DRUGS CONTAINING ACIDS, ALCOHOLS AND ESTERS

Question 1

responsible for the staining effect of fixed oils

Answer 1

glycerol (trihydric alcohol)

Question 2

scientific or botanical name of Roselle

Answer 2

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Question 3

scientific or botanical name of tamarind pulp

Answer 3

Tamarindus indica

Question 4

scientific name of Biblical manna

Answer 4

Lecanora esculenta

Question 5

the two commercial varieties of benzoins

Answer 5

sumatra benzoin and siam benzoin

Question 6

sci name of Sumatra Benzoin

Answer 6

Styrax benzoin

Question 7

sci name of Siam Benzoin

Answer 7

Styrax tonkinensis

Question 8

sci name of Ash Leaf

Answer 8

Fraxinus oxyphylla (Oleaceae)

Question 9

sci name of Artichoke Leaf

Answer 9

Cynara scolymus

Question 10

sci name of nettle leaf (stinging nettle)

Answer 10

Urtica dioica L

Question 11

sci name of Small nettle

Answer 11

Urtica urens

Question 12

uses of manna or mannitol

Answer 12

used as a base for chewable tablets
used to prevent brain herniation
used to prepare parental solution
mild laxative and osmotic diuretic

Question 13

constituent of manna

Answer 13

55% mannitol (hexahydric acid)

Question 14

uses of rocelle

Answer 14

colorant and flavorant, astringent, cooling and diuretic

Question 15

uses of Sumatra benzoin

Answer 15

expectorant and antiseptic
used for friar balsams