70 MCQs | Level: Hard → Medium | Govt Pharmacist Exam Pattern
PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORMS (Q1–15)
Q1. Pharmaceutics is the science of:
A. Drug action
B. Formulation and dispensing of medicines
C. Drug analysis
D. Drug toxicity
Answer: B
Q2. Which is a monophasic liquid dosage form?
A. Suspension
B. Emulsion
C. Syrup
D. Lotion
Answer: C
Q3. An emulsion is a system of:
A. Solid in liquid
B. Liquid in liquid
C. Gas in liquid
D. Solid in gas
Answer: B
Q4. The dispersed phase in O/W emulsion is:
A. Water
B. Oil
C. Both
D. Surfactant
Answer: B
Q5. Suspension requires:
A. Sweetener
B. Suspending agent
C. Binder
D. Lubricant
Answer: B
Q6. Elixirs are:
A. Aqueous only
B. Hydroalcoholic clear liquids
C. Oily preparations
D. Powders
Answer: B
Q7. Suppositories are intended for:
A. Oral use
B. Rectal/Vaginal use
C. Ophthalmic use
D. Nasal use
Answer: B
Q8. Ointments are:
A. Semisolid preparations
B. Solid preparations
C. Liquid preparations
D. Sterile powders
Answer: A
Q9. Cream is generally a:
A. Solution
B. Semisolid emulsion
C. Suspension
D. Aerosol
Answer: B
Q10. Gels are prepared using:
A. Gelling agents
B. Lubricants
C. Binders
D. Disintegrants
Answer: A
Q11. Aerosols use:
A. Propellants
B. Preservatives only
C. Buffers
D. Solvents only
Answer: A
Q12. Ophthalmic preparations must be:
A. Colored
B. Sterile
C. Sweetened
D. Aromatic
Answer: B
Q13. Parenteral dosage forms are administered by:
A. Mouth
B. Injection
C. Rectum
D. Skin
Answer: B
Q14. Lozenges are used for:
A. Skin diseases
B. Local throat action
C. Eye disorders
D. Nasal congestion
Answer: B
Q15. Transdermal patches provide:
A. Immediate release only
B. Controlled systemic delivery
C. Local GI action
D. Taste masking only
Answer: B
PRESCRIPTION & POSOLOGY (Q16–25)
Q16. Posology means:
A. Drug interaction
B. Study of dosage
C. Drug law
D. Packaging
Answer: B
Q17. Pediatric dose can be calculated using:
A. Young’s formula
B. Henderson equation
C. Arrhenius equation
D. Beer’s law
Answer: A
Q18. “Rx” in prescription means:
A. Record
B. Take thou
C. Drug
D. Repeat
Answer: B
Q19. Superscription refers to:
A. Directions to patient
B. Symbol Rx
C. Signature of doctor
D. Drug quantity
Answer: B
Q20. Inscription contains:
A. Patient name
B. Drug ingredients
C. Pharmacist signature
D. Date only
Answer: B
Q21. Subscription refers to:
A. Directions to pharmacist
B. Directions to patient
C. Doctor address
D. Age of patient
Answer: A
Q22. Signa gives instructions to:
A. Manufacturer
B. Patient
C. Distributor
D. Regulator
Answer: B
Q23. Factors affecting dose include:
A. Age
B. Weight
C. Route
D. All of these
Answer: D
Q24. Geriatric patients usually need:
A. Higher dose
B. Lower dose
C. Same dose
D. Double dose
Answer: B
Q25. Loading dose is given to:
A. Reduce toxicity
B. Achieve therapeutic level quickly
C. Delay effect
D. Avoid metabolism
Answer: B
TABLETS & CAPSULES (Q26–40)
Q26. Tablet binder example:
A. Talc
B. Starch paste
C. Magnesium stearate
D. Aerosil
Answer: B
Q27. Lubricant used in tablets:
A. Lactose
B. Talc
C. Magnesium stearate
D. Starch
Answer: C
Q28. Disintegrant helps tablet to:
A. Harden
B. Break apart
C. Sweeten
D. Color
Answer: B
Q29. Enteric coating protects drug from:
A. Heat
B. Gastric acid
C. Light
D. Moisture
Answer: B
Q30. Capsule shell is commonly made of:
A. Cellulose
B. Gelatin
C. Starch
D. Wax
Answer: B
Q31. Hard gelatin capsules contain:
A. Liquids
B. Powders/granules
C. Gases
D. Ointments
Answer: B
Q32. Tablet punching defect “capping” means:
A. Cracking
B. Top/bottom separation
C. Sticking
D. Discoloration
Answer: B
Q33. Effervescent tablets release:
A. Oxygen
B. CO₂
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
Answer: B
Q34. Sublingual tablets act:
A. Slowly
B. Rapidly
C. Only in stomach
D. Only in intestine
Answer: B
Q35. Compression machine is used for:
A. Capsules
B. Tablets
C. Syrups
D. Ointments
Answer: B
Q36. Friability test checks:
A. Hardness
B. Weight variation
C. Mechanical strength
D. Dissolution
Answer: C
Q37. Tablet hardness is measured by:
A. Vernier
B. Monsanto tester
C. pH meter
D. Pycnometer
Answer: B
Q38. Weight variation test ensures:
A. Dose uniformity
B. Sterility
C. Stability
D. Appearance
Answer: A
Q39. Dissolution test evaluates:
A. Tablet color
B. Drug release
C. Tablet shape
D. Moisture
Answer: B
Q40. Controlled-release tablets provide:
A. Immediate effect only
B. Prolonged drug release
C. Taste masking only
D. Sterility
Answer: B
STERILIZATION & DISPENSING (Q41–55)
Q41. Autoclave uses:
A. Dry heat
B. Moist heat
C. Radiation
D. Filtration
Answer: B
Q42. Standard autoclave temperature:
A. 100°C
B. 121°C
C. 160°C
D. 180°C
Answer: B
Q43. Hot air oven uses:
A. Moist heat
B. Dry heat
C. Gas
D. UV light
Answer: B
Q44. Filtration sterilizes:
A. Powders
B. Heat-sensitive liquids
C. Metals
D. Glassware
Answer: B
Q45. UV radiation mainly sterilizes:
A. Water
B. Air/surfaces
C. Tablets
D. Capsules
Answer: B
Q46. Laminar airflow provides:
A. Turbulent air
B. Sterile environment
C. Heating
D. Drying
Answer: B
Q47. Dispensing balance is used for:
A. Measuring volume
B. Weighing drugs
C. Heating
D. Mixing liquids
Answer: B
Q48. Mortar and pestle are used for:
A. Sterilization
B. Grinding/mixing
C. Filtration
D. Packaging
Answer: B
Q49. Amber bottles protect from:
A. Moisture
B. Light
C. Heat
D. Air
Answer: B
Q50. Child-resistant containers prevent:
A. Moisture entry
B. Easy access by children
C. Breakage
D. Counterfeiting
Answer: B
Q51. Calibration of equipment ensures:
A. Decoration
B. Accuracy
C. Packaging
D. Speed only
Answer: B
Q52. Label should include:
A. Drug name
B. Dose
C. Expiry
D. All of these
Answer: D
Q53. Beyond-use date applies mainly to:
A. Commercial sealed packs
B. Extemporaneous preparations
C. Raw materials only
D. Machinery
Answer: B
Q54. FIFO means:
A. First in, first out
B. Fast input, fast output
C. Final issue, first order
D. First inspection, final output
Answer: A
Q55. FEFO means:
A. First expiry, first out
B. First entry, final order
C. Fast expiry, fast out
D. First equipment, first operation
Answer: A
BIOPHARMACEUTICS & NDDS (Q56–70)
Q56. Bioequivalence compares:
A. Color
B. Rate and extent of absorption
C. Taste
D. Packaging
Answer: B
Q57. Bioavailability is highest in:
A. Oral
B. IV
C. Rectal
D. Topical
Answer: B
Q58. First-pass metabolism affects mainly:
A. IV drugs
B. Oral drugs
C. Topical drugs
D. IM drugs
Answer: B
Q59. Controlled drug delivery aims to:
A. Increase dosing frequency
B. Maintain steady drug levels
C. Reduce stability
D. Increase toxicity
Answer: B
Q60. Liposomes are:
A. Protein vesicles
B. Lipid vesicles
C. Sugar particles
D. Metal particles
Answer: B
Q61. Nanoparticles improve:
A. Drug targeting
B. Tablet hardness
C. Bottle color
D. Labeling
Answer: A
Q62. Osmotic pump tablets release drug by:
A. Diffusion/osmotic pressure
B. Heat
C. Compression
D. Grinding
Answer: A
Q63. Sustained release dosage reduces:
A. Compliance
B. Dosing frequency
C. Bioavailability
D. Stability
Answer: B
Q64. Buccal route avoids:
A. Protein binding
B. First-pass metabolism
C. Absorption
D. Solubility issues
Answer: B
Q65. Transdermal systems are suitable for:
A. Drugs needing constant plasma level
B. Emergency surgery
C. Vaccines only
D. Insoluble salts only
Answer: A
Q66. Pharmacokinetic basis of dosage form design focuses on:
A. ADME
B. Color
C. Packaging
D. Cost only
Answer: A
Q67. Therapeutic equivalence requires:
A. Same packaging
B. Same clinical effect
C. Same manufacturer
D. Same price
Answer: B
Q68. Unit-dose packaging improves:
A. Medication safety
B. Weight
C. Tablet hardness
D. Taste
Answer: A
Q69. Blister packs mainly protect from:
A. Moisture and contamination
B. Theft
C. Counterfeiting only
D. Heat only
Answer: A
Q70. Stability studies determine:
A. Shelf life
B. Drug color only
C. Tablet size
D. Manufacturing speed
Answer: A