Nepal Pharmacy Council License Exam MCQs

Preparing for the Nepal Pharmacy Council (NPC) License Exam is a big step toward your pharmacy career. At Pharma Info Nepal, we provide carefully selected MCQs to help you revise faster, strengthen your concepts, and boost your confidence. These practice questions cover key topics from pharmaceutics to pharmacology etc, making your preparation simple and effective. By Nabin Bista

Which animal is used in the traditional pyrogen test?
A) Rat
B) Rabbit
C) Mouse
D) Dog
Answer: B) Rabbit
Department of Drug Administration (DDA) was established under which section of Drug Act 2035?
A) Section 4
B) Section 5
C) Section 7
D) Section 8
Answer: B) Section 5
What does ‘Rx’ in a prescription mean?
A) Dose
B) Recipe/Take
C) Label
D) Instruction
Answer: B) Recipe/Take
What is the disintergation time for hard gelatin capsule?
A) 30 min
B) 60 min
C) 15 min
D) 5 min
Answer: A) 30 min
Which of the following is the normal serum creatinine level in adult men?
A) 0.2 – 0.7 mg/dL
B) 0.6 – 1.1 mg/dL
C) 0.7 – 1.3 mg/dL
D) 1.5 – 2.5 mg/dL
Answer: C) 0.7 – 1.3 mg/dL
When was Nepal Pharmacy Council established?
A) 2057 BS
B) 2055 BS
C) 2054 BS
D) 2058 BS
Answer: D) 2058 BS
Which dosage form is meant for rectal administration?
A) Tablet
B) Suppository
C) Capsule
D) Syrup
Answer: B) Suppository
Application letter for the drug publicity advartisment is based on which schedule?
A) 10
B) 9
C) 11
D) 8
Answer: A) 10
Which vitamin prevents night blindness?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin B12
Answer: A) Vitamin A
Which of the following is an isotonic solution?
A) 5% Dextrose
B) 10% Dextrose
C) 1% NaCl
D) 0.9% NaCl
Answer: D) 0.9% NaCl
What is the antidote for paracetamol poisoning?
A) Naloxone
B) Atropine
C) N-Acetylcysteine
D) Vitamin K
Answer: C) N-Acetylcysteine
Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
A) Thermometer
B) Spirometer
C) Sphygmomanometer
D) Glucometer
Answer: C) Sphygmomanometer
What is the route of administration for insulin?
A) Oral
B) Intramuscular
C) Intravenous
D) Subcutaneous
Answer: D) Subcutaneous

Which dosage form is applied to the skin without friction?
A) Liniment
B) Lotion
C) Ointment
D) Powder
Answer: B) Lotion

Which of the following is an example of a narcotic drug?
A) Morphine
B) Paracetamol
C) Aspirin
D) Ibuprofen
Answer: A) Morphine

What is the drug of choice for tuberculosis?
A) Penicillin
B) Rifampicin
C) Ciprofloxacin
D) Metronidazole
Answer: B) Rifampicin
Which organ is mainly responsible for drug metabolism?
A) Heart
B) Kidney
C) Liver
D) Lung
Answer: C) Liver

What is the pH of blood?
A) 6.8
B) 7.0
C) 7.35–7.45
D) 8.0
Answer: C) 7.35–7.45

Which is example of Indole derivative alkaloid?
A) Cafffine
B) Opium
C) Vasaka
D) Vincristine
Answer: D) Vincristine
Which part of the prescription contains directions for the patient?
A) Superscription
B) Subscription
C) Inscription
D) Signature
Answer: D) Signature