Question&Answer

Misuse of drugs, is defined as?

Taking a drug for the wrong indication

Taking a drug in the wrong dosage

Taking a drug for too long a period

All of the above

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

FDA ensures the quality of drug products

CGMP regulations contain minimum requirements

Regulations require maximum production speed

Regulations ensure product safety for use

According to Quality control requirements, deviations from specified procedures must be:

Ignored to maintain productivity

Fully recorded and investigated

Used for marketing

Reported to financial department only

What is another name for tonic-clonic seizures?

Grand mal

Petit mal

Absence

Myoclonic

What is the primary action of benzodiazepines in the treatment of seizures?

Decreases serotonin levels

Increases dopamine levels

Increases GABA levels

Decreases acetylcholine levels

What is the role of actin and myosin in skeletal muscle contraction?

They store acetylcholine (ACh) in the motor neuron.

They form the neuromuscular junction.

They degrade acetylcholinesterase after muscle relaxation.

They are proteins that interact to produce muscle contraction.

What is the primary purpose of administering atropine before anesthesia?

To decrease mucus and saliva secretions

To induce sedation

To enhance pain relief

To improve muscle relaxation

What is the common dosing range for ibuprofen when used for pain?

100-200 mg

300-500 mg

200-400-600 mg

700-900 mg

Which of the following is NOT true about codeine’s presence in opium?

Codeine is a natural opiate

It is the second-most predominant alkaloid in opium

It makes up to three percent of opium

It is the most predominant alkaloid in opium

Which of the following is a known effect of Clonidine?

Decrease heart rate (HR)

Decrease cardiac output (CO)

Decrease peripheral resistance (PR)

All options are correct

Which of the following is not a type of diuretic mentioned?

Beta-blocker diuretic

Thiazide diuretic

Loop diuretic

Potassium-sparing diuretic

Which enzyme is directly inhibited by Statin derivatives to reduce cholesterol synthesis?

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)

Cyclooxygenase (COX)

HMG-CoA reductase

Lipoprotein lipase

Which of the following drugs is an example of a ganglionic blocker?

Propranolol

Labetalol

Pentolinium

Reserpine

How is the salivary gland affected by sympathetic stimulation?

Stimulated to watery saliva

Stimulated to viscid saliva

No change

Decrease saliva production

What is Bethanechol primarily used to treat?

Hypertension

Gastroesophageal reflux

Asthma

Cardiac arrhythmia

Most cell membranes are primarily composed of:

Proteins

Lipids or fatty materials

Carbohydrates

Nucleic acids

Which of the following is a disadvantage of subcutaneous (SC) administration?

High bioavailability

Slow absorption

Immediate drug effect

Suitable for irritating drugs

Which patients would most benefit from drugs administered via injection?

NPO patient, unconscious patient

Patients with good oral intake

Patients allergic to drugs

Patients with renal impairment

Why is special care required when calculating doses for children?

Children are more active

Children have stronger immune systems

Children's sizes and responses differ from adults

Children metabolize drugs faster

Why do females typically require a lower dosage of medication compared to males?

They usually weigh less and have more fatty mass.

They are less likely to follow medical advice.

They have a higher metabolic rate.

They metabolize drugs faster than males.

the quantal curve, what is the maximum effect determined by?

The highest dose administered

The average value of different individuals when the effect occurs

The response of a single individual

The dose that produces half the maximum effect

Why does chemotherapy harm normal cells in addition to cancer cells?

It selectively targets cancerous cells only

Chemotherapy only affects bone marrow cells

Chemotherapy only targets cancer cells

It kills all cells that divide rapidly, including normal cells

Which of the following statements about stability is correct?

Consistency of color, shape, size

Interchangeable products

Ensuring medicine activity for stated period

Usually 90–110% of the labeled amount

All of the following chemical mediators are released from mast cells during an allergic reaction except:

interleukins

Cytokines

Prostaglandins

Adrenaline

Which of the following medications is commonly used to prevent motion sickness?

Diphenhydramine

Cyclizine

Both a and b

Loratadine

Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat allergic disorders such as urticaria, hay fever, and eczema?

Metformin

Diphenhydramine

Omeprazole

Warfarin

The steps of the experiment include all of the following EXCEPT:

Dissolve aspirin in alcohol

Titrate with known concentration of KOH

Add phenolphthalein indicator

Heat aspirin solution to 80°C

What is a potential downside of using mineral oil as a stool softener?

It causes dehydration

It decreases the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and minerals

It increases the absorption of vitamins and minerals

It causes rapid weight loss

Which of the following statements about Ondansetron (Zofran)® is incorrect?

It blocks dopamine receptors in the brain.

Ondansetron blocks serotonin receptors in the gastrointestinal tract.

Ondansetron is used to treat post-operative and cytotoxic drug nausea and vomiting.

Ondansetron can be administered in an oral tablet form.

What is the typical daily dosage range for omeprazole?

50-100 mg

5-10 mg

20-40 mg

100-200 mg

In Amoebic dysentery, trophozoites can:

Form gametocytes

Reform cysts or invade tissue

Divide into hepatic cysts

Cause brain lesions

What is the result of parasite multiplication inside red blood cells?

Continuous headache

Cycles of high blood pressure

Waves of fever

Muscle paralysis

Which species is mainly responsible for severe malaria?

Plasmodium vivax

Plasmodium malariae

Plasmodium ovale

Plasmodium falciparum

What is Fluconazole effective in treating?

Oropharyngeal candidiasis

Systemic fungal infections like aspergillosis

Dermatophyte infections like athlete's foot

Bacterial infections

How does Itraconazole (Sporanox) compare in terms of side effects?

It only affects the skin and causes rashes

It has low side effects, with GI issues being the most common

It has more severe side effects than other antifungals

It causes severe toxicity in most patients

What is the primary use of Tolnaftate (Tinaderm)?

Treatment of Tinea infections

Systemic fungal infections

Bacterial infections

Nail fungal infections

What type of cancer is most commonly found in children?

Sarcoma

Carcinoma

Blastoma

Leukemia

Which of the following substances does NOT help cool the skin by increasing the effective surface area?

Bandage

Starch

Zinc oxide

Talc

What is the primary function of demulcents?

To stimulate appetite

To smooth down and protect irritated tissues

To induce sleep

To fight infections

Which of the following factors enhances iron absorption?

Food intake

Presence of vitamin C

Conversion to ferric Fe+++

Decreased demand in the body

All of the following statements about the physiological importance of iron are true except:

70% of body iron is present in hemoglobin

It is mainly stored in myoglobin

It is stored as ferritin and hemosiderin in the reticuloendothelial system and bone marrow

2% of body iron lies in the labile iron pool

All of the following statements about iron pharmacokinetics are true except:

Absorption increases in anemia

Vitamin C enhances iron absorption

Absorption occurs in the small intestine

Ferric Fe+++ is better absorbed than Ferrous Fe++

Which of the following is NOT a digestive system side effect of sulfonamides?

Stomach pain

Nausea

Diarrhea

Constipation

Which of the following is an example of an antagonistic drug combination?

Penicillin & amoxicillin

Azithromycin & erythromycin

Amoxicillin & clavulanic acid

Tetracycline & penicillin

All of the following are true about Neomycin except:

is related to Kanamycin structurally

is used systemically due to its low toxicity

is used orally for gut infections

has inherent oto- and nephrotoxicity

Which of the following statements is not true about bronchodilators?

They help dilate the bronchioles

They can be used when needed to relieve attacks

They are taken regularly to prevent attacks

They are only taken after an attack occurs

Which of the following combinations is recommended for patients with moderate or severe symptoms?

Epinephrine and corticosteroids

Salbutamol and ibuprofen

Ipratropium and β2 agonist

Terbutaline and antihistamines

All of the following statements about beclomethasone (Becotide®) are true EXCEPT:

inhaled corticosteroid

typically used once or twice daily

effective for long-term asthma control

taken as an injection

Eczema can lead to which of the following complications if left untreated?

Hyperpigmentation

Skin infections

Scarring

All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a type of cancer?

Hemophilia

Sarcoma

Carcinoma

Leukemia

Which of the following is true regarding glucocorticoid effect on immunity?

Increased susceptibility to infection

Cause allergies

They boost immune response

No immune effect

All of the following are examples of male sex hormones except:

Testosterone

Estrogen

Andosterone

Androgens

How is distilled water prepared?

It is prepared by distillation.

It is prepared by filtration.

It is prepared by boiling only.

It is prepared by adding chemicals.

Which method can be used to produce purified water?

Distillation, ion exchange resins, or reverse osmosis.

Boiling water for a few minutes without any filtration.

Simply leaving tap water in an open container overnight.

Mixing tap water with various chemicals to increase its purity.

The cylinder used in friability testing has a diameter of:

6 inches

3 inches

10 inches

12 inches

Which of the following is NOT an advantage associated with CO₂ release in effervescent powders?

Stimulating G.I.T. secretion

Promoting children's acceptance

Increasing drug absorption

Causing delayed solubility in water

Which sieve number is used after levigating each substance individually in the fusion method?

Sieve No. 40

Sieve No. 100

Sieve No. 60

Sieve No. 20

How are drug dispensing orders usually issued?

By email.

Verbally only.

Through a written form.

By text message.

What information must the drug label contain?

Only the doctor's name

Patient name, drug name, and usage instructions

National ID number

Only drug price

Identify the incorrectly matched Latin abbreviation:

Emuls — Emulsion

Cont — Against

Ovul — Ovule

Garg — Gargle

Oxygen exposure affects drug stability by:

Enhancing oxidation

Suppressing hydrolysis

Improving solubility

Promoting microbial growth

Color changes in products due to contamination are usually caused by:

Altered pH

Increased viscosity

Enhanced potency

Gas production

How is aromatic water used?

Internally by oral use.

Externally as a topical application.

Injected into the bloodstream.

Mixed with solid dosage forms.

Drugs labeled 'trans' mean:

Groups at the same direction

Spiral positions

Groups in opposite directions

Random arrangement

Why is the combination of Phenobarbitone and Alcohol not dispensed?

Both cause hearing loss

Both cause excessive bleeding

Both have depressing effects on the CNS

Both raise blood pressure

What does “trans” mean in geometric isomerization?

Opposite side

Free bond rotation

Random orientation

Same side

All of the following are purposes of using high intensity light in spectrofluorometry EXCEPT:

To maximize photon interactions with the sample

To increase fluorescence signal strength

To cool down the sample rapidly

To ensure more molecules are excited

All of the following are true about the indicator in Fajan’s method EXCEPT:

It reacts with silver ion

It is an adsorption indicator

It changes color at endpoint

It is Dichlorofluorescein

What is titration also known as?

Titrimetry

Volumology

Molarization

Refractometry

All of the following are examples of multi-dose containers, EXCEPT:

Plastic tab bottles

Ampoules

Vials

Containers used for two or more doses

What is Type II glass made of?

Commercial soda glass that is treated or de-alkalinized

Borosilicate glass treated with aluminum

Colored high-pressure tempered glass

Lead-based amber glass

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Homopolymers involve only one type of monomer

Copolymers use multiple monomers

Polyethylene is a homopolymer made from ethylene

Copolymers use only identical chemical units

Which of the following is an example of antagonism in pharmacology?

Probenecid enhancing the effect of Penicillin

Aspirin and ibuprofen increasing anti-inflammatory effects

Adrenaline and propranolol balancing each other’s effects

Morphine and naloxone working together

When one drug binds to and inactivates another drug, this represents which type of incompatibility?

Therapeutic Incompatibility

Chemical Incompatibility

Physical Incompatibility

Pharmacodynamic Incompatibility

Oxytocin should NOT be given to outpatients because:

It requires hospital monitoring

It causes deafness

It lowers blood sugar

It treats ulcers

Which of the following is NOT correct about the principle of column chromatography?

Works only with colored compounds

Uses a solid stationary phase and liquid mobile phase

Separation depends on the adhesion to silica gel

Silica gel is used to retain polar compounds

Emulsifying ointment bases typically produce which type of emulsion?

Water in oil (W/O)

Suspension

Oil in water (O/W)

Gel-in-oil

Which type of cream is more susceptible to bacterial contamination?

Oily cream (w/o)

Aqueous cream (o/w)

Sterile cream

Powder-based cream

Which hormone does the hypothalamus release to stimulate the anterior pituitary?

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Cortisol

Corticotropin-releasing hormone

Thyroid-stimulating hormone

Governmental pharmacists do not work in poison control centers.

True

False

What type of research does a pharmacist conduct in the pharmaceutical industry?

Experiments on human subjects for medical testing.

Investigations on surgical procedures for hospitals.

Studies to promote, improve, and raise drug standards.

Development of new treatments for mental illnesses.

A pharmacist working in scientific medical promotion is involved in all of the following EXCEPT:

Promoting newly developed medications truthfully.

Providing scientific explanations about drug properties.

Advising medical workers on pharmaceutical products.

Treating patients and diagnosing medical conditions.

Which of the following principles reflects the pharmacist's commitment to maintaining professional competence?

Pharmacists do not need to consult with other health professionals

Pharmacists can ignore developments in the pharmaceutical field if they have been practicing for years

Pharmacists should engage in continuous education to stay informed about new drugs and treatments

Pharmacists are not required to update their knowledge after graduation

Which principle emphasizes the importance of treating patients with dignity and respecting their autonomy?

A pharmacist respects the autonomy and dignity of each patient

A pharmacist promotes the good of every patient in a caring manner

A pharmacist acts with honesty and integrity in professional relationships

A pharmacist seeks justice in the distribution of health resources

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a pharmacist according to the Code of Pharmaceutical Ethics?

Promote the good of every patient in a caring, compassionate, and confidential manner

Prioritize financial gain over patient care

Disregard patient autonomy for the sake of treatment

Ignore the values of colleagues in health care

All of the following are properties of propylene glycol except:

Resembles glycerin in physical properties but is less viscous

Miscible with fixed oils and light petroleum ether

Miscible with water, alcohol, and chloroform

Can be used as a preservative

Non-ideal solutions are characterized by all of the following, EXCEPT:

No change in the properties of components

Release or absorption of heat when mixed

Increase or decrease in total volume when mixed

Change in composition of the mixture

All of the following are correct classifications of solutions according to the nature of the solute and solvent, EXCEPT:

Gas solute in gas solvent → Example: Air (O₂ mixed with ether)

Solid solute in liquid solvent → Example: NaCl dissolved in water

Liquid solute in solid solvent → Example: Alcohol dissolved in water

Gas solute in solid solvent → Example: H₂ gas in palladium

Which of the following is NOT a source of vegetable oil used in producing synthetic fats for suppositories?

Palm oil

Cotton seed oil

Sunflower oil

Castor oil

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Which of the following statements is incorrect about surface tension applications?

Surface tension prevents water from passing through the pores of an umbrella.

Surface tension increases when the temperature of water rises

Antiseptics like Dettol have low surface tension, so that they spread faster.

A needle placed on water can be made to float due to the surface tension of water.

Which of the following drugs is used intravaginally to help hasten labor?

Insulin

Dinoprostone

Morphine

Paracetamol

All of the following factors affect drug metabolism except:

Capsule size of the drug

Patient's health status

Presence of other drugs

Metabolism site

Facilitated transport requires energy to move molecules

True

False

All of the following are correct about propellants EXCEPT:

They may be used in projectiles

They involve pressurized gas

They can create fluid movement

They are always in liquid form

Aerosol containers are typically made of:

Wood

Rubber

Metal, plastic, or glass

Paper

What is an aerosol?

A gas used for anesthesia

A type of food preservative

A suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in air or gas

A type of solid material used in construction

Which factor affects the equilibrium moisture content of a substance?

Atmospheric pressure

Color

Air speed

Drying time

All of the following are features of vacuum crystallizer except:

Low pressure operation

Only evaporation

Vacuum evaporation only

Combining without cooling

What is one disadvantage of the fluidized bed dryer?

Minimal energy consumption

Uniform heat distribution

No particle motion

Production of static electrical charges

What is the role of a suspending agent in a suspension?

It forms a solid barrier between water and the active ingredients.

It reacts with bacteria to prevent contamination in suspensions.

It dissolves completely in water and removes oil particles.

It helps molecules mix with water by acting as an emollient.

Silica gel surface contains which chemical group responsible for hydrogen bonding?

Si-O-H

Si-H

Si-O-Si

Si-CH3

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