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PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 88/2022/OL
Category Code: 568/2021
Exam: Pharmacist Grade II
Date of Test 27-10-2022
Department Health Services
Question1:-Sealed ampoules containing a thermostable drug solution are commonly sterilised by
A:-Hot air oven
B:-Autoclave
C:-Microwave oven
D:-UV Chamber
Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-The most common method used for sterilisation of vaccines among is
A:-Dry heat (160°C)
B:-Moist heat (121°C)
C:-Radiation
D:-Both Dry and Moist heat
Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-The Chemical used for fumigation of rooms is
A:-Formaldehyde
B:-Acetaldehyde
C:-Helium
D:-Nitrogen
Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-Which among the following tablets is used in Oral cavity?
A:-Hypodermic tablets
B:-Troches
C:-Film coated tablet
D:-Dispensing tablet
Answer:- Option-B
Question5:-The role of talc used in tablet is
A:-Lubricant
B:-Disintegrant
C:-Glidant
D:-Both lubricant and glidant
Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-The polymer used for enteric coating of tablets is
A:-Ethyl cellulose
B:-Polyethylene glycol
C:-Hydroxy propylcellulose
D:-Polyvinyl Acetate phthalate
Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-Which test is performed to assess the ability of the tablet to withstand abrasion in packaging, handling and transportation?
A:-Hardness test
B:-Friability test
C:-Disintegration test
D:-Dissolution test
Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-Which of the following capsule number can accomodate maximum medicament?
A:-1
B:-0
C:-3
D:-5
Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-The term Capsule is derived from 'CAPSULA' which is a
A:-Greek term
B:-Spanish term
C:-Latin term
D:-French term
Answer:- Option-C
Question10:-Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose can be used for/as
A:-Diluent
B:-Superdisintegrant
C:-Lubricant
D:-Making empty capsule shell (vegetarian)
Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-Which of the statement is true for flocculated suspension?
A:-Particle exist as separate entities
B:-Sediment is slowly formed
C:-Sediment is difficult to redisperse
D:-Rate of Sedimentation is high
Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-Which among the following is a better thickening agent for suspension?
A:-Acacia
B:-Tragacanth
C:-Starch
D:-Lactose
Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-Which of the following emulsifying agent is from plant source?
A:-Egg yolk
B:-Lecithin
C:-Lanolin
D:-Pectin
Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-The amount of castor oil in commercial emulsion ranges from
A:-1-10%
B:-35-67%
C:-70-74%
D:-80-85%
Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-Which of the following is commonly used as abrasive in tooth paste?
A:-Lactose
B:-Calcium carbonate
C:-Starch
D:-Methyl cellulose
Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-Which of the following cosmetic is also having the role of a drug?
A:-Deodourant
B:-Anti-persipirant
C:-Face powder
D:-Lipstick
Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-Which of the following fixed oil is not used for parenteral preparations?
A:-Coconut oil
B:-Sesame oil
C:-Peanut oil
D:-Cottonseed oil
Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-Hypodermic injections are administered into
A:-the skin between epidermal and dermal layer
B:-into the tissue of relaxed muscle
C:-into loose connective and adipose tissue immediately beneath the dermal skin layer
D:-into the cardiac muscle
Answer:- Option-C
Question19:-The volume of eye drops administered from commercial eye dropper bottles is coming in the range of
A:-25 to 56 microlitre
B:-1 to 2 ml
C:-1 to 5 microlitre
D:-200 to 500 microlitre
Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-Phenylethyl alcohol (0.25 - 0.50% u/v) is used in opthalmic products as
A:-Antioxidant
B:-Buffering agent
C:-Preservative
D:-Viscosity modifier
Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-Which one of the following is Anthranilic Acid derivative?
A:-Ethacrynic Acid
B:-Methyl dopa
C:-Furosemide
D:-Heparin
Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-A biguanide derivative which is used as an Antimalarial drug
A:-Guanethidine
B:-Proguanil
C:-Primaquine
D:-Pyrimethamine
Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-Which one of the following is used as an antifungal drug?
A:-Hamycin
B:-Mytomycin
C:-Neomycin
D:-Cycloserine
Answer:- Option-A
Question24:-Which of the following drug is used to arrest premature labour?
A:-Phenyl Ephrine
B:-Ephedrine
C:-Pseudoephedrine
D:-Salbutamol
Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-Which one of the following is an alkylating agent?
A:-Busulphan
B:-Azathioprine
C:-Fluorouracil
D:-Actinomycin
Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-An ethylene diamine derivative used as antitubercular drug
A:-Ethionamide
B:-Pyrazinamide
C:-Isoniazid
D:-Ethambutol
Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-A polyene antibiotic
A:-Amphotericin B
B:-Griseofulvin
C:-Fusidic acid
D:-Tobramycin
Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-When administered with a fatty meal which drug has got better absorption
A:-Nystatin
B:-Dapsone
C:-Chloramphenicol
D:-Griseofulvin
Answer:- Option-D
Question29:-A cationic surfactant used as disinfectant
A:-Benzalkonium chloride
B:-Hexachlorophene
C:-Chloroxylenol
D:-Proflavine
Answer:- Option-A
Question30:-Cephalosporins have
A:-Beta lactam ring fused with 5 membered thizolidine ring
B:-Beta lactam ring fused with 6 membered dihydrothiazine ring
C:-Betalactam ring fused with peptide linkages
D:-Betalactam ring linked with acetoxy methyl group
Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-Which is an expectorant?
A:-Sodium Potassium tartarate
B:-Sodium chloride
C:-Potassium iodide
D:-Sodium tartarate
Answer:- Option-C
Question32:-Which is used in burns?
A:-Ammonium Chloride
B:-Calcium gluconate
C:-Ferrous sulphate
D:-Silver nitrate
Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-According to Lowry bronsted theory Acid is
A:-Electron pair donor
B:-Electron pair acceptor
C:-Proton acceptor
D:-Proton donor
Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-Antidote for cyanide poisoning
A:-Potassium chloride
B:-Sodium chloride
C:-Sodium Nitrite
D:-Ferrous Sulphate
Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-Select an antitubercular agent from the following
A:-Calcium Amino salicylate
B:-Calcium Panto thenate
C:-Calcium Lactate
D:-Calcium Gluconate
Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-What is the concentration of iodine in Lugol's solution
A:-10% w/v
B:-15% w/v
C:-2.5% w/v
D:-5% w/v
Answer:- Option-D
Question37:-A systematic acidifier
A:-Potassium Iodide
B:-Ammonium Chloride
C:-Calcium Chloride
D:-Antimony trichloride
Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Which is the buffering agent in Dakin Solution?
A:-Boric acid
B:-Chlorinated lime
C:-Sodium Carbonate
D:-Ammonium Chloride
Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-Which of the following element is needed for the formation of thyroid hormones?
A:-Iodine
B:-Iron
C:-Calcium
D:-Sulphur
Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-Which of the following is used in ophthalmic preparations?
A:-Hydrogen peroxide
B:-Silver nitrate
C:-Potassium Iodide
D:-Ammoniated mercury
Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-Modified Borntragers test positive for
A:-Senna
B:-Aloe
C:-Vinca
D:-None of the above
Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-Parquetry arrangement of cells found in
A:-Ginger
B:-Cinnamon
C:-Coriander
D:-Nutmeg
Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-Shark liver oil contains
A:-Vitamin A
B:-Vitamin A and D
C:-Vitamin C
D:-Vitamin E
Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-The gripping action of Laxatives reduced by
A:-Diuretics
B:-Carbohydrates
C:-Carminatives
D:-Antiseptics
Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-Hog weed is the synonym of
A:-Nutmeg
B:-Shatavari
C:-Gymnema
D:-Punarnava
Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-Ephedrine is
A:-Adrenergic
B:-Cholinergic
C:-Anti adrenergic
D:-Anti cholinergics
Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-Family of Ipecac
A:-Apocynaceae
B:-Rubiaceae
C:-Leguminosae
D:-Acanthaceae
Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-Oxytocic effect of Ergot is due to
A:-Ergometrine
B:-Ergotamine
C:-Ergocristine
D:-Ergocryptine
Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-Soil nature for Cinchona cultivation is
A:-Neutral
B:-Basic
C:-Acidic
D:-None of the above
Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-Primrose leaves is an adulterant of
A:-Hyoscyamus
B:-Vinca
C:-Neem
D:-Digitalis
Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-Which type diuretics cause ototoxicity when used in conjunction with aminoglycoside
A:-High ceiling diuretics
B:-Potassium sparing diuretics
C:-Thiazide diuretics
D:-Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-Drug causing marked extra pyramidal side effects
A:-Olanzapine
B:-Risperidone
C:-Fluphenazine
D:-Quetiapine
Answer:- Option-C
Question53:-Select short acting drug is used in the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis
A:-Tacrine
B:-Edrophonium
C:-Donepezil
D:-Neostigmine
Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-Ketamine is
A:-Opioid analgesic
B:-Inhalation anaesthetic
C:-Dissociative anaesthetic
D:-Inducing agent
Answer:- Option-C
Question55:-Choose selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used as antidepressant
A:-Escitalopram
B:-Doxepin
C:-Venlafaxine
D:-Duloxetin
Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-Calcium channel blockers are used for , except
A:-Hypertension
B:-Raynaud's disease
C:-Migraine
D:-Bradycardia
Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-Which of the following statement is incorrect about Atenolol
A:-It is selective beta blocker
B:-It has no membrane stabilizing effects
C:-It has short duration of action
D:-Central side effects are rare
Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-Gynecomastia and menstrual irregularities are the side effects of
A:-Ketoconazole
B:-Amphotericine B
C:-Flucytosine
D:-Miconazole
Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-Select the prostaglandin analogue used for glaucoma
A:-Latanoprost
B:-Misoprostol
C:-Gemeprost
D:-Epoprostanol
Answer:- Option-A
Question60:-Which vitamin should be administered along with isoniazid to prevent peripheral neuropathy
A:-Niacin
B:-Cyanocobalamin
C:-Pyridoxine
D:-Folic acid
Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-How many copies of state register of pharmacists should supply to the central pharmacy council every year?
A:-5 copies
B:-2 copies
C:-3 copies
D:-None of the above
Answer:- Option-A
Question62:-Under the Drug and Cosmetic Act the Rules are divided into how many parts?
A:-16
B:-12
C:-18
D:-24
Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-Keeping false accounts or making false statement under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985 is punishable with
A:-Imprisonment with 1 year or fine or both
B:-Imprisonment with 2 year or fine or both
C:-Imprisonment with 3 year or fine or both
D:-Imprisonment with 5 year or fine or both
Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-Sale of opium to state Govt. on manufacturing chemists can be made only from Govt. Opium factory located at
A:-Lucknow
B:-New Delhi
C:-Neemuch
D:-Ghazipur
Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-Which category of drugs that are prohibited to be imported
A:-Schedule H drugs
B:-Unani Drugs
C:-Misbranded Drugs
D:-Toilet preparations
Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-The eligibility criteria for the PCI member, Director of central Drug Laboratory should be
A:-A registered pharmacist
B:-Ex-Officio
C:-Elected by the UGC
D:-Elected by the members of the Council
Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-The label schedule X drugs contain the symbol in left hand top corner is
A:-XRx
B:-NRx
C:-Rx
D:-XXRx
Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-The Schedule which describes the life period of drugs is
A:-Schedule P
B:-Schedule P1
C:-Schedule L
D:-Schedule L1
Answer:- Option-A
Question69:-When the drug labeled is not in the prescribed manner, then it is deemed to be
A:-Orphan Drug
B:-Spurious Drug
C:-Misbranded Drug
D:-Adulterated Drug
Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-The advertisement of the drugs mentioned in schedule J is
A:-Prohibited
B:-Permitted
C:-Bonafide
D:-Exempted
Answer:- Option-A
Question71:-The minimum space required to open a new retail drug store is as per Drug and Cosmetic Act and Rules
A:-10 Square meters
B:-15 Square meters
C:-20 Square meters
D:-25 Square meters
Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-FIFO stands for
A:-First in First Out
B:-Free in First Out
C:-First in Figure Out
D:-Free in Figure Out
Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-Purchase order or supply order is also called as
A:-Tenders
B:-Contracts
C:-Purchasing
D:-Credits
Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-VED Analysis is applicable in the case of
A:-Raw material
B:-Food items
C:-Finished goods
D:-Spare parts
Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-The time period between placing an order and receipt in stock is known as
A:-Lead time
B:-Shortage time
C:-Over time
D:-Carrying time
Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-The second step in selling process is
A:-Pre-scale preparation
B:-Prospecting
C:-Approaching
D:-Presentation
Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-The colours have attention value in the following order for window display is
A:-Red>Orange>Yellow>Green>Blue
B:-Orange>Red>Yellow>Green>Blue
C:-Blue>Red>Yellow>Green>Orange
D:-Yellow>Red>Blue>Green>Orange
Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-Which technique is used for consumer based sale promotion except
A:-Credit facility
B:-Contests or sweepstakes
C:-Buy-back allowance
D:-Sales contests
Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Below mentioned are tangible assets except
A:-Buildings
B:-Machinery
C:-Goods
D:-Goodwill
Answer:- Option-D
Question80:-The validity period for medium term finance is up to _____________
A:-Below 3 years
B:-above 10 years
C:-3-5 years
D:-3-10 years
Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-"It is the usual drug reaction that cannot be explained by the inherent properties of the drug themselves but instead by some altered characteristics within the patient
taking the drug" that is called as?
A:-Drug dependence
B:-Therapeutic Index
C:-Idiosyncrasy
D:-Teratogenicity
Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-When a drug is abruptly discontinued, it produces an intense physiological disturbance known as?
A:-Tachyphylaxis
B:-Drug abuse
C:-Iatrogenicity
D:-Abstinence syndrome
Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-The proportion of Universal Antidote?
A:-2:1:1
B:-2:2:2
C:-1:2:1
D:-1:3:1
Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-British Anti Lewisite is otherwise known as?
A:-EDTA
B:-Dimercaprol
C:-Oximes
D:-Pencillammine
Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-Egg Albumin is given to treat which type of poisoning?
A:-Barbiturate poisoning
B:-Narcotic poisoning
C:-Cannabis poisoning
D:-Mercury poisoning
Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-What do you monitor when a patient is on Furosemide and Digoxin?
A:-Heart Failure
B:-Hyperkalaemia
C:-Hypothermia
D:-Hypokalaemia
Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-The fraction of an administrated drug that reaches the systemic circulation in unchanged form from a given dosage form?
A:-Bioavailability
B:-Bioequivalence
C:-Therapeutic Equivalents
D:-Pharmaceutical alternative
Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-A Seizure episode can be measured by using
A:-X Ray
B:-EEG
C:-Colour Doppler
D:-Anthropometry
Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-In which condition, the level of urinary diastase activity increases?
A:-Meningitis
B:-Cellulitis
C:-Pancreatitis
D:-Schistosomiasis
Answer:- Option-C
Question90:-Who will acts as the Chairman in PTC?
A:-Pharmacist
B:-Nurse
C:-Lab technician
D:-Physician
Answer:- Option-D
Question91:-Name the Hospital, in which the first Hospital Formulary for a Government teaching Hospital in India is published in 1997?
A:-CME Vellore
B:-Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
C:-Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka
D:-Govt. Medical College, Chennai
Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-Name the publication, published by the Drug information centre?
A:-Drug information bulletin
B:-Patient information leaflet
C:-Patient information packaging insert
D:-Pharma review
Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-Which of the following Tube is used to feed the patient?
A:-B.G.Set
B:-Balloon Catheter
C:-Ryle's Tube
D:-Foley's catheter
Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-Example for inpatient Drug distribution system?
A:-UDDS
B:-PTC
C:-DIB
D:-CSSD
Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-Depreciation of machines and building are comes under which category of cost in Manufacturing of drugs?
A:-Operating cost
B:-Direct cost
C:-Indirect cost
D:-Testing cost
Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-Abbreviation of HEPA?
A:-Higher Efficacious Particulate Air
B:-High Effective particulate Atmosphere
C:-Highly Energetic Particles Availability
D:-High Efficiency Particulate Air
Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-"Sham" test is used to detect?
A:-Pyrogens
B:-Particulate matter
C:-Faulty seal in packaging
D:-Leakage in sterile products
Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-"MEDIPHOR" is the computerised service offered by a Drug information system to Monitor?
A:-Drug abuse
B:-TDM
C:-Drug interactions
D:-Cumulative toxicity
Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-Antidote for Iron poisoning
A:-EDTA
B:-BAL
C:-Pencillamine
D:-Desferrioxamine
Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-The consumption of a drug repeatedly to produce profound effect on mood, and feeling of well-being are called as?
A:-Drug habituation
B:-Drug abuse
C:-Drug misconduct
D:-Misbranded drug
Answer:- Option-B