Nepal Pharmacy Council License Exam MCQs

The Nepal Pharmacy Council License Exam is a crucial step for pharmacists aiming to practice professionally in Nepal. To help you prepare effectively, here are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that reflect key topics covered in the exam.

1. Which of the following drug is not contraindicated to the patient on warfarin?

A) Aspirin
B) Diclofenac
C) Phenytoin
D) Allopurinol
Answer: B) Allopurinol

2. What is the main function of the Drug Consultative Council in Nepal?

A) Regulating pharmacy education
B) Prepare Nepal Pharmacopiea
C) Advising the government on drug policies
D) Manufacturing pharmaceutical products
Answer: C) Advising the government on drug policies

3. Which of the following is test of alkaloids identification?

A) Legal test
B) Wagner reagent
C) Ninhydrin
D) Keddos test
Answer: B) Wagner reagent

4. According to Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP), which of the following is a key responsibility of a pharmacist?

A) Selling medicines without prescription
B) Providing patient counseling on drug use
C) Promoting self-medication without supervision
D) Recommending unapproved drugs
Answer: B) Providing patient counseling on drug use

5. Which is antidote of paracetamol poisoning?

A) Naloxone
B) Ibuprofen
C) Flumazenil
D) N acetylcystine
Answer: D) N acetylcystine

6. Which is not example of Phase II metabolsim?

A) Acetylation
B) Glucorindation
C) Hydrolysis
D) Methylation
Answer: C) Hydrolysis

7. Which test is performed to detect bacterial endotoxins in parenteral preparations?

A) LAL test
B) Pyrogen test
C) Sterility test
D) Dissolution test
Answer: A) LAL test

8. Which type of sterilization is commonly used for parenteral solutions?

A) Dry heat sterilization
B) Autoclaving
C) Filtration sterilization
D) Radiation sterilization
Answer: C) Filtration sterilization

9. Bioequivalence studies compare?

A) Two different drugs
B) The rate and extent of absorption of two formulations
C) The chemical stability of a drug
D) The solubility of a drug
Answer: B) The rate and extent of absorption of two formulations