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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. Rad is the _____.

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Unit of ionizing radiation

b. Unit of exposure

c. Unit of radioactivity

d. Unit of absorbed dose

2 / 60

2. Mechanism of action of Isonicotinic acid hydrazide is_________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Interfere with utilization of p-amino benzoic acid

b. Inhibit phospholipid synthesis and damage bacterial cell wall

c. Combine with bacterial ribosome and interfere with mRNA

d. Inhibit bacterial DNA dependent RNA polymerase

3 / 60

3. Formula of Rochelle's salt is________

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. C4H2O6KNa.4H2O

b. C2H4O6KNa.4H2O

c. C4H4O6KNa.4H2O

d. C2H2O6KNa.4H2O

4 / 60

4. Chemical formula of Sodium Metabisulphite is_________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. NaS2O

b. NaS2O5

c. NaSO

d. NaS2O4

5 / 60

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

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. In Rocket fuels

b. Carbon monoxide poisoning

c. In soft drinks

d. Severe pulmonary damage

6 / 60

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

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Cl

b. N

c. Ar

d. He

7 / 60

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

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. To prevent the colour due to copper

b. To prevent the colour due to sulphate

c. To prevent the colour due to lead

d. To prevent the colour due to chloride

8 / 60

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Vesamicol

b. Neostigmine

c. Hemicholinium

d. Atropine sulfate

9 / 60

9. Ecchymosis of the skin is associated with____.

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Rat bite

b. Snake bite

c. Dog bite

d. Leech bite

10 / 60

10. Body of nitrous oxide cylinder is painted________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. White

b. Black

c. Grey

d. Blue

11 / 60

11. A suspensoid in suspension formulation is:

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. An active drug

b. A wetting agent

c. A solubilising vehicle

d. A preservative

12 / 60

12. Which is used as a deodorant?

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Buffered Aluminium Sulphate

b. Aluminium Chloral Hydrate

c. Petrolatum

d. Hexamethylene Tetramine

13 / 60

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

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Flare

b. Flush

c. Dolor

d. Wheal

14 / 60

14. 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. Combination of aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate

d. Co-precipitate of aluminium hydroxide and magnesium carbonate

15 / 60

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

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Phenylbutazone

b. Phenylhydrazine

c. Phenylephrine

d. Pyridine

16 / 60

16. Which is used for local styptic ?

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Potassium bitartrate

b. Zinc oxide

c. Alum

d. Sodium sulphate

17 / 60

17. The lightest radioactive element is_________

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Polonium

b. Deuterium

c. Uranium

d. Tritium

18 / 60

18. Which antidote is used in copper poisoning?

GPSSB Jr. Pharmacist (08.05.2022)

a. D-Peniciliamine

b. Kaolin

c. Sodium Phosphate

d. Magnesium sulphate

19 / 60

19. Hydrogen peroxide is used as________

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

a. Protective

b. Haematinics

c. Antiseptic

d. Acidifying agent

20 / 60

20. Kallikrein is activated by_______

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Kininase

b. Phospholipase

c. Renin

d. Hageman factor

21 / 60

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

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Stearic acid

b. All of these

c. Sulphur

d. Activated carbon black

22 / 60

22. Calamine is__________

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Zinc carbonate

b. Zinc Sulphate

c. Zinc oxide

d. Zinc acetate

23 / 60

23. Antimony Potassium tartarate is used as_______

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Styptic

b. Emetic

c. Antimicrobial

d. Expectorant

24 / 60

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

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Argon

b. Oxygen

c. Carbon dioxide

d. Nitric Oxide

25 / 60

25. 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. Sulphur

b. Titanium dioxide

c. Yellow mercuric oxide

d. Selenium sulphide

26 / 60

26. Zinc chloride is used as ______.

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023), RUSH Pharmacist (16.06.2012)

a. Astringent

b. Stabilizer

c. Preservative

d. Emulsifying agent

27 / 60

27. Calamine is _________

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

a. Basic zinc sulfate

b. Basic zinc hydroxide

c. Basic zinc carbonate

d. Basic zinc oxide

28 / 60

28. 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. TiO2

b. Silicone oil

c. Methyl salicylate

d. Para aminobenzoic acid

29 / 60

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

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Emmenagogue

b. Hydrogogue

c. Cholagogue

d. Sialogogue

30 / 60

30. At acidic pH, the amino acid is________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. In anionic form

b. In cationic form

c. In salt form

d. In zwitter ion form

31 / 60

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Liposomes

b. Iontophoresis

c. Collodion

d. Implant

32 / 60

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

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Aloe

b. Glycerin

c. Tolu Balsam

d. Storax

33 / 60

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

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Potassium

b. Calcium

c. Sodium

d. Magnesium

34 / 60

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Poiseuille's Law

b. Raoult's law

c. Henry's law

d. Stoke's law

35 / 60

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Acute

b. Chronic

c. Sub acute

d. Sub chronic

36 / 60

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

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Inunction

b. Intrathecal

c. Iontophoresis

d. Depilation

37 / 60

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. First

b. Fourth

c. Third

d. Second

38 / 60

38. Aqueous iodine solution is called_______

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

a. Bendits solution

b. Marthins solution

c. Lugol's solution

d. Fischer Solution

39 / 60

39. Belching may be caused by antacid preparations containing_______

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Sodium bicarbonate

b. Magnesium carbonate

c. Aluminium hydroxide

d. Calcium carbonate

40 / 60

40. 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. Oleic acid

b. Antioxidants

c. Ethanol

d. Tween

41 / 60

41. Cidex is known as ……..

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. 1% solution of glutaraldehyde

b. 0.2% solution of glutaraldehyde

c. 0.1% solution of glutaraldehyde

d. 2% solution of glutaraldehyde

42 / 60

42. Sodium nitrite _____ type of antidote.

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Chemical

b. Physiological

c. Physical

d. Pharmacological

43 / 60

43. Electrolytes concentration are expressed in_____.

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Mmol/L

b. Mg/L%

c. Mol/L

d. MEq/L

44 / 60

44. 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. Strontium chloride

b. Calcium phosphate

c. Stannous fluoride

d. Sodium fluoride

45 / 60

45. Direction to the dispenser are contained in______

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Signatura

b. Inscription

c. Superscription

d. Subscription

46 / 60

46. Itai-itai disease is associated with____poisoning.

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Mercury

b. Iron

c. Cadmium

d. Lead

47 / 60

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Phosphorous

b. Sodium hydroxide

c. Copper sulphate

d. Hydrochloric acid

48 / 60

48. 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

49 / 60

49. Ammonium carbonate acts as respiratory stimulant by_________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Binding to receptors on lungs.

b. Binding to receptors on intercoastal muscles.

c. Irritating lungs.

d. Through CNS.

50 / 60

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

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Irrigation

b. Nutrient

c. Diuretic

d. Systemic alkalizer

51 / 60

51. The average salinity of seawater is__________

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. 3%

b. 3.5%

c. 2.5%

d. 2%

52 / 60

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Caffeine

b. Domperidone

c. Methyl dopa

d. Neostigamine

53 / 60

53. Chemical formula of bleaching powder.

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. CaCO3

b. CaCO3

c. CaO

d. CaOCl2

54 / 60

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

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Magaldrate

b. Calcium carbonate

c. Sodium bicarbonate

d. Magnesium carbonate

55 / 60

55. 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. Percolation

b. Infusion

c. Digestion

d. Maceration

56 / 60

56. Which is not correct with respect to Griseofulvin ?

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

b. It acts as purine analogue

c. It is largely excreted in urine

d. It is not effective against candida

e. It interferes with nucleic acid synthesis

57 / 60

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Chlorinated hydrocarbon

b. Poly ether

c. Secondary alcohol

d. Ethoxylated sorbitan

58 / 60

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Physostigmine

b. Protamine

c. Bemegride

d. Mercaptide

59 / 60

59. Antimony potassium tartarate is _____ in taste.

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Acrid

b. Astringent

c. Bitter

d. Sweet

60 / 60

60. 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. White precipitate

b. Pungent Gas

c. Red colour solution

d. Brown fumes

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