A substance that binds or holds other substances on its surface is called:
Laxative
Adsorbent
Antacid
Stimulant
Absorbent
A drug that helps relieve excessive gas in the stomach and intestines is called:
Laxative
Antiflatulent
Adsorbent
Antacid
The primary female sex hormone responsible for development of secondary sexual characteristics is:
Progesterone
Testosterone
Estrogen
Cortisol
Drugs that cause constriction of the pupil are called:
Mydriatics
Miotics
Cycloplegics
Anticholinergics
A drug used to kill mites is called:
Pediculicide
Antifungal
Scabicide
Antibacterial
Which gas is released by effervescent tablets when in contact with water?
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
An aqueous solution used to rinse the oral cavity is called:
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Gargle
Dental gel
Mouthwash
The term “aural” refers to which route of administration?
Eye
Ear
Nose
Mouth
A solution containing a high concentration of sucrose or other sugars is called:
Suspension
Tincture
Elixir
Syrup
Solution
An emulsion packaged in a pressurized aerosol container that has a fluffy, semi-solid consistency when dispensed is called:
Gel
Foam
Cream
Ointment
What part of the orange rind is used in preparing orange tincture?
The entire rind
Only the white portion
Only the yellow portion
Both yellow and white parts
Preparation of orange tincture and orange syrup: What filtering medium is used to obtain a clear solution from the macerated peel?
Cotton
Sand
Talc
Charcoal
How much purified water is first added to the mineral oil–acacia mixture?
5 mL
10 mL
15 mL
20 mL
Why is vigorous trituration needed after adding purified water?
To dissolve acacia completely
To form a stable emulsion
To evaporate excess alcohol
To remove impurities
After measuring the sucrose in simple syrup, what should be done next?
Cool and strain the solution
Place in amber-colored bottle
Add sucrose to purified water and heat until dissolved
Add more water to make up volume
Why is the heating step important in syrup preparation?
To increase sweetness
To completely dissolve the sucrose
To sterilize the container
To improve color
At what temperature should the spermaceti, white wax, and mineral oil mixture be maintained before adding the aqueous phase in making the cold cream?
40°C
50°C
70°C
90°C
How many grams of suppositories are to be prepared in the procedure?
10 g
20 g
50 g
30 g
How many grams of sulfur ointment is to be prepared in the procedure?
10 g
15 g
20 g
30 g
Sodium stearate is an ingredient used to make?
LBS ointment
Sulfur ointment
Cold cream
Glycerin suppositories
A patient taking an alpha-blocker complains of dizziness when standing up quickly. This is most likely due to:
Reflex tachycardia
Orthostatic hypotension
Drug allergy
Hypernatremia
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of diuretic therapy?
Hyperglycemia
Electrolyte imbalance
Bradycardia
Constipation
Why is serum creatinine monitored in hypertensive patients, especially those on ACE inhibitors or ARBs?
To detect liver dysfunction
To assess kidney function
To check hydration status
To monitor anemia
The instrument used to measure blood pressure is called:
Thermometer
Stethoscope
Sphygmomanometer
Spirometer
Which functional group in captopril is essential for high binding affinity to ACE?
Carboxyl group
Sulfhydryl group
Hydroxyl group
Amino group
Which structural feature in lisinopril interacts with the zinc ion in ACE?
Sulfhydryl group
Carboxyl group
Amide group
Hydroxyl group
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor
Which drug may cause ulcers?
Aspirin
Corticosteroids
Pen G
Pen V
Which drug may cause hyperglycemia
Aspirin
Corticosteroids
Pen G
Pen V