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Pharmaceutical Chemistry Quiz Based on Previous Year Pharmacist Exam Paper Part 1

This quiz is meticulously designed to help aspiring pharmacists ace their exams by practicing with real questions from previous years’ pharmacist exam papers. It covers key topics in pharmaceutical chemistry, ranging from drug synthesis and chemical analysis to pharmacokinetics and drug interactions. Each question of the Pharmaceutical Chemistry Quiz Based on Previous Year Pharmacist Exam Paper is aimed at reinforcing core concepts, ensuring that candidates not only test their knowledge but also gain insights into the type of questions frequently asked in state and national-level pharmacist exams. Perfect for GPAT, NIPER, Drug Inspector, and Pharmacist exam preparations!

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Quiz 1

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Quiz Based of Previous Year Pharmacist Exam Paper Part 1

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1. A suspensoid in suspension formulation is:

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. A preservative

b. A wetting agent

c. An active drug

d. A solubilising vehicle

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2. Formula of Rochelle's salt is________

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. C4H4O6KNa.4H2O

b. C2H2O6KNa.4H2O

c. C2H4O6KNa.4H2O

d. C4H2O6KNa.4H2O

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3. Which compound of sulphur is used in shampoos for anti-dandruff qualities. Or _________ is used for treating dandruff.

Safdarjung Pharmacist Mains (21.11.2023), ESIC Gujarat Jr. Pharmacist (31.08.2014)

a. Selenium sulphide

b. Sulphur

c. Titanium dioxide

d. Yellow mercuric oxide

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4. Which of the following reagent is used in the Osazone test?

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Phenylbutazone

b. Phenylephrine

c. Pyridine

d. Phenylhydrazine

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5. Mechanism of action of Isonicotinic acid hydrazide is_________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Inhibit phospholipid synthesis and damage bacterial cell wall

b. Interfere with utilization of p-amino benzoic acid

c. Combine with bacterial ribosome and interfere with mRNA

d. Inhibit bacterial DNA dependent RNA polymerase

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6. Body of nitrous oxide cylinder is painted________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Blue

b. Grey

c. White

d. Black

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7. Chemical intoxications occurring over 24 hours or less than that result in____ toxicity.

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Sub acute

b. Acute

c. Chronic

d. Sub chronic

8 / 60

8. Which of the following is a water immiscible liquid, encapsulated into soft gelatine capsules?

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Secondary alcohol

b. Ethoxylated sorbitan

c. Poly ether

d. Chlorinated hydrocarbon

9 / 60

9. Antacids containing ______ inhibit absorption of tetracycline from Intestine.

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Calcium carbonate

b. Sodium bicarbonate

c. Magnesium carbonate

d. Magaldrate

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10. The specific antidote used for atropine poisoning is ____.

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Protamine

b. Physostigmine

c. Bemegride

d. Mercaptide

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11. For elapids venom, the drug effectively used in hospital management is ____.

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Domperidone

b. Methyl dopa

c. Neostigamine

d. Caffeine

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12. _____ ions are responsible for release of AcH from neurons.

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Calcium

b. Magnesium

c. Sodium

d. Potassium

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13. The burns involving the outermost layer of skin are called ___ degree burns.

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. First

b. Second

c. Fourth

d. Third

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14. Calamine is _________

HPSSC Pharmacist (19.08.2018), ESIC Delhi Pharmacist (19.03.2016), Lucknow Cantoment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Basic zinc carbonate

b. Basic zinc oxide

c. Basic zinc sulfate

d. Basic zinc hydroxide

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15. In which one of following oxygen is not used?

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. In Rocket fuels

b. Carbon monoxide poisoning

c. Severe pulmonary damage

d. In soft drinks

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16. Antimony potassium tartarate is _____ in taste.

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Sweet

b. Astringent

c. Acrid

d. Bitter

17 / 60

17. Which of the Following used to relieve dental hypersensitivity? Or Which of the following is a desensitizing agent used as a dental product?

TNPSC Drugs Inspector (27.06.2019), AMC Pharmacist (05.11.2023)

a. Stannous fluoride

b. Calcium phosphate

c. Strontium chloride

d. Sodium fluoride

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18. Simeco is combination antacid containing Or Which of the following is usually given in combination with Aluminium hydroxide as an antacid?

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022), AMC Pharmacist (05.11.2023)

a. Calcium carbonate with aluminium hydroxide gel, magnesium hydroxide and dimethicone

b. Aluminium hydroxide magnesium carbonate co-dried gel, magnesium hydroxide and dimethicone

c. Co-precipitate of aluminium hydroxide and magnesium carbonate

d. Combination of aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate

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19. Which of the following is a physical sunscreen? Or Which of the following is used in sunburn ?

AMC Pharmacist (05.11.2023), VSSC Pharmacist-A (07.11.2021)

a. Para aminobenzoic acid

b. Silicone oil

c. Methyl salicylate

d. TiO2

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20. The drug delivery deep into skin by means of galvanic current is called________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Iontophoresis

b. Inunction

c. Intrathecal

d. Depilation

21 / 60

21. To check presence of Barium in sample, little quantity of substance is dissolved in 5 ml HCl, followed by addition of 2 ml H2SO4, which produces:

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Brown fumes

b. Pungent Gas

c. Red colour solution

d. White precipitate

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22. At acidic pH, the amino acid is________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. In cationic form

b. In salt form

c. In zwitter ion form

d. In anionic form

23 / 60

23. Direction to the dispenser are contained in______

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Superscription

b. Signatura

c. Subscription

d. Inscription

24 / 60

24. What is the common name of Calcium hypochlorite?

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Bleaching powder

b. Washing soda

c. Baking soda

d. Baking powder

25 / 60

25. Which of the following is used as an antidote for Organophosphorus and carbamate pesticides poisoning?

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Vesamicol

b. Atropine sulfate

c. Hemicholinium

d. Neostigmine

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26. Aqueous iodine solution is called_______

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023), UP NHM Pharmacist (28.12.2022)

a. Lugol's solution

b. Bendits solution

c. Marthins solution

d. Fischer Solution

27 / 60

27. Which of the following is a vesicular drug delivery system?

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Liposomes

b. Iontophoresis

c. Collodion

d. Implant

28 / 60

28. Ammonium carbonate acts as respiratory stimulant by_________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Irritating lungs.

b. Through CNS.

c. Binding to receptors on lungs.

d. Binding to receptors on intercoastal muscles.

29 / 60

29. Itai-itai disease is associated with____poisoning.

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Lead

b. Cadmium

c. Iron

d. Mercury

30 / 60

30. The average salinity of seawater is__________

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. 3.5%

b. 3%

c. 2.5%

d. 2%

31 / 60

31. Chemical formula of bleaching powder.

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. CaCO3

b. CaO

c. CaCO3

d. CaOCl2

32 / 60

32. Cidex is known as ……..

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. 0.1% solution of glutaraldehyde

b. 0.2% solution of glutaraldehyde

c. 2% solution of glutaraldehyde

d. 1% solution of glutaraldehyde

33 / 60

33. Which of the following excipient is included in metered dose inhalers to increase the vapor pressure of the propellant?

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Ethanol

b. Oleic acid

c. Antioxidants

d. Tween

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34. Rad is the _____.

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Unit of ionizing radiation

b. Unit of absorbed dose

c. Unit of exposure

d. Unit of radioactivity

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35. The lightest radioactive element is_________

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Uranium

b. Polonium

c. Tritium

d. Deuterium

36 / 60

36. An extraction process in which water is poured over drugs, allowing close contact for stated period and finally liquid is filtered off is called:

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Digestion

b. Infusion

c. Percolation

d. Maceration

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37. Compound Sodium Lactate injection is used as Fluid electrolyte replenisher and _____.

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Irrigation

b. Diuretic

c. Nutrient

d. Systemic alkalizer

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38. Belching may be caused by antacid preparations containing_______

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Calcium carbonate

b. Sodium bicarbonate

c. Magnesium carbonate

d. Aluminium hydroxide

39 / 60

39. Calamine is__________

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Zinc acetate

b. Zinc carbonate

c. Zinc Sulphate

d. Zinc oxide

40 / 60

40. _______ gas is most widely used in "fire extinguishers"

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Argon

b. Carbon dioxide

c. Nitric Oxide

d. Oxygen

41 / 60

41. Which is used for local styptic ?

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Sodium sulphate

b. Zinc oxide

c. Alum

d. Potassium bitartrate

42 / 60

42. An example of quenching vapour used in the Geiger Muller counter is_________

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. He

b. N

c. Ar

d. Cl

43 / 60

43. The factors affecting rate of settling of particles of a suspension are based on:

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Poiseuille's Law

b. Stoke's law

c. Raoult's law

d. Henry's law

44 / 60

44. Sodium nitrite _____ type of antidote.

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Physical

b. Pharmacological

c. Physiological

d. Chemical

45 / 60

45. Zinc chloride is used as ______.

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023), RUSH Pharmacist (16.06.2012)

a. Astringent

b. Stabilizer

c. Emulsifying agent

d. Preservative

46 / 60

46. Electrolytes concentration are expressed in_____.

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. MEq/L

b. Mg/L%

c. Mmol/L

d. Mol/L

47 / 60

47. Which is used as a deodorant?

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Petrolatum

b. Hexamethylene Tetramine

c. Aluminium Chloral Hydrate

d. Buffered Aluminium Sulphate

48 / 60

48. Which antidote is used in copper poisoning?

GPSSB Jr. Pharmacist (08.05.2022)

a. D-Peniciliamine

b. Magnesium sulphate

c. Kaolin

d. Sodium Phosphate

49 / 60

49. Ecchymosis of the skin is associated with____.

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Dog bite

b. Rat bite

c. Snake bite

d. Leech bite

50 / 60

50. Burns caused by which of the following substances can be called both thermal and chemical burns?

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Copper sulphate

b. Phosphorous

c. Hydrochloric acid

d. Sodium hydroxide

51 / 60

51. Chemical formula of Sodium Metabisulphite is_________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. NaSO

b. NaS2O

c. NaS2O5

d. NaS2O4

52 / 60

52. A medicinal agent which promotes the secretion of bile is _____.

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Cholagogue

b. Emmenagogue

c. Hydrogogue

d. Sialogogue

53 / 60

53. Kallikrein is activated by_______

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Phospholipase

b. Hageman factor

c. Renin

d. Kininase

54 / 60

54. Antimony Potassium tartarate is used as_______

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Antimicrobial

b. Styptic

c. Expectorant

d. Emetic

55 / 60

55. Hydrogen peroxide is used as________

GSSSB Jr. Pharmacist (18.02.2018), AMC Pharmacist (05.11.2023)

a. Protective

b. Haematinics

c. Acidifying agent

d. Antiseptic

56 / 60

56. Which of the following is used as Vulcanizing agent in the manufacture of rubber closure?

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Sulphur

b. All of these

c. Stearic acid

d. Activated carbon black

57 / 60

57. Compound Benzoin tincture formula does not contain following ingredient:

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Tolu Balsam

b. Glycerin

c. Aloe

d. Storax

58 / 60

58. The citric acid is used in iron limit test :

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. To prevent the colour due to sulphate

b. To prevent the colour due to chloride

c. To prevent the colour due to lead

d. To prevent the colour due to copper

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59. Which is not correct with respect to Griseofulvin ?

a. It is not effective against candida

b. It interferes with nucleic acid synthesis

c. It acts as purine analogue

d. It is not effective against candida and largely excreted in urine

e. It is largely excreted in urine

60 / 60

60. The first stage of characteristic triple response upon injection of histamine is named?

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Dolor

b. Flare

c. Wheal

d. Flush

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