MOD1 (MANOR) INORGMED Flashcards

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  1. The smallest particle of matter which enters into a chemical combination
    a. molecule
    b. element
    c. atom
    d. compound
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C

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  1. Dimercaprol (BAL) acts as an antidote by a process called:
    a. oxidation
    b. reduction
    c. chelation
    d. absorption
    e. adsorption
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C

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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
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D

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  1. Amalgams are alloys of:
    a. iron
    b. zinc
    c. copper
    d. mercury
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D

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  1. 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
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B

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  1. The chloride of this metal is an astringent, antiperspirant and deodorant:
    a. Mn
    b. Ga
    c. Al
    d. Ca
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C

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  1. Dehydration and decreased renal blood flow are conditions of:
    a. hyperchloremia
    b. hypochloremia
    c. hyperkalemia
    d. hypokalemia
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A

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  1. Different nuclides having the same mass number:
    a. isotopes
    b. isotones
    c. isomer
    d. isobars
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D

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  1. The most electronegative element in the periodic table is:
    a. sulfur
    b. oxygen
    c. chlorine
    d. fluorine
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D

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  1. 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
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B

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  1. 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
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D

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  1. Which vitamin enhance the physiological utilization of Ca in the body?
    a. Vitamin B12
    d. Vitamin D
    b. Vitamin C
    e. Vitamin E
    c. Vitamin C
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D

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  1. Saltpeter, a meat preservative is the synonym for:
    a. KNO2
    b. NaNO3
    c. NaNO2
    d. KNO3
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D

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  1. For treatment of mental ailments:
    a. Li2CO3
    b. Na2CO3
    c. CaCO3
    d. K2CO3
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A

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  1. Simethicone-containing antacids contain simethicone as:
    a. antacid
    b. antiflatulent
    c. antifoaming agent
    d. protective
    e. B and c
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E

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  1. Radioisotopes decay:
    a. at the same rate
    d. slowly
    b. randomly
    e. only when catalyzed
    c. rapidly
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B

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  1. A buffer system that has been modified to include NaCl to make it isotonic with physiologic fluid:
    a. Sorensen phosphate buffer
    c. Feldman’s buffer
    b. Gifford’s buffer
    d. Atkin & Pentin buffer
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A

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  1. Which of the following ions is colored blue in solution?
    a. cupric
    b. cuprous
    c. ferric
    d. ferrous
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A

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  1. The following can cause a shift of equilibrium except:
    a. catalyst
    b. concentration
    c. pressure
    d. temperature
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A

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  1. Which of the following is not an action of sulfur?
    a. cathartic
    d. depilatories
    b. parasiticide
    e. Reye’s syndrome
    c. fumigation
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E

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  1. The rate of decay of radioactive substance is expressed in terms of:
    a. half-life
    b. angstrom
    c. curie
    d. amu
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A

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  1. Drug of choice to combat systemic acidosis:
    a. KHCO3
    b. NaHCO3
    c. Na2CO3
    d. K2CO3
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B

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  1. 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
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E

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  1. Bordeaux mixture used as fungicide contains:
    a. selenium sulfide
    b. magnesium sulfate
    c. cupric sulfate
    d. silver nitrate
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C

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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
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B

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  1. The ion that gives a Prussian blue precipitate with potassium ferrocyanide:
    a. ferric
    b. ferrous
    c. cobalt
    d. nickel
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A

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  1. Which of the following salts has a pH>7?
    a. Na2SO4
    b. NH4CH3COO
    c. CaC2O4
    d. C2H5NHCl
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C

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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
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D

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  1. All of the following ions are present in the intracellular fluids except:
    a. K+
    b. Na+
    c. Mg 2+
    d. HPO4-3
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B

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  1. Epsom salt is used as:
    a. antiphlogistic
    b. anticonvulsant
    c. cathartic
    d. any of these
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D

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  1. 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
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A

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  1. Which of the following is not yellow?
    a. CdS
    b. Ag2CrO4
    c. Ag3PO4
    d. Ag3AsO3
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B

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  1. Nickel ion in solution is colored:
    a. colorless
    b. blue
    c. green
    d. yellow
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C

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  1. Increases osmotic load of the GIT:
    a. bulk-forming laxative
    b. emollient laxative
    c. saline cathartic
    d. stimulant laxative
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C

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  1. This instrument used to measure sodium and potassium in quantitatively:
    a. polarimeter
    b. spectrophotometer
    c. refractometer
    d. flame photometer
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D

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  1. The alum silicate which is antidiarrheal:
    a. pumice
    d. attapulgite
    b. bentonite
    e. calamine
    c. kaolin
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C

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  1. Radioisotopes can be produced from the following except:
    a. nuclear pile
    b. cyclotron
    c. x-ray machine
    d. radioisotope cow
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C

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  1. Salts of these alkaline metals are used as sedative depressant in psychiatry:
    a. lithium
    b. iridium
    c. potassium
    d. calcium
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A

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  1. 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
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C

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  1. Copper imparts a characteristics ____ color to a nonluminous flame:
    a. blue
    b. scarlet
    c. green
    d. emerald green
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C

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  1. 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
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C

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  1. Sodium citrate
    a. germicidal
    b. solubilizer of iodine
    c. reduce blood clotting time
    d. acidifier
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C

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  1. The sum of the number of protons and neutrons of an atom:
    a. atomic weight
    b. isotopes
    c. atomic number
    d. mass number
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D

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  1. The following oxides are acidic with water except:
    a. Cl2O7
    b. N2O3
    c. FeO
    d. SO2
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C

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  1. The energy required to remove an electron from a neutral atom is:
    a. electron affinity
    b. kinetic energy
    c. ionization potential
    d. electrical energy
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C

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  1. Employed topically as astringent and protectant in ointment:
    a. HgS
    b. CdO
    c. ZnO
    d. HgO
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C

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  1. Ammoniated mercury is also known as:
    a. calomel
    b. corrosive sublimate
    c. lunar caustic
    d. white precipitate
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D

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  1. The mechanism of action in the use of carbon as anti-diarrheal is:
    a. absorption
    b. adsorption
    c. precipitation
    d. oxidation
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B

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  1. Which of the following is a native of hydrous magnesium silicate:
    a. talc
    b. pumice
    c. kaolin
    d. bentonite
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A

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  1. Commercial preparations of Simethicone containing antacids:
    a. Di-gel
    d. a and c only
    b. Mylanta
    e. all of the above
    c. Simeco
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E

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  1. 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
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A

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  1. A halogen characterized as a dark, reddish brown, fuming liquid with suffocating odor:
    a. bromine
    b. iodine
    c. chlorine d
    . fluorine
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A

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  1. Which of the following minerals is important in the antioxidant capabilities of vitamin E?
    a. . iron
    d. selenium
    b. zinc
    e. silicon
    c. chromium
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D

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  1. Copper imparts a characteristic _________ color to a nonluminous flame
    a. emerald green
    b. scarlet
    c. blue
    d. golden yellow
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A

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  1. 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
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B

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  1. “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
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B

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  1. 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
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E

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  1. 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
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A

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  1. Prolonged use of silver nitrate may lead to this undesirable discoloration of the skin
    a. argyria
    b. silverism
    c. Wilson’s disease
    d. hydrargyrism
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A

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  1. An aqueous solution of this acid will color turmeric paper brownish red:
    a. sulfuric acid
    b. hydrochloric acid
    c. nitric acid
    d. boric acid
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D

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  1. Tartar emetic, known to be an effective antischistosomal agent is:
    a. KHC4H4O6
    b. KSbOC4H4O6
    c. NaKC4H4O6
    d. KHC4H4O6
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B

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  1. NH4Cl is contraindicated in patients with
    a. diabetes mellitus
    b. diabetes insipidus
    c. impaired hepatic function
    d. alkalosis
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C

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  1. Best radiopharmaceutical agent for bone imaging:
    a. Tc99m IDA
    b. Tc99m albumin colloid
    c. Tc99m Ferpentate
    d. Tc99m etidronate
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D

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  1. Chemical name of Green Vitriol:
    a. Copper Sulfate
    d. Ferrous Sulfate
    b. Magnesium Sulfate
    e. None of the above
    c. Sodium Sulfate
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D

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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. Iodine 131 Serum Albumin [Human] 
d. Gold 198
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B

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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
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B

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  1. 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

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  1. The indicator used for the USP limit test for arsenic
    a. methyl orange
    b. silver sulfadiazine
    c. eriochrome black
    d. Ag diethyldithiocarbamate
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D

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  1. 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

A

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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
A

C

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  1. A measure of a solution’s acid strength, the negative common log of the [H3O+]:
    a. pH
    b. pOH
    c. Ka
    d. Kb
A

A

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  1. The gas considered officially as pharmaceutical inhalant:
    a. oxygen
    d. a & b only
    b. nitrous oxide
    e. all of the above
    c. carbon dioxide
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E

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  1. 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
A

E

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  1. Mechanism of antibacterial action of potassium permanganate solutions
    a. protein precipitation
    b. astringent
    c. halogenation
    d. oxidation
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D

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  1. The following are aluminum salts except:
    a. alum
    b. borax
    c. kaolin
    d. pumice
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B

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  1. This element is present in insulin:
    a. Cu
    d. Zn
    b. Fe
    e. Co
    c. Mg
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D

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  1. Describes a process or reaction that absorbs heat:
    a. endothermic
    b. exothermic
    c. miscible
    d. immiscible
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A

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  1. Radiopharmaceutical agent for thyroid function
    a. sodium iodide 1-131
    b. Tc-99m-Entidronate
    c. Tc-99m-Phytate
    d. Tc-99
A

A

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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
A

B

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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
A

B

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  1. Blood red colorization with CNS but a blue precipitate with hexacyanoferrate(II):
    a. ferric
    b. calcium
    c. magnesium
    d. cobalt
A

A

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82
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  1. MgNH4PO4 is the only __________ phosphate.
    a. yellow
    b. orange
    c. white
    d. blue
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C

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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
A

C

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  1. 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
A

D

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  1. 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
A

D

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  1. 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

A

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  1. 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
A

B

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  1. Calcium absorption and distribution are under a complex hormonal control of:
    a. parathyroid hormone
    b. calcitonin
    c. thyrocalcitonin
    d. all of the above
A

D

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  1. Most abundant and essential of all elements:
    a. oxygen
    b. silicon
    c. hydrogen
    d. nitrogen
A

A

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90
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  1. A measure of the acidity of a solution
    a. pOH
    b. pH
    c. buffer
    d. density
A

B

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  1. This ion is used very effectively as astringent, protective and antiperspirant:
    a. Mg
    b. Al
    c. Zn
    d. Cu
A

B

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  1. 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
A

D

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  1. A reducing agent
    a. gains electrons
    b. decreases in oxidation number
    c. is reduced
    d. is oxidized
A

D

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  1. This element is used as a glucose tolerance factor:
    a. Cr
    b. Si
    c. Mg
    d. Mn
A

A

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  1. A mixture containing 30% ZnS and 70% BaS:
    a. hausemonite
    b. braunite
    c. copperas
    d. lithopone
A

D

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  1. Which of the following is a coinage metal:
    a. barium
    b. magnesium
    c. copper
    d. strontium
A

C

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  1. 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

A

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  1. A thyroid disorder known as goiter is caused by the lack of:
    a. calcium
    b. iodine
    c. sodium
    d. potassium
A

B

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  1. It shows a similar properties to that of sodium and potassium:
    a. ammonium
    b. barium
    c. calcium
    d. magnesium
A

A

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100
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  1. 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
A

B

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  1. These ions are cathartic in action except:
    a. phosphate
    d. acetate
    b. Sulfate
    e. magnesium
    c. tartrate
A

D

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  1. Examples of protective from inorganic compounds except:
    a. Kaolin
    b. Calamine
    c. Zinc oxide
    d. Glycerol
A

D

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  1. The following are oxidizing agents, except:
    a. K2Cr2O7
    b. Na2C2O4
    c. I2
    d. KMnO4
A

B

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  1. 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
A

D

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  1. Slaked lime is
    a. CaO
    b. CaSO4
    c CaCO3
    d. Ca(OH)2
A

D

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  1. Weight of a solute in a given quantity of water is known as ________ of solution:
    a. concentration
    b. weight
    c. volume
    d. dissolution
A

A

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  1. To kill microorganism in inanimate objects we simply used:
    a. antiseptic
    b. corrosive
    c. disinfectant
    d. sterilization
A

C

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  1. Besides activated charcoal and tannic acid, the other component of universal antidote is:
    a. MgO
    d. MgCl2
    b. MgCO3
    e. Mg(OH)2
    c. Mg3(PO4)2
A

A

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109
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  1. The chemical properties of the elements depend upon the extent to which their electrons are:
    a. replaced
    b. completed
    c. lost
    d. redistributed
A

C

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  1. The following are respiratory stimulants except:
    a. soda lime
    b. carbon dioxide
    c. ammonium carbonate
    d. aromatic ammonia spirit
A

A

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  1. White vitriol is referred to:
    a. CuSO4-5H2O
    b. FeSO4-7H2O
    c. ZnSO4-7H2O
    d. H2SO4
A

C

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112
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  1. Which is not a colligative property?
    a. freezing point depression
    c. vapor pressure lowering
    b. boiling point elevation
    d. melting point
A

D

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  1. 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-]
A

E

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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
A

D

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  1. Ammonia is used as:
    a. anesthetic
    b. expectorant
    c. respiratory depressant
    d. respiratory stimulant
A

D

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116
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  1. Zinc deficiency characterized by thickened scaly inflammed skin is known as:
    a. seborrheic dermatitis
    b. parakeratosis
    c. skin ulcer
    d. none of the above
A

B

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  1. 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
A

B/C

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118
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  1. Burrows solution is also known as:
    a. aluminum acetate solution
    b. lead acetate
    c. sodium borate
    d. none of the given choices
A

A

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  1. The following are non-systemic antacids except:
    a. aluminum hydroxide
    b. sodium bicarbonate
    c. dihydroxy aluminum sodium carbonate
    d. calcium carbonate
A

B

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  1. The acid found in the stomach is:
    a. lactic
    b. acetic
    c. hydrochloric
    d. citric
A

C

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121
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  1. These are salts of chlorine except:
    a. salt peter
    b. rock salt
    c. bleaching powder
    d. calomel
122
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  1. 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
123
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  1. 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
124
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  1. 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
125
Q
  1. 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
126
Q
  1. Acids have the following properties except:
    a. sour taste
    b. donor of protons
    c. neutralize bases
    d. pH above 7
127
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  1. 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
128
Q
  1. 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
129
Q
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
130
Q
  1. Gas responsible for the oxidative changes in fats, paints and oil:
    a. oxygen
    b. carbon monoxide
    c. carbon dioxide
    d. hydrogen
131
Q
  1. 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
132
Q
  1. Iron sorbitex is a chemical complex of:
    a. iron
    d. dextrin
    b. sorbitol
    e. all of the above
    c. citric acid
133
Q
  1. This ion produces violet color to the non-luminous flame
    a. calcium
    b. sodium
    c. barium
    d. potassium
134
Q
  1. Nessler’s reagent is used to identify
    a. K+
    b. NH4+
    c. Na+
    d. Al3+
135
Q
  1. The syllable “bi” in sodium bicarbonate and sodium bi-phosphate indicates that they are:
    a. acids salts
    b. compounds composed of two elements
    c. neutral salts
    d. basic salts
136
Q
  1. Science that deals with the methods of extracting the metal from their ores:
    a. thermochemistry
    b. mineralogy
    c. electrochemistry
    d. metallurgy
137
Q
  1. 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
138
Q
  1. The ion that gives a purple solution with sodium bismuthate:
    a. cobalt
    b. ferrous
    c. ferric
    d. manganese
139
Q
  1. Substance added to glass to improve its coefficient of expansion:
    a. MnO2
    b. B
    c. K
    d. Pb
140
Q
  1. Inert gas with anesthetic properties:
    a. argon
    b. helium
    c. krypton
    d. neon
141
Q
  1. 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
142
Q
  1. 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
143
Q
  1. Lugol’s solution contains this element as its active component:
    a. fluorine
    d. iodine
    b. chlorine
    e. potassium
    c. bromine
144
Q
  1. 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
145
Q
  1. Heavy water is:
    a. H2O2
    b. D2O
    c. T3O
    d. H2O
146
Q
  1. All are iodine-containing preparations, except:
    a. Betadine
    b. Iodine tincture
    c. Formol
    d. Lugol’s solution
147
Q
  1. Epsom salt is synonymous to:
    a. Magnesium sulfate
    b. Calcium sulfate
    c. Cadmium sulfate
    d. Zinc sulfate
148
Q
  1. 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
149
Q
  1. The following will react with water to form basic solution:
    a. sulfur trioxide
    b. ammonia
    c. nitrogen dioxide
    d. carbon dioxide
150
Q
  1. 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
151
Q
  1. Plaster of Paris is chemically:
    a. CaO
    b. CaSO4
    c. CaSO4.1 1/2H2O
    d. CaSO4.2 H2O
    e. (CaSO4)2 H2O
152
Q
  1. The ion that gives positive result to Rinman’s Green Test:
    a. aluminum
    b. chromium
    c. manganese
    d. zinc
153
Q
  1. Sulfate of this metal is an emetic:
    a. calcium
    b. gold
    c. copper
    d. silver
154
Q
  1. 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
155
Q
  1. Laughing gas is a:
    a. general anesthetic
    b. caustic
    c. disinfectant
    d. local anesthetic
156
Q
  1. The first element produced artificially is:
    a. Rn
    b. Ta
    c. Tc
    d. Pt
157
Q
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
158
Q
  1. 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
159
Q
  1. These elements form basic anhydrides except one:
    a. S
    b. Na
    c. Mg
    d. Ca
160
Q
  1. Strong iodine solution contains KI for the purpose of:
    a. preservation
    b. reducing agent
    c. preventing precipitation
    d. none of the above
161
Q
  1. White precipitate is also known as:
    a. calomel
    b. ammoniated mercury
    c. calcium oxide
    d. zinc sulfide
162
Q
  1. All of the following are mechanisms of anti-microbial action, except:
    a. oxidation
    b. halogenation
    c. hydrolysis
    d. precipitation
163
Q
  1. 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
164
Q
  1. 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
165
Q
  1. Element common to all acids:
    a. oxygen
    b. hydrogen
    c. chlorine
    d. all of the above
166
Q
  1. If the ion product is less than Ksp, the solution is:
    a. saturated
    d. concentrated
    b. unsaturated
    e. diluted
    c. supersaturated
167
Q
  1. Oxides of typically non-metallic elements are:
    a. neutral
    b. basic
    c. acidic
    d. amphoteric
168
Q
  1. Electrolyte replenisher in dehydration:
    a. sodium iodide
    b. potassium iodide
    c. sodium bromide
    d. sodium chloride
    e. sodium sulfate
169
Q
  1. A homogenous molecular dispersion of two or more substances:
    a. suspension
    b. emulsion
    c. gel d. solution
170
Q
  1. The following are photometric methods of analysis, except:
    a. turbidimetry
    b. spectrophotometry
    c. chromatography
    d. flame photometry
171
Q
  1. Use of sodium bisulfite
    a. protective
    b. cleansing agent
    c. dentrifice
    d. anti-oxidant
172
Q
  1. If HCl is added to water until the solution contains 1 x 10-4 mole/L of the H+ ion, the concentration of OHions 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
173
Q
  1. Primary HCO3- excess
    a. metabolic acidosis
    b. metabolic alkalosis
    c. respiratory acidosis d
    . respiratory alkalosis
174
Q
  1. 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
175
Q
  1. 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
176
Q
  1. They are called the “soluble group”:
    a. alkali metals
    b. alkaline earth metals
    c. aluminum-iron group
    d. silver group
177
Q
  1. Antacids that cause “rebound” hyperacidity are:
    a. Mg(OH)2 & Al(OH)2
    b. Na2CO3
    c. NA2S2O3 & MgSO4
    d. NaHCO3 & CaCO3
178
Q
  1. 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
179
Q
  1. 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
180
Q
  1. 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
181
Q
  1. Halogen used as a common water disinfectant
    a. iodine
    b. bromine
    c. fluorine
    d. chlorine
182
Q
  1. Softest mineral known:
    a. calamine
    d. bentonite
    b. kaolin
    e. silica
    c. talc
183
Q
  1. Both iron and copper are found in which respiratory enzyme:
    a. trisinase
    b. cytochrome oxidase
    c. peroxide
    d. oxidase
184
Q
  1. An orange-red sulfide insoluble in NH3 but soluble in excess (NH4)2S:
    a. CdS
    b. Sb2S3
    c. HgS
    d. MnS
185
Q
  1. 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
186
Q
  1. An agent that loses one or more electrons in a redox reaction:
    a. oxidizing agent
    b. reducing agent
    c. catalyst
    d. inhibitor
187
Q
  1. 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
188
Q
  1. Substance that shows strong conductivity property and a high degree of ionization:
    a. Strong electrolyte
    b. Non-electrolyte
    c. weak electrolyte
    d. buffer
189
Q
  1. The ion that gives positive result to Thenard’s Blue Test:
    a. aluminum
    b. chromium
    c. manganese
    d. zinc
190
Q
  1. 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
191
Q
  1. Which of the following is a polyatomic molecule and a compound?
    a. O2
    b. CO2
    c. CO
    d. Co3 -2
192
Q
  1. Calomel is:
    a. HgCl
    b. HgCl2
    c. stannous fluoride
    d. ZnCl
193
Q
  1. Densest element in the periodic table:
    a. rubefacient
    b. Pb
    c. Pd
    d. Os
194
Q
  1. 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
195
Q
  1. Blue vitriol, an effective astringent and emetic is chemically:
    a. FeSO4-7H2O
    b. CaCl2
    c. CU(C2H3O2)2
    d. CuSO4 5H2O
196
Q
  1. This is used to describe the approximate measure of the sized 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
197
Q
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
198
Q
  1. 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
199
Q
  1. The major physiological ions include the following except for:
    a. sodium
    d. phosphorus
    b. potassium
    e. calcium
    c. manganese
200
Q
  1. Chemical name of China Clay:
    a. Lead acetate
    d. Kaolin
    b. Copper sulfate
    e. none of the above
    c. Magnesium Trisilicate
201
Q
  1. He discovered oxygen and called it empyreal air
    a. Priestly
    b. Beckerel
    c. Scheele
    d. Cavendish
202
Q
  1. 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
203
Q
  1. Tartar emetic
    a. syphilis
    b. schistosomiasis
    c. scabicide
    d. all of these
204
Q
  1. In a REDOX reaction, the oxidizing agent
    a. is oxidized
    b. loses electrons
    c. is reduced
    d. increased in oxidation state
205
Q
  1. 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
206
Q
  1. A substance which takes up water or moisture but does not dissolve is:
    a. dehydrating agent
    b. deliquescent
    c. efflorescent
    d. hygroscopic
207
Q
  1. This compound is used as carbon dioxide absorber.
    a. ammonium carbonate
    b. potassium iodide
    c. barium hydroxide
    d. soda lime
208
Q
  1. 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
209
Q
  1. Prepared chalk or precipitated chalk is chemically known as:
    a. MgCO3
    b. Na2CO3
    c. Ca3(PO4)2
    d. CaCO3
210
Q
  1. 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
211
Q
  1. 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
212
Q
  1. The major side effect from the use of barium sulfate suspension as radiopaque is:
    a. diarrhea
    b. constipation
    c. vomiting
    d. dizziness
213
Q
  1. Elements that are found as diatomic molecules include all except:
    a. oxygen
    d. iodine
    b. fluorine
    e. hydrogen
    c. potassium
214
Q
  1. A compound added to some antacids to serve as defoaming agent to prevent flatulence
    a. simethicone
    b. magaldrate
    c. alginic acid
    d. sodium bicarbonate
215
Q
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
216
Q
  1. The following underlined elements has +5 oxidation state, except:
    a. IF5
    b. H3SbO4
    c. Bi(NO3)3
    d. Na2Sn4O6
217
Q
  1. The most abundant metal and the third most abundant element in the earth’s crust:
    a. sodium
    b. aluminum
    c. carbon
    d. copper
218
Q
  1. 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
219
Q
  1. Index of protective power of colloids:
    a. zigmondy
    b. nuggets
    c. dolomite
    d. none of the above
220
Q
  1. A mixture composed chiefly of potassium polysulfide and potassium thiosulfate:
    a. sulfur lac
    b. sulfurated potash
    c. sublimed sulfur
    d. washed sulfur
221
Q
  1. The composition of aqua regia is:
    a. 3HCL and HNO3
    b. 2HNO3 and 2HCl
    c. 2HNO3 and 1HCl
    d. 1HNO3 and 2H2SO4
222
Q
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
223
Q
  1. Which of the following reduces iodine?
    a. sodium thiosulfate
    b. potassium chloride
    c. sodium hydroxide
    d. magnesium sulfate
    e. none of the above
224
Q
  1. 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
225
Q
  1. 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
226
Q
  1. 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
227
Q
  1. 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
228
Q
  1. 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
229
Q
  1. 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
230
Q
  1. An ion that often shows expectorant action is:
    a. iodide d. iodate
    b. phosphate e. perchlorate
    c. fluoride
231
Q
  1. The Henderson-Hasselbach equation allows us to
    a. Calcualte 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
232
Q
  1. Anode is an electrode
    a. where oxidation takes place
    b. where reduction takes place
    c. where displacement takes place
    d. where decomposition takes place
233
Q
  1. Laughing gas is for _________ preparation
    a. sedative
    b. anesthetic
    c. protective
    d. antacid
234
Q
  1. 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
235
Q
  1. A type or structure of complex where the interactant is a surfactant, a molecule possessing both a nonpolar and a polar portion:
    a. self-associated aggregate
    b. micelle
    c. inclusion complex
    d. inclusion complex
236
Q
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
237
Q
  1. Chemical name of Caustic soda:
    a. Potassium Hydroxide
    d. Sodium Hydroxide
    b. Magnesium Hydroxide
    e. None of the above
    c. Calcium Hydroxide
238
Q
  1. Used as wet dressing for persons suffering from third degree burns
    a. H2O2
    b. NaOCl
    c. AgNO3
    d. KMnO4
239
Q
  1. Used for kidney imaging or determining renal function
    a. Technetium 99m-phytate
    b. Technetium 99 Heptagluconate
    c. Technetium 99 HIDA
    d. Technetium 99 Etidronate
240
Q
  1. Which hydroxide is not amphoteric?
    a. Al(OH)3
    b. Zn(OH)2
    c. Cr(OH)3
    d. Mn(OH)2
241
Q
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
242
Q
  1. This element is poisonous even in free metal form:
    a. magnesium
    b. silver
    c. aluminum
    d. mercury
243
Q
  1. Fehling’s & Benedict’s reagent, used to determine the presence of reducing sugars contain which salt:
    a. CaSO4
    d. MgSO4
    b. NiSO4
    e. SrSO4
    c. CuSO4
244
Q
  1. 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
245
Q
  1. Generic term referring to vitreous material:
    a. plastic
    d. glass
    b. tin e. none of the above
    c. vitriol
246
Q
  1. Transfer of solvent molecules thru a semi permeable membrane
    a. diffusion
    b. distillation
    c. osmosis
    d. condensation
247
Q
  1. The ion that gives a Turnbulls’ blue precipitate with potassium ferricyanide:
    a. ferrous
    b. ferric
    c. cobalt
    d. nickel
248
Q
  1. 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
249
Q
  1. 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
250
Q
  1. The color of the flame produced by lithium
    a. yellow green
    d. violet
    b. crimson red
    e. intense yellow
    c. brick red
251
Q
  1. Anemia due to decreased blood formation can be caused by deficiencies of key materials
    a. cobalamin
    b. folic acid
    c. pyridoxine
    d. all
252
Q
  1. Cream of tartar is:
    a. potassium bitartrate
    b. sodium bitartrate
    c. KCl
    d. sodium carbonate
253
Q
  1. Most active of metallic elements:
    a. alkali metals
    b. oxidizing agent
    c. base metals
    d. solubilizing agent
254
Q
  1. An acid which is a proton donor yield a:
    a. base
    b. salt
    c. conjugate base
    d. conjugate acid
255
Q
  1. Rochelle salt which is used as a cathartic and also as sequestering agent is:
    a. KHC4H4O6
    b. KNaC4H4O6
    c. KSbOC4H4O6
    d. Na2C4H4O6
256
Q
  1. 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
257
Q
  1. A 10 volume hydrogen peroxide is equivalent to ______% H2O2:
    a. 3%
    b. 9%
    c. 20%
    d. 30%
258
Q
  1. 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
259
Q
  1. 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.
260
Q
  1. Oxygen and ozone are:
    a. isotopes
    b. isobars
    c. polymorphs
    d. allotropes
261
Q
  1. Antidote for Wilson’s disease:
    a. deferoxamine mesylate
    b. penicillamine
    c. dimercaprol
    d. physostigmine
262
Q
  1. Pharmaceutical ingredient of Calamine USP 24:
    a. Talc
    b. Zinc oxide
    c. Zinc stearate
    d. Ferric oxide
263
Q
  1. Which of the following Group O elements is recovered form the radioactive decay of radium:
    a. helium
    b. radon
    c. krypton
    d. argon
264
Q
  1. 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
265
Q
  1. Evolves a gas with a fruity odor when treated with concentrated sulfuric acid and ethanol:
    a. acetate
    b. chlorate
    c. sulfate
    d. silicate
266
Q
  1. Cinnabar is chemically:
    a. HgCl
    b. HgS
    c. Zn
    d. ZnSO4
267
Q
  1. Some of the uses of astringent are:
    a. anti-perspirant
    b. caustic
    c. styptic
    d. all of these
268
Q
  1. Mineral chameleon is the synonym of the powerful oxidizing agent:
    a. NaI
    b. KMnO4
    c. MnO2
    d. KNO3
269
Q
  1. 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
270
Q
  1. 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
271
Q
  1. Used in the treatment of cystitis with methenamine
    a. sodium phosphate
    b. sodium sulfate
    c. sodium biphosphate
    d. sodium bicarbonate
272
Q
  1. 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
273
Q
  1. Universal antidote includes:
    a. sodium bicarbonate
    b. activated charcoal
    c. magnesium hydroxide
    d. none of the above
274
Q
  1. A powerful reducing agent used in medicinal preparation:
    a. oxygen
    b. hydrogen peroxide
    c. nitrogen
    d. hypophosphorous acid
275
Q
  1. The unit for molar mass of carbon-12 is
    a. mole
    b. gram
    c. atomic mass unit
    d. gram/mL
276
Q
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
277
Q
  1. The cation/s that cause/s this group of antacids to have constipating property:
    a. Al +3
    d. a ad c
    b. Mg+2
    e. none of them
    c. Ca+2
278
Q
  1. 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
279
Q
  1. 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
280
Q
  1. It forms white precipitate with HCl but blackens upon addition of ammonium hydroxide:
    a. cupric
    b. mercurous
    c. plumbous
    d. silver
281
Q
  1. If enthalpy is positive, the reaction is:
    a. exothermic
    b. endothermic
    c. spontaneous
    d. reversible
282
Q
  1. 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
283
Q
  1. 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
284
Q
  1. Brand name of Al(OH)3
    a. amphogel
    b. phosphagel
    c. alum
    d. all of these
285
Q
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
286
Q
  1. 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
287
Q
  1. This halogen is employed in the prevention of dental caries:
    a. chlorine
    b. bromine
    c. iodine
    d. fluorine
288
Q
  1. Radioactive substances are characterized by:
    a. unstable nucleus
    b. emitting radiation
    c. low proton-neuron ratio
    d. all of the above
289
Q
  1. Salts are formed as a result of the reaction between except:
    a. inorganic acid and as inorganic base
    b. water and a metal
    c. water and non-metallic element
    d. an organic acid and an inorganic base
290
Q
  1. Which of the following elements imparts a characteristics violet color to non-luminous flame:
    a. sodium
    b. ferric
    c. potassium
    d. copper
291
Q
  1. 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
292
Q
  1. These are physical properties except:
    a. malleability of metals
    b. volatility of alcohols
    c. oxidation of iron
    d. solubility of sugar
293
Q
  1. 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
294
Q
  1. 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
295
Q
  1. Nitrogen
    a. respirable air
    b. mephitic air
    c. St. Elmos Fire
    d. dephlogisticated air
296
Q
  1. Also known as salt-forming group of elements are the:
    a. alkali metals
    d. halogens
    b. alkaline earth metals
    e. coinage metals
    c. chalcogen
297
Q
  1. Weak electrolytes are:
    a. unstable solution
    c. poor conductors of electricity
    b. strong conductor of electricity
    d. non-conductors of electricity
298
Q
  1. 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
299
Q
  1. 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
300
Q
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