulsions B) Solutions C) Lotions D) Syrups

A

B) Solutions

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14
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Triturations usually have a strength of:
A) 5% B) 1% C) 15% D) 10% E) None of the above

A

D) 10%

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15
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A small scale comminution is:
A) Maceration B) Levigation C) Digestion D) None of the above

A

B) Levigation

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16
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Process of converting a liquid into vapor and condensing back to liquid is:
A) Sublimation B) Condensation C) Evaporation D) Distillation

A

D) Distillation

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17
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Chemical change caused by heat:
A) Incineration B) Evaporation C) Sublimation D) All of the above

A

A) Incineration

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18
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One of the following has strength of 10% opium:
A) Laudanum B) Paregoric C) Dover’s powder D) All of the above

A

C) Dover’s powder

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19
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Tablet is the preferred form as dosage form because of:
A) Stability B) Economy C) Precision of dosage D) Convenience E) All of the above

A

E) All of the above

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20
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Glycerin suppositories are solidified by the use of:
A) Stearic acid B) Sodium stearate C) Glycerol triacetate D) White wax

A

B) Sodium Sterate

21
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Liquid preparations representing water-soluble principles of animal and plant drugs are:
A) Spirits B) Tincture C) Fluidextracts D) None of the above

A

D) None of the above

22
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The preservatives for juices:
A) Benzoic acid B) Sodium benzoate C) Alcohol D) Glycerin

A

A) Benzoic acid

23
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Purity means:
A) Purified coloring substance B) Pure food and drugs act C) U. S. P. or N. F. statement of required purity
D) Substance requires purification

A

C) U. S. P. or N. F. statement of required purity

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The HLB system is used to classify: A) Flavors B) Colors C) Perfumes D) Surfactants
D) Surfactants
25
Most drugs are: A) Strong electrolytes B) Weak electrolytes C) Non-electrolytes D) Highly ionic
B) Weak electrolytes
26
The usual purpose of chilling medication prior to administration is to increase: A) Absorption B) Palatibility C) Stability D) Ionization
B) Palatibility
27
The U. S. P. Pyrogen test is performed on: A) Dogs B) Guinea pigs C) Rabbits D) Cats
C) Rabbits
28
According to the U. S. P. standard, a refrigerator may be used to store pharmaceutical which specify storage in a: A) Cold place B) Controlled room temperature C) Dark place D) None of the above
A) Cold place
29
The process of grinding substances to a very fine powder is termed: A) Levigation B) Trituration C) Sublimation D) Percolation E) Maceration
B) Trituration
30
An aqueous solution which serves as a cleansing or an antiseptic agent directed against a part or into a cavity of the body is a/an: A) Douche B) Enema C) Gargle D) Spray
A) Douche
31
The official hydrogen peroxide solution U. S. P. is also known as: A) Diluted peroxide B) 10 volume peroxide C) 15 volume peroxide D) 30 volume peroxide
B) 10 volume peroxide
32
A synonym for cold cream, U. S. P. is : A) Petrolatum rose water ointment B) Vanishing Cream C) Wool fat ointment D) Rose water ointment
B) Vanishing cream
33
Container impervious to air: A) Light-resistant Tight container B) Hermetic container C) Single dose container D) All of the above
B) Hermetic container
34
The term “impalpable” refers to s substance that is: A) Colorless B) Not perceptible to touch C) Greasy D) Tasteless
B) Not perceptible to touch
35
Cyanocobalamin is: A) A steroid B) Hallucinogen C) A vitamin D) An enzyme
C) A vitamin
36
The non-aqueous vehicle used in injection: A) Alcohol B) Glycerol C) Vegetable oils D) Liquid petrolatum
C) Vegetable oils
37
Which one of the following solutions should be sterile when dispensed: A) Tinctures B) Opthalmic solutions C) Spirits D) Syrups E) None of the above
B) Opthalmic solutions
38
Bulk powders are: A) Triturations B) Dentrifices C) Douche powder D) All of the above
D) All of the above
39
Oleoresins are: A) Volatile oils B) Waxes and resins C) Fixed oils and resins D) None of the above
D) None of the above
40
A chromagen is: A) A colored substance B) Certified dye C) A dye fixative D) A precursor of color
A) A colored substance
41
Alcohol is a specific potentiating agent when used with it: A) Anti-histamine B) Penicillin C) Aspirin D) Sulfonamide
A) Anti-histamine
42
Rancidity of fats may be due to: A) Impurities B) Oxidation at double bond C) Reduction to alcohol D) Hydrogenation at double bond
B) Oxidation at double bond
43
This is a tool for monitoring drug utilization: A) A drug receipt B) A drug invoice C) A drug profile D) Prescription
C) A drug profile
44
These are roles of the pharmacists except: A) Diagnose diseases and prescribe prescription drugs B) Recognize self-limiting diseases C) Recommend OTC drugs D) Advise patients on expected drug side effect
A) Diagnose diseases and prescribe prescription drugs
45
These are developing trends in a pharmacist’s function except: A) Influence the physician in choice of drugs B) Use of generics C) Diagnosis of diseases D) Advise the physician on dosage regimens
C) Diagnosis of diseases
46
OTC drugs are: A) Nonprescription drugs B) Prescription drugs C) Regulated drugs D) Potent drugs
A) Nonprescription drugs
47
This represents the quality of the product and the professionalism of the compounding pharmacists: A) Price of the medicine B) Name of the drug store C) Name of the prescriber D) Label
D) Label
48
Recovery of an ambulatory patient depends upon this factor in this medication: A) Brand product B) Generic product C) Expenses D) Compliance
D) Compliance
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Spans and Tweens are: A) Phospholipids C) Highly polymerized mannuronic acid anhydrides B) Glycoside D) Polyoxyalkalene derivatives
D) Polyoxyalkalene derivatives