Pharmaceutics mcqs (21-30)

 These are important mcqs in pharmacist competitive exams

21.Example for a precipitate forming liquid

A. Syrup

B. Liquorice extract

C. Tr. Tolu

D. Tr. Ginger

22.In tolerated incompatability the precipitation is

A. Minimised

B. Prevented

C.Increased

D. None

23.The ratio of oil, water, gum  used for primary emulsion of a fixed oil is

A.4:4:2

B. 1:2:4

C. 2:4:4

D. 4:2:1

24.The substance used to increase the viscosity of the vehicle in mixture is

A. Starch

B. Compound powder of tragacanth

C. Acacia

D. Lactose

25.The eye drops should be issued as

A. Isotonic

B. Hypertonic

C.Hypotonic

D. Non sterile

26.Ointment containing insoluble medicament is prepared by the method

A. Fusion

B. Emulsion

C. Trituration

D. Miscellaneous

27.The substance used to increase the weight of the tablet is called

A. Excipient

B. Disintegrant

C. Lubricant

D. Diluent

28.The weight of each powder should be atleast

A. 1 gr

B. 2 gr

C. 3 gr

D. 0.1 gr

29.The solvent usually used in throat paints is

A. Alcohol

B. Syrup

C. Glycerin

D. Castor oil

30.Coca butter is used as base in

A. Ointment

B. Paste

C. Suppositories

D. Creams

Answer key

21.C  22.D  23.D  24.B  25.A  26.C  27.D  28.B  29.C  30.C