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WorksheetsPharma Quiz
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Mechanism of drug action is explored by:
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacogenetics
Pharmacognosy
Pharmacodynamics
Therapeutic index is the ratio of:
LD50 over the ED50
TD50 over the ED50
Bioavailability over drug dose
Apparent volume of distribution over elimination rate constant
Which of the following causes changes in perception, thought, emotion, and consciousness?
Narcotics
Sedatives
Hallucinogens
Anxiety drugs
The example of a drug which is obtained from animals is
Terramycin
Fish liver oils
Streptomycin
Morphine
The protein content which is extracted from mixed or pure cultures of yeasts, bacteria, algae, and fungi is called
Triple cell protein
Single cell protein
Double cell protein
Tetra cell protein
Which of the following compounds does not absorb light in the UV/visible spectrum?
Aspirin
Paracetamol
Chloral hydrate
Phenobarbitone
Who makes the active components of medicines?
Pharmacists
Chemists
Doctors
Pharmacologists
Aspirin is converted into salicylic acid in your body by which of the following reactions?
Hydrolysis
Oxidation
Reduction
Substitution
Why may esomeprazole be considered a 'me-too' drug?
Because it is comparable in dose, dosage form, and intended use to an already known drug
Because it is manufactured by the same company as that of an already known drug
Because its structure is identical to an already known drug
Because it is a drug which works through the same mechanism as an already known drug
What does "OM" mean when written on a prescription?
Every morning.
At midday.
On Mondays.
Every day.
Which of the following statements explains receptor affinity?
It is half the dose needed for maximal response
It is a measure of how tightly a ligand binds to a receptor.
It is the maximum response downstream of a receptor.
It is the concentration of ligand that causes side effects.
Which of the following is not a researched means of delivering therapeutic DNA for gene therapy?
Polymers
Liposomes
Bacteria
Viruses
Which of the following can be uses of HEPA filters?
The elimination of filaments from large volumes of parenteral solutions
The elimination of pyrogens
The filtration of solutions of products which can not be sterilized by heat
Purification of the air of aseptic workplaces
In which of the following cases is an active agent formulated as a suspension?
If the active agent is only poorly soluble in water
If the active agent is stable only in liquid dosage form
If the active agent has an intense colour
If the active agent is unstable in solution
Which of the following factors determine the type of an emulsion?
The rate of sedimentation of the dispersed drops
The volume of the internal phase
The mechanical strength of the emulsifying agent film
The HLB value of the applied emulsifying agent(s)
According to WHO guidline personal protective equipment (PPE) consist of
Gown
Medical mask
Gloves
Shirt
What are the missions of Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA)?
To ensure the safety and security of supply chain for medicines and medical devices.
To ensure availability including accessibility and affordability and rational use of essential medicines.
To safeguard the health of humans and animals by ensuring the medicines and medical devices meet applicable standards of safety, quality and efficacy.
To ensure the safety and security of supply chain for foods.
Which products are USFDA regulate?
Cosmetics
Food
Drugs
All of above
How will reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19?
Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and others
Avoid going to crowded places.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
None of above
The Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh (PCB) is an autonomous body under
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Ministry of Education
Both
None
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