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1
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What is the most abundant nonmetal element on Earth?

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Oxygen (O₂).

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What is the most abundant noble gas in the atmosphere?

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Argon (Ar).

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Which intracellular and extracellular ions are the most abundant primary cations?

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Intracellular: Potassium (K⁺); Extracellular: Sodium (Na⁺).

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What is the primary physiological buffer system?

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The bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) and carbonic acid (H₂CO₃) buffer system.

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5
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Which vitamin enhances iron absorption?

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Vitamin C.

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Which storage container color is associated with oxygen gas (O₂)?

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Green cylinder.

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What is the antidote for silver toxicity (argyria)?

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Sodium chloride (NaCl).

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What is the treatment for hyperkalemia?

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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate®).

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What is Wilson’s Disease, and what is its antidote?

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Wilson’s Disease is a copper toxicity condition causing bronze-colored skin. The antidote is Penicillamine (Cuprimine®).

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What is the condition caused by excess fluoride and its antidote?

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Dental and skeletal fluorosis; Antidote: Calcium gluconate.

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Which acid is known as ‘oil of vitriol’?

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Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄).

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What is the term for water that contains dissolved calcium and magnesium bicarbonates?

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Temporary hard water.

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What are the uses of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃)?

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Baking soda, systemic antacid, drug of choice for metabolic acidosis, and a component in Gaviscon.

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What are the side effects of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) as an antacid?

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It can cause rebound hyperacidity and constipation.

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Which compound is known as ‘milk of magnesia,’ and what is its use?

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Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂); it is used as an antacid and laxative.

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16
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What is the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol?

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Bismuth subsalicylate.

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17
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Name a radioactive isotope used for thyroid scanning.

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Technetium-99m pertechnetate (Tc⁹⁹m).

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What is the most effective antidote for cyanide poisoning?

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A combination of Amyl nitrite, Sodium nitrite, and Sodium thiosulfate.

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What is the treatment for respiratory alkalosis?

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Respiratory acidosis via hypoventilation.

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Which glass type is highly resistant and used for parenteral solutions?

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Type 1 Borosilicate glass.

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What is the antidote for lead (Pb) poisoning?

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Calcium EDTA (Ca versenate).

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What is the use of calcium sulfate (CaSO₄ • 1/2 H2O) in the medical field?

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It is used to make Plaster of Paris for surgical casts.

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Which ion is primarily responsible for intracellular fluid buffering?

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Phosphate ion (HPO₄²⁻).

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What condition is caused by excess arsenic exposure, and what is its antidote?

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Arsenicosis; Antidote: BAL (Dimercaprol).

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What is the most abundant gas in the air?

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Nitrogen (N₂).

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What is the least abundant noble gas?

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Xenon (Xe).

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27
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Which gas is stored in a blue cylinder?

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Nitrous oxide (N₂O) or Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).

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What is the condition caused by chronic exposure to mercury and its antidote?

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Minamata disease; Antidote: DMSA (Dimercaptosuccinic acid).

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What is the medical use of calcium chloride (CaCl₂)?

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It is used as a systemic and urinary acidifier and for calcium replenishment in hypocalcemia.

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30
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What are the side effects of aluminum as an antacid?

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Constipation and phosphate deficiency.

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31
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What is the toxicity associated with zinc oxide (ZnO) fumes, and how is it treated?

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Metal fume fever; Antidote: Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃).

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32
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What is the treatment for metabolic alkalosis?

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Calcium chloride (CaCl₂).

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33
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What is “plumbism,” and what is its manifestation?

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Lead poisoning; Manifestations include wrist or foot drop.

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What is the main use of barium sulfate (BaSO₄)?

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It is used as a radiopaque agent for gastrointestinal imaging.

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What is the toxic effect of selenium, and how is it typically encountered?

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Contact dermatitis; often encountered in trace element supplements or certain plants.

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What is the use of sodium borate (Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O)?

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It is used as an alkalinizing agent, eyewash, and water softener.

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What is the antidote for cyanide poisoning that works by converting cyanide to thiocyanate?

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Sodium thiosulfate.

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38
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Which antacid also has a protective coating property in the stomach?

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Magnesium trisilicate.

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39
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What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 3 glass in pharmaceutical use?

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Type 1 (borosilicate) is highly resistant for parenteral use; Type 3 (soda lime) is used for dry powder packaging.

40
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What is the manifestation of chronic phosphorus toxicity?

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Bony necrosis (Phossy jaw/Lucifer’s jaw).

41
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Which compound is used to treat fungal infections like sporotrichosis?

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Potassium iodide (KI).

42
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What is the antidote for iodine toxicity (iodism)?

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Starch solution, sodium chloride (NaCl), or sodium thiosulfate.

43
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What is the use of ammonium chloride (NH₄Cl)?

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Systemic and urinary acidifier, expectorant, and diuretic.

44
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What is the unique property of magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia)?

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It acts as both an antacid and a laxative.

45
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What is the main use of ferric chloride (FeCl₃) in medical testing?

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It is used to test for tannins and as an astringent.

46
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What is the toxic manifestation of cadmium exposure, and its antidote?

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Itai-itai disease (osteomalacia); Antidote: Calcium EDTA.

47
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What is the therapeutic use of nitrous oxide (N₂O)?

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It is used as a dental anesthetic and analgesic.

48
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Which antidote is used for Wilson’s disease (copper toxicity)?

A

Penicillamine (Cuprimine®).

49
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What is the effect of chromium deficiency?

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Secondary hyperglycemia.

50
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What is the clinical significance of cobalt (Co)?

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It is essential for the production of Vitamin B12 and is used to treat megaloblastic and pernicious anemia.

51
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What is the antidote for acute fluoride poisoning?

A

Calcium gluconate.

52
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What is the use of titanium dioxide (TiO₂)?

A

It is used as a solar ray protectant and opacifying agent.

53
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What is the common use of magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄)?

A

It is used as a cathartic (laxative) and anticonvulsant.

54
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What is “boric acid lobster appearance,” and what causes it?

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It is a toxicity symptom caused by the dermal or oral absorption of boric acid.

55
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What condition is treated with Trisenox® (arsenic trioxide)?

A

Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL).

56
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What is the function of simethicone in pharmaceutical preparations?

A

It is an antiflatulent and antifoaming agent.

57
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Which element is stored under oil to prevent reaction with air?

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Lithium (Li) or any Group 1A alkali metal.

58
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What is a notable use of sodium nitrite (NaNO₂) in the food industry?

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It is used as a preservative and color developer in cured meats.

59
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What is the condition caused by zinc toxicity from inhalation, and its manifestation?

A

Metal fume fever; Manifestation includes flu-like symptoms.

60
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What is the role of sodium citrate in blood storage?

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It acts as an anticoagulant by sequestering calcium ions.

61
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What is the medical use of sodium fluoride (NaF) in water treatment?

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It is used for water fluoridation to prevent dental caries.

62
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What is the function of sodium thiosulfate in iodometry?

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It acts as a reducing agent in titrations involving iodine.

63
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What is the antidote for arsenic poisoning?

A

BAL (Dimercaprol).

64
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What is the most common side effect of barium sulfate (BaSO₄) during imaging procedures?

A

Constipation.

65
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What is the main use of magnesium carbonate (MgCO₃)?

A

It is used as an antacid and laxative.

66
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What condition does lithium toxicity cause during pregnancy?

A

Ebstein’s anomaly (a congenital heart defect).

67
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What is the therapeutic use of sodium nitroprusside?

A

It is used as a vasodilator for managing hypertension crises.

68
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What is the primary use of calcium phosphate (Ca₃(PO₄)₂)?

A

It is used as an antacid and a calcium replenisher.

69
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What is the manifestation of mercury poisoning in children?

A

Pink disease (acrodynia).

70
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What is the role of sodium bicarbonate in Gaviscon?

A

It acts as an antacid and helps form a protective barrier to prevent acid reflux.

71
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What is the toxic manifestation of sulfur dioxide (SO₂)?

A

It causes hypersensitivity reactions such as bronchospasms and angioedema.

72
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What is the manifestation of chronic silicon dioxide (SiO₂) exposure?

A

Silicosis, a lung condition similar to tuberculosis.

73
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What is the function of potassium tartrate in Fehling’s solution?

A

It acts as a complexing agent to stabilize the solution.

74
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What condition is caused by cadmium exposure in mining areas, and what is its main manifestation?

A

Itai-itai disease; Manifestation includes osteomalacia (bone softening).

75
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What is the antidote for excessive iodine exposure?

A

Sodium thiosulfate and starch solution.

76
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What is the medical use of magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt)?

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It is used as a laxative, anticonvulsant, and for relieving muscle cramps.

77
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What is the role of potassium iodide in hyperthyroidism treatment?

A

It is used to block thyroid hormone synthesis and prepare patients for thyroid surgery.

78
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What is the pharmaceutical use of titanium dioxide (TiO₂)?

A

It is used as a sunscreen agent and opacifier in tablets and capsules.

79
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What is the use of zinc chloride (ZnCl₂) in mouthwash formulations?

A

It acts as an antiseptic and dentin desensitizer.

80
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Which heavy metal toxicity causes a green tongue, and what is the metal?

A

Vanadium toxicity.

81
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What is the antidote for boric acid poisoning?

A

There is no specific antidote; supportive treatment is provided to manage symptoms like ‘boiled lobster’ skin appearance.

82
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What condition is caused by excessive bismuth intake?

A

Blue-black gums and black stools (bismuth sulfide).

83
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What is the primary medical use of technetium-99m (Tc⁹⁹m)?

A

It is used in imaging procedures for the liver, kidney, and thyroid.

84
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What is the manifestation of cobalt deficiency?

A

Megaloblastic anemia and pernicious anemia.

85
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What is the toxic effect of antimony compounds?

A

Schistosomiasis treatment side effects include vomiting and diarrhea.

86
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What is the main use of aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)₃)?

A

It is used as an antacid and for phosphate binding in hyperphosphatemia.

87
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What is the function of ammonium bicarbonate in aromatic ammonia spirit?

A

It acts as a respiratory stimulant and expectorant.

88
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What is the main therapeutic use of ferrous sulfate (FeSO₄)?

A

It is a hematinic for treating iron-deficiency anemia.

89
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What is the use of magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide combination in Maalox?

A

They balance each other’s side effects as an antacid for hyperacidity and GERD.

90
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What is the role of sodium fluoride (NaF) in dental health?

A

It prevents dental caries by strengthening tooth enamel.

91
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Which element is responsible for brittle bones in cases of toxicity?

A

Fluorine, leading to skeletal fluorosis.

92
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What is the antidote for calcium overdose?

A

EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid).

93
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What is the main use of sodium citrate in vivo?

A

It acts as a systemic alkalizer and anticoagulant.

94
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What condition is treated with colloidal bismuth subcitrate?

A

Peptic ulcer disease caused by Helicobacter pylori.

95
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What is the common name for lead acetate, and what is its medical use?

A

Sugar of lead; It is used as an astringent and antiseptic.

96
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What is the use of alum (KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂O) in dermatology?

A

It is used as an astringent, antiperspirant, and deodorant.

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