Pharmacist licensure exams sample questions and answers

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Questions and Answers

1.
Which anion evolves into a gas with a fruity odor when treated with concentrated sulfuric acid and ethanol?
A.
BrO3
B.
CH3COO
C.
ClO4
D.
SO4

2.
Besides activated charcoal and tannic acid, the other component of the universal antidote is:
A.
MgCl2
B.
MgCO3
C.
MgOH2
D.
MgO
E.
Mg3PO2

3.
Calomel is:
A.
Hg2Cl2
B.
HgCl2
C.
SnF2
D.
ZnCl2

4.
Bordeaux Mixture contains what salt?
A.
Cupric sulfate
B.
Magnesium sulfate
C.
Selenium sulfide
D.
Silver nitrate

5.
Increases osmotic load of the GIT:
A.
Bulk-forming laxative
B.
Emollient laxative
C.
Saline cathartic
D.
Stimulant laxative

6.
The following can cause a shift of equilibrium:
A.
Catalyst
B.
Concentration
C.
Pressure
D.
Temperature

7.
It gives the spatial orientation of the electron cloud concerning the three areas in space:
A.
Spin quantum number
B.
Magnetic quantum number
C.
Principal quantum number
D.
Azimuthal

8.
Copper imparts a characteristic ____ color to a nonluminous flame:
A.
Blue
B.
Scarlet
C.
Green
D.
Emerald

9.
Index of the protective power of colloids:
A.
Zigmondy
B.
Nuggets
C.
Dolomite
D.
None of the above

10.
Densest element in the periodic table:
A.
Rubefacient
B.
Pb
C.
Pd
D.
Os

11.
A polyene anti-fungal antibiotic:
A.
Griseofulvin
B.
Nystatin
C.
Salicylic acid
D. Econazole

12. Methylated erythromycin:
A. Lincomycin
B. Clarithromycin
C. Azithromycin
D. Ilotycin

13. Mechanism of action of thiabendazole:
A. Paralysis due to GABA receptor occupation
B. Inhibition of cell division
C. Phagocytic attack on worms
D. Decreased glucose uptake

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14. Mechanism of action of mebendazole:
A. Paralysis due to excessive loss of calcium
B. Unknown mechanism of action
C. Decreased glucose uptake
D. Phagocytic attack on worms

15. A sample drug excreted via the saliva
A. Sulfonamide
B. Thiamine
C. Hyoscine
D. Lidocaine

16. Streptomycin and other aminoglycoside antibiotics are:
A. Carcinogenic
B. Ototoxic
C. Hyperglycemic
D. Goitrogenic
E. Hepatotoxic

17. Plasil is:
A. Acyclovir
B. Metoclopramide
C. Diclofenac sodium
D. Tranexamic acid

18. Which of the following penicillins is resistant to penicillinase?
A. Ampicillin
B. Carbenicillin
C. Oxacillin
D. Ticarticillin

19. Mechanism of action trimethoprim:
A. Folate reductase inhibitor
B. Competitive inhibitor for the incorporation of PABA
C. Inhibits protein synthesis
D. Destruction of bacterial cell wall

20. A phenol primarily obtained from clove oil:
A. Eugenol
B. Resorcinol
C. Cresol
D. Hexylresorcinol

21. Chemical Name of Green Vitriol:
A. Copper Sulfate
B. Magnesium Sulfate
C. Sodium Sulfate
D. Ferrous Sulfate
E. None of the above

22. Group of elements that are considered to be the most reactive of all metallic elements:
A. Group O
B. Group IA
C. Group IB
D. Group II

23. Preparations used for brain scanning to determine the presence and location of neo-plastic lesions:
A. Gold Au 198 Injection
B. Chlormerodrin Hg 197 Injection
C. Technetium Tc 99 Injection
D. Sodium Phosphate P32 Solution

24. In the REDOX reaction, the oxidizing agent
A. Is oxidized
B. Loses electrons
C. Is reduced
D. Increased oxidation state

25. Which of the following glass types makes use of the water attack test type?
A. TYPE I
B. TYPE II
C. TYPE III
D. TYPE IV or NP
E. None of the above