Pharmacy Loksewa Questions

This is a Pharmacy Loksewa Exam Sample Set for Pharmacy Supervisor. It contains most of the previous questions asked in the Public Service Exam of Pharmacy.

Pharmacy Loksewa Questions

1. Polio vaccine should be stored at
a. Below 0°C
b. 2-8°C
c. 8-25°C
d. 0-2°C

2. Extraction of drug form the plant is done
a. Percolation
b. Maceration
c. Solvent extraction
d. All of the above

3. Who applies for registration of medicine for import in Nepal?
a. Manufacturer
b. Authorized importer
c. Hospital
d. Nepal Chemist and druggist Association

4.Volume not more than should be administered by syring
a. 0.2ml
b. 5ml
c. 20ml
d. 10ml

5. Cinnamom bark does not contain
a. Cinnarladehyde
b. Tannins
c. Coumarin
d. Benzaldehyde

6. Which of following is an non sedating antihistamine?
a. Promethazine
b. Cetrizine
c. Phenaramine
d. Cyproheptidine

7. Goverment of Nepal provide how many drugs free of cost
a. 35
b. 45
c. 65
d. 70

8. Methotrexate 7.5mg taking patient which drug is use in supplement
a.HCTZ
b.Folic Acid
c.Ampicillin
d.All

9. The antidote for gold is
a. BAL
b. Tannin
c. lime
d. Copper sulphate

10.Folxgloves contain
a. Cardiac glycosides
b. Alkolids
c. Saponin
d. All of Above

11.Which of the following occurs as crystals ?
a. Alkaloids
b.Tannins
c. Resins
d.All of above

12.How many grams of boric acid should be used in compounding the following the following prescription
Phenacaine HCL 1% (NaCl Eq.=0.17)
Chlorobutanol 0.5 % (NaCl Eq.o.18)
Boric acid qs(Nacl eq.=0.52)
Purified water add 30ml
Make isotonic solution
a. 0.37g
b. 0.74g
c. 0.27g
d. 0.47g

13. Which of the following preparation is not for occular use?
a. Solution
b. Suspension
c. Ointment
d. Drop

14.For preparing primary emulsion ,oils water and gum are added in the ratio of
a. 4:2:1
b. 3:2:1
c. 2:4:3
d. 1:2:3

15.According to NDP 2051 BS procurement of drug should be made under
a. Generic Name
b. Brand Name
c. Trade Name
d. Company Name

16. The end colour of phenolphthalein titrating with standard base solutionis
a. Pink
b. Colorless
c. Yellow
d. Orange

17. Propanolol is clinically used as
a.Anxiety
b.Asthama
c.Cirrhosis of liver
d.None

18. Which of the following drug is carminative drug of following
a. NutMeg
b. Vinca
c. Digitalis
d. Cardamom

19. Which of the following drug adverse effect is specially noted in men compared to women
a. Tarvide dyskinesia due to neuroleptics
b. Levodopa induced abnormal movement
c. Ampicillin induced loss motion
d. Ketoconazole induced loss of libido

20. Which of the following drug is less effective in patient suffering from liver disease
a. Drug having higher presystemic metabolism
b. Prodrug
c . Acidic drug
d. Basic drug

21. Which of the following contains quinazoline alkaloids ?
a. Dhatura
b. Vaska
c. Kurchi
d. Ephedra

22. Which of the following is causes of Therapeutic incompatibility ?
a. Over dose
b. Wrong Dose
c. Contraindication
d. All

23.Which herb loses its activity more rapidly when dried in sun light ?
a. Berberis
b. Digitalis
c. Curcuma lunga
d. Podophyllum

24. Gas used in aerosol is called
a. API
b. Propallent
c. Liquid phase
d. None of the above

25.Microbiological assay for antibiotics are based on
a. Amount of growth factor that support
b. Fermentation process
c. Degree of inhibition of growth of culture
d. None of above

26. For lactating mother the drug is generally not recommended
a. Ampicillin
b. Amoxycillin
c. Chlormphenical
d. B-Complex

27. Drug interaction can be best avoided by
a. Allowing proper spacing in between their use
b. Using alternative drug
c. Avoiding simultaneous use
d. All of the above

28. Amoxycillin is very important antibiotics drug . What dosages form are generally given in children ?
a. Tablet
b. Capsule
c. DispersibleTablet
d. Injection

29. Which of the following drug is used to treat giardiasis ?
a. Furazolidone
b. Mepacrine
c. Metronidazole
d. All

30. Morphine acetylation gives
a.Diamorphine
b.Heroin
c.Cocaine
d. Pathedine

31.Publication of Nepalese national formulary is the objective of
a. National Health Policy
b. National Drug Policy
c. Drug Act
d. Long term health policy

32. The following compound is 350 times sweeter than sucrose
a. Aspartam
b. Cyclamate
c. Sodium Cyclamate
d. Fructose

33. Additives in dosages forms are
a. API
b. Binder used during formulations
c. Packaging materials
d. None

34. Flame photometer is not used detecting
a. calcium
b. Sodium
c. Potassium
d. Barium

35. What is the meaning of OS in the abbreviations
a. Onces single use
b. Out side
c. Left eye
d.All

36. Omeprazoles heals the stomach ulcer by
a. Coating on ulcer
b. Increasing the release of gastric acid
c. Reducing the gastric acid production
d. Neutralizing Acid

37. To avoid the expiry of drug ,which method is best suitable ?
a. FEFO
b. FIFO
c. Bin card
d. Maintain log book of drug sale

38. Which of the following is not solid dosages form
a. Tablet
b. Cream
c . Powder
d. All

39. A substance that reduces the contact angle between a surface and liquid is known as
a. Flocculating
b. Wettinng
c. Foaming agent
d. Coagluating agent

40. Which of the following post is for Director general department of health service in drug advisory committee ?
a. Chairperson
b. ViceChairperson
c. Member
d. Member Secretary

41. Inspector means a person deputed by the department for the purpose of
a. Chapter 6
b. Section 4
c. Chapter 7
d. Section 6

42. The usual dose of secnidazole is
a. 500mg TDS
b. 400mg TDS
c. 1gm STAT
d. 2g STAT

43. Which of the following drug may causes Hirsutism
a. Acetazolamide
b.Amphetamine
c.Ranitidine
d. All

44. Which of the following plant contain both alkaloids and glycosides
a. Hyocymus
b. Aconitine
c. Withania
d. Stramonium

45. Which section of drug mfg code 2041 provides the provisions for parentral preparations
a.6.1
b.6.2
c.6.3
d.6.4

46. Which statement is not true about enteric coated tablets
a. Should be crushed
b. Should not be taken with antacid
c. Should not be swallowed whole
d. None of the above

47. The full form of STG is
a. Standard Teaching Guidelines
b. Standard Technical group
c. Standard Treatment Guideline
d. Standard treatment group

48. One of the aim of the use of suspending agents in suspension is to control
a. PH
b. Tonicity
c. Microbial growth
d. Viscosity

49. Semisolid dosages form denotes the
a. Topical powder
b. Lotion
c. Suspension
d. Syrup

50 . Which of the following s topical corticosteroids ?
a. Flucinolone
b. Hydrocortisone
c. Predisolone
d. Dexamethasone