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Pharmacy License Exam - Set 2 (MCQs)

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NPC Pharmacy License Exam Practice Questions - Set 2

Test your knowledge with these 25 carefully curated multiple-choice questions for the Pharmacy License Exam. For additional study materials and past exam questions, visit ctevtnote.com or download our CtevtHub app.

1. Which one of the following drug is relatively safer in pregnancy?

A. Metformin

B. Ranitidine

C. Acyclovir

D. Glibenclamide

Correct Answer: C. Acyclovir

2. If the Hepatic metabolism is not changed and volume of distribution is increased the …..

A. Dosing interval should be increased

B. Dosing interval should be decreased

C. Dose should be increased

D. Dose should be decreased

Correct Answer: C. Dose should be increased

3. Size “O” suture cannot be used for

A. Foot skin

B. Scalp skin

C. Abdomen skin

D. Face skin

Correct Answer: D. Face skin

4. Which of the following drug is not contraindicated to the patient on Warfarin?

A. Aspirin

B. Phenytoin

C. Diclofenac

D. Allopurinol

Correct Answer: D. Allopurinol

5. Which one of the following drugs is contraindicated while the patient is in Ceftriaxone?

A. Fluoxitine

B. Tamsulosin

C. Calcium gluconate

D. Potassium chloride

Correct Answer: C. Calcium gluconate

6. The lowest sweetening intensity in the following list is:

A. Sorbutol

B. Aspartame

C. Saccharine

D. Sucralose

Correct Answer: A. Sorbutol

7. All of the followings are the ingredients of an effervescent tablet except:

A. Tannic acid

B. Sodium bicarbonate

C. Citric acid

D. Tartaric acid

Correct Answer: A. Tannic acid

8. The fractional force in a loose powder or granules can be measured by:

A. Micrometer

B. Hauser’s ratio

C. Rheology

D. Angle of repose

Correct Answer: D. Angle of repose

9. During metronidazole tablet compression, your operator complains that product sticking within the letter’s logos, on the punch faces, one of the remedy is:

A. Reduction of Compression force

B. Heating the punches

C. Addition of lubricants

D. Polish the punches

Correct Answer: C. Addition of lubricants

10. Sodium Metabisulfide in liquid dosage form is used as:

A. Sweetening agent

B. Buffering agent

C. Antioxidant

D. Coloring agent

Correct Answer: C. Antioxidant

11. All of the following colors are available in powder form except:

A. Caramel

B. Erythrosine

C. Amaranth

D. Sun Set yellow

Correct Answer: A. Caramel

12. Long term stability study is carried out at -------------- temperature:

A. 40 OC

B. 30 OC

C. 37 OC

D. 26 OC

Correct Answer: B. 30 OC

13. All of the following are used as tablet disintegrant except:

A. Starch

B. Gelatin

C. Microcrystalline Cellulose

D. Sodium Starch Glycolate

Correct Answer: B. Gelatin

14. One of the following compound is not necessary for manufacturing of an ointment:

A. Cetosteryl Alcohol

B. Liquid Parafine

C. Tartazine

D. Propylene Glycol

Correct Answer: C. Tartazine

15. Anhydrous lanoline is used in the preparation of -------------- base:

A. Water soluble

B. Emulsion

C. Water washable

D. Absorption

Correct Answer: D. Absorption

16. One of the following chemical process is not responsible for the instability of dosage forms:

A. Decantation

B. Sedimentation

C. Hydrolysis

D. Oxidation

Correct Answer: A. Decantation

17. Homogenization is required for:

A. Liniment

B. Emulsion

C. Syrup

D. Suspension

Correct Answer: B. Emulsion

18. Which of the oral product is subject to microbial test?

A. Antacid Suspension

B. Haematinic Syrup

C. Cough Syrup

D. Calamine Lotion

Correct Answer: A. Antacid Suspension

19. The pH of purified water used for manufacturing oral and dermatological should not be less than:

A. 4.0

B. 5.0

C. 5.5

D. 7.0

Correct Answer: D. 7.0

20. Sodium EDTA is used in liquid preparation as:

A. Antioxidant

B. Preservative

C. Chelating agents

D. Buffering agent

Correct Answer: C. Chelating agents

21. As per WHO GMP principles AUTHORIZED PERSON have the responsibility of ensuring

A. Quality Policy

B. Quality Assurance

C. Quality Control

D. Quality Product Release

Correct Answer: D. Quality Product Release

22. For the manufacture of aseptically prepared pharmaceutical preparations which grade of cleanliness (WHO/GMP) is required for filling process?

A. Grade B

B. Grade A

C. Grade D

D. Grade C

Correct Answer: B. Grade A

23. Which of the following covers the various aspects of Quality Management System?

A. ISO 9000

B. ISO 31000

C. ISO 14000

D. ISO 45001

Correct Answer: A. ISO 9000

24. The prosecution of cases under Drug Act 2035 is the duty of …

A. Police inspector

B. Drug Inspector

C. Public Prosecutor

D. Director General of DDA

Correct Answer: C. Public Prosecutor

25. The maximum penalty against the sale of expired medicines, if the expired drug is not likely to cause injury to health.

A. Up to life imprisonment and fine

B. Up to 10 years imprisonment and fine

C. Up to 5 years imprisonment and fine

D. Up to 3 years imprisonment and/or fine up to Rs. 25000

Correct Answer: D. Up to 3 years imprisonment and/or fine up to Rs. 25000

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Nepal Pharmacy Council License Exam Set 2 (MCQs)