Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
Ammoniated mercury is also known as:
a. calomel
b. corrosive sublimate
c. lunar caustic
d. white precipitate
A
d. white precipitate
2
Q
The rays which have no mass and no charge but of very high energy and excellent penetrating power:
a. alpha
b. beta
c. gamma
d. x-ray
A
c. gamma
3
Q
Antacids that cause “rebound” hyperacidity are:
a. Mg(OH)2 & Al(OH)2
b. Na2CO3
c. NA2S2O3 & MgSO4
d. NaHCO3 & CaCO3
A
d. NaHCO3 & CaCO3
4
Q
Evolves a gas with a fruity odor when treated with concentrated sulfuric acid and ethanol:
a. acetate
b. chlorate
c. sulfate
d. silicate
A
a. acetate
5
Q
A buffer system that has been modified to include NaCl to make it isotonic with physiologic fluid:
a. Sorensen phosphate buffer
b. Gifford’s buffer
c. Feldman’s buffer
d. Atkin & Pentin buffer
A
c. Feldman’s buffer
6
Q
An orange-red sulfide insoluble in NH3 but soluble in excess (NH4)2S:
a. CdS
b. Sb2S3
c. HgS
d. MnS
A
b. Sb2S3
7
Q
“Artificial Air” is used therapeutically to alleviate difficult respiration and contains:
a. 60% oxygen & 40% helium
b. 20% oxygen & 80% helium
c. 20% helium & 80% oxygen
d. 40% helium & 60% oxygen
A
b. 20% oxygen & 80% helium
8
Q
A mixture composed chiefly of potassium polysulfide and potassium thiosulfate:
a. sulfur lac
b. sulfurated potash
c. sublimed sulfur
d. washed sulfur
A
b. sulfurated potash
9
Q
The energy required to remove an electron from a neutral atom is:
a. electron affinity
b. kinetic energy
c. ionization potential
d. electrical energy
A
c. ionization potential
10
Q
These elements form basic anhydrides except one:
a. S
b. Na
c. Mg
d. Ca
A
a. S
11
Q
Simethicone-containing antacids contain simethicone as:
a. antacid
b. antiflatulent
c. antifoaming agent
d. protective
A
b. antiflatulent & c. antifoaming agent
12
Q
This element is used as a glucose tolerance factor:
a. Cr
b. Si
c. Mg
d. Mn
A
a. Cr
13
Q
The first element produced artificially is:
a. Rn
b. Ta
c. Tc
d. Pt
A
c. Tc (Technetium)
14
Q
The reason why BaSO4 can be used or taken internally without causing any toxicity is that:
a. it does not dissociate in the GIT
b. it is soluble in the GIT
c. the GI fluids can neutralize it
d. it does not reach the GIT since it is a powerful emetic
A
a. it does not dissociate in the GIT
15
Q
Acids have the following properties except:
a. sour taste
b. donor of protons
c. neutralize bases
d. pH above 7
A
d. pH above 7
16
Q
Drug of choice to combat systemic acidosis:
a. KHCO3
b. NaHCO3
c. Na2CO3
d. K2CO3
A
b. NaHCO3
17
Q
This metal, in the form of thin foil, is used as a protective for burn treatment due to its property of conserving fluids and of stimulating tissue growth;
a. Sn
b. Al
c. Zn
d. Pd
A
b. Al
18
Q
Both iron and copper are found in which respiratory enzyme:
a. trisinase
b. cytochrome oxidase
c. peroxide
d. oxidase
A
b. cytochrome oxidase
19
Q
Plaster of Paris is chemically:
a. CaO
b. CaCO3
c. CaSO4
d. CaSO4. 1/2 H2O
e. (CaSO4)2 H2O
A
d. CaSO4. 1/2 H2O
20
Q
The gas considered officially as pharmaceutical inhalant:
a. oxygen
b. nitrous oxide
c. carbon dioxide
d. a & b only
e. all of the above
A
e. all of the above
21
Q
Also known as salt-forming group of elements are the:
a. alkali metals
b. alkaline earth metals
c. chalcogen
d. halogens
e. coinage metals
A
d. halogens
22
Q
The major side effect from the use of barium sulfate suspension as radiopaque is:
a. diarrhea
b. constipation
c. vomiting
d. dizziness
A
b. constipation
23
Q
The alum silicate which is antidiarrheal:
a. pumice
b. bentonite
c. kaolin
d. attapulgite
e. calamine
A
c. kaolin
24
Q
Fehling’s & Benedict’s reagent, used to determine the presence of reducing sugars contain which salt:
a. CaSO4
b. NiSO4
c. CuSO4
d. MgSO4
e. SrSO4
A
c. CuSO4
25
Substance added to glass to improve its coefficient of expansion:
a. MnO2
b. B
c. K
d. Pb
b. B
26
Which vitamin enhance the physiological utilization of Ca in the body?
a. Vitamin B12
b. Vitamin C
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin D
e. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin D
27
A thyroid disorder known as goiter is caused by the lack of:
a. calcium
b. iodine
c. sodium
d. potassium
b. iodine
28
Salts of these alkaline metals are used as sedative depressant in psychiatry:
a. lithium
b. iridium
c. potassium
d. calcium
a. lithium
29
The element present in hemoglobin of the blood which plays an important role in red blood cell-oxygen
transport is:
a. Ca
b. Mg
c. Fe
d. P
c. Fe
30
Besides activated charcoal and tannic acid, the other component of universal antidote is:
a. MgO
b. MgCO3
c. Mg3(PO4)2
d. MgCl2
e. Mg(OH)2
a. MgO
31
In the form of its salt, this ion is essential to life being the structural basis of skeleton, an important factor in
blood coagulation:
a. Mg
b. Ca
c. Zn
d. PO4
b. Ca
32
This element is present in insulin:
a. Cu
b. Fe
c. Mg
d. Zn
e. Co
d. Zn
33
Oxygen and ozone are:
a. isotopes
b. isobars
c. polymorphs
d. allotropes
d. allotropes
34
Softest mineral known:
a. calamine
b. kaolin
c. talc
d. bentonite
e. silica
c. talc
35
A 10 volume hydrogen peroxide is equivalent to ______% H2O2:
a. 3%
b. 9%
c. 20%
d. 30%
a. 3%
36
Mineral chameleon is the synonym of the powerful oxidizing agent:
a. NaI
b. KMnO4
c. MnO2
d. KNO3
b. KMnO4
37
This ion is used very effectively as astringent, protective and antiperspirant:
a. Mg
b. Al
c. Zn
d. Cu
b. Al
38
Strong iodine solution contains KI for the purpose of:
a. preservation
b. reducing agent
c. preventing precipitation
d. none of the above
c. preventing precipitation
39
Prepared chalk or precipitated chalk is chemically known as:
a. MgCO3
b. Na2CO3
c. Ca3(PO4)2
d. CaCO3
d. CaCO3
40
Rochelle salt which is used as a cathartic and also as sequestering agent is:
a. KHC4H4O6
b. NaKC4H4O6
c. KSbOC4H4O6
d. Na2C4H4O6
b. NaKC4H4O6
41
A metal which is unaffected by body fluids and attaches itself to bones, is now used in surgical repairs of
bones, nerves and muscles:
a. aluminum
b. iron
c. tantalum
d. tin
c. tantalum
42
Blue vitriol, an effective astringent and emetic is chemically:
a. FeSO4-7H2O
b. CaCl2
c. CU(C2H3O2)2
d. CuSO4 5H2O
d. CuSO4 5H2O
43
All of the following ions are present in the intracellular fluids except:
a. K+
b. Na+
c. Mg 2+
d. HPO4-3
b. Na+
44
Bordeaux mixture used as fungicide contains:
a. selenium sulfide
b. magnesium sulfate
c. cupric sulfate
d. silver nitrate
c. cupric sulfate
45
Calomel is:
a. Hg2Cl2
b. HgCl2
c. stannous fluoride
d. ZnCl
a. Hg2Cl2
46
Amalgams are alloys of:
a. iron
b. zinc
c. copper
d. mercury
d. mercury
47
The most electronegative element in the periodic table is:
a. sulfur
b. oxygen
c. chlorine
d. fluorine
d. fluorine
48
White vitriol is referred to:
a. CuSO4-5H2O
b. FeSO4-7H2O
c. ZnSO4-7H2O
d. H2SO4
c. ZnSO4-7H2O
49
Saltpeter, a meat preservative is the synonym for:
a. KNO2
b. NaNO3
c. NaNO2
d. KNO3
d. KNO3
50
Most abundant and essential of all elements:
a. oxygen
b. silicon
c. hydrogen
d. nitrogen
a. oxygen
51
The following are aluminum salts except:
a. alum
b. borax
c. kaolin
d. pumice
b. borax
52
Electrolyte replenisher in dehydration:
a. sodium iodide
b. potassium iodide
c. sodium bromide
d. sodium chloride
e. sodium sulfate
d. sodium chloride
53
Cream of tartar is:
a. potassium bitartrate
b. sodium bitartrate
c. KCl
d. sodium carbonate
a. potassium bitartrate
54
Employed topically as astringent and protectant in ointment:
a. HgS
b. CdO
c. ZnO
d. HgO
c. ZnO
55
A substance which takes up water or moisture but does not dissolve is:
a. dehydrating agent
b. deliquescent
c. efflorescent
d. hygroscopic
d. hygroscopic
56
Ammonia is used as:
a. anesthetic
b. expectorant
c. respiratory depressant
d. respiratory stimulant
d. respiratory stimulant
57
To kill microorganism in inanimate objects we simply used:
a. antiseptic
b. corrosive
c. disinfectant
d. sterilization
c. disinfectant
58
Laughing gas is a:
a. general anesthetic
b. caustic
c. disinfectant
d. local anesthetic
a. general anesthetic
59
Increases osmotic load of the GIT:
a. bulk-forming laxative
b. emollient laxative
c. saline cathartic
d. stimulant laxative
c. saline cathartic
60
Inert gas with anesthetic properties:
a. argon
b. helium
c. krypton
d. neon
c. krypton
61
The ion that gives a Turnbulls’ blue precipitate with potassium ferricyanide:
a. ferrous
b. ferric
c. cobalt
d. nickel
a. ferrous
62
It forms white precipitate with HCl but blackens upon addition of ammonium hydroxide:
a. cupric
b. mercurous
c. plumbous
d. silver
b. mercurous
63
The ion that gives a purple solution with sodium bismuthate:
a. cobalt
b. ferrous
c. ferric
d. manganese
d. manganese
64
Which of the following is a native of hydrous magnesium silicate:
a. talc
b. pumice
c. kaolin
d. bentonite
a. talc
65
The ion that gives a Prussian blue precipitate with potassium ferrocyanide:
a. ferric
b. ferrous
c. cobalt
d. nickel
a. ferric
66
The mechanism of action in the use of carbon as anti-diarrheal is:
a. absorption
b. adsorption
c. precipitation
d. oxidation
b. adsorption
67
Physiologically inert substances added to the main component of the tablet so it will be convenient to swallow are termed as:
a. diluent
b. lubricant
c. surfactants
d. thickening agent
a. diluent
68
Some of the uses of astringent are:
a. anti-perspirant
b. caustic
c. styptic
d. all of these
d. all of these
69
Best radiopharmaceutical agent for bone imaging:
a. Tc99m IDA
b. Tc99m albumin colloid
c. Tc99m Ferpentate
d. Tc99m etidronate
d. Tc99m etidronate
70
All of the following are mechanisms of anti-microbial action, except:
a. oxidation
b. halogenation
c. hydrolysis
d. precipitation
c. hydrolysis
71
The ion that gives a white precipitate with HCl which is soluble in excess ammonium hydroxide but reprecipitated upon addition of nitric acid:
a. silver
b. plumbous
c. mercurous
d. cupric
a. silver
72
The ion that gives positive result to Rinman’s Green Test:
a. aluminum
b. chromium
c. manganese
d. zinc
d. zinc
73
According to this law, the rate of the reaction is proportional to the product of the concentrate of the reactants to the power of its coefficient in a balanced equation:
a. Law of Conservation of Mass c. Law of Mass Action
b. Law of Definite Proportion d. Le Chatelier’s Principle
c. Law of Mass Action
74
An agent that loses one or more electrons in a redox reaction:
a. oxidizing agent
b. reducing agent
c. catalyst
d. inhibitor
b. reducing agent
75
Nickel ion in solution is colored:
a. colorless
b. blue
c. green
d. yellow
c. green
76
Describes a process or reaction that absorbs heat:
a. endothermic
b. exothermic
c. miscible
d. immiscible
a. endothermic
77
Aluminum reagent is chemically known as:
a. aluminum salt of carboxylic acid
b. aluminum salt of aurintricarboxylic acid
c. aluminum salt of tricarboxylic acid
d. none of the above
b. aluminum salt of aurintricarboxylic acid
78
The ion that produces an intense blue colored solution with an excess ammonia and a reddish brown precipitate with potassium ferrocyanide:
a. cuprous
b. cupric
c. cadmium
d. zinc
b. cupric
79
The ion that gives positive result to Thenard’s Blue Test:
a. aluminum
b. chromium
c. manganese
d. zinc
a. aluminum
80
The ion that gives a yellow precipitate with NaOH and scarlet red precipitate with an excess KI:
a. mercurous
b. mercuric
c. plumbous
d. bismuth
b. mercuric
81
The following can cause a shift of equilibrium except:
a. catalyst
b. concentration
c. pressure
d. temperature
a. catalyst
82
They are called the “soluble group”:
a. alkali metals
b. alkaline earth metals
c. aluminum-iron group
d. silver group
a. alkali metals
83
In the cation analysis, group I ions are often called:
a. insoluble chloride group
b. soluble chloride group
c. soluble sulfide group
d. insoluble sulfide group
a. insoluble chloride group
84
In semi-micro procedures, the process of filtration is replaced by the use of:
a. vacuum
b. centrifuge
c. buchner funnel
d. all of the above
b. centrifuge
85
It shows a similar properties to that of sodium and potassium:
a. ammonium
b. barium
c. calcium
d. magnesium
a. ammonium
86
A state in which the rate of forward and reverse reactions are the same:
a. chemical equilibrium
b. equilibrium
c. bond length
d. bond order
a. chemical equilibrium
87
A rule that states that when a stress is applied to a system in equilibrium, the equilibrium shifts to relieve the stress:
a. Law of Mass Action
b. Le Chatelier’s Principle
c. Law of Conservation of mass
d. Law of Definite Proportion
b. Le Chatelier's Principle
88
Blood red colorization with CNS but a blue precipitate with hexacyanoferrate(II):
a. ferric
b. calcium
c. magnesium
d. cobalt
a. ferric
89
A measure of a solution’s acid strength, the negative common log of the [H3O+]:
a. pH
b. pOH
c. Ka
d. Kb
a. pH
90
The isotope used in the determination of the volume of red blood cells and total blood volume:
a. Cr-51
b. Co-58
c. Fe-59
d. Ra-226
a. Cr-51
91
The amphoteric property of this compound prevents systemic alkalosis:
a. Al(OH)3
b. Ca(OH)2
c. Mg(OH)2
d. Pb(OH)2
a. Al(OH)3
92
Radiopharmaceutical agent for thyroid function
a. sodium iodide 1-125
b. Tc-99m-Entidronate
c. Tc-99m-Phytate
d. Tc-99
a. sodium iodide 1-125
93
Substance that shows strong conductivity property and a high degree of ionization:
a. Strong electrolyte
b. Non-electrolyte
c. weak electrolyte
d. buffer
a. Strong electrolyte
94
The chemical properties of the elements depend upon the extent to which their electrons are:
a. replaced
b. completed
c. lost
d. redistributed
c. lost
95
It gives the spatial orientation of the electron cloud with respect to the three areas in space:
a. Spin quantum number
b. Magnetic quantum number
c. Principal quantum number
d. Azimuthal
b. Magnetic quantum number
96
An acid which is a proton donor yield a:
a. base
b. salt
c. conjugate base
d. conjugate acid
c. conjugate base
97
Substances that absorb moisture from the atmosphere and dissolve in it is said to be:
a. deliquescent
b. efflorescent
c. hydrolysis
d. none of the above
a. deliquescent
98
This compound when mixed with the hemoglobin of the blood, results in asphyxial death:
a. carbon dioxide
b. carbon monoxide
c. nitrogen oxide
d. sulfur dioxide
b. carbon monoxide
99
The following are oxidizing agents, except:
a. K2Cr2O7
b. Na2C2O4
c. I2
d. KMnO4
b. Na2C2O4
100
The sum of the number of protons and neutrons of an atom:
a. atomic weight
b. isotopes
c. atomic number
d. mass number
d. mass number
101
All are iodine-containing preparations, except:
a. Betadine
b. Iodine tincture
c. Formol
d. Lugol’s solution
c. Formol
102
The _______ of any liquid is the temperature at which the liquid phase and the solid phase are in equilibrium under a pressure of one atmosphere:
a. vapor pressure
b. freezing point
c. evaporating point
d. boiling point
b. freezing point
103
Epsom salt is synonymous to:
a. Magnesium sulfate
b. Calcium sulfate
c. Cadmium sulfate
d. Zinc sulfate
a. Magnesium sulfate
104
A preparation made by incorporating a solution of lead subacetate with an ointment base consisting of wool fat, white wax, white petroleum and camphor:
a. white lead
b. Goulard’s cerate
c. sugar of lead
d. Goulard’s extract
b. Goulard's cerate
105
The smallest particle of matter which enters into a chemical combination
a. molecule
b. element
c. atom
d. compound
c. atom
106
Halogen used as a common water disinfectant
a. iodine
b. bromine
c. fluorine
d. chlorine
d. chlorine
107
Transfer of solvent molecules thru a semi permeable membrane
a. diffusion
b. distillation
c. osmosis
d. condensation
c. osmosis
108
Weight of a solute in a given quantity of water is known as ________ of solution:
a. concentration
b. weight
c. volume
d. dissolution
a. concentration
109
The chloride of this metal is an astringent, antiperspirant and deodorant:
a. Mn
b. Ga
c. Al
d. Ca
c. Al
110
Copper imparts a characteristic _________ color to a nonluminous flame
a. emerald green
b. scarlet
c. blue
d. golden yellow
a. emerald green
111
Weak electrolytes are:
a. unstable solution c. poor conductors of electricity
b. strong conductor of electricity d. non-conductors of electricity
c. poor conductors of electricity
112
Examples of protective from inorganic compounds except:
a. Kaolin
b. Calamine
c. Zinc oxide
d. Glycerol
d. Glycerol
113
Laughing gas is for _________ preparation
a. sedative
b. anesthetic
c. protective
d. antacid
b. anesthetic
114
Heavy water is:
a. H2O2
b. D2O
c. T3O
d. H2O
b. D2O
115
Element common to all acids:
a. oxygen
b. hydrogen
c. chlorine
d. all of the above
b. hydrogen
116
For treatment of mental ailments:
a. Li2CO3
b. Na2CO3
c. CaCO3
d. K2CO3
a. Li2CO3
117
Cinnabar is chemically:
a. HgCl
b. HgS
c. Zn
d. ZnSO4
b. HgS
118
Oxides of typically non-metallic elements are:
a. neutral
b. basic
c. acidic
d. amphoteric
c. acidic
119
The law that expresses the relationship between pressure, volume and temperature of gases in the equation, PV = nRT, where n = no. of moles of gas and R is constant which is the same for all gases that behave ideally is known as:
a. Gay-Lussac’s Law
b. Boyle’s Law
c. Charles’ Law
d. Ideal Gas Law
d. Ideal Gas Law
120
Most active of metallic elements:
a. alkali metals
b. oxidizing agent
c. base metals
d. solubilizing agent
a. alkali metals
121
Attractive forces created by the polarizability of molecules and are exerted when two uncharged atoms
approach very closely:
a. carbon bond
b. protein binding
c. Van der Waals Forces
d. covalent bond
c. Van Der Waals Forces
122
This element is poisonous even in free metal form:
a. magnesium
b. silver
c. aluminum
d. mercury
d. mercury
123
These are salts of chlorine except:
a. salt peter
b. rock salt
c. bleaching powder
d. calomel
a. salt peter
124
Benzalkonium chloride is a germicidal surfactant which is rendered inactive in the presence of:
a. organic acid
b. gram negative organism
c. soaps (anion agents)
d. inorganic salts
c. soaps (anion agents)
125
It is the gas liberated upon the action of water on acids or metals whenever phosphorus is present as a contaminant:
a. hydrogen sulfide
b. methane
c. phosphine
d. carbon tetrachloride
e. formaldehyde
c. phosphine
126
The technique used to detect the presence of trace amounts of metal contaminants:
a. mass spectroscopy
b. atomic absorption spectroscopy
c. NMR spectrophotometry
d. UV-visible spectrophotometry
b. atomic absorption spectroscopy
127
Dimercaprol (BAL) acts as an antidote by a process called:
a. oxidation
b. reduction
c. chelation
d. absorption
e. adsorption
c. chelation
128
A solution made up of a weak base and its salt which resists changes in pH is called:
a. buffer solution
b. isotonic solution
c. neutral solution
d. normal solution
a. buffer solution
129
Calcium absorption and distribution are under a complex hormonal control of:
a. parathyroid hormone
b. calcitonin
c. thyrocalcitonin
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
130
Potassium supplements are administered in all of the following manners except:
a. IV infusion
b. rapid IV injection
c. elixir p.o.
d. effervescent salts
e. slow release p.o
b. rapid IV injection
131
After oral administration, the greatest amount of iron absorption occurs in the:
a. duodenum
b. stomach
c. sigmoid portion of the large intestine
d. ascending portion of the large intestine
b. stomach
132
Copper imparts a characteristics ____ color to a nonluminous flame:
a. blue
b. scarlet
c. green
d. emerald green
c. green
133
A specific antidote for the treatment of poisoning due to oral ingestion of silver nitrate would be the oral administration of:
a. KMnO4 solution
b. vegetable oil
c. acetic acid solution
d. normal saline
e. sodium bicarbonate
d. normal saline
134
The following will react with water to form basic solution:
a. sulfur trioxide
b. ammonia
c. nitrogen dioxide
d. carbon dioxide
b. ammonia
135
An ion that often shows expectorant action is:
a. iodide d. iodate
b. phosphate e. perchlorate
c. fluoride
a. iodide
136
Which of the following reduces iodine?
a. sodium thiosulfate
b. potassium chloride
c. sodium hydroxide
d. magnesium sulfate
e. none of the above
a. sodium thiosulfate
137
Radioisotopes decay:
a. at the same rate d. slowly
b. randomly e. only when catalyzed
c. rapidly
b. randomly
138
Lugol’s solution contains this element as its active component:
a. fluorine d. iodine
b. chlorine e. potassium
c. bromine
d. iodine
139
The composition of aqua regia is:
a. 3HCl and HNO3
b. 2HNO3 and 2HCl
c. 2HNO3 and 1HCl
d. 1HNO3 and 2H2SO4
a. 3HCl and HNO3
140
Index of protective power of colloids:
a. zigmondy
b. nuggets
c. dolomite
d. none of the above
a. zigmondy
141
This halogen is employed in the prevention of dental caries:
a. chlorine
b. bromine
c. iodine
d. fluorine
d. fluorine
142
Burrows solution is also known as:
a. aluminum acetate solution
b. lead acetate
c. sodium borate
d. none of the given choices
a. aluminum acetate solution
143
Densest element in the periodic table:
a. rubefacient
b. Pb
c. Pd
d. Os
d. Os (Osmium)
144
This instrument used to measure sodium and potassium in quantitatively:
a. polarimeter
b. spectrophotometer
c. refractometer
d. flame photometer
d. flame photometer
145
Hard water does not lather with soap. This is due to:
a. K
b. Al and O
c. Mg and Ca
d. Zn and Pb
c. Mg and Ca
146
The acid found in the stomach is:
a. lactic
b. acetic
c. hydrochloric
d. citric
c. hydrochloric
147
Occurs when either the salts of various organic acids or organic substituted ammonium salts are added to aqueous solutions of non-electrolytes:
a. clathrate formation
b. salting out
c. solid-in-solid complex
d. salting in
b. salting out
148
The major physiological ions include the following except for:
a. sodium d. phosphorus
b. potassium e. calcium
c. manganese
c. manganese
149
The following are photometric methods of analysis, except:
a. turbidimetry
b. spectrophotometry
c. chromatography
d. flame photometry
c. chromatography
150
Science that deals with the methods of extracting the metal from their ores:
a. thermochemistry
b. mineralogy
c. electrochemistry
d. metallurgy
d. metallurgy
151
Universal antidote includes:
a. sodium bicarbonate
b. activated charcoal
c. magnesium hydroxide
d. none of the above
b. activated charcoal
152
Sulfate of this metal is an emetic:
a. calcium
b. gold
c. copper
d. silver
a. calcium
153
A homogenous molecular dispersion of two or more substances:
a. suspension
b. emulsion
c. gel
d. solution
d. solution
154
Group of elements which is considered to be the most reactive of all metallic elements:
a. Group O
b. Group I-A
c. Group I-B
d. Group II
b. Group I-A
155
A powerful reducing agent used in medicinal preparation:
a. oxygen
b. hydrogen peroxide
c. nitrogen
d. hypophosphorous acid
d. hypophosphorous acid
156
Irritative phenomenon to the skin and mucus membrane exhibited by rashes and headaches when excessive amount of Iodine is administered:
a. Hyperiodism d. any of the given
b. Iodism e. none of the above
c. Hypoiodism
b. iodism
157
Salts are formed as a result of the reaction between except:
a. inorganic acid and an inorganic base
b. water and a metal
c. water and non-metallic element
d. an organic acid and an inorganic base
a. inorganic acid and an inorganic base
158
Epsom salt is used as:
a. antiphlogistic
b. anticonvulsant
c. cathartic
d. any of these
d. any of these
159
The following are official combinations of electrolyte infusions except:
a. Oral Electrolyte Solutions
b. Lactated Ringer’s Injection
c. Ringer’s Injection USP XX
d. Dextrose 5% Injection
d. Dextrose 5% Injection
160
Antidote for Wilson’s disease:
a. deferoxamine mesylate
b. penicillamine
c. dimercaprol
d. physostigmine
b. penicillamine
161
Which of the following Group 0 elements is recovered form the radioactive decay of radium:
a. helium
b. radon
c. krypton
d. argon
b. radon
162
Nitrogen
a. respirable air
b. mephitic air
c. St. Elmos Fire
d. dephlogisticated air
b. mephitic air
163
An organic compound which may either be a weak acid or a weak base that can change color at a definite pH value.
a. indicator
b. catalyst
c. buffers
d. tablets
a. indicator
164
Sodium citrate
a. germicidal
b. solubilizer of iodine
c. reduce blood clotting time
d. acidifier
c. reduce blood clotting time
165
These ions are cathartic in action except:
a. phosphate d. acetate
b. Sulfate e. magnesium
c. tartrate
d. acetate
166
Chemical name of Green Vitriol:
a. Copper Sulfate d. Ferrous Sulfate
b. Magnesium Sulfate e. None of the above
c. Sodium Sulfate
d. Ferrous Sulfate
167
Chemical name of Caustic soda:
a. Potassium Hydroxide d. Sodium Hydroxide
b. Magnesium Hydroxide e. None of the above
c. Calcium Hydroxide
d. Sodium Hydroxide
168
Commercial preparations of Simethicone containing antacids:
a. Di-gel d. a and c only
b. Mylanta e. all of the above
c. Simeco
e. all of the above
169
Official water used for the extemporaneous compounding of the parenterals for either IV or IM injection is:
a. water for injection
b. bacteriostatic water for injection
c. sterile water for injection
d. none of these
c. sterile water for injection
170
An aqueous solution of this acid will color turmeric paper brownish red:
a. sulfuric acid
b. hydrochloric acid
c. nitric acid
d. boric acid
d. boric acid
171
Which of the following is a coinage metal:
a. barium
b. magnesium
c. copper
d. strontium
c. copper
172
Gas responsible for the oxidative changes in fats, paints and oil:
a. oxygen
b. carbon monoxide
c. carbon dioxide
d. hydrogen
a. oxygen
173
Reasons for controlling pH within certain specified limits are:
a. chemically stability d. a and c only
b. solubility of the drug e. all of the above
c. patient’s comfort
e. all of the above
174
Chemical name of China Clay:
a. Lead acetate d. Kaolin
b. Copper sulfate e. none of the above
c. Magnesium Trisilicate
d. Kaolin
175
Pharmaceutic aid used to displace air to increase the shelf life of an oxidizable product:
a. oxygen d. nitrous oxide
b. carbon dioxide e. nitrogen
c. helium
e. nitrogen
176
A measure of the acidity of a solution
a. pOH
b. pH
c. buffer
d. density
b. pH
177
Preparations used for brain scanning to determine the presence and location of neo-plastic lesions:
a. Gold Au 198 Injection
b. Chlormerodrin Hg 197 Injection
c. Technetium Tc99 Injection
d. Sodium Phosphate P32 Solution
c. Technetium Tc99 Injection
178
Tartar emetic
a. syphilis
b. schistosomiasis
c. scabicide
d. all of these
b. schistosomiasis
179
It is used as an inhalant in all pathological conditions accompanied by cyanosis and dyspnea:
a. oxygen d. nitrous oxide
b. carbon dioxide e. nitrogen
c. helium
a. oxygen
180
Produced by filling an orbital by an electron which is not removed from its atom but is held mutually or “shared” by 2 atoms concerned:
a. coordinate bond
b. chemical bonds
c. hydrogen bond
d. covalent bond
d. covalent bond
181
Which of the following elements imparts a characteristics violet color to non-luminous flame:
a. sodium
b. ferric
c. potassium
d. copper
c. potassium
182
Generic term referring to vitreous material:
a. plastic d. glass
b. tin e. none of the above
c. vitriol
d. glass
183
The syllable “bi” in sodium bicarbonate and sodium biphosphate indicates that they are:
a. acids salts
b. compounds composed of two elements
c. neutral salts
d. basic salts
a. acids salts
184
They are chemical compounds containing elements of high atomic numbers which will stop the passage of x-rays:
a. roentgen rays
b. radiopaque contrast media
c. radiopharmaceuticals
d. isotopes
b. radiopaque contrast media
185
Brand name of Al(OH)3
a. amphogel
b. phosphagel
c. alum
d. all of these
a. amphogel
186
Are compounds which have the capability of functioning chemically as reducing agents:
a. antioxidants d. both a and c
b. buffers e. none of the above
c. preservatives
a. antioxidants
187
They are preparations containing radioisotopes which are used internally for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes:
a. radiopharmaceuticals
b. roentgen rays
c. radiopaque contrast media
d. isotopes
a. radiopharmaceuticals
188
Which of the following ions is colored blue in solution?
a. cupric
b. cuprous
c. ferric
d. ferrous
a. cupric
189
The formation of dental caries is distributed to the action of acids, mostly _____, obtained from oral bacterial metabolism of dietary carbohydrates:
a. narcotic acid
b. citric acid
c. lactic acid
d. malic acid
c. lactic acid
190
When too much fluoride is present in the tissue fluid, it can develop condition known as “dental fluorosis” which is also known as:
a. mottled teeth
b. mottled enamel
c. mottled dentin
d. dental caries
b. mottled enamel
191
Compound responsible for the pink color of Calamine USP 24:
a. Talc d. Ferric oxide
b. Zinc oxide e. FD and C Red
c. zinc stearate
d. Ferric oxide
192
It is administered in an ice-cold condition to lessen its disagreeable bitter taste; parenterally used as an anticonvulsant:
a. Rochelle salt
b. Epsom salt
c. Glauber’s salt
d. Purgative lemonade
b. Epsom salt
193
Pharmaceutical ingredient of Calamine USP 24:
a. Talc
b. Zinc oxide
c. Zinc stearate
d. Ferric oxide
b. Zinc oxide
194
Which of the following are examples of covalent bonds?
a. The bond that hold water molecules together
b. The bonds that hold the two strands of a double-stranded DNA molecules together
c. Peptide bonds and glycosidic bond
d. The bonds that hold Na and Cl together in molecules of table salt
c. Peptide bonds and glycosidic bond
195
The equilibrium constant for the dissociation of a weak acid of the type, HA=H+ + A-, would be:
a. [A-][HA] d. [H+][A-]
b. [HA][A-]/[HA+] e. [H+][A-]/[HA]
c. [HA]/[[H+][A-]
e. [H+][A-]/[HA]
196
An anti-microbial used in the preparation of white lotion:
a. ammoniated mercury d. sulfurated potash
b. sublimed sulfur e. selenium sulfide
c .precipitated sulfur
d. sulfurated potash
197
The cation/s that cause/s this group of antacids to have constipating property:
a. Al +3 d. a and c
b. Mg+2 e. none of them
c. Ca+2
d. a and c
198
An antacid with a very rapid onset of action but relatively short duration; can cause belching and flatulence due to the production of gas:
a. magnesium hydroxide
b. aluminum hydroxide
c. sodium bicarbonate
d. calcium phosphate
c. sodium bicarbonate
199
It is the basis of smelling salts and occasionally used as leavening agent hence the name of “Baker’s Ammonia”:
a. Ammonium Carbonate d. Ammonium Hydroxide
b. Aromatic Spt. of Ammonia e. All of them
c. Ammonium Chloride
a. Ammonium Carbonate
200
An anti-microbial agent that may be used to disinfect drinking water in 3 drops per quart; will kill amoeba and bacteria in 15 mins:
a. Pot. Permanganate d. hydrogen
b. Sod. Hypochlorite e. all of them
c. iodine
c. iodine
201
Used as respiratory stimulant by inhaling the vapors:
a. ammonium carbonate d. ammonium hydroxide
b. aromatic spt. Of ammonia e. all of them
c. ammonium chloride
b. aromatic spt. of ammonia
202
A compound added to some antacids to serve as defoaming agent to prevent flatulence
a. simethicone
b. magaldrate
c. alginic acid
d. sodium bicarbonate
a. simethicone
203
The molarity of a solution is:
a. The number of moles of solute per liter of solution
b. The number of moles of solute dissolved in kg solvent
c. The number of equivalent weights per liter of solution
d. The number of moles of solvent per kg of solution
e. The weight in g of solute per 100 ml of a solution
a. The number of moles of solute per liter of solution
204
The form of water most commonly used as a solvent during the manufacture of parenterals is:
a. Bacteriostatic water for injection USP
b. Deionized water
c. Distilled water
d. Sterile water of injection USP
e. Water for injection
e. Water for Injection
205
This is used to describe the approximate measure of the size of the electron cloud
a. principal quantum number d. spin quantum number
b. azimuthal quantum number e. all of the above
c. magnetic quantum number
a. principal quantum number
206
If the ion product is less than Ksp, the solution is:
a. saturated d. concentrated
b. unsaturated e. diluted
c. supersaturated
b. unsaturated
207
Which of the following acid/conjugate base pairs would function best as a buffer at physiological pH?
a. lactic acid / lactate ion, -pKa = 3.86
b. carbonic acid / bicarbonate ion, -pKa = 6.37
c. bicarbonate ion / carbonate ion, -pKa = 10.25
d. dihydrogen phosphate / monhydrogen phosphate ion. –pKa = 6.86
e. acetic acid / acetate ion, -pKa = 4.76
d. dihydrogen phosphate / monhydrogen phosphate ion. –pKa = 6.86
208
A type or structure of complex where the interactant is a surfactant, a molecule possessing both a non-polar and a polar portion:
a. self-associated aggregate
b. micelle
c. inclusion complex
d. inclusion complex
b. micelle
209
The method of preparation must be indicated on labels for:
a. Bacteriostatic water for injection, USP
b. Milk of Magnesia
c. Sterile water for injection, USP
d. Purified water, USP
e. Water for injection USP
d. Purified water, USP
210
Conformation of organic molecules is most commonly determined by which of the following analytical method?
a. nuclear magnetic resonance d. biological assay
b. optical rotation e. mass specrtrophotometry
c. pKa determination
a. nuclear magnetic resonance
211
Which of the following is an example of triprotic acid?
a. acetic acid d. phosphoric acid
b. carbonic acid e. sulfuric acid
c. sulfuric acid
d. phosphoric acid
212
Elements that are found as diatomic molecules include all except:
a. oxygen d. iodine
b. fluorine e. hydrogen
c. potassium
c. potassium
213
The Henderson-Hasselbach equation allows us to
a. Calculate the pKa of an acid from the pH of a solution of an acid
b. Calculate the pH of the solution of an acid from the pKa of the acid
c. Calculate the molar ratio of an acid from the pKa of its conjugate base
d. Calculate the molar ratio of an acid and its conjugate base from the pKa of the acid and the pH of the solution of the acid
e. Calculate the pH of the solution of a base from the pKa of its conjugate acid
d. Calculate the molar ratio of an acid and its conjugate base from the pKa of the acid and the pH of the solution of the acid
214
Atoms in which two outermost electron shells are incomplete refer to:
a. nobel or inert gases d. lanthanide series
b. representative elements e. actinide series
c. transition elements
c. transition elements
215
If HCl is added to water until the solution contains 1 x 10-4 mole/L of the H+ ion, the concentration of OH- ions is:
a. 1 x 10-14 mole/L d. 1 x 10-6 mole/L
b. 1 x 10-4 mole/L e. 1 x 10-10 mole/L
c. c. 1 x 10-11 mole/L
e. 1 x 10-10 mole/L
216
The following are properties of soft bases. Which does not belong to these bases?
a. with low electronegativities d. with high polarizabilities
b. have empty low-lying orbitals e. none of the above
c. easily oxidized
e. none of the above
217
It is equal to the product of the ionic concentrations (in moles per liter of saturated solution), with each concentration raised to the power indicated by the number of ions in the formula:
a. Ksp d. Ki
b. Ke e. any of the above
c. Kw
a. Ksp
218
The degree of dissociation of acids is often expressed in terms of pKa. pKa then is
a. directly measured by titration of the acid with sodium hydroxide
b. calculated by determining the acid’s buffer capacity
c. directly determined by conductivity measurement
d. the natural log of the acid’s dissociation constant
e. the reciprocal log of the dissociation constant
e. the reciprocal log of the dissociation constant
219
The solubility of a chemical in a given solvent is influenced by many factors. Which of the following physicochemical constants may not be useful in predicting the solubility of a chemical?
a. pH of a solution d. solubility parameters
b. dielectric constants e. valence of the chemical
c. pKa of the chemical
e. valence of the chemical
220
Which of the following glass types does not contain soda lime?
a. Type I d. Type IV or NP
b. Type II e. all of the above
c. Type III
a. Type I
221
The shrinkage occurring between the mixture of alcohol and purified water is primarily due to
a. van der Waals forces d. ionic bonding
b. covalent bonding e. temperature changes
c. hydrogen bonding
c. hydrogen bonding
222
Calculate the pH of a 0.08F solution of HCN. Ka is 7.2 x 10-10
a. 5.12 d. 7.26
b. 6.00 e. none of the above
c. 7.60
a. 5.12
223
A disease found in Japan caused by drinking water contaminated with cadmium:
a. Minamata disease d. Addison’s disease
b. Itai-itai disease e. none of the above
c. Crohn’s disease
b. Itai-itai disease
224
Which of the following is not a factor in influencing equilibrium of a chemical reaction?
a. nature of reactant d. concentration changes
b. changes in pressure e. none of the above
c. temperature changes
e. none of the above
225
It contains iron in solution or in suspension and are characterized by a ferruginous taste.
a. carbonated water d. Lithia water
b. chalybeate water e. siliceous water
c. saline water
b. chalybeate water
226
Which of the following glass types makes use of water attack test type?
a. Type I d. Type IV or NP
b. Type II e. none of the above
c. Type III
b. Type II
227
This refers to an electrically neutral unit formed when two or more atoms are joined together by covalent bond:
a. ion d. element
b. molecule e. mixture
c. compound
b. molecule
228
Which of the following is not an action of sulfur?
a. cathartic d. depilatories
b. parasiticide e. Reye’s syndrome
c. fumigation
e. Reye's syndrome
229
This compound is primarily used in the preparation of Vleminck’s solution
a. sublimed sulfur d. lithium carbonate
b. milk of sulfur e. chlorine dioxide
c. zinc oxide
a. sublimed sulfur
230
Iron sorbitex is a chemical complex of:
a. iron d. dextrin
b. sorbitol e. all of the above
c. citric acid
e. all of the above
231
The following are constituents of Ladd’s paste, except:
a. aluminum powder d. silver nitrate
b. liquid petrolatum e. none of the above
c. zinc oxide
d. silver nitrate
232
Which of the following is not an indication of hypophosphatemia?
a. hypervitaminosis D
b. hyperparathyroidism
c. lack of phosphate reabsorption
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
a. hypervitaminosis D
233
This formula can be determined given the percent composition by mass of the compound
a. molecular formula b. structural formula
c. empirical formula d. electronic formula
c. empirical formula
234
The unit for molar mass of carbon-12 is
a. mole
b. gram
c. atomic mass unit
d. gram/mL
b. gram
235
If enthalpy is positive, the reaction is:
a. exothermic
b. endothermic
c. spontaneous
d. reversible
b. endothermic
236
The color of the flame produced by lithium
a. yellow green d. violet
b. carmine red e. intense yellow
c. brick red
b. carmine red
237
Hyperphosphatemia may be found in
a. hypoparathyroidism
b. rickets
c. hyperparathyroidism
d. possible long term use of aluminum hydroxide gel antacid
e. all of the above
a. hypoparathyroidism
238
It is an official antidote for phosphorous poisoning
a. blue vitriol d. oil vitriol
b. white vitriol e. all of the above
c. green vitriol
a. blue vitriol
239
Which of the following elements acts as a catalyst for the storage and release of iron?
a. chromium d. iodine
b. copper e. manganese
c. magnesium
b. copper
240
Which of the following minerals is important in the antioxidant capabilities of vitamin E?
a.. iron d. selenium
b. zinc e. silicon
c. chromium
d. selenium
241
In a REDOX reaction, the oxidizing agent
a. is oxidized
b. loses electrons
c. is reduced
d. increased in oxidation state
c. is reduced
242
Radioactive substances are characterized by:
a. unstable nucleus
b. emitting radiation
c. low proton-neuron ratio
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
243
The rate of decay of radioactive substance is expressed in terms of:
a. half-life
b. angstrom
c. curie
d. amu
a. half-life
244
Crystallization in a supersaturated solution may be induced by:
a. stirring the solution
b. seeding
c. scratching the inside wall of the test tube
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
245
Different nuclides having the same mass number:
a. isotopes b. isotones
c. isomer d. isobars
d. isobars
246
Principle which states that it is impossible to accurately determine simultaneously the position and motion of an electron
a. Pauli’s Exclusion Principle c. Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
b. Aufbau Principle d. Planck’s Exclusion Principle
c. Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
247
Which is not a colligative property?
a. freezing point depression c. vapor pressure lowering
b. boiling point elevation d. melting point
d. melting point
248
When orbitals are of the same energy, electrons distribute themselves one to each orbital before pairing according to:
a. Aufbau Principle
b. Pauli’s principle
c. Hund’s rule
d. building principle
c. Hund's rule
249
The following underlined elements has +5 oxidation state, except:
a. IF5
b. H3SbO4
c. Bi(NO3)3
d. Na2SnO3
d. Na2SnO3
250
If one mole of oxygen molecule weighs 32 grams, how many molecules are present in one mole of O2?
a. 8
b. 16
c. 32
d. 6.02 x 10^ 23
d. 6.02 x 10^23
251
A reducing agent
a. gains electrons
b. decreases in oxidation number
c. is reduced
d. is oxidized
d. is oxidized
252
Anode is an electrode
a. where oxidation takes place
b. where reduction takes place
c. where displacement takes place
d. where decomposition takes place
a. where oxidation takes place
253
No two electrons in an atom can have all four quantum numbers the same.
a. Pauli’s exclusion principle
b. Planck’s exclusion principle
c. Hund’s rule
d. Aufbau principle
a. Pauli's exclusion principle
254
These are physical properties except:
a. malleability of metals
b. volatility of alcohols
c. oxidation of iron
d. solubility of sugar
c. oxidation of iron
255
A system in which two opposing reactions are proceeding at the same rate:
a. chemical equilibrium
b. chemical reaction
c. chemical constant
d. chemical kinetics
a. chemical equilibrium
256
Going across a period from left to right and from bottom to top a group in the periodic table, which of the following periodicity laws decreases?
a. electron affinity
b. electronegativity
c. ionization energy
d. atomic size
d. atomic size
257
The most abundant metal and the third most abundant element in the earth’s crust:
a. sodium
b. aluminum
c. carbon
d. copper
b. aluminum
258
Which of the following is a polyatomic molecule and a compound?
a. O2
b. CO2
c. CO
d. Co3^-2
b. CO2
259
Which of the following statements is true of a 2 M HA, a weak acid at equilibrium:
a. pH=2
b. [H+]=[A-]
c. [H+]>[A-]
d. HA = 2 M
b. [H+]=[A-]
260
Which of the following body fluids is least acidic?
a. gastric juice = pH 1.2
b. urine = pH 5.5
c. saliva = pH 6.5
d. tears = pH 7.4
d. tears = pH 7.4
261
What is the effect of adding NH4Cl to a solution of NH4OH?
a. increased [OH-] conc.
b. decreased [OH-] conc.
c. decreased NH4OH conc.
d. conc. of NH4OH remains the same
b. decreased [OH-] conc.
262
Which hydroxide is not amphoteric?
a. Al(OH)3
b. Zn(OH)2
c. Cr(OH)3
d. Mn(OH)2
d. Mn(OH)2
263
Which of the following is not yellow?
a. CdS
b. Ag2CrO4
c. Ag3PO4
d. Ag3AsO3
b. Ag2CrO4
264
Nessler’s reagent is used to identify
a. K+
b. NH4+
c. Na+
d. Al3
b. NH4+
265
Used in the treatment of cystitis with methenamine
a. sodium phosphate
b. sodium sulfate
c. sodium biphosphate
d. sodium bicarbonate
c. sodium biphosphate
266
Prolonged use of silver nitrate may lead to this undesirable discoloration of the skin
a. argyria
b. silverism
c. Wilson’s disease
d. hydrargyrism
a. argyria
267
This ion produces violet color to the non-luminous flame
a. calcium
b. sodium
c. barium
d. potassium
d. potassium
268
Radioisotopes can be produced from the following except:
a. nuclear pile
b. cyclotron
c. x-ray machine
d. radioisotope cow
c. x-ray machine
269
The radiopharmaceutical which is used as a diagnostic aid to determine blood plasma volume and cardiac output
a. Chlormerodrin Hg 197 c. Sodium chromate 51
b. I 131 Serum Albumin [Human] d. Gold 198
b. I 131 Serum Albumin [Human]
270
Which of the following salts has a pH>7?
a. Na2SO4
b. NH4CH3COO
c. CaC2O4
d. C2H5NHCl
c. CaC2O4
271
Oxidation is a half-reaction
a. that involves a gain of electrons
b. that involves a loss of electrons
c. takes place in the cathode
d. where element decreases in oxidation no.
b. that involves loss of electrons
272
The ionization constant of the strongest acid is
a. HA Ka = 7.2 x 10-4
b. HB Ka = 8.5 x 10-8
c. HC Ka = 7.5 x 10-5
d. HD Ka = 6.5 x 10-10
a. HA Ka = 7.2 x 10-4
273
Used for kidney imaging or determining renal function
a. Technetium 99m-phytate
b. Technetium 99 Heptagluconate
c. Technetium 99 HIDA
d. Technetium 99 Etidronate
b. Technetium 99 Heptagluconate
274
The following oxides are acidic with water except:
a. Cl2O7
b. N2O3
c. FeO
d. SO2
c. FeO
275
A mixture containing 30% ZnS and 70% BaS:
a. hausemonite
b. braunite
c. copperas
d. lithopone
d. lithopone
276
Sb+ in the presence of HCl gives a violet precipitate with this pink dye
a. dimethyl glyoxime
b. p-nitorbenzene azoresorcinol
c. aluminum reagent
d. rhodamine B
d. rhodamine B
277
Method of sterilizing sodium bicarbonate for parenteral use:
a. autoclaving
b. heating in an open vessel & re-saturating with sterile CO2
c. bacteriological filtration
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
278
The following are non-systemic antacids except:
a. aluminum hydroxide
b. sodium bicarbonate
c. dihydroxy aluminum sodium carbonate
d. calcium carbonate
b. sodium bicarbonate
279
NH4Cl is contraindicated in patients with
a. diabetes mellitus
b. diabetes insipidus
c. impaired hepatic function
d. alkalosis
c. impaired hepatic function
280
The radiopharmaceutical used for the hepatobiliary studies
a. sodium iodophippurate I-131
b. Tc-99m DTPA
c. Tc-99m-ascorbic acid complex
d. Tc-99m-HIDA
d. Tc-99m-HIDA
281
The indicator used for the USP limit test for arsenic
a. methyl orange
b. silver sulfadiazine
c. eriochrome black
d. Ag diethyldithiocarbamate
d. Ag diethyldithiocarbamate
282
Povidone-Iodine, a water soluble, non-toxic, non-staining and a slow releasing antiseptic is a complex of iodine with:
a. EDTA
b. Silver
c. potassium
d. polyvinyl pyrrolidone
d. polyvinyl pyrrolidone
283
Zinc deficiency characterized by thickened scaly inflammed skin is known as:
a. seborrheic dermatitis
b. parakeratosis
c. skin ulcer
d. none of the above
b. parakeratosis
284
Primary HCO3- excess
a. metabolic acidosis
b. metabolic alkalosis
c. respiratory acidosis
d. respiratory alkalosis
b. metabolic alkalosis
285
Dehydration and decreased renal blood flow are conditions of:
a. hyperchloremia
b. hypochloremia
c. hyperkalemia
d. hypokalemia
a. hyperchloremia
286
The following are respiratory stimulants except:
a. soda lime
b. carbon dioxide
c. ammonium carbonate
d. aromatic ammonia spirit
a. soda lime
287
Anemia due to decreased blood formation can be caused by deficiencies of key materials
a. cobalamin
b. folic acid
c. pyridoxine
d. all
d. all
288
Used as wet dressing for persons suffering from third degree burns
a. H2O2
b. NaOCl
c. AgNO3
d. KMnO4
c. AgNO3
289
A dentrifice which contains formalin and reduces the sensitivity of teeth to heat and cold
a. Sensodyne
b. pumice
c. Thermodent
d. none of the above
c. Thermodent
290
A halogen characterized as a dark, reddish brown, fuming liquid with suffocating odor:
a. bromine
b. iodine
c. chlorine
d. fluorine
a. bromine
291
Tartar emetic, known to be an effective antischistosomal agent is:
a. KHC4H4O6
b. KSbOC4H4O6
c. NaKC4H4O6
d. KHC4H4O6
b. KSbOC4H4O6
292
Use of sodium bisulfite
a. protective
b. cleansing agent
c. dentrifice
d. anti-oxidant
d. anti-oxidant
293
Slaked lime is
a. CaO
b. CaSO4
c CaCO3
d. Ca(OH)2
d. Ca(OH)2
294
Mechanism of antibacterial action of potassium permanganate solutions
a. protein precipitation
b. astringent
c. halogenation
d. oxidation
d. oxidation
295
He discovered oxygen and called it empyreal air
a. Priestly
b. Beckerel
c. Scheele
d. Cavendish
c. Scheele
296
MgNH4PO4 is the only __________ phosphate.
a. yellow
b. orange
c. white
d. blue
c. white
297
White precipitate is also known as:
a. calomel
b. ammoniated mercury
c. calcium oxide
d. zinc sulfide
b. ammoniated mercury
298
It acts as antacid in small doses, and as a laxative in large doses.
a. magnesium d. iron
b. manganese e. copper
c. aluminum
a. magnesium
299
This compound is used as carbon dioxide absorber.
a. ammonium carbonate
b. potassium iodide
c. barium hydroxide
d. soda lime
d. soda lime
300
The radiopharmaceutical that is used for kidney imaging or determining renal function.
a. I-131-NaI c. Tc-99m-Heptagluconate
b. I-131-Human Serum Albumin d. Tc-99m-Phytate
c. Tc-99m-Heptagluconate
