History, Pharmacopoeia, Dosage form, Prescription, Posology MCQ with answers

Capsules in which powders are enclosed are made up of …..
Gelatin
Rice flour
Fructose
Dextrose

Answer: Gelatin

The part of the prescription called the inscription contains?
Name and quantity of ingredients
Direction to the patient
Direction to the patient’s relatives
Patient information

Answer: Name and quantity of ingredients

The Chairman of the first edition of IP was…..
Dr. B.N. Ghosh
Dr. B. Mukherjee
Dr. Nityanand
Mr. PrasanaTotta

Answer: Dr. B.N. Ghosh

One minim is equal to
0.6ml
0.06ml
0.006ml
0.0006ml

Answer: 0.06ml

Douches are meant for application in……………
Vaginal cavity
Rectal cavity
Buccal cavity
Nasal cavity

Answer: Vaginal cavity

……..is applied with camel hair brush
Throat paint
Mouthwash
Gargle
Liniment

Answer: Throat paint

The ____________ was enacted as the nation’s first minimum standard of educational qualification for pharmacy practice.
Pharmacy Act 1948
Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 (1945)
DPCO Act
Pharmacy Practice regulation

Answer: Pharmacy Act 1948

Use of formulations made up of numerous plants referred as………..
Galenicals
Parenteral
Plant Vehicles
Generics

Answer: Galenicals

One fluid ounce is equal to?
29.57 ml
30.47 ml
27.67 ml
28.77 ml

Answer: 29.57 ml

___________ are sweet, viscous liquid dosage form of medicaments meant for cough relief
Linctus
Lozenges
Inhalations
Tablets

Answer: Linctus

Who organizes the Indian Pharmaceutical Congress every year?
Indian Pharmaceutical Association
Indian Pharmaceutical Congress
Indian Pharmaceutical Congress Association
Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association

Answer: Indian Pharmaceutical Association

Using Clark’s formula, calculate the dose for a child weighing 20 lb. The adult dose is 300 mg.
40 mg
110 mg
200 mg
35 mg

Answer: 40 mg

__________ are solid dosage form of medicament enclosed in rice flour waffers.
Cachets
Powders
lozenges
Tablets

Answer: Catchets

History, Pharmacopoeia, Dosage form, Prescription, Posology MCQ with answers

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