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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Neostigmine

b. Hemicholinium

c. Vesamicol

d. Atropine sulfate

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2. At acidic pH, the amino acid is________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. In zwitter ion form

b. In anionic form

c. In cationic form

d. In salt form

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3. Chemical formula of Sodium Metabisulphite is_________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. NaSO

b. NaS2O5

c. NaS2O4

d. NaS2O

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4. Belching may be caused by antacid preparations containing_______

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Aluminium hydroxide

b. Calcium carbonate

c. Sodium bicarbonate

d. Magnesium carbonate

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5. 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. Maceration

b. Infusion

c. Digestion

d. Percolation

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6. Which is used for local styptic ?

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Zinc oxide

b. Sodium sulphate

c. Alum

d. Potassium bitartrate

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7. Chemical formula of bleaching powder.

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. CaO

b. CaCO3

c. CaOCl2

d. CaCO3

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

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Magnesium

b. Potassium

c. Calcium

d. Sodium

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9. Direction to the dispenser are contained in______

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Superscription

b. Signatura

c. Inscription

d. Subscription

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10. Which is not correct with respect to Griseofulvin ?

a. It is largely excreted in urine

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

c. It is not effective against candida

d. It interferes with nucleic acid synthesis

e. It acts as purine analogue

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11. Hydrogen peroxide is used as________

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

a. Antiseptic

b. Protective

c. Haematinics

d. Acidifying agent

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Bemegride

b. Protamine

c. Mercaptide

d. Physostigmine

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Ethoxylated sorbitan

b. Secondary alcohol

c. Chlorinated hydrocarbon

d. Poly ether

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14. Aqueous iodine solution is called_______

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

a. Bendits solution

b. Fischer Solution

c. Marthins solution

d. Lugol's solution

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15. 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. Combination of aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate

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

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

d. Co-precipitate of aluminium hydroxide and magnesium carbonate

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

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Magaldrate

b. Magnesium carbonate

c. Calcium carbonate

d. Sodium bicarbonate

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17. Itai-itai disease is associated with____poisoning.

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Iron

b. Mercury

c. Lead

d. Cadmium

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18. Sodium nitrite _____ type of antidote.

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Pharmacological

b. Chemical

c. Physiological

d. Physical

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Chronic

b. Sub acute

c. Sub chronic

d. Acute

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

MP NHM Pharmacist-Contractual(04.08.2022)

a. Oxygen

b. Argon

c. Nitric Oxide

d. Carbon dioxide

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21. Ammonium carbonate acts as respiratory stimulant by_________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Irritating lungs.

b. Binding to receptors on lungs.

c. Binding to receptors on intercoastal muscles.

d. Through CNS.

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22. Body of nitrous oxide cylinder is painted________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Black

b. Blue

c. Grey

d. White

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

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Diuretic

b. Irrigation

c. Systemic alkalizer

d. Nutrient

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24. The lightest radioactive element is_________

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Deuterium

b. Polonium

c. Tritium

d. Uranium

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Henry's law

b. Raoult's law

c. Poiseuille's Law

d. Stoke's law

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

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Severe pulmonary damage

b. In soft drinks

c. In Rocket fuels

d. Carbon monoxide poisoning

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

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Storax

b. Aloe

c. Glycerin

d. Tolu Balsam

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28. Antimony Potassium tartarate is used as_______

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Antimicrobial

b. Styptic

c. Emetic

d. Expectorant

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

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. To prevent the colour due to lead

b. To prevent the colour due to chloride

c. To prevent the colour due to sulphate

d. To prevent the colour due to copper

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

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Phenylbutazone

b. Pyridine

c. Phenylhydrazine

d. Phenylephrine

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31. 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. Red colour solution

b. White precipitate

c. Brown fumes

d. Pungent Gas

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32. Electrolytes concentration are expressed in_____.

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. MEq/L

b. Mg/L%

c. Mmol/L

d. Mol/L

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

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. N

b. Cl

c. He

d. Ar

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34. Ecchymosis of the skin is associated with____.

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Dog bite

b. Rat bite

c. Leech bite

d. Snake bite

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35. 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. Methyl salicylate

c. TiO2

d. Silicone oil

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36. Calamine is _________

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

a. Basic zinc hydroxide

b. Basic zinc oxide

c. Basic zinc carbonate

d. Basic zinc sulfate

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. First

b. Third

c. Second

d. Fourth

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38. 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. Sodium fluoride

c. Strontium chloride

d. Calcium phosphate

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

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Sialogogue

b. Hydrogogue

c. Emmenagogue

d. Cholagogue

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40. A suspensoid in suspension formulation is:

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. A wetting agent

b. A solubilising vehicle

c. An active drug

d. A preservative

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41. Antimony potassium tartarate is _____ in taste.

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Bitter

b. Astringent

c. Sweet

d. Acrid

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

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Depilation

b. Inunction

c. Intrathecal

d. Iontophoresis

43 / 60

43. 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. Titanium dioxide

b. Selenium sulphide

c. Yellow mercuric oxide

d. Sulphur

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44. Kallikrein is activated by_______

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Renin

b. Kininase

c. Phospholipase

d. Hageman factor

45 / 60

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

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Flare

b. Wheal

c. Dolor

d. Flush

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46. Which is used as a deodorant?

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Aluminium Chloral Hydrate

b. Petrolatum

c. Buffered Aluminium Sulphate

d. Hexamethylene Tetramine

47 / 60

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Iontophoresis

b. Liposomes

c. Collodion

d. Implant

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48. Mechanism of action of Isonicotinic acid hydrazide is_________

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Combine with bacterial ribosome and interfere with mRNA

b. Inhibit bacterial DNA dependent RNA polymerase

c. Interfere with utilization of p-amino benzoic acid

d. Inhibit phospholipid synthesis and damage bacterial cell wall

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49. Formula of Rochelle's salt is________

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. C4H4O6KNa.4H2O

b. C2H2O6KNa.4H2O

c. C4H2O6KNa.4H2O

d. C2H4O6KNa.4H2O

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Sodium hydroxide

b. Hydrochloric acid

c. Phosphorous

d. Copper sulphate

51 / 60

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

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023)

a. Activated carbon black

b. Stearic acid

c. Sulphur

d. All of these

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52. Which antidote is used in copper poisoning?

GPSSB Jr. Pharmacist (08.05.2022)

a. D-Peniciliamine

b. Magnesium sulphate

c. Sodium Phosphate

d. Kaolin

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

MPSC Pharmacist (08.02.2023)

a. Neostigamine

b. Domperidone

c. Caffeine

d. Methyl dopa

54 / 60

54. Zinc chloride is used as ______.

UPSSSC Pharmacist (26.03.2023), RUSH Pharmacist (16.06.2012)

a. Stabilizer

b. Preservative

c. Astringent

d. Emulsifying agent

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55. Cidex is known as ……..

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. 0.2% solution of glutaraldehyde

b. 1% solution of glutaraldehyde

c. 2% solution of glutaraldehyde

d. 0.1% solution of glutaraldehyde

56 / 60

56. Calamine is__________

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. Zinc Sulphate

b. Zinc acetate

c. Zinc oxide

d. Zinc carbonate

57 / 60

57. The average salinity of seawater is__________

Lucknow Cantonment Board Pharmacist (05.02.2023)

a. 3.5%

b. 2.5%

c. 3%

d. 2%

58 / 60

58. 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

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59. Rad is the _____.

HPSSC Pharmacist (22.08.2022)

a. Unit of absorbed dose

b. Unit of radioactivity

c. Unit of exposure

d. Unit of ionizing radiation

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60. What is the common name of Calcium hypochlorite?

HPSSC Pharmacist(14.05.2022)

a. Baking powder

b. Baking soda

c. Washing soda

d. Bleaching powder

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

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