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Pharmacy Practice MCQ

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Pharmacy Practice MCQ, in this article we will solve, Practice MCQ under subject Microbiology. Read following article for your reference. Factors Influencing Disinfection, Antiseptics And Their Evaluation » PHARMACAREERS Which of the following is a primary factor affecting the efficacy of a disinfectant? a) Temperature b) Humidity c) Light intensity d) Air pressure What is the term for the time required for a disinfectant to achieve its desired effect? a) Exposure time b) Reaction time c) Contact time d) Incubation time Which factor can reduce the effectiveness of an antiseptic? a) Presence of organic matter b) High pH c) Low humidity d) Room temperature What is the main purpose of using antiseptics in healthcare? a) To sterilize surgical instruments b) To reduce the risk of infection in living tissues c) To disinfect hospital floors d) To clean laboratory glassware Which of the following is a commonly used antiseptic for skin disinfection? a) Chlorine b) Ethanol c) Hydrogen peroxide d) Iodine What is the term for the lowest concentration of a disinfectant that kills all microorganisms in a test system? a) Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) b) Minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) c) Lethal dose (LD50) … Read more

Pharmacy Practice MCQ- Disinfectants

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Pharmacy Practice MCQ, in this article we will solve, Practice MCQ under subject Microbiology. Read following article for your reference. Classification And Mode Of Action Of Disinfectants » PHARMACAREERS What is the primary purpose of disinfectants? a) To kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms b) To provide nutrients to microorganisms c) To enhance the growth of microorganisms d) To neutralize toxins Which type of disinfectant works by denaturing proteins and disrupting cell membranes? a) Alcohols b) Halogens c) Phenolics d) Quaternary ammonium compounds Which of the following is a commonly used alcohol-based disinfectant? a) Ethanol b) Chlorine c) Formaldehyde d) Iodine What is the mode of action of halogen-based disinfectants like chlorine and iodine? a) Oxidizing cell components b) Disrupting cell membranes c) Inhibiting protein synthesis d) Denaturing nucleic acids Which disinfectant is known for its ability to kill spores and is often used in sterilization? a) Hydrogen peroxide b) Alcohol c) Quaternary ammonium compounds d) Phenolics What type of disinfectant is benzalkonium chloride? a) Halogen b) Alcohol c) Phenolic … Read more

Pharmacy Practice MCQ- Virus

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Pharmacy Practice MCQ, in this article we will solve, Practice MCQ under subject Microbiology. Read following article for your reference. Morphology, Classification, Reproduction/Replication And Cultivation Of Virus » PHARMACAREERS What is the study of viruses called? a) Bacteriology b) Virology c) Mycology d) Parasitology Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses? a) They can reproduce independently. b) They require a host cell to replicate. c) They contain genetic material. d) They are microscopic. What is the term for the complete, infectious form of a virus outside a host cell? a) Capsid b) Virion c) Envelope d) Nucleocapsid Which of the following is a common shape of viruses? a) Helical b) Cubic c) Spherical d) All of the above Which type of virus has a lipid envelope derived from the host cell membrane? a) Non-enveloped viruses b) Enveloped viruses c) Both a and b d) Neither a nor b What is the primary function of the viral capsid? a) To replicate the viral genome b) To protect the viral genome c) To attach to the host cell … Read more

Pharmacy Practice MCQ- Sterility Indicator

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Pharmacy Practice MCQ, in this article we will solve, Practice MCQ under subject Microbiology. Read following article for your reference. Sterility Indicator » PHARMACAREERS What is the primary purpose of a sterility indicator?  a) To reduce microbial load  b) To completely eliminate all forms of microbial life  c) To disinfect surfaces  d) To confirm the effectiveness of sterilization processes Which type of sterility indicator uses biological spores to test sterilization efficacy?  a) Chemical indicator  b) Physical indicator  c) Biological indicator  d) Mechanical indicator What is a common microorganism used in biological indicators for steam sterilization?  a) Escherichia coli  b) Bacillus subtilis  c) Geobacillus stearothermophilus  d) Staphylococcus aureus Which type of sterility indicator changes color when exposed to specific sterilization conditions?  a) Biological indicator  b) Chemical indicator  c) Physical indicator  d) Mechanical indicator What is the main advantage of using chemical indicators in sterilization?  a) They provide a biological measure of sterility  b) They are easy to interpret  c) They are reusable  d) They require no special storage conditions Which type of sterility indicator is used to monitor physical conditions such as temperature and pressure during sterilization?  a) Biological indicator  b) Chemical indicator  c) Physical indicator  d) Mechanical indicator What is the primary function of a sterility indicator in pharmaceutical manufacturing?  a) To ensure product quality  b) To confirm the absence of viable microorganisms  c) To monitor the duration of the sterilization cycle  … Read more

Pharmacy Practice MCQ

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Pharmacy Practice MCQ, in this article we will solve, Practice MCQ under subject Microbiology. Read following article for your reference. Equipment’s Employed In Large Scale Sterilization » PHARMACAREERS What is the primary purpose of a large-scale sterilizer? a) To reduce microbial load b) To completely eliminate all forms of microbial life c) To disinfect surfaces d) To clean equipment Which equipment is commonly used for steam sterilization? a) Ethylene oxide sterilizer b) Autoclave c) UV sterilizer d) Dry heat oven In large-scale sterilization, what is the main advantage of using autoclaves? a) Low cost b) Short cycle time c) No chemical residues d) High temperature stability Which of the following is NOT typically used in large-scale sterilization? a) Ethylene oxide gas b) Gamma radiation c) Hydrogen peroxide vapor d) Chlorine tablets What is the main component of a sterilization cycle in an autoclave? a) Heat and humidity b) Chemical disinfectants c) Dry heat d) Ultraviolet light Which sterilization method is most effective for heat-sensitive materials? a) Steam sterilization b) Dry heat sterilization c) Ethylene oxide gas sterilization d) Boiling … Read more

Pharmacy Practice MCQ

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Pharmacy Practice MCQ, in this article we will solve, Practice MCQ under subject Microbiology. Read following article for your reference. Evaluation Of The Efficiency Of Sterilisation Methods » PHARMACAREERS What is the primary goal of sterilization?  a) To reduce microbial load  b) To completely eliminate all forms of microbial life  c) To disinfect surfaces  d) To clean equipment Which of the following is a common sterilization method used in hospitals?  a) Ultraviolet radiation  b) Alcohol swabbing  c) Autoclaving  d) Boiling water Ethylene oxide gas is primarily used for sterilizing:  a) Surgical instruments  b) Laboratory glassware  c) Heat-sensitive medical equipment  d) Food products What is a biological indicator in sterilization?  a) A chemical that changes color when sterilization is complete  b) A microorganism used to test the effectiveness of sterilization  c) A physical device that records temperature and pressure  d) A visual indicator on packaging Which factor does NOT affect the efficiency of sterilization?  a) Time of exposure  b) Concentration of sterilizing agent  c) Size of the object being sterilized  d) Temperature during sterilization Which of the following is a physical method of sterilization?  a) Ethylene oxide gas  b) Gamma irradiation c) … Read more

Pharmacy Practice MCQ

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Pharmacy Practice MCQ, in this article we will solve, Practice MCQ under subject Microbiology. Read following article for your reference. Principle, Procedure, Merits, Demerits And Applications Of Mechanical Method Of Sterilization » PHARMACAREERS What is the primary principle of mechanical sterilization? A) Chemical removal of microorganisms B) Physical removal of microorganisms C) Thermal removal of microorganisms D) Biological … Read more

Pharmacy Practice MCQ

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Pharmacy Practice MCQ, in this article we will solve, Practice MCQ under subject Microbiology. Read following article for your reference. Principle, Procedure, Merits, Demerits And Applications Of Gaseous And Radiation Sterilization » PHARMACAREERS Which gas is commonly used in gaseous sterilization? a) Nitrogen b) Ethylene oxide c) Oxygen d) Carbon dioxide What is the primary mechanism of action … Read more

Pharmacy Practice MCQ- Chemical methods of sterilization

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Pharmacy Practice MCQ, in this article we will solve, Practice MCQ under subject Microbiology. Read following article for your reference. Principle, Procedure, Merits, Demerits And Applications Of Chemical Methods Of Sterilization » PHARMACAREERS What is the primary principle behind chemical sterilization? A) Heat application B) Use of chemical agents C) Radiation exposure D) Mechanical filtration Which of the … Read more

Pharmacy Practice MCQ

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Pharmacy Practice MCQ, in this article we will solve, Practice MCQ under subject Microbiology. Read following article for your reference. Principle, Procedure, Merits, Demerits And Applications Of Physical Methods Of Sterilization » PHARMACAREERS What is the primary principle behind heat sterilization? A) Oxidation B) Denaturation of proteins C) Coagulation of lipids D) Disruption of nucleic acids … Read more