WorksheetsAim High Ka-Dasig 2026
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
First-line pharmacologic agent for uncomplicated hypertension per guidelines
Hydrochlorothiazide
Clonidine
Hydralazine
Minoxidil
Preferred antidote for acetaminophen toxicity
Flumazenil
N-acetylcysteine
Atropine
Naloxone
Which antibiotic class has time-dependent killing
Aminoglycosides
Beta-lactams
Fluoroquinolones
Daptomycin
Warfarin interactions increasing INR commonly include
Rifampin
Amiodarone
Carbamazepine
St. John’s wort
Rapid-acting insulin analog onset is typically
Immediate (0 min)
5–15 minutes
1–2 hours
3–4 hours
Which statin has highest LDL-lowering potency
Pravastatin
Lovastatin
Rosuvastatin
Fluvastatin
Drug of choice for anaphylaxis
Diphenhydramine IM
Epinephrine IM
Methylprednisolone IV
Salbutamol nebulization only
Which antibiotic is contraindicated in pregnancy due to teeth discoloration
Penicillin
Cephalexin
Tetracycline
Azithromycin
Initial therapy for acute gout flare
Allopurinol
Colchicine or NSAIDs
Probenecid
Rasburicase
Black box warning for clozapine
Seizures only
Agranulocytosis and severe neutropenia
QT prolongation only
Hepatotoxicity
Which PPI has the fewest CYP interactions
Omeprazole
Esomeprazole
Pantoprazole
Lansoprazole
Mechanism of action of digoxin
Beta-1 agonism
Na+/K+ ATPase inhibition
Calcium channel blockade
ACE inhibition
DOC for MRSA skin infections (oral outpatient)
Amoxicillin–clavulanate
Linezolid
Cephalexin
Doxycycline (or TMP-SMX)
Beta-blocker preferred in asthma due to selectivity
Propranolol
Carvedilol
Metoprolol
Nadolol
Which anticoagulant requires routine INR monitoring
Apixaban
Dabigatran
Warfarin
Enoxaparin
ACE inhibitors common adverse effect:
Bradycardia
Gingival hyperplasia
Dry cough
Hypokalemia
Antidote for benzodiazepine overdose with respiratory depression:
Naloxone
Flumazenil
Physostigmine
Pyridoxine
Time to steady state for drugs depends primarily on:
Bioavailability
Half-life
Dosing interval
Volume of distribution only
Initial therapy for community-acquired pneumonia (no comorbidities):
Azithromycin or doxycycline
Vancomycin only
Cefepime + metronidazole
Amikacin
Which antidepressant is most sedating among SSRIs?
Fluoxetine
Paroxetine
Sertraline
Escitalopram
Target INR for most indications using warfarin (e.g., AF):
1.5–2.0
2.0–3.0
2.5–3.5
1.0–1.5
Metformin major caution:
Liver failure toxicity
Risk of lactic acidosis in renal impairment
Hypoglycemia common
Severe weight gain
Preferred emergency contraception within 5 days when BMI is high:
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg
Ulipristal acetate 30 mg
Copper IUD only
Ethinyl estradiol high dose
Which opioid has a ceiling effect on analgesia due to partial agonism?
Morphine
Fentanyl
Buprenorphine
Hydromorphone
Vaccination recommended for adults ≥65 years for pneumococcal protection:
PCV15/PCV20 then PPSV23 per schedule
Only PPSV23
Only PCV13
Annual PCV13 booster
Which buffer pair best maintains blood pH at 7.4?
Phosphate (H2PO4−/HPO42−)
Bicarbonate (H2CO3/HCO3−)
Borate (HBO2/HBO2−)
Acetate (CH3COOH/CH3COO−)
0.5 M H2SO4 has what normality in acid–base titration?
0.5 N
1.0 N
2.0 N
0.25 N
A 5% w/v NaCl solution contains how many grams of NaCl per 250 mL?
5 g
10 g
12.5 g
7.5 g
Which indicator is most suitable for strong acid–strong base titration?
Phenolphthalein
Methyl orange
Thymol blue
Bromothymol blue
Primary standard for standardizing NaOH solutions in acidimetry:
Sodium carbonate
Potassium hydrogen phthalate (KHP)
Hydrochloric acid
Oxalic acid (impure)
A solution has pH 2. What is [H+] ?
1×10−2M
2×10−2M
5×10−2M
1×10−1M
Calculate the osmolarity of 0.9% NaCl (MW 58.5). Assume complete dissociation.
0.154 Osm/L
0.308 Osm/L
0.450 Osm/L
0.100 Osm/L
Which gas is commonly used for headspace GC to detect residual solvents?
Nitrogen
Helium
Argon
Carbon dioxide
A buffer with pKa 7.2 shows maximum buffering at which pH?
6.2
7.2
8.2
7.8
Which technique best identifies polymorphic forms of APIs?
UV–Vis spectrophotometry
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
pH potentiometry
Thin-layer chromatography
Calculate mEq of Na+ in 0.5 L of 0.9% NaCl.
38.5 mEq
77 mEq
90 mEq
154 mEq
Which chromatography is best for separating enantiomers?
Normal-phase HPLC
Size-exclusion chromatography
Chiral stationary phase HPLC
Paper chromatography
Calculate pH of 0.01 M strong base.
2.0
12.0
7.0
9.0
Which metal ion causes brown-black precipitation with sulfide in qualitative analysis (Group II)?
Pb2+
Cu2+
Hg2+
Fe3+
Best method to assay vitamin C in tablets:
Iodometric titration
Complexometric titration
Non-aqueous titration
Polarography
If 25 mL of 0.1 N HCl neutralizes 20 mL of NaOH, what is NaOH normality?
0.05 N
0.10 N
0.125 N
0.20 N
Among polymorphs, the most stable form generally has:
Lowest melting point
Highest free energy
Lowest solubility
Highest dissolution rate
Which reagent detects reducing sugars in TLC?
Dragendorff reagent
Ninhydrin
Anisaldehyde–sulfuric acid
Ferric chloride
Which parameter ensures bioequivalence in dissolution testing?
Q value at specified time
Friability <1%
Hardness range
Moisture content
Enteric coating primarily protects drugs from:
Oxidation
Gastric acid
Light
Best sterilization for heat-sensitive aqueous solutions:
Autoclaving at 121°C
Dry heat 160°C
Membrane filtration (0.22 µm)
Gamma irradiation
A sustained-release matrix tablet reduces which parameter?
Dose frequency
Drug stability
Patient adherence
Bioavailability
Which excipient functions as a binder in tablets?
Lactose
Povidone (PVP)
Magnesium stearate
Sodium starch glycolate
Zeta potential is a measure of:
Viscosity of solutions
Surface charge of dispersed particles
Solubility of drugs
Compressibility of powders
Which test assesses tablet mechanical strength?
Disintegration
Dissolution
Friability
Content uniformity
Laminar flow hood class used for sterile compounding:
Class I BSC
Class II Type A2 BSC
Class III BSC
Unfiltered open bench
Particle size reduction by fluid energy mill relies on:
Impact and attrition via air jets
Compression between rolls
Cutting with knives
Crushing by pestle
Which parameter is critical in transdermal systems for drug flux?
Partition coefficient (log P)
Molecular refractivity
Acid dissociation constant only
Chelation tendency
A solution labeled 1:1000 epinephrine has what strength?
0.01%
0.1%
0.001%
1%
Which emulsifier type produces oil-in-water emulsions?
Hydrophilic colloids
W/O surfactants (Span)
High HLB surfactants (Tween)
Finely divided solids (Pickering)
Critical micelle concentration (CMC) refers to:
Point where micelles form
pH at which drug ionizes
Temperature of maximum solubility
Onset of degradation
Dissolution of IR tablets is commonly performed using USP Apparatus:
I (Basket) and II (Paddle)
III (Reciprocating cylinder)
IV (Flow-through)
VII (Recirculating)
Lyophilization removes water by:
Evaporation at high temperature
Sublimation under vacuum
Osmosis through membranes
Distillation at atmospheric pressure
Which container is best for light-sensitive injections?
Clear glass Type I
Amber glass Type I
Plastic LDPE
Uncoated steel
Bioavailability is MOST improved by which formulation strategy?
Increase particle size
Use salt form to enhance solubility
Remove wetting agents
Increase tablet hardness excessively
A suppository base with rapid melting at 34–36°C is:
Theobroma oil (cocoa butter)
Polyethylene glycol base
Glycerinated gelatin
Beeswax base
The beyond-use date (BUD) for non-sterile, water-containing oral prep (no preservative) is:
14 days refrigerated
90 days room temp
6 months room temp
30 days refrigerated
Which parameter is verified in content uniformity?
Average dose only
Each unit within acceptance range
Friability <1%
Hardness 4–8 kp
Most appropriate needle gauge for IM injection in adults:
14–16 G
18–20 G
21–23 G
25–27 G
The cardioactive glycoside predominantly found in Digitalis lanata is:
Digitoxin
Digoxin
Ouabain
Strophanthidin
Which alkaloid from Rauwolfia serpentina is an antihypertensive?
Reserpine
Quinine
Strychnine
Atropine
Primary antimalarial constituent of Cinchona bark:
Morphine
Quinine
Codeine
Ephedrine
Which crude drug contains anthraquinone glycosides and is a stimulant laxative?
Senna
Valerian
Echinacea
Ginger
Source of taxanes used in chemotherapy:
Ginkgo biloba
Taxus brevifolia
Camptotheca acuminata
Catharanthus roseus
Marker compound for quality control of Ginkgo extracts:
Hypericin
Ginkgolide B
Curcumin
Sennoside A
Which essential oil is rich in menthol?
Peppermint oil
Clove oil
Lavender oil
Eucalyptus oil
Which test detects saponins by persistent froth?
Borntrager’s test
Foam test
Molisch test
Wagner’s test
Catharanthus roseus yields which anticancer alkaloids?
Vinblastine and vincristine
Morphine and codeine
Podophyllotoxin and etoposide
Camptothecin and irinotecan
Which crude drug is used as antitussive demulcent due to mucilage?
Aloe
Marshmallow (Althaea)
Capsicum
Cascara
Standardization of St. John’s wort commonly measures:
Hyperforin/hypericin
Ginsenosides
Silymarin
Anthocyanins
Which plant part is the source of cinnamon bark?
Root
Stem cortex
Leaf
Which adulteration method mixes exhausted ginger with fresh?
Substitution
Sophistication
Inferiority
Spoilage
Best microscopic feature identifying clove (Syzygium aromaticum):
Scalariform vessels
Oil cells in parenchyma
Trichomes on epidermis
Calcium oxalate prisms only
Aloe gel activity is mainly due to:
Anthrones
Acemannan (mucopolysaccharides)
Coumarins
Capsaicin
Primary law governing pharmacy practice in the Philippines:
RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act)
RA 10918 (Philippine Pharmacy Act)
RA 3720 (Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act)
RA 6675 (Generics Act)
Handling of patient data must comply with:
RA 10173 (Data Privacy Act)
RA 9502 (Cheaper Medicines Act)
RA 8203 (Counterfeit Drugs)
RA 7394 (Consumer Act)
Ethical principle emphasizing patient autonomy:
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Respect for persons
Justice
Generic substitution is mandated by:
RA 9165
RA 6675
RA 10918
RA 3720
Which record must be maintained for dangerous drugs?
Inventory only
Prescription and dispensing logbooks
Sales receipts only
No record needed
Conflict of interest requires the pharmacist to:
Ignore if small
Disclose and avoid compromising decisions
Decide solely on profit
Follow supervisor only
A prescription without patient age and address should be:
Dispensed anyway
Returned for completion or clarified
Filed as is
Destroyed
Informed consent requires that information is:
Minimal and technical
Adequate, understandable, and voluntary
Unnecessary if family agrees
Provided only after therapy
Which document defines SOPs for pharmacy services?
Employee handbook only
Quality manual and SOP compendium
Sales policies
Marketing plan
Pharmacist’s duty in medication error reporting:
Hide errors to protect staff
Report, analyze, and implement corrective actions
Only inform prescriber
Blame the technician
GMP primarily ensures:
Lower cost
Consistent product quality and patient safety
Faster marketing
More advertising
Process validation demonstrates that:
Equipment is new
Process consistently produces product meeting specs
Suppliers are local
Labels are attractive
1. The ultimate evaluation of dosage forms or delivery system is on:
Thickness
Taste
Clinical Effectivesness
Disintegration
3. The advantage of sublingual/buccal administration is:
No occurence of gastrointestinal irritation
Drug directly in the circulation
Does not pass the liver
A and C
A site in the biophase to which drug molecules can be bond is;
Receptor
Unit Membrane
Fluid compartment
None of the above
The principal site of drug metabolism is:
Muscle Tissue
Liver
Gut wall
Kidney
A drug used to treat chronic alcoholism;
Zolpidem
Diazepam
Disulfiram
Flumazenil
An anti-platelet drug:
Heparin
Urokinase
Dipyridamole
All of the above
Decreases the probability of a second MI:
Aspirin
Streptokinase
Heparin
All of the above
Total Parenteral Nutrition should be protected from light because it contains:
Fats
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Proteins
Ethanol and citric acid are produced by the cellular respiration of carbohydrates, especially:
Glucose
Fructose
Galactose
Sucrose
