Practice MCQ For Government Pharmacist Exams
Pharmaceutics I Unit III
Monophasic liquids: Definitions and preparations of Gargles, Mouthwashes, Throat Paint, Eardrops, Nasal drops, Enemas, Syrups, Elixirs, Liniments and Lotions.
Suspensions: Definition, advantages and disadvantages, classifications, Preparation of suspensions; Flocculated and Deflocculated suspension & stability problems and methods to overcome.
Emulsions: Definition, classification, emulsifying agent, test for the identification of type of Emulsion, Methods of preparation & stability problems and methods to overcome.
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Monophasic liquids refer to:
a) Suspensions with multiple phases
b) True solutions with a single, uniform phase
c) Liquids containing only water
d) Ointments and creams
Gargles are:
a) Intended for swallowing
b) Used to cleanse and soothe the throat
c) Applied directly to a wound
d) Instilled into the ear canal
Common ingredients in gargles may include:
a) Antibiotics only
b) Antiseptics, analgesics, or flavorings
c) Corticosteroids
d) Antidepressants
Mouthwashes are used for:
a) Treating serious infections in the mouth
b) Freshening breath, reducing plaque, and promoting oral hygiene
c) Relieving pain in the throat
d) Instilling into the eyes
Mouthwashes may contain ingredients like:
a) Antihistamines
b) Fluoride for strengthening teeth
c) Muscle relaxants
d) Sleeping aids
Throat paints are:
a) Administered orally
b) Viscous liquids applied directly to a sore throat for localized relief
c) Injected into a muscle
d) Absorbed through the skin
Throat paints may contain:
a) Laxatives
b) Local anesthetics for pain relief
c) Anti-diarrheal medications
d) Anticonvulsants
Eardrops are used to:
a) Treat eye infections
b) Treat infections or soften earwax in the ear canal
c) Cleanse and soothe the nasal passages
d) Deliver medication systemically through the skin
Eardrops may contain:
a) Diuretics
b) Antibiotics or corticosteroids for ear infections
c) Anti-nausea medications
d) Medications for high blood pressure
Monophasic liquids offer advantages like:
a) Difficulty in measuring accurate doses
b) Ease of use, rapid onset of action, and good bioavailability
c) Requirement for refrigeration
d) Increased risk of allergic reactions
When preparing monophasic liquids, pharmacists should ensure:
a) The chosen container is attractive for marketing purposes
b) The ingredients are compatible and form a stable solution
c) The solution has a strong flavor to mask the taste of medication
d) The solution is priced higher than other dosage forms
Monophasic liquids may require the use of:
a) Sleeping pills to help patients fall asleep after use
b) Preservatives to prevent microbial growth, especially for multi-use solutions
c) Antidepressants to improve patient mood
d) Laxatives to help patients eliminate the medication from their body
Pharmacists should counsel patients on the proper use of monophasic liquids, including:
a) Swallowing the entire amount of a gargle
b) Following specific instructions for gargling, swishing, or instillation
c) Applying throat paint directly to the tongue
d) Sharing leftover ear drops with others
It is important to advise patients to:
a) Use expired monophasic liquids to save money
b) Discontinue use if they experience any side effects and consult a healthcare professional
c) Not to worry about proper storage conditions
d) Use any remaining solution for a different condition
Monophasic liquids can be a valuable option for patients who have difficulty with:
a) Reading medication labels
b) Swallowing solid dosage forms
c) Applying topical creams
d) Remembering to take medication at specific times
Pharmacists play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective use of monophasic liquids by:
a) Focusing on brand promotion
b) Providing accurate information and counseling to patients
c) Delegating all dispensing tasks to pharmacy technicians
d) Rushing patients through the dispensing process
When dispensing monophasic liquids, pharmacists should consider the:
a) Patient’s age and preferences only
b) Patient’s age, medical condition, and potential drug interactions
c) Expiry date of the medication only
Monophasic liquids may have potential risks, such as:
a) Increased effectiveness compared to other dosage forms
b) Accidental ingestion, especially for solutions intended for topical use
c) Reduced absorption by the body
d) Offering no benefit over placebo
Pharmacists can help mitigate risks by:
a) Using colorful labels to attract attention
b) Providing clear instructions and warnings on the medication label
c) Offering a discount on refills
d) Recommending alternative medications without considering the patient’s needs
Suspensions are heterogeneous mixtures containing:
a) Two gas phases
b) Solid particles dispersed throughout a liquid
c) Only one liquid phase
d) A solid phase dissolved in a gas
Advantages of suspensions include:
a) Difficulty in measuring accurate doses
b) Masking unpleasant taste of some drugs, prolonged or controlled release
c) Increased chance of medication errors
d) Short shelf life
Disadvantages of suspensions include:
a) Easy and accurate administration
b) Bulky storage, potential for settling and caking
c) Reduced risk of side effects
d) Faster absorption compared to other forms
Suspensions can be classified based on:
a) Color and taste only
b) Particle size, concentration, and intended use
c) Brand name of the medication
d) Expiry date of the ingredients
Flocculated suspensions have:
a) Evenly dispersed particles
b) Particles that clump together but can be easily redispersed
c) Particles that settle rapidly and form a hard cake
d) A strong unpleasant odor
Deflocculated suspensions have:
a) Evenly dispersed particles
b) Particles that tend to clump together
c) Particles that settle rapidly and form a hard cake
d) A thick, viscous consistency
In preparing suspensions, wetting agents are used to:
a) Increase the cost of the medication
b) Improve the interaction between the solid particles and the liquid
c) Change the color of the suspension
d) Mask the unpleasant taste of the medication
Suspending agents are used in suspensions to:
a) Dissolve the medication completely
b) Prevent settling of the solid particles
c) Thicken the consistency of the suspension
d) Shorten the shelf life of the medication
When dispensing suspensions, pharmacists should instruct patients to:
a) Swallow the medication without shaking the bottle
b) Shake the bottle well before each use to ensure uniform distribution
c) Store the suspension in direct sunlight
d) Discard any leftover suspension after completing the course of treatment
Pharmacists should be aware of the potential for medication errors with suspensions due to:
a) Easy and convenient administration
b) Difficulty in measuring accurate doses, especially for thick suspensions
c) Faster absorption compared to other dosage forms
d) Reduced risk of side effects
Proper storage of suspensions is crucial to maintain:
a) The unpleasant taste of the medication
b) The potency, stability, and effectiveness of the medication
c) The color of the suspension
d) The marketing appeal of the medication
Suspensions can be a valuable dosage form for patients who have difficulty with:
a) Reading medication labels only
b) Swallowing solid dosage forms
c) Applying topical creams
d) Remembering to take medication at specific times
Pharmacists play a role in ensuring the safe and effective use of suspensions by:
a) Focusing on brand promotion only
b) Providing accurate information and counseling to patients on proper use and storage
c) Delegating all dispensing tasks to pharmacy technicians
d) Rushing patients through the dispensing process
When dispensing suspensions, pharmacists should consider the:
a) Patient’s age and preferences only
b) Patient’s age, medical condition, and potential for medication interactions
c) Expiry date of the medication only
Suspensions may require special instructions for administration, such as:
a) Taking the medication with a full glass of milk
b) Following specific timelines for administration in relation to food intake
c) Crushing the medication before mixing with liquid
d) Exposing the suspension to sunlight before use
Pharmacists can utilize technology, such as calibrated measuring devices, to:
a) Increase medication costs for patients
b) Improve the accuracy of dispensing suspension doses
c) Recommend unnecessary medications
d) Replace the need for pharmacist counseling
By understanding the properties of suspensions, pharmacists can select the most appropriate:
a) Marketing strategy for the medication
b) Dosage form, excipients, and storage recommendations for optimal stability
c) Color and flavor for the suspension
d) Brand of medication based on price only
Flocculated suspensions have:
a) Evenly dispersed particles
b) Particles that clump together but can be easily redispersed
c) Particles that settle rapidly and form a hard cake
d) A strong unpleasant odor
Deflocculated suspensions have:
a) Evenly dispersed particles
b) Particles that tend to clump together
c) Particles that settle rapidly and form a hard cake
d) A thick, viscous consistency
Flocculated suspensions are generally:
a) More stable than deflocculated suspensions
b) Less stable than deflocculated suspensions
c) Equally stable as deflocculated suspensions
d) Not affected by stability issues
Stability problems in suspensions can include:
a) Increased potency over time
b) Sedimentation, caking, and creaming
c) A pleasant taste developing in the suspension
d) Faster absorption by the body
Sedimentation in suspensions refers to:
a) The medication dissolving completely in the liquid
b) The settling of solid particles at the bottom of the container
c) A change in the color of the suspension
d) The medication becoming more effective over time
Caking in suspensions refers to:
a) The formation of a hard mass of settled particles
b) The medication dissolving completely in the liquid
c) A change in the odor of the suspension
d) The medication becoming more stable over time
Creaming in suspensions refers to:
a) The formation of a hard mass of settled particles
b) The rise of larger particles to the top of the suspension
c) A change in the taste of the suspension
d) The medication becoming less effective over time
Methods to overcome stability problems in suspensions can include:
a) Adding coloring agents to improve appearance
b) Using suspending agents to prevent settling
c) Increasing the concentration of the medication
d) Exposing the suspension to direct sunlight
Selecting appropriate suspending agents is crucial for:
a) Masking the taste of the medication only
b) Maintaining the uniform distribution of particles and preventing settling
c) Changing the color of the suspension
d) Shortening the shelf life of the medication
Flocculated suspensions may be preferred when:
a) A rapid onset of action is desired
b) Long-term stability and ease of redispersion are important
c) The medication has an unpleasant taste
d) The suspension needs to be clear and transparent
Deflocculated suspensions may be preferred when:
a) A rapid onset of action is desired
b) The medication needs to be clear and transparent
c) Long-term stability and ease of redispersion are important
d) The suspension needs to be thick and viscous
Pharmacists need to consider the desired properties of the suspension when:
a) Choosing a brand name for the medication
b) Selecting the appropriate dosage form and excipients
c) Focusing on marketing the medication to patients
d) Delegating all suspension preparation to technicians
Understanding flocculation and deflocculation is important for pharmacists to:
a) Increase medication costs
b) Formulate stable and effective suspensions
c) Recommend unnecessary medications to patients
d) Reduce the need for patient counseling
By selecting the appropriate formulation approach, pharmacists can ensure:
a) Faster expiration of the suspension
b) The medication has a strong unpleasant taste
c) The suspension is effective and safe for patients
d) The suspension is more expensive to produce
Factors affecting the stability of suspensions include:
a) Brand name of the medication onlyb) Particle size, density difference between solid and liquid, and interactions between particles and suspending agents
c) Color and flavor of the suspension
d) Expiry date of the medication only
Flocculated suspensions may be less desirable for:
a) Long-term storage and ease of redispersion
b) Masking the unpleasant taste of some medications
c) Delivering a rapid onset of action
d) Offering a clear and aesthetically pleasing appearance
Deflocculated suspensions may be less desirable for:
a) Long-term storage and ease of redispersion
b) Delivering a sustained or controlled release of medication
c) Offering a clear and aesthetically pleasing appearance
d) Masking the unpleasant taste of some medications
Pharmacists can assess the stability of a suspension by:
a) Relying solely on the expiry date
b) Visually inspecting the suspension for signs of settling or caking
c) Asking patients about their experience with the medication
d) Ignoring any potential stability issues
When encountering stability problems with a suspension, pharmacists may:
a) Recommend a different brand of medication without considering the formulation
b) Explore alternative formulation approaches or recommend shaking the suspension more frequently
c) Advise patients to continue using the suspension even if it shows signs of instability
d) Discard the suspension without offering any solutions to the patient
Emulsions are dispersions of:
a) Two gases
b) Two immiscible liquids where one is dispersed as droplets in the other
c) A solid dissolved in a liquid
d) A gas in a liquid
Emulsions can be classified based on:
a) Color and taste only
b) The dispersed phase and continuous phase
c) Brand name of the ingredients
d) Expiry date of the medication
Oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions have:
a) Water droplets dispersed in oil
b) Oil droplets dispersed in water
c) Both oil and water phases equally dispersed
d) No dispersed phase
Water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions have:
a) Water droplets dispersed in oil
b) Oil droplets dispersed in water
c) Both oil and water phases equally dispersed
d) No dispersed phase
Emulsifying agents are substances that:
a) Increase the cost of the emulsion
b) Reduce the interfacial tension between the two phases, promoting stability
c) Change the color of the emulsion
d) Mask the unpleasant taste of the medication
Identifying the type of emulsion (O/W or W/O) can be achieved by:
a) Tasting the emulsion
b) Using conductivity measurements
c) Checking the expiry date
d) Observing the color of the emulsion
The dye test for emulsion identification involves:
a) Adding a colored gas to the emulsion
b) Using a dye that dissolves in the continuous phase, indicating its type (O/W or W/O)
c) Adding a dye that reacts with the emulsifying agent
d) Not a reliable method for emulsion identification
Common methods for preparing emulsions include:
a) Heating the ingredients together without proper mixing
b) Using high-speed homogenization or sonication
c) Simply mixing the oil and water phases
d) Grinding the solid ingredients into a fine powder
Stability problems in emulsions can include:
a) Increased potency over time
b) Coalescence (droplet merging), creaming, and phase separation
c) A pleasant taste developing in the emulsion
d) Faster absorption by the body
Coalescence in emulsions refers to:
a) The formation of a solid layer on top of the emulsion
b) The merging of dispersed phase droplets
c) A change in the color of the emulsion
d) The medication becoming more effective over time
Creaming in emulsions refers to:
a) The formation of a solid layer on top of the emulsion
b) The rise of larger dispersed phase droplets to the top
c) A change in the taste of the emulsion
d) The medication becoming less effective over time
Phase separation in emulsions refers to:
a) The formation of a solid layer on top of the emulsion
b) The complete separation of the oil and water phases
c) A change in the odor of the emulsion
d) The medication becoming more stable over time
Methods to overcome stability problems in emulsions can include:
a) Adding coloring agents to improve appearance
b) Using appropriate emulsifying agents and adjusting the viscosity
c) Increasing the concentration of the dispersed phase
d) Exposing the emulsion to extreme temperatures
Other factors affecting emulsion stability include:
a) Brand name of the medication only
b) Electrolyte concentration, pH, and temperature
c) Color and flavor of the emulsion
d) Expiry date of the medication only
Pharmacists should counsel patients on the proper storage and handling of emulsions to:
a) Increase medication costs
b) Minimize the risk of stability problems and ensure product effectiveness
c) Recommend unnecessary medications
d) Reduce the need for patient counseling
Proper storage instructions for emulsions may include:
a) Exposing the emulsion to direct sunlight
b) Storing the emulsion upright at room temperature
c) Shaking the emulsion vigorously before every use
d) Discarding any leftover emulsion after completing the treatment
By understanding emulsions and their properties, pharmacists can:
a) Recommend alternative medications without considering the formulation
b) Select appropriate storage recommendations and counsel patients for optimal use
c) Focus solely on marketing different emulsion products
d) Dispense emulsions without considering potential stability issues
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