Module 1: Inorganic Chemistry Flashcards

1
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What element is also known as
dephlogisticated air?

A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Hydrogen
D. Sulfur
E. Helium

A

Oxygen

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2
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What is the predominant ion in the extracellular fluid?

A. Na+1
B. K+1
C. Mg+2
D. Ca+2
E. Mn+2

A

Na+1

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3
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What is the halogen used as water purifier?

A. F
B. Cl
C. Br
D. I
E. At

A

Cl

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4
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Which of the following substances is employed in the treatment of mental disorder?

A. MgSO4
B. K2Cr2O7
C. Li2CO3
D. NaHCO3
E. KNO3

A

Li2CO3

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5
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What is the most reactive element among the halogens?

A. F
B. Cl
C. Br
D. I
E. At

A

F

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6
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What condition results from the deficiency of iodine?

A. Hepatitis
B. Goiter
C. Infection
D. Scurvy
E. Peripheral neuropathy

A

Goiter

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7
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What are the metals that combine to form the alloy, ferrochrome?
A. Lead and iron
B. Lead and chromium
C. Chromium and tin
D. Iron and tin
E. Iron and chromium

A

Iron and chromium

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8
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Which of the following statements about Bordeaux Mixture is/are true?
I. It is used as an antiseptic
II. It is used as an algicide-fungicide
III. It contains copper
IV. It contains cobalt

A. I and II
B. II and IV
C. II and III
D. III and IV
E. I, II, III

A

II and III

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9
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Inert gases being investigated for possible use as inhalatory anesthetic
I. Kr
II. Xe
III. Ar
IV. He

A. I and II
B. I, II, and III
C. II and IV
D. I and IV

A

II and IV

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10
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What is the composition of artificial air?
A. 40% O2 and 60% He
B. 20% O2 and 80% He
C. 20% He and 80% O2
D. 80% Kr and 20% He
E. 40% Kr and 60%

A

20% O2 and 80% He

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11
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The following terms are uses of Rochelle salt EXCEPT:

A. Cathartic
B. Diuretic
C. Sequestering agent
D. Preservative
E. None of the above

A

Diuretic

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12
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What metal is unaffected by body fluids hence it is used in such repair of bones, nerves and muscles?

A. Aluminum
B. Tantalum
C. Tin
D. Thorium
E. Silicon

A

Tantalum

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13
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What is the official barium salt used in medicine as a radiopaque substance in roentgenographic examination of the GIT

A. BaCl2
B. BaSO4
C. Ba(NO3)2
D. Ba3(PO4)2
E. BaCO3

A

BaSO4

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14
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What is the synthetic, radioactive noble gas used in the treatment of cervical and oral lesion

A. Ar
B. Ir
C. Xe
D. Rn
E. None of the above

A

Rn

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15
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What is the most abundant metal on the earth’s crust?
A. Fe
B. Al
C. Cu
D. Au
E. Si

A

Al

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16
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What elements compose the alloy bronze?
A. Cu and Au
B. Cu and Zn
C. Cu and Sn
D. Cu and Tn
E. Cu and Ag

A

Cu and Sn

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17
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The measure of the acidity of a solution is also known as
A. pH
B. pOH
C. Buffer
D. Concentration
E. pI

A

pH

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18
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What inert substance is used to prolong the shelf-life of products by displacing air inside the container?
A. Oxygen
B. Helium
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Nitrogen
E. Hydrogen

A

Nitrogen

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19
Q

Which among the elements does NOT form basic anhydride?
A. Ca
B. Na
C. Ba
D. Mg
E. S

A

S

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20
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Which of the following substance is/are used as inhalant in all pathological conditions characterized by dyspnea?
I. Oxygen
II. Helium
III. Carbon dioxide
IV. Nitrogen

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. II and III
E. I and IV

A

I only

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21
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An extremely unreactive substance considered to have the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion among metals
A. Gold
B. Platinum
C. Palladium
D. Silicon
E. Krypton

A

Platinum

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22
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What is the meaning of “halogen”?
A. Acid-former
B. Water-former
C. Niter-producer
D. Sea salt-former
E. None of the above

A

Sea salt-former

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23
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Which of the two following substances is native hydrous magnesium silicate?
A. Talc
B. Pumice
C. Kaolin
D. Bentonite
E. Clay

A

Talc

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24
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What is the active ingredient of White lotion?
A. CdS
B. SeS
C. PbS
D. ZnS
E. MnS

A

ZnS

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25
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What is the color of the cylinder that is used to contain O2?
A. Black
B. Green
C. Gray
D. Brown
E. Yellow

A

Green

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26
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Glauber’s salt is chemically known as
A. MgSO4
B. K2SO4
C. FeSO4
D. Na2SO4
E. H2SO4

A

Na2SO4

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27
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Magnesia is chemically known as
A. MgCO3
B. MgO
C. Mg(OH)2
D. MgCl2
E. MgSO4

A

MgO

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28
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Calcined magnesite is chemically known as
A. MgCl2
B. MgSO4
C. MgCl2
D. MgCl2
E. MgCO3

A

MgCO3

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29
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Bone ash is chemically known
A. Ca(OH)2
B. Ca5(OH)(PO4)3
C. CaO
D. Ca(OCl)2
E. CaSO4

A

Ca5(OH)(PO4)3

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30
Q

What is the antidote for zinc poisoning?
A. Magnesium sulfate
B. Magnesium hydroxide
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Sodium carbonate
E. Sodium chloride

A

Sodium bicarbonate

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31
Q

What The chemical formula of cinnabar?

A. HgS
B. Hg2Cl2
C. ZnO
D. HgCl2
E. CdS

A

HgS

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32
Q

Lunge test insensitivity test for what ion?

A. Phosphate
B. Nitrate
C. Sulphate
D. Carbonate
E. Silver

A

Nitrate

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33
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Which of the following phrases describes CATIONS?

A. Examples are halides and cyanides
B. Negatively charged particles
C. Atoms that gained electrons
D. Has more protons than electrons
E. None of these

A

Has more protons than electrons

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34
Q

. What is the use of cream of tartar?

A. Buffer
B. Diuretic
C. Bulking agent
D. Adsorbent
E. Urinary acid

A

Diuretic

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35
Q

What element is used in the prophylaxis of dental caries?

A. Chlorine
B. lodine
C. Calcium
D. Fluorine
E. Strontium

A

Fluorine

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36
Q

What is the color imparted to the flame by lithium?

A. Yellow
B. Brick red
C. Green
D. Violet
E. Crimson

A

Crimson

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37
Q

What is the use of bentonite?

A. Suspending agent
B. Lubricant
C. Binder
D. Precipitant
E. Bulking agent

A

Suspending agent

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38
Q

Which among the following gases is used as an antioxidant?

A. Helium
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
E. None of the above

A

Nitrogen

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39
Q

Oxides of nonmetallic elements are described to be
A. Alkaline
B. Acidic
C. Amphoteric
D. Neutral
E. None of the above

A

Acidic

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40
Q

Which among the following substance is considered as volatile base?
A. KOH
B. NaOH
C. Ca(OH)2
D. NH4OH
E. Al(OH)3

A

NH4OH

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41
Q

What happens to the oxidizing agent in a REDOX reaction?
A. Is oxidized
B. Loss electron
C. Is reduced
D. Valence increased
E. Not affected

A

Is reduced

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42
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What is the most electronegative element in the periodic table?
A. I
B. Cl
C. Fe
D. C
E. None of the above

A

None of the above

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43
Q

All the following substances are with therapeutic property, EXCEPT:
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Helium
C. Oxygen
D. Hydrogen
E. None of the above

A

Hydrogen

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43
Q

Paris green is chemically known as
A. Cupric oxide
B. Calcium sulfate
C. Copper aceto arsenite
D. Cupric chloride
E. Ammonium chloride

A

Copper aceto arsenite

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44
Q

What is the use of Lassar’s paste?
A. Keratolytic
B. Antiseptic
C. Demulcent
D. Counterirritant
E. Analgesic

A

Antiseptic

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44
Q

The following items describe the use of sodium iodide, EXCEPT
I. Expectorant
II. Antikeratogenic
III. Solubilizer
IV. Antifungal

A. I only
B. II and III
C. II only
D. III and IV
E. I and III

A

II only

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45
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Which among the following substances is used as hypotensive agent?
A. K2SCN
B. MgSO4
C. Na3PO4
D. CaCl2
E. CaCO3

A

MgSO4

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46
Q

What is the official antidote for phosphorus poisoning?
A. White vitriol
B. Green vitriol
C. Oil of vitriol
D. Blue vitriol
E. Rochelle salt

A

Blue vitriol

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47
Q

What element is glucinum?
A. Lithium
B. Strontium
C. Manganese
D. Beryllium
E. Sulfur

A

Beryllium

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48
Q

What is native magnesium sulfate?
A. Kieserite
B. Dolomite
C. Magnesite
D. Talc
E. Asbestos

A

Kieserite

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49
Q

What compound of sulfur is considered the yellow sulfide?
A. MnS
B. ZnS
C. Sb2S3
D. CdS
E. PbS

A

CdS

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50
Q

What substance may be used to clean a glass apparatus which is particularly greasy?
A. Nitric acid
B. Concentrate hydrochloric acid
C. Chromosulfuric acid
D. Hypochlorous acid
E. Sulfuric acid

A

Chromosulfuric acid

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51
Q

What is the color imparted by calcium chloride to the flame viewed through cobalt glass?
A. Crimson red
B. Light green
C. Intense yellow
D. Nill
E. Brick red

A

Light green

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52
Q

What element was named from a Greek word which mean ‘acid former’?
A. Hydrogen
B. Nitrogen
C. Sulfur
D. Oxygen
E. Chlorine

A

Oxygen

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53
Q

What is the most stable diatomic molecule?
A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Bromine
D. Hydrogen
E. Fluorine

A

Nitrogen

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54
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Among the halogens which element is the most metallic?
A. Chlorine
B. Bromine
C. Fluorine
D. Iodine
E. Astatine

A

Astatine

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55
Q

Artificial radioactive isotopes emit the following particles, EXCEPT
A. Alpha particles
B. Beta particles
C. Delta particles
D. Gamma ray
E. None of the above

A

Delta particles

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56
Q

Salt of tartar is chemically known as
A. Sodium carbonate
B. Sodium bicarbonate
C. Potassium carbonate
D. Potassium tartrate
E. Sodium lactate

A

Potassium carbonate

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57
Q

The reagent that will precipitate out Group I cations is
A. Hydrogen sulfide
B. Dilute hydrochloric acid
C. Ammonium sulfide
D. Sodium biphosphate
E. Sodium hydroxide

A

Dilute hydrochloric acid

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58
Q

A type of water that contains iron in solution or suspension and are characterized by a ferruginous taste is known as
A. Saline water
B. Lithia water
C. Alkaline water
D. Chalybeate water
E. Mineral water

A

Chalybeate water

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59
Q

What is the use of sugar of lead when applied externally?
A. Astringent
B. Antiseptic
C. Styptic
D. Acid-neutralizer
E. Counterirritant

A

Astringent

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60
Q

What color does Sb impart to the non-luminous Bunsen flame?
A. Yellow green
B. Crimson
C. Blue
D. Brick red
E. Green

A

Green

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61
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The following items describe the use of sulfur, EXCEPT:

A. Cathartic action
B. Anti-scabies
C. Stimulant in alopecia
D. Counterirritant
E. Antiteratogenic

A

Antiteratogenic

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62
Q

Dry ice is chemically known as

A. Carbon monoxide
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
E. Hydrogen sulfide

A

Carbon dioxide

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63
Q

Devarda’s alloy contains

A. Cu, Sn
B. Pb, Sb, Sn
C. Cu, Ni
D. Cu, Al, Zn
E. Bi, Pb, Sn

A

Cu, Al, Zn

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64
Q

The most stable complexes are formed by the ions in which group in the periodic table?

A. Group IA
B. Group IB
C. Group VIA
D. Group VIIA
E. Group VIII

A

Group VIII

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65
Q

What type of ligand is ethylene diamine?

A. Bidentate
B. Pentadentate
C. Unidentate
D. Hexadentate
E. Polydentate

A

Bidentate

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66
Q

In an alkaline solvent, the color of the iodine solution produced is usually

A. Blue black
B. Violet
C. Orange
D. Red
E. Colorless

A

Orange

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67
Q

This principle states that, in a stable complex, there may be no high concentration of negative or positive charge, and that charge will tend to distribute itself over the atoms within a complex in such a way that the net charge on each atom approaches zero.

A. Law of Hess
B. Electronegative principles
C. Aufbau principle
D. Henry’s Law
E. Electroneutrality principle

A

Electroneutrality principle

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68
Q

What element decreases the coefficient of expansion of glass?

A. Cobalt
B. Boron
C. Platinum
D. Potassium
E. Iron

A

Boron

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69
Q

Epsom’s salt is chemically known as
A. Sodium sulfate
B. Sodium metaphosphate
C. Magnesium sulfate
D. Calcium sulfate
E. Calcium phosphate

A

Magnesium sulfate

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70
Q

Parenteral preparations containing bacteriostatic water for injection may be administered through the following route EXCEPT
A. Subcutaneous
B. Intramuscular
C. Intrathecal
D. Intravenous
E. None of the above

A

Intravenous

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71
Q

What element predominates in the plasma and interstitial fluid?
A. Potassium
B. Calcium
C. Sodium
D. Magnesium
E. Oxygen

A

Sodium

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72
Q

What metal is identified in Marsh test?
A. Siver
B. Arsenic
C. Lead
D. Cadmium
E. Mercury

A

Arsenic

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73
Q

The acid utilized in Xanthoproteic test
A. Nitric acid
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Sulfuric acid
D. Acetic acid
E. Boric acid

A

Nitric acid

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74
Q

Permanent hard water may be softened using which methods?
A. Addition of ammonia
B. Boiling
C. Clark’s Lime process
D. Demineralization
E. Haber’s process

A

Demineralization

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75
Q

What is the principal anion in the intracellular fluid compartment?
A. Chlorine
B. Sulfate
C. Phosphate
D. Carbonate
E. Bicarbonate

A

Phosphate

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76
Q

Which iron compound has a superior resistance to oxidation upon exposure to air?
A. Ferrous oxide
B. Ferrous fumarate
C. Ferrous gluconate
D. Ferrous sulfate
E. Ferrous lactate

A

Ferrous fumarate

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77
Q

What mineral is deficient in parakeratosis?
A. Zinc
B. Copper
C. Magnesium
D. Iodine
E. Chromium

A

Zinc

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78
Q

What material is produced upon the fusion of pure silica with a base such as sodium carbonate?
A. Pumice
B. Quartz
C. Glass
D. Talc
E. Kaolin

A

Glass

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79
Q

One hundred volumes of hydrogen peroxide equal to
A. 3%
B. 6%
C. 10%
D. 30%
E. 100%

A

30%

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80
Q

Iron oxides are usually employed as
A. Topical protective
B. Astringent
C. Hematinic
D. Laxative
E. Pigment

A

Pigment

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81
Q

Aromatic Ammonia Spirit, USP must be stored in
A. Amber bottles
B. Clear glass containers
C. Green bottles
D. Rubber containers
E. Borosilicates glass containers

A

Amber bottles

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82
Q

What is the only route approved for the administration of Dextran Injection?
A. Intraperitonial
B. Intradermal
C. Intramuscular
D. Subcutaneous
E. None of the above

A

Intramuscular

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83
Q

Which of the following compounds are efflorescent substances
I. Glauber’s salt
II. Blue vitriol
III. Epsom salt

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II, III
E. None of the above

A

I, II, III

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84
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Compound capable of interfering the passage of x-rays are employed as
A. Lavage
B. Chemotherapeutic agent
C. Radiopaque
D. Radioisotope
E. Enema

A

Radiopaque

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85
Q

Used as bone replacement for temporary braces of long bones and to close openings in the skull
A. Silver
B. Tantalum
C. Platinum
D. Zinc-eugenol cement
E. Calcium sulfate

A

Silver

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86
Q

Gold has been used in the treatment of the following conditions
I. Tuberculosis
II. Lupus erythematosus
III. Rheumatoid arthritis

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II, and III
E. None of the above

A

II and III

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87
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A solution produced from the reaction of mercuric iodide with potassium iodide is known as
A. Nessler’s reagent
B. Valser’s reagent
C. Fehling’s reagent
D. Benedict’s reagent
E. Mayer’s reagent

A

Valser’s reagent

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88
Q

Native hydrated aluminum silicate is also known as
A. Kaolin
B. Talc
C. Pumice
D. Siloxane
E. Bentonite

A

Kaolin

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89
Q

Burrow’s solution contains
A. Alum
B. Lead subacetate
C. Aluminum acetate
D. Calcium hydroxide
E. Silver nitrate

A

Aluminum acetate

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90
Q

The purest native form of uncombined carbon is known as
A. Graphite
B. Diamond
C. Charcoal
D. Buckminsterfullerene
E. Coal

A

Diamond

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91
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What is formed when aluminum silicates combine with impurities of calcium, magnesium iron oxides, and fragments of quartz?
A. Clay
B. Kaolin
C. Pumice
D. Bentonite
E. Attapulgite

A

Clay

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92
Q

What substance is formed when ozone dissolves in and bonds with substances such as such turpentine oil, cinnamon oil and olive oil?
A. Peroxides
B. Ozonizer
C. Dehydrogenated oils
D. Ozonides
E. Oxidized oils

A

Ozonides

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93
Q

Which among the following is NOT a use of sodium hypochlorite solution?
A. Bleaching agent
B. Oxidizing agent
C. Disinfectant
D. Preservative
E. None of these

A

Preservative

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94
Q

Corrosive sublimate is chemically known as
A. Mercury bichloride
B. Mercurous chloride
C. Ammoniated mercury
D. Ammoniated silver nitrate
E. Lead acetate

A

Mercury bichloride

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95
Q

Rinmann’s green is chemically known as
A. Cobaltous oxide
B. Zinc acetate
C. Potassium ferrocyanide
D. Copper acetoarsenite
E. Cobalt zincate

A

Cobalt zincate

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96
Q

In testing for the presence of sugar in urine, what color is produced upon the addition of Fehling’s solution?
A. Brick red precipitate
B. Bluish green coloration
C. Yellow precipitate
D. White precipitate
E. Violet ring at the junction

A

Brick red precipitate

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97
Q

What is the oxidation state of oxygen in the peroxide ion?
A. -2
B. -1
C. 0
D. +1
E. +2

A

-1

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98
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What is the color of the precipitate formed when mercuric salts are treated with sodium hydroxide TS?
A. Crimson
B. White
C. Violet
D. Yellow
E. Black

A

Yellow

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99
Q

What is the rationale in giving a patient Lugol’s solution at least 24 hours before the administration of radioactive iodine?
A. To prevent the depletion of iodine
B. To saturate the thyroid gland with iodine
C. To prevent the uptake of the radiation substance
D. A and B
E. B and C

A

B and C

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100
Q

What does Vogel reaction tests for?
A. Ferrous ions
B. Ammonium ions
C. Cobaltous ions
D. Nickel ions
E. Antimony ions

A

Cobaltous ions

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101
Q

Benedict’s solution contains all of the following compound EXCEPT
A. Ferrous oxide
B. Sodium carbonate
C. Cupric sulfate
D. Sodium citrate
E. None of the above

A

Ferrous oxide

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102
Q

Which reagent may be used to different mercurous salts from mercuric salts?
A. Potassium hydroxide
B. Cupric sulfate
C. Hydrogen sulfide
D. Sodium hydroxide
E. Lead acetate

A

Sodium hydroxide

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103
Q

Which metals react violently with water to produce hydrogen gas and metallic hydroxides?
A. Alkaline earth metals
B. Coinage metals
C. Alkali metals
D. Rare earth metals
E. Volatile metals

A

Alkali metals

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104
Q

An entity that provides a pair of electrons in a coordinate covalent bond is known as
A. Electron provider
B. Donor species
C. Acceptor species
D. Ligand
E. Base

A

Donor species

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105
Q

Sympathetic ink is chemically known as
A. Cobaltous chloride
B. Silver nitrate
C. Sodium thiosulfate
D. Cadmium chloride
E. Lead subacetate

A

Cobaltous chloride

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106
Q

White precipitate is chemically known as
A. Zinc sulfide
B. Ferric oxide
C. Ammoniated mercury
D. Mercurous chloride
E. Magnesium sulfate

A

Ammoniated mercury

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107
Q

What substance is used for its ability to absorb carbon dioxide from expired air in metabolic function test?
A. Lime water
B. Soda lime
C. Slake lime
D. Calx
E. Silica

A

Soda lime

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108
Q

What is the chemical formula of soda ash?
A. NaHCO3
B. KHCO3
C. Na2CO3
D. Na2CO3 5H2O
E. Na2CO3 H2O

A

Na2CO3

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109
Q

What conditions results from hydrogen peroxide solution’s continued use?
A. Acidosis
B. Hairy tongue
C. Esophagitis
D. Gingivitis
E. Diplopia

A

Hairy tongue

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110
Q

This is used to provide an inert atmosphere to retard oxidation in cod liver oil, olive oil and multiple vitamin preparations
A. Helium
B. Nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
D. Carbon dioxide
E. Oxygen

A

Nitrogen

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111
Q

Temporary hard water is caused by the presence in solution of calcium or magnesium ______.
A. Sulfate
B. Chloride
C. Hydroxide
D. Bicarbonate
E. Phosphate

A

Bicarbonate

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112
Q

Members of the ‘heavy platinum metals’ include
A. Ruthenium
B. Iridium
C. Rhodium
D. Paladium
E. Francium

A

Iridium

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113
Q

Faulty calcium metabolism defined as a reduced volume of bone tissue per unit volume of bone tissue per unit volume of anatomical bone and commonly affects postmenopausal women is known as:
A. Osteoporosis
B. Rickets
C. Paget’s disease
D. Hypocalcemia
E. Hypomagnesemia

A

Osteoporosis

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114
Q

Organic mercurial salts were previously used as diuretics and are all administered parenterally, EXCEPT
A. Meralluride
B. Sodium mercaptomerin
C. Calomel
D. Chlormerodrin
E. Ethylmercury

A

Chlormerodrin

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115
Q

This element can replace calcium in bone formation and has been used to hasten bone demineralization in diseases such osteoporosis
A. Strotium
B. Barium
C. Beryllium
D. Magnesium
E. Calcium

A

Strotium

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116
Q

Betadine antiseptic topical solution contains __% of iodine
A. 0.5%-1%
B. 10%
C. 5%
D. 7.5%
E. 12%

A

10%

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117
Q

This compound has been used in the treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis. However, extended use of this product may result to argyria and nephritis
A. Silver nitrate
B. Silver chloride
C. Silver tri nitrophenolate
D. Silver protein
E. Elemental silver

A

Silver tri nitrophenolate

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118
Q

This sodium salt does not produce systemic alkalosis ready and is antiketogenic
A. Sodium bicarbonate
B. Sodium lactate
C. Sodium gluconate
D. Sodium citrate
E. Sodium acetate

A

Sodium lactate

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119
Q

Fresh silver stains on skin may be best removed by painting the affected with
A. Tincture of iodine
B. Sodium thiosulfate
C. Sodium picrate
D. Potassium cyanide
E. Sodium chloride

A

Tincture of iodine

120
Q

This substance gives calamine its pink color
A. Zinc iodine
B. Ferrous oxide
C. Zinc carbonate
D. Ferric oxide
E. Zinc sulfide

A

Ferric oxide

121
Q

Flash-light powders are mixtures of potassium chlorate or barium peroxide and the powdered form of this element
A. Sulfur
B. Aluminum
C. Magnesium
D. Phosphorus
E. Sodium

A

Magnesium

122
Q

Fool’s gold is chemically known as
A. Gold sodium thiomalate
B. Auric selenite
C. Iron pyrite
D. Ferrous carbonate with shale
E. Nickel

A

Iron pyrite

123
Q

What is the explosive form of antimony?
A. Metallic form
B. Amorphous form
C. Crystalline form
D. Black antimony
E. None of the above

A

Amorphous form

124
Q

What is the chemical formula of Salt of wormwood?
A. KHCO3 ● 4H2O
B. K2CO3 ● 1 ½ H2O
C. CH3COOK
D. K2HPO4
E. CH3COONa

A

K2CO3 ● 1 ½ H2O

125
Q

Elements exhibit amphoteric property include:
I. Al
II. Sn
III. Zn
IV. Cu

A. I and II only
B. II and III only
C. I,II, and III only
D. I and IV only
E. I, II, III, and IV

A

I, II, III, and IV

126
Q

In a weakly acidic medium, the reaction between this metal and stannous chloride will produce a purple precipitate commonly known a Purple of Cassius
A. Tin
B. Gold
C. Silver
D. Lead
E. Copper

A

Gold

127
Q

What is the most desirable form of talc for use in cosmetic pharmaceuticals?
A. Amorphous
B. Foliated
C. Fibrous
D. Granular
E. None of the above

A

Foliated

128
Q

What commercial iron-containing preparation has the advantage of being the least irritating to the GI tract?
A. Feosol®
B. Hemobion®
C. Revicon Max®
D. Cherifer® capsul
E. Capsebon®

A

Hemobion®

129
Q

What is a native form of calcium carbonate that has been freed from most of its impurities through elutriation?
A. Drop chalk
B. Precipitated Chalk
C. Muriate of lime
D. Milk of lime
E. None of the above

A

Drop chalk

130
Q

A property of some substance to lose water molecules from a crystalline structure
A. Dehydration
B. Hygroscopic property
C. Deliquescence
D. Efflorescence
E. None of the above

A

Efflorescence

131
Q

The aluminum magnesium silicate, also known as floridin, is a low plasticity clay-like material with high water content. It finds its use in the decolorization of oils
A. Kaolin
B. Bentonite
C. Fuller’s earth
D. Pumice
E. Talc

A

Fuller’s earth

132
Q

This compound is said to be the recommended calcium salt as electrolyte replenisher because it provides an optimum ratio of 1:1 calcium to phosphate
A. Calcium lactate
B. Calcium carbonate
C. Dibasic Calcium phosphate
D. Tribasic calcium phosphate
E. Ferrous gluconate

A

Dibasic Calcium phosphate

133
Q

Vieminckx’s solution, a mixture prepared by boiling lime and sublimed sulfur, is used as
A. Cathartic
B. Scabicide
C. Antifungal
D. Irritant
E. Disinfectant

A

Scabicide

134
Q

Fowler’s solution is chemically known as
A. Diluted sodium hypochlorite
B. Copper acetoarsenite
C. Potassium arsenite
D. Bromine, tenth-normal
E. Calcium sulfate

A

Potassium arsenite

135
Q

Nordhausen acid also refers to
A. Muriatic acid
B. Phosphoric acid
C. Concentrated nitric acid
D. Fuming sulfuric acid
E. Diluted hydrochloric

A

Fuming sulfuric acid

136
Q

The least abundant of all inert gases
A. Krypton
B. Xenon
C. Radon
D. Argon
E. None of the above

A

Xenon

137
Q

What is the difference between lodine Tincture and lodine Solution?
A. The concentration of iodine present
B. The comparative antiseptic efficiency
C. The solvent medium used
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

A

The solvent medium used

138
Q

Acalka® contains
A. Sodium chloride
B. Calcium carbonate
C. Potassium citrate
D. Magnesium sulfate
E. Ferrous sulfate

A

Potassium citrate

139
Q

What is the impurity which is found more frequency in talc?
A. Zinc oxide
B. Calcium oxide
C. Silica
D. Magnesium oxide
E. Calcium sulfate

A

Calcium oxide

140
Q

Nessler’s reagent, an akaline solution of potassium tetraiodomercurate (II), is used to detect
A. Arsenic
B. Ammonia
C. Zinc
D. Mercury
E. Silver

A

Ammonia

141
Q

The only acid to dissolve gold
A. Nitric acid
B. Sulfuric acid
C. Hydrochloric acid
D. Selenic acid
E. Sulfuric acid

A

Selenic acid

142
Q

Which among these hydroxides are the most soluble?
A. Strontium hydroxide
B. Barium hydroxide
C. Calcium hydroxide
D. Magnesium hydroxide
E. None of the above

A

Calcium hydroxide

143
Q

A strong, caustic substance also known as burnt lime.
A. Calcium carbonate
B. Calcium hydroxide
C. Calcium oxide
D. Calcium sulfate
E. Calcium chloride

A

Calcium oxide

144
Q

The compound commonly known as Plaster of Paris is known as
A. Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate
B. Calcium sulfate
C. Sodium phosphate
D. Aluminum chloride
E. Calcium carbonate

A

Calcium sulfate

145
Q

Butter of zinc is chemically known as
A. Zinc carbonate
B. Zinc chloride
C. Zinc oxide
D. Zinc lactate
E. None of the above

A

Zinc chloride

146
Q

Tromdorff’s starch is a reagent used for detecting
A. Nitrites
B. Free chloride
C. Iodides
D. A and B
E. None of the above

A

A and B

147
Q

What substance can be used to purify talc?
A. Hydrochloric acid
B. Sulfuric acid
C. Zinc oxide
D. Selenic acid
E. All of these

A

Zinc oxide
D. Selenic acid

148
Q

Which among the halogens the most polarizable?
A. Iodine
B. Bromine
C. Chlorine
D. Fluorine
E. Astatine

A

Iodine

149
Q

Fenton’s test is a test used to detect the presence of
A. Chromates
B. Tartrates
C. Sulfates
D. Chlorides
E. Acetates

A

Tartrates

150
Q

What is the color of the container used for helium?
A. Green
B. Black
C. Brown
D. Blue
E. Red

A

Brown

151
Q

What is the color of the cylinder that contains nitrous oxide?
A. Green
B. Black
C. Brown
D. Blue
E. Red

A

Blue

152
Q

This gas is lighter than air cause the pitch of sounds uttered by the vocal cord to be increased, producing unintelligible speech with a ‘Donald Duck’ sound
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Helium
D. Nitrous oxide
E. Hydrogen

A

Helium

153
Q

Which of the following statements is false regarding activated charcoal?
A. Activated charcoal is administered in a charcoal-to-poison ratio of 5:1 to 10:1
B. Higher doses of activated charcoal are necessary if the patient ate before the poison occured
C. Charcoal tablets may substitute the powdered form as it is as effective
D. Repeated administration of activated charcoal after an adequate initial dose of the antidote appears to exert no additional inhibition of absorption of the poison
E. None of the above

A

Charcoal tablets may substitute the powdered form as it is as effective

154
Q

An effective precipitant for both topical and gastric exposure to phosphorus is
A. Cupric sulfate
B. Sodium phosphate
C. Calcium gluconate
D. Ferrous oxide
E. Potassium chloride

A

Cupric sulfate

155
Q

What is the management of respiratory tract irritation caused by the inhalation of bromine?
A. Inhalation of oxygen
B. Wafting of aromatic spirit of ammonia
C. Inhalation of alcohol vapor
D. Inhalation of water vapor
E. Inhalation of artificial air

A

Inhalation of alcohol vapor

156
Q

Preston’s salt is chemically known as
A. Magnesium sulfate
B. Calcium chloride
C. Ammonium carbonate
D. Calcium carbonate
E. Potassium sulfate

A

Ammonium carbonate

157
Q

This preparation can hasten absorption in the stomach, increase acid gastric juice secretion and act as carminative
A. Lime water
B. Soda water
C. Dakin’s solution
D. Dilute hydrochloric acid
E. Glacial acetic acid

A

Soda water

158
Q

Pale-yellow precipitate obtained after the reaction with silver nitrate solution.
A. Silver chloride
B. Silver iodide
C. Sodium bromide
D. Sodium fluoride
E. Sodium bicarbonate

A

Sodium fluoride

159
Q

Howe’s solution is a solution containing
A. Sodium hypochlorite
B. Cupric sulfate
C. Ammoniacal silver nitrate
D. Ammonium chloride
E. Aluminum acetate

A

Ammoniacal silver nitrate

160
Q

What silver compound used in 1-2% dilution in the treatment of vaginitis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis and Monilia albicans?
A. Mild silver protein
B. Strong silver protein
C. Colloidal silver chloride
D. Silver picrate
E. Silver nitrate

A

Silver picrate

161
Q

Mineral chameleon is chemically known as
A. Potassium nitrate
B. Hydrated potassium aluminum sulfate
C. Potassium hydroxide
D. Potassium permanganate
E. Potassium sulfate

A

Potassium permanganate

162
Q

Yellow precipitate is employed as
A. Opthalmic antiseptic
B. Emetic
C. Scabicide
D. Expectorant
E. Carminative

A

Opthalmic antiseptic

163
Q

White precipitate a used as
A. Local anti-infective
B. Dusting powder
C. Topical anti-parasitic
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

A

All of the above

164
Q

What form of sulfur is characterized as fine, yellow, crystal with a faint odor and taste?
A. Amorphous sulfur
B. Precipitated sulfur
C. Sublimed sulfur
D. Plastic sulfur
E. None of these

A

Sublimed sulfur

165
Q

What are the metals that combine to form solder?
A. Tin and Antimony
B. Tin and Lead
C. Tin and Copper
D. Copper and Zinc
E. Copper and Lead

A

Tin and Lead

166
Q

What is the use of mercuric salicylate?
A. Antiseptic
B. Anticabies
C. Antisyphilis
D. Pediculocide
E. Germicide

A

Antisyphilis

167
Q

Which of the following statements in Dalton’s Atomic Theory are valid in the light of more recent researches in atomic structures?
A. All elements consist of minute discrete particles called atoms
B. Atoms of a given element are alike and have the same mass
C. Atoms cannot be subdivided nor those one element change into another
D. Atoms cannot be created nor destroyed
E. None of the above

A

All elements consist of minute discrete particles called atoms

168
Q

An essential trace element which seemed to improve or normalize impaired glucose tolerance of some diabetics, elderly and malnourished children.
A. Zinc
B. Manganese
C. Copper
D. Chromium
E. Iron

A

Chromium

169
Q

What compound of bismuth is used intramuscularly to treat syphilis?
A. Bismuth potassium tartrate
B. Bismuth subcarbonate
C. Bismuth subgallate
D. Bismuth subnitrate
E. Bismuth subsalicylate

A

Bismuth potassium tartrate

170
Q

What is the mechanism by which iron interferes with the absorption of tetracyclines?
A. Oxidation
B. Reduction
C. Neutralization
D. Chelation
E. Alkylation

A

Chelation

171
Q

What is the trace element implicated in cellular respiration and as antioxidant in conjunction with Vitamin E?
A. Manganese
B. Selenium
C. Zinc
D. Iron
E. Chromium

A

Zinc

172
Q

What is the radioactive element produced by the decay of uranium?
A. Radium
B. Radon
C. Rubidium
D. Technetium
E. Argon

A

Radium

173
Q

Auranofin, a gold complex is used as
A. Antirheumatic
B. Antibacterial
C. Antineoplastic
D. Radioopaquant
E. None of these

A

Antirheumatic

174
Q

What is the least penetrating particle emitted by radioactive elements?
A. Alpha rays
B. Beta rays
C. Gamma rays
D. A and B
E. B and C

A

Alpha rays

175
Q

A deficiency of this trace element results to hypochromic anemia and excessive hepatic storage in Wilson’s disease.
A. Zinc
B. Iron
C. Magnesium
D. Copper
E. Aluminum

A

Copper

176
Q

What trace element constitutes Vitamin B12?
A. Cobalt
B. Sulfur
C. Selenium
D. Flouride
E. Iron

A

Cobalt

177
Q

What is the level, in mg/dL of magnesium present the blood plasma?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 10
E. 15

A

3

178
Q

This trace element is poorly absorbed and needs to be aided by Vitamin D
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Calcium
D. Manganese
E. Iron

A

Calcium

179
Q

What is active ingredient present in Calamine lotion?
A. Iodine
B. Precipitated sulfur
C. Ferric oxide
D. Cadmium sulfide
E. Zinc oxide

A

Zinc oxide

180
Q

This substance added to whole blood to prevent clotting in collected blood samples.
A. EDTA
B. Citrate
C. Heparin
D. Warfarin
E. All of these

A

Citrate

181
Q

Deficiency of this inorganic ion results to osteomalacia and renal rickets
A. Calcium
B. Phosphorous
C. Sodium
D. Chloride
E. Iodide

A

Phosphorous

182
Q

What conditions may result to hypocalcemia?
A. Hypoparathyroidism
B. Vitamin D deficiency
C. Steatorrhea
D. All of these
E. None of these

A

All of these

183
Q

The fourth most abundant cation in the human body is:
A. Magnesium
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. Manganese
E. Sodium

A

Magnesium

184
Q

What cation exerts a powerful general anesthetic action similar to that produced by chloroform when injected intramuscularly or intravenously
A. Magnesium
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. Manganese
E. Potasium

A

Magnesium

185
Q

How many mEq/L of chlorine does Ringer’s Injection contain?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 4.5
D. 147
E. 155.5

A

155.5

186
Q

What compound is used in the treatment of chronic acidosis to restore bicarbonate reserve and also exerts a diuretic effect?
A. Sodium bicarbonate
B. Potassium bicarbonate
C. Sodium citrate
D. Sodium biphosphate
E. Potassium carbonate

A

Sodium citrate

187
Q

Which zone in the Bunsen flame should one heat the thin platinum wire which is previously cleaned by dipping into concentrated HCl?
A. Upper reducing zone
B. Upper oxidizing zone
C. Hottest portion of the flame
D. Lower temperature zone
E. Any of these

A

Hottest portion of the flame

188
Q

Which of these subatomic particles have the smallest mass?
A. Electron
B. Proton
C. Neutron
D. Subatomic shell
E. Orbital

A

Electron

189
Q

Borax (Na2B4O7● 10H2O) chemincally known as
A. Sodium borate
B. Sodium tetraborate
C. Sodium biborate
D. Sodium pyroborate
E. All of these

A

All of these

190
Q

What is the color of cupric oxide if cuprous oxide colored red?
A. Blue
B. Colorless
C. Black
D. Green
E. Yellow

A

Black

191
Q

All of the following agents a bulk-increasing laxative, EXCEPT:
A. Castor oil
B. Cellulose
C. Psyllium
D. Bran
E. None of these

A

Castor oil

192
Q

All of the following names are synonyms of potassium carbonate. EXCEPT:
A. Potash
B. Pearl ash
C. Cream of tartar
D. Salt of wormwood
E. None of these

A

Cream of tartar

193
Q

Potassium chlorate should be handled with extreme caution as explosions may occur when it is triturated with
A. Tannic acid
B. Sulphides
C. Reduced iron
D. Charcoal
E. All of these

A

All of these

194
Q

What potassium salt is slowly excreted by the kidneys and may cause hemolysis thereby irritating the same to produce marked interstitial nephritis? It can also cause some conversion of hemoglobin to methemoglobin.
A. Potassium carbonate
B. Potassium chlorate
C. Potassium chloride
D. Potassium hydroxide
E. Potassium sulfate

A

Potassium chlorate

195
Q

Which of the following element occur highest in the electromotive series of metals?
A. Aluminum
B. Calcium
C. Bismuth
D. Iron
E. Lithium

A

Iron

196
Q

Which of the following metals will react with acids to produce hydrogen?
A. Zinc
B. Copper
C. Silver
D. Mercury
E. Any of the above

A

Zinc

197
Q

A colorless, flammable toxic gas with the formula PH3
A. Phosphane
B. Hypophosphorus acid
C. Hypophosphoric acid
D. Phosphoric acid
E. Phosphor

A

Phosphane

198
Q

What is the color of the precipitate formed upon the reaction of zinc chloride reacts with hydrogen sulfide
A. Black
B. Yellow
C. Brick red
D. White
E. Brown

A

White

199
Q

Corrosive sublimate is chemically presented as
A. 4Bi(OH)2NO2●BiO(OH)
B. HgCl2
C. NaOH
D. KOH
E. HgCl

A

HgCl2

200
Q

Copper is associated to promote better assimilation of
A. Iron
B. Calcium
C. Zinc
D. Magnesium
E. Potassium

A

Iron

201
Q

What is the compound present in Gregory’s Powder?
A. Ammonium hydroxide
B. Magnesium oxide
C. Sodium carbonate
D. Calcium sulfate
E. Potassium chloride

A

Magnesium oxide

202
Q

All of the following substances are present in Agua regia, EXCEPT
A. Hydrochloric acid
B. Chlorine
C. Nitric acid
D. Nitrosyl chloride
E. Sulfuric acid

A

Sulfuric acid

203
Q

What is the use of barium chloride when taken internally?
A. Treatment of syphilis
B. Germicide
C. Treatment of heart-block
D. Management of pain
E. Imaging of the GIT

A

Treatment of heart-block

204
Q

Niter is chemically known as
A. KNO3
B. KNO2
C. NaNO3
D. NaNO2
E. N2O

A

KNO3

205
Q

Chile saltpeter in chemically known as
A. KNO3
B. KNO2
C. NaNO3
D. NaNO2
E. N2O

A

NaNO3

206
Q

What is the compound present in Goulard’s extract?
A. Aluminum subacetate
B. Lead subacetate
C. Arsenic trioxide
D. Antimony potassium tartrate
E. Mercury chloride

A

Lead subacetate

207
Q

What is the color of flame produced by sodium when viewed under the cobalt glass?
A. Crimson
B. Purple
C. Green
D. Yellow
E. Blue

A

Yellow

208
Q

What is the new SI unit for radioactivity?
A. Curie
B. Roentgen
C. Rad
D. Becquerel
E. Milligram

A

Becquerel

209
Q

What is the water contaminant that causes itai-itai disease?
A. Barium
B. Cadmium
C. Aluminum
D. Beryllium
E. Mercury

A

Cadmium

210
Q

What element resists the attack of all acid with the exemption of HF?
A. Selenium
B. Aluminum
C. Silicon
D. Copper
E. Zinc

A

Silicon

211
Q

What is the best definition of rate of reaction?
A. The time it takes to use up all the reactants
B. The rate at which all the reactant are used up
C. The time takes for one of the reactants to be used up
D. The increase in concentration of a product per unit time
E. None of these

A

The increase in concentration of a product per unit time

212
Q

What composes the universal antidote other than activated charcoal and tannic acid?
A. MgCl2
B. MgCO3
C. Mg(OH)2
D. MgO
E. MgSO4

A

MgO

213
Q

Bordeux mixture contains what salt?
A. Cupric sulfate
B. Magnesium sulfate
C. Selenium sulfide
D. Silver nitrate
E. Calcium sulfate

A

Cupric sulfate

214
Q

What type of laxative increases osmotic load of the GlT?
A. Bulk-forming laxative
B. Emollient laxative
C. Saline cathartic
D. Stimulant laxative
E. All of these

A

Saline cathartic

215
Q

The following parameters can cause a shift of equilibrium EXCEPT
A. Catalyst
B. Concentration
C. Pressure
D. Temperature
E. None of these

A

Catalyst

216
Q

What quantum number describes 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
E. None of these

A

Magnetic quantum number

217
Q

What compound is known as King’s yellow?
A. Potassium permanganate
B. Chromic acid
C. Cadmium sulfide
D. Lead chromate
E. Lead Acetate

A

Lead chromate

218
Q

What is the mechanism of action of thiabendazole?
A. Paralysis due to GABA receptor occupation
B. Inhibition of cell division
C. Phagocytic attack on worms
D. Decreased glucose uptake
E. Interferes with protein synthesis

A

Inhibition of cell division

219
Q

What is the common adverse drug reaction experience with streptomycin and other aminoglycoside antibiotics?
A. Goiterogenicity
B. Ototoxicity
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Hepatotoxic
E. Neurology

A

Ototoxicity

220
Q

What is/are use/s of aluminum sulfate?
A. Antiseptic
B. Astringent
C. Carminative
D. A and B
E. A,B,C

A

A and B

221
Q

What in the phenol-containing compound isolated from clove oil?
A. Eugenol
B. Resorcinol
C. Cresol
D. Hexylresorcinol
E. Menthol

A

Eugenol

222
Q

Green Vitriol is chemically known as
A. Copper sulfate
B. Magnesium sulfate
C. Sodium sulfate
D. Ferrous sulfate
E. Cuprous oxide

A

Ferrous sulfate

223
Q

What is the compound present in chalybeate pills?
A. Ferrous sulfate
B. Ferrous carbonate
C. Aluminum carbonate
D. Lead carbonate
E. Ferrous gluconate

A

Ferrous carbonate

224
Q

What is the best antidote for phosphorus poisoning?
A. NaCl
B. EDTA
C. NaHCO3
D. MgSO4
E. CuSO4

A

CuSO4

225
Q

In REDOX reaction, the reducing agent is
A. Is oxidized
B. Is reduced
C. Gains electrons
D. Decreased in oxidation state
E. None of the above

A

Is oxidized

226
Q

Which of the following glass type makes use of water attack test type?
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
E. Type NP

A

Type II

227
Q

Why should great care be observed in handling caustic potash?
A. It easily oxidizes
B. It may cause an explosion
C. It rapidly destroys tissues
D. It forms a deliquescent mixture when exposure air
E. It is easily inactivated

A

It may cause an explosion

228
Q

This is an effective antidote for the treatment of poisoning by copper
A. Penicillamine
B. Dimercaprol
C. Lugol’s solution
D. EDTA
E. NaCl

A

Penicillamine

229
Q

What is the chemical composition of Red precipitate?
A. Cuprous oxide
B. Lead sulfide
C. Mercuric oxide
D. Beryllium oxide
E. Ferrous sulfate

A

Beryllium oxide

230
Q

Which among the following element in NOT a member of Group IV of the periodic table?
A. Antimony
B. Titanium
C. Carbon
D. Tin
E. Lead

A

Antimony

231
Q

Which of the following items is NOT a use of lunar caustic?
A. Anti-gonococcal agent
B. Wart removal
C. Canker sores application
D. Antiscabies
E. None of these

A

Antiscabies

232
Q

Fluorine inhibits caries formation via
A. Decrease acid solubility of enamel
B. Bacterial inhibition
C. Increase solubility of enamel
D. A and B
E. B and C

A

A and B

233
Q

Which among the following statements about lead is NOT true?
A. It precipitates protein
B. Its action is cumulative
C. Insoluble lead salts are converted to read chloride in the stomach
D. It burns with bluish flame
E. None of the above

A

It burns with bluish flame

234
Q

Burnett syndrome is associated with the prolonged use of
A. Calcium containing antacid
B. Magnesium containing antacid
C. Aluminium containing antacid
D. Simethicone containing antacid
E. Sodium bicarbonate antacid

A

Calcium containing antacid

235
Q

What is the major side effect associated with saline cathartics?
A. Excessive loss of body fluids
B. Convulsions
C. Cardiac disorder
D. Constipation
E. Nausea and vomiting

A

Excessive loss of body fluids

236
Q

What is the contraindication of all mercurials?
A. Cardiac edema
B. Liver damage
C. Renal damage
D. Seizure
E. None of these

A

Renal damage

237
Q

Which among the following compounds compose Lactated Ringer’s solution?
I. Sodium chloride
II. Potassium chloride
III. Magnesium chloride
IV. Calcium chloride
V. Calcium lactate
VI. Sodium lactate

A. I, II, III
B. I, II, III, IV
C. I, II, III, IV, V
D. I, II, IV, V
E. I, II, IV, VI

A

I, II, IV, VI

238
Q

White lead is chemically known as
A. PbS
B. PbCO3
C. PbSO4
D. Pb
E. PbCl2

A

PbCO3

239
Q

Sodium acetate is used as
A. Urinary acidifier
B. Calcium replenisher
C. For peritoneal dialysis fluids
D. Antioxidant
E. Antiseptic

A

For peritoneal dialysis fluids

240
Q

Wilson’s disease is a condition of excess storage of
A. Fe
B. Zn
C. Cu
D. Cd
E. Al

A

Cu

241
Q

What element is detected by Gutzeit test?
A. Antimony
B. Calcium
C. Tin
D. Arsenic
E. Mercury

A

Arsenic

242
Q

Chromium 51 is supplied as sodium chromate solution or injection which is used
A. To label RBCs
B. In the Diagnosis of various infections
C. In Cisternography
D. In Verntriculography
E. None of the above

A

To label RBCs

243
Q

Gold-198 used in the treatment of
A. Pernicious anemia
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Cancer
D. Thyroid functioning
E. Thrombocytopenia

A

Rheumatoid arthritis

244
Q

What is the use of Calcium 47 when it is supplied as calcium chloride in the form of an injection?
A. In the diagnosis of pernicious anemia
B. As urinary and fecal marker
C. For pancreatic scintigraphy
D. All of these
E. None of these

A

As urinary and fecal marker

245
Q

1 Becquerel is equivalent to
A. 2.7 x10-11 curie
B. 2.7 x10-10 curie
C. 2.7 x10-8 curie
D. 2.7 x10-5 curie
E. 2.7 x10-12 curie

A

2.7 x10-11 curie

246
Q

The following compounds are employed as antidote for cyanide poisoning. EXCEPT
A. Sodium nitrite
B. Sodium thiosulfate
C. Sodium hypochlorite
D. Amyl nitrite
E. None of these

A

Sodium hypochlorite

247
Q

Brimetone is chemically known as
A. Sulfur
B. Silicon
C. Lead
D. Mercury
E. Beryllium

A

Sulfur

248
Q

Rochelle salt, used medicinally as a laxative, has the chemical formula of
A. KHC4H4O5
B. Na3AlF6
C. NaKC4H4O6
D. CaSO4●H2O
E. CuSO4●5H2O

A

NaKC4H4O6

249
Q

What is the acid present in Gentian Elixir?
A. Sulfuric acid
B. Phosphoric acid
C. Dilute hydrochloric acid
D. Nitric acid
E. Acetic acid

A

Phosphoric acid

250
Q

What compound is present in Bordeaux mixture, an algaecide-fungicide agent used in swimming pools?
A. Zinc
B. Copper
C. Lead
D. Sulfur
E. Chlorine

A

Copper

251
Q

The only synthetic and radioactive halogen:
A. Fluorine
B. Chlorine
C. Bromine
D. Astatine
E. lodine

A

Astatine

252
Q

What is the use of manganese dioxide?
A. Oxidizing agent
B. Antiseptic
C. Treatment of ammenorrhea
D. Treament of chlamydia infection
E. Treatment of acne and boils

A

Treatment of ammenorrhea

253
Q

What is the force that holds atoms together or restrains the motion of atoms within a molecule?
A. Valence
B. Oxidation number
C. Chemical bond
D. Ionization potential
E. Electron affinity

A

Chemical bond

254
Q

What is the predominant ion in the intracellular fluid?
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Magnesium
D. Calcium
E. Iron

A

Potassium

255
Q

What halogen possesses an anticarcinogenic effect?
A. Fluorine
B. Chlorine
C. Bromine
D. Iodine
E. Astatine

A

Fluorine

256
Q

A synthetic, radioactive noble gas is used in the treatment of cervical cancer and oral lesions:
A. Argon
B. Indium
C. Radon
D. Xenon
E. Helium

A

Radon

257
Q

Artificial air is used therapeutically to alleviate difficult respiration. What is the composition?
A. 50% Oxygen and 40% Helium
B. 20% Oxygen and 80% Helium
C. 20% Helium and 80% Oxygen
D. 80% Krypton and 20% Helium
E. 80% Oxygen and 20% Hydrogen

A

20% Oxygen and 80% Helium

258
Q

Pyrogen-free distilled water is
A. Purified water USP
B. Distilled water
C. Water for injection, USP
D. Sterile Water for Injection, USP
E. Bacteriostatic Water for injection, USP

A

Water for injection, USP

259
Q

What is the only official barium salt used in medicine as a radiopaque substance in roentgenographic examination of the GI tract?
A. Barium chloride
B. Barium sulphate
C. Barium citrate
D. Barium phosphate
E. Barium hydroxide

A

Barium sulphate

260
Q

What is the metal present in Guignard’s reagent, a valuable reagent used in organic synthesis?
A. Zinc
B. Magnesium
C. Iron
D. Aluminum
E. Lead

A

Magnesium

261
Q

This ion is used very effectively as astringent, protective and antiperspirant
A. Mg++
B. Al +++
C. Zn++
D. Cu++
E. Pb++

A

Al +++

262
Q

What in the chemical formula of Tartar emetic, an effective anti-schistosomal agent?
A. KHC4H4O6
B. NKC4H4O5
C. KSbOC4H4O6 ● ½ H2O
D. Na2C4H4O6
E. KSbOC4H4O6

A

KSbOC4H4O6 ● ½ H2O

263
Q

This inert gas is used to replace air in containers of substances that are adversely affected by air oxidation
A. Helium
B. Neon
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
E. Argon

A

Nitrogen

264
Q

Which of the following compounds is a systemic antacid?
A. Magnesium trisilicate
B. Sodium bicarbonate
C. Aluminum hydroxide
D. Dihydroxy aluminum phosphate
E. None of the above

A

Sodium bicarbonate

265
Q

The following compounds are emulsifying agent/surfactants EXCEPT:
A. Benzalkonium sulfate
B. Sodium sulfate
C. Sodium lauryl sulphate
D. Tragacanth
E. None of these

A

Sodium sulfate

266
Q

From the pharmaceutical standpoint, the most important coordination compounds are those of
A. Fe
B. Mn
C. Zn
D. Al
E. C

A

Al

267
Q

Nuclides of different elements having identical mass numbers but different atomic numbers are termed as
A. Isotopes
B. Isobars
C. Isotones
D. Isomers
E. Epimers

A

Isobars

268
Q

What salt of calcium forms the basis of the human skeleton?
A. CaCO3
B. CaSO3
C. CaC2O4
D. Ca3(PO4)2
E. CaSO4

A

Ca3(PO4)2

269
Q

Nuclides of different elements having the same numbers of neutrons are termed as
A. Isotopes
B. lsobars
C. Isotones
D. Isomers
E. Epimers

A

Isotones

270
Q

What is the coloidal silver protein containing 7-8% of silver, that is used for the treatment of ear, nose and throat infections?
A. Argyrol
B. Collargol
C. Protargol
D. Solargantum
E. Lunar caustic

A

Protargol

271
Q

Hartshorn is chemically known as
A. (NH4)2CO3
B. Liquid NH3
C. Gaseous NH3
D. NH4Cl
E. NH4I

A

(NH4)2CO3

272
Q

What is the chemical formula of Saltpeter or salitre, a meat preservative?
A. KNO2
B. NaNO3
C. NaNO2
D. KNO3
E. KHCO3

A

KNO3

273
Q

The bond that is formed when positively charged particles are combines with negatively charged particles to form a compound is known as
A. Ionic bond
B. Covalent bond
C. Coordinate bond
D. Van der waals bond
E. Peptide bond

A

Ionic bond

274
Q

The law which states that pressure is directly proportional to temperature, if the volume is constant is known as the
A. Boyle’s Law
B. Avogadro’s Law
C. Charles’ Law
D. Gay-Lussac’s Law
E. Henry’s Law

A

Gay-Lussac’s Law

275
Q

The energy required to remove the electron from the neutral atom is termed as
A. Electron affinity
B. Kinetic energy
C. Ionization potential
D. Electrical energy
E. Electron negativity

A

Ionization potential

276
Q

Amalgams are alloys of
A. Iron
B. Silver
C. Copper
D. Mercury
E. Tin

A

Mercury

277
Q

Which is not possible according to quantum mechanics?
A. 2d
B. 3d
C. 4d
D. 5d
E. None of these

A

2d

278
Q

These elements form basic anhydrides, EXCEPT
A. K
B. Na
C. Mg
D. Ca
E. S

A

S

279
Q

What does the term halogen mean?
A. Salt producer
B. Acid former
C. Water former
D. Niter producer
E. None of these

A

Salt producer

280
Q

These ions are used as alkalinizer in metabolic acidosis, EXCEPT
A. Bicarbonate
B. Biphosphate
C. Acetate
D. Citrate
E. None of these

A

Biphosphate

281
Q

All of the following are mechanism of antimicrobial action, EXCEPT:
A. Oxidation
B. Halogenation
C. Hydrolysis
D. Protein precipitation
E. None of these

A

Hydrolysis

282
Q

Which solution is suitable for application to wound?
A. Modified Dakin’s solution
B. Dakin’s solution
C. Labarraque solution
D. Chlorinated lime
E. Sugar of Lead

A

Modified Dakin’s solution

283
Q

What metal is used in the surgical repair of bones, muscles and tissues?
A. Ti
B. V
C. Ta
D. Mo
E. Pt

A

Ta

284
Q

What is the official water used in the extemporaneous compounding of the parenterals for either IV or IM injection?
A. Water for injection, USP
B. Bacteriostatic water for injection, USP
C. Sterile water for injection, USP
D. Purified water, USP
E. Water for irrigation, USP

A

Sterile water for injection, USP

285
Q

Which of the following is native hydrous magnesium silicate?
A. Talc
B. Pumice
C. Kaolin
D. Bentonite
E. Clay

A

Talc

286
Q

Epsom salt is used as:
A. Antiphlogistic
B. Anticonvulsant
C. Cathartic
D. All of these
E. None of these

A

All of these

287
Q

What inorganic ion is essential for blood coagulation?
A. Ca+2
B. Na+1
C. Fe+3
D. Mg+2
E. K+1

A

Ca+2

288
Q

Which is not a component of Ringer’s injection?
A. NaCI
B. KCl
C. MgCl2
D. CaCl2
E. Fe

A

MgCl2

289
Q

All of the following are scabicide EXCEPT
A. Sublimed sulfur
B. Sulfur dioxide
C. Precipitated sulfur
D. Sulfurated potash
E. White sulfide

A

Sulfur dioxide

290
Q

Positively charged ions are called
A. Protons
B. Neutrons
C. Cations
D. Anions
E. Ions

A

Cations

291
Q

What does the syllable “bi” in sodium bicarbonate and sodium biphosphate indicate?
A. The compounds and acid salts.
B. The compound composed of two elements
C. The compounds are neutral salts
D. The compounds are basic salts
E. None of these

A

The compounds and acid salts.

292
Q

Oxide of typically non-metallic elements are
A. Neutral
B. Basic
C. Acidic
D. Ampotheric
E. None of these

A

Basic

293
Q

What enzyme contains both copper and iron?
A. Trypsinase
B. Cytochrome oxidase
C. Peroxidase
D. Oxidase
E. Reductase

A

Cytochrome oxidase

294
Q

What vitamin increases the absorption of iron?
A. Vitamin E
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin A
E. Vitamin K

A

Vitamin C

295
Q

What is a common side effect of magnesium-containing antacids?
A. Constipation
B. Irritating effect
C. Laxative
D. Nausea
E. Pruritus

A

Laxative

296
Q

What is the most important plasma buffer?
A. HPO4-2
B. H2PO4-
C. HCO3-
D. H2CO3
E. None of the above

A

HCO3

297
Q

Buffers found in the cells and kidneys
A. HCO3-/H2CO3
B. HPO4-/H2PO4-
C. Plasma protein
D. Hemoglobin
E. Boric acid

A

Plasma protein

298
Q

The following are true about Calcium, EXCEPT
A. Essential for blood clotting
B. 99% found in the bones
C. Found in the intracellular fluids
D. Absorbed from the upper part of small intestines
E. Forms soluble salts with chloride

A

Found in the intracellular fluids