Module 1: Inorganic Chemistry Flashcards
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1
Q
What element is also known as
dephlogisticated air?
A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Hydrogen
D. Sulfur
E. Helium
A
Oxygen
2
Q
What is the predominant ion in the extracellular fluid?
A. Na+1
B. K+1
C. Mg+2
D. Ca+2
E. Mn+2
A
Na+1
3
Q
What is the halogen used as water purifier?
A. F
B. Cl
C. Br
D. I
E. At
A
Cl
4
Q
Which of the following substances is employed in the treatment of mental disorder?
A. MgSO4
B. K2Cr2O7
C. Li2CO3
D. NaHCO3
E. KNO3
A
Li2CO3
5
Q
What is the most reactive element among the halogens?
A. F
B. Cl
C. Br
D. I
E. At
A
F
6
Q
What condition results from the deficiency of iodine?
A. Hepatitis
B. Goiter
C. Infection
D. Scurvy
E. Peripheral neuropathy
A
Goiter
7
Q
What are the metals that combine to form the alloy, ferrochrome?
A. Lead and iron
B. Lead and chromium
C. Chromium and tin
D. Iron and tin
E. Iron and chromium
A
Iron and chromium
8
Q
Which of the following statements about Bordeaux Mixture is/are true?
I. It is used as an antiseptic
II. It is used as an algicide-fungicide
III. It contains copper
IV. It contains cobalt
A. I and II
B. II and IV
C. II and III
D. III and IV
E. I, II, III
A
II and III
9
Q
Inert gases being investigated for possible use as inhalatory anesthetic
I. Kr
II. Xe
III. Ar
IV. He
A. I and II
B. I, II, and III
C. II and IV
D. I and IV
A
II and IV
10
Q
What is the composition of artificial air?
A. 40% O2 and 60% He
B. 20% O2 and 80% He
C. 20% He and 80% O2
D. 80% Kr and 20% He
E. 40% Kr and 60%
A
20% O2 and 80% He
11
Q
The following terms are uses of Rochelle salt EXCEPT:
A. Cathartic
B. Diuretic
C. Sequestering agent
D. Preservative
E. None of the above
A
Diuretic
12
Q
What metal is unaffected by body fluids hence it is used in such repair of bones, nerves and muscles?
A. Aluminum
B. Tantalum
C. Tin
D. Thorium
E. Silicon
A
Tantalum
13
Q
What is the official barium salt used in medicine as a radiopaque substance in roentgenographic examination of the GIT
A. BaCl2
B. BaSO4
C. Ba(NO3)2
D. Ba3(PO4)2
E. BaCO3
A
BaSO4
14
Q
What is the synthetic, radioactive noble gas used in the treatment of cervical and oral lesion
A. Ar
B. Ir
C. Xe
D. Rn
E. None of the above
A
Rn
15
Q
What is the most abundant metal on the earth’s crust?
A. Fe
B. Al
C. Cu
D. Au
E. Si
A
Al
16
Q
What elements compose the alloy bronze?
A. Cu and Au
B. Cu and Zn
C. Cu and Sn
D. Cu and Tn
E. Cu and Ag
A
Cu and Sn
17
Q
The measure of the acidity of a solution is also known as
A. pH
B. pOH
C. Buffer
D. Concentration
E. pI
A
pH
18
Q
What inert substance is used to prolong the shelf-life of products by displacing air inside the container?
A. Oxygen
B. Helium
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Nitrogen
E. Hydrogen
A
Nitrogen
19
Q
Which among the elements does NOT form basic anhydride?
A. Ca
B. Na
C. Ba
D. Mg
E. S
A
S
20
Q
Which of the following substance is/are used as inhalant in all pathological conditions characterized by dyspnea?
I. Oxygen
II. Helium
III. Carbon dioxide
IV. Nitrogen
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. II and III
E. I and IV
A
I only
21
Q
An extremely unreactive substance considered to have the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion among metals
A. Gold
B. Platinum
C. Palladium
D. Silicon
E. Krypton
A
Platinum
22
Q
What is the meaning of “halogen”?
A. Acid-former
B. Water-former
C. Niter-producer
D. Sea salt-former
E. None of the above
A
Sea salt-former
23
Q
Which of the two following substances is native hydrous magnesium silicate?
A. Talc
B. Pumice
C. Kaolin
D. Bentonite
E. Clay
A
Talc
24
Q
What is the active ingredient of White lotion?
A. CdS
B. SeS
C. PbS
D. ZnS
E. MnS
A
ZnS
25
What is the color of the cylinder that is used to contain O2?
A. Black
B. Green
C. Gray
D. Brown
E. Yellow
Green
26
Glauber's salt is chemically known as
A. MgSO4
B. K2SO4
C. FeSO4
D. Na2SO4
E. H2SO4
Na2SO4
27
Magnesia is chemically known as
A. MgCO3
B. MgO
C. Mg(OH)2
D. MgCl2
E. MgSO4
MgO
28
Calcined magnesite is chemically known as
A. MgCl2
B. MgSO4
C. MgCl2
D. MgCl2
E. MgCO3
MgCO3
29
Bone ash is chemically known
A. Ca(OH)2
B. Ca5(OH)(PO4)3
C. CaO
D. Ca(OCl)2
E. CaSO4
Ca5(OH)(PO4)3
30
What is the antidote for zinc poisoning?
A. Magnesium sulfate
B. Magnesium hydroxide
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Sodium carbonate
E. Sodium chloride
Sodium bicarbonate
31
What The chemical formula of cinnabar?
A. HgS
B. Hg2Cl2
C. ZnO
D. HgCl2
E. CdS
HgS
32
Lunge test insensitivity test for what ion?
A. Phosphate
B. Nitrate
C. Sulphate
D. Carbonate
E. Silver
Nitrate
33
Which of the following phrases describes CATIONS?
A. Examples are halides and cyanides
B. Negatively charged particles
C. Atoms that gained electrons
D. Has more protons than electrons
E. None of these
Has more protons than electrons
34
. What is the use of cream of tartar?
A. Buffer
B. Diuretic
C. Bulking agent
D. Adsorbent
E. Urinary acid
Diuretic
35
What element is used in the prophylaxis of dental caries?
A. Chlorine
B. lodine
C. Calcium
D. Fluorine
E. Strontium
Fluorine
36
What is the color imparted to the flame by lithium?
A. Yellow
B. Brick red
C. Green
D. Violet
E. Crimson
Crimson
37
What is the use of bentonite?
A. Suspending agent
B. Lubricant
C. Binder
D. Precipitant
E. Bulking agent
Suspending agent
38
Which among the following gases is used as an antioxidant?
A. Helium
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
E. None of the above
Nitrogen
39
Oxides of nonmetallic elements are described to be
A. Alkaline
B. Acidic
C. Amphoteric
D. Neutral
E. None of the above
Acidic
40
Which among the following substance is considered as volatile base?
A. KOH
B. NaOH
C. Ca(OH)2
D. NH4OH
E. Al(OH)3
NH4OH
41
What happens to the oxidizing agent in a REDOX reaction?
A. Is oxidized
B. Loss electron
C. Is reduced
D. Valence increased
E. Not affected
Is reduced
42
What is the most electronegative element in the periodic table?
A. I
B. Cl
C. Fe
D. C
E. None of the above
None of the above
43
All the following substances are with therapeutic property, EXCEPT:
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Helium
C. Oxygen
D. Hydrogen
E. None of the above
Hydrogen
43
Paris green is chemically known as
A. Cupric oxide
B. Calcium sulfate
C. Copper aceto arsenite
D. Cupric chloride
E. Ammonium chloride
Copper aceto arsenite
44
What is the use of Lassar's paste?
A. Keratolytic
B. Antiseptic
C. Demulcent
D. Counterirritant
E. Analgesic
Antiseptic
44
The following items describe the use of sodium iodide, EXCEPT
I. Expectorant
II. Antikeratogenic
III. Solubilizer
IV. Antifungal
A. I only
B. II and III
C. II only
D. III and IV
E. I and III
II only
45
Which among the following substances is used as hypotensive agent?
A. K2SCN
B. MgSO4
C. Na3PO4
D. CaCl2
E. CaCO3
MgSO4
46
What is the official antidote for phosphorus poisoning?
A. White vitriol
B. Green vitriol
C. Oil of vitriol
D. Blue vitriol
E. Rochelle salt
Blue vitriol
47
What element is glucinum?
A. Lithium
B. Strontium
C. Manganese
D. Beryllium
E. Sulfur
Beryllium
48
What is native magnesium sulfate?
A. Kieserite
B. Dolomite
C. Magnesite
D. Talc
E. Asbestos
Kieserite
49
What compound of sulfur is considered the yellow sulfide?
A. MnS
B. ZnS
C. Sb2S3
D. CdS
E. PbS
CdS
50
What substance may be used to clean a glass apparatus which is particularly greasy?
A. Nitric acid
B. Concentrate hydrochloric acid
C. Chromosulfuric acid
D. Hypochlorous acid
E. Sulfuric acid
Chromosulfuric acid
51
What is the color imparted by calcium chloride to the flame viewed through cobalt glass?
A. Crimson red
B. Light green
C. Intense yellow
D. Nill
E. Brick red
Light green
52
What element was named from a Greek word which mean ‘acid former’?
A. Hydrogen
B. Nitrogen
C. Sulfur
D. Oxygen
E. Chlorine
Oxygen
53
What is the most stable diatomic molecule?
A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Bromine
D. Hydrogen
E. Fluorine
Nitrogen
54
Among the halogens which element is the most metallic?
A. Chlorine
B. Bromine
C. Fluorine
D. Iodine
E. Astatine
Astatine
55
Artificial radioactive isotopes emit the following particles, EXCEPT
A. Alpha particles
B. Beta particles
C. Delta particles
D. Gamma ray
E. None of the above
Delta particles
56
Salt of tartar is chemically known as
A. Sodium carbonate
B. Sodium bicarbonate
C. Potassium carbonate
D. Potassium tartrate
E. Sodium lactate
Potassium carbonate
57
The reagent that will precipitate out Group I cations is
A. Hydrogen sulfide
B. Dilute hydrochloric acid
C. Ammonium sulfide
D. Sodium biphosphate
E. Sodium hydroxide
Dilute hydrochloric acid
58
A type of water that contains iron in solution or suspension and are characterized by a ferruginous taste is known as
A. Saline water
B. Lithia water
C. Alkaline water
D. Chalybeate water
E. Mineral water
Chalybeate water
59
What is the use of sugar of lead when applied externally?
A. Astringent
B. Antiseptic
C. Styptic
D. Acid-neutralizer
E. Counterirritant
Astringent
60
What color does Sb impart to the non-luminous Bunsen flame?
A. Yellow green
B. Crimson
C. Blue
D. Brick red
E. Green
Green
61
The following items describe the use of sulfur, EXCEPT:
A. Cathartic action
B. Anti-scabies
C. Stimulant in alopecia
D. Counterirritant
E. Antiteratogenic
Antiteratogenic
62
Dry ice is chemically known as
A. Carbon monoxide
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
E. Hydrogen sulfide
Carbon dioxide
63
Devarda's alloy contains
A. Cu, Sn
B. Pb, Sb, Sn
C. Cu, Ni
D. Cu, Al, Zn
E. Bi, Pb, Sn
Cu, Al, Zn
64
The most stable complexes are formed by the ions in which group in the periodic table?
A. Group IA
B. Group IB
C. Group VIA
D. Group VIIA
E. Group VIII
Group VIII
65
What type of ligand is ethylene diamine?
A. Bidentate
B. Pentadentate
C. Unidentate
D. Hexadentate
E. Polydentate
Bidentate
66
In an alkaline solvent, the color of the iodine solution produced is usually
A. Blue black
B. Violet
C. Orange
D. Red
E. Colorless
Orange
67
This principle states that, in a stable complex, there may be no high concentration of negative or positive charge, and that charge will tend to distribute itself over the atoms within a complex in such a way that the net charge on each atom approaches zero.
A. Law of Hess
B. Electronegative principles
C. Aufbau principle
D. Henry's Law
E. Electroneutrality principle
Electroneutrality principle
68
What element decreases the coefficient of expansion of glass?
A. Cobalt
B. Boron
C. Platinum
D. Potassium
E. Iron
Boron
69
Epsom's salt is chemically known as
A. Sodium sulfate
B. Sodium metaphosphate
C. Magnesium sulfate
D. Calcium sulfate
E. Calcium phosphate
Magnesium sulfate
70
Parenteral preparations containing bacteriostatic water for injection may be administered through the following route EXCEPT
A. Subcutaneous
B. Intramuscular
C. Intrathecal
D. Intravenous
E. None of the above
Intravenous
71
What element predominates in the plasma and interstitial fluid?
A. Potassium
B. Calcium
C. Sodium
D. Magnesium
E. Oxygen
Sodium
72
What metal is identified in Marsh test?
A. Siver
B. Arsenic
C. Lead
D. Cadmium
E. Mercury
Arsenic
73
The acid utilized in Xanthoproteic test
A. Nitric acid
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Sulfuric acid
D. Acetic acid
E. Boric acid
Nitric acid
74
Permanent hard water may be softened using which methods?
A. Addition of ammonia
B. Boiling
C. Clark’s Lime process
D. Demineralization
E. Haber’s process
Demineralization
75
What is the principal anion in the intracellular fluid compartment?
A. Chlorine
B. Sulfate
C. Phosphate
D. Carbonate
E. Bicarbonate
Phosphate
76
Which iron compound has a superior resistance to oxidation upon exposure to air?
A. Ferrous oxide
B. Ferrous fumarate
C. Ferrous gluconate
D. Ferrous sulfate
E. Ferrous lactate
Ferrous fumarate
77
What mineral is deficient in parakeratosis?
A. Zinc
B. Copper
C. Magnesium
D. Iodine
E. Chromium
Zinc
78
What material is produced upon the fusion of pure silica with a base such as sodium carbonate?
A. Pumice
B. Quartz
C. Glass
D. Talc
E. Kaolin
Glass
79
One hundred volumes of hydrogen peroxide equal to
A. 3%
B. 6%
C. 10%
D. 30%
E. 100%
30%
80
Iron oxides are usually employed as
A. Topical protective
B. Astringent
C. Hematinic
D. Laxative
E. Pigment
Pigment
81
Aromatic Ammonia Spirit, USP must be stored in
A. Amber bottles
B. Clear glass containers
C. Green bottles
D. Rubber containers
E. Borosilicates glass containers
Amber bottles
82
What is the only route approved for the administration of Dextran Injection?
A. Intraperitonial
B. Intradermal
C. Intramuscular
D. Subcutaneous
E. None of the above
Intramuscular
83
Which of the following compounds are efflorescent substances
I. Glauber's salt
II. Blue vitriol
III. Epsom salt
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II, III
E. None of the above
I, II, III
84
Compound capable of interfering the passage of x-rays are employed as
A. Lavage
B. Chemotherapeutic agent
C. Radiopaque
D. Radioisotope
E. Enema
Radiopaque
85
Used as bone replacement for temporary braces of long bones and to close openings in the skull
A. Silver
B. Tantalum
C. Platinum
D. Zinc-eugenol cement
E. Calcium sulfate
Silver
86
Gold has been used in the treatment of the following conditions
I. Tuberculosis
II. Lupus erythematosus
III. Rheumatoid arthritis
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II, and III
E. None of the above
II and III
87
A solution produced from the reaction of mercuric iodide with potassium iodide is known as
A. Nessler’s reagent
B. Valser's reagent
C. Fehling's reagent
D. Benedict's reagent
E. Mayer's reagent
Valser's reagent
88
Native hydrated aluminum silicate is also known as
A. Kaolin
B. Talc
C. Pumice
D. Siloxane
E. Bentonite
Kaolin
89
Burrow's solution contains
A. Alum
B. Lead subacetate
C. Aluminum acetate
D. Calcium hydroxide
E. Silver nitrate
Aluminum acetate
90
The purest native form of uncombined carbon is known as
A. Graphite
B. Diamond
C. Charcoal
D. Buckminsterfullerene
E. Coal
Diamond
91
What is formed when aluminum silicates combine with impurities of calcium, magnesium iron oxides, and fragments of quartz?
A. Clay
B. Kaolin
C. Pumice
D. Bentonite
E. Attapulgite
Clay
92
What substance is formed when ozone dissolves in and bonds with substances such as such turpentine oil, cinnamon oil and olive oil?
A. Peroxides
B. Ozonizer
C. Dehydrogenated oils
D. Ozonides
E. Oxidized oils
Ozonides
93
Which among the following is NOT a use of sodium hypochlorite solution?
A. Bleaching agent
B. Oxidizing agent
C. Disinfectant
D. Preservative
E. None of these
Preservative
94
Corrosive sublimate is chemically known as
A. Mercury bichloride
B. Mercurous chloride
C. Ammoniated mercury
D. Ammoniated silver nitrate
E. Lead acetate
Mercury bichloride
95
Rinmann's green is chemically known as
A. Cobaltous oxide
B. Zinc acetate
C. Potassium ferrocyanide
D. Copper acetoarsenite
E. Cobalt zincate
Cobalt zincate
96
In testing for the presence of sugar in urine, what color is produced upon the addition of Fehling's solution?
A. Brick red precipitate
B. Bluish green coloration
C. Yellow precipitate
D. White precipitate
E. Violet ring at the junction
Brick red precipitate
97
What is the oxidation state of oxygen in the peroxide ion?
A. -2
B. -1
C. 0
D. +1
E. +2
-1
98
What is the color of the precipitate formed when mercuric salts are treated with sodium hydroxide TS?
A. Crimson
B. White
C. Violet
D. Yellow
E. Black
Yellow
99
What is the rationale in giving a patient Lugol's solution at least 24 hours before the administration of radioactive iodine?
A. To prevent the depletion of iodine
B. To saturate the thyroid gland with iodine
C. To prevent the uptake of the radiation substance
D. A and B
E. B and C
B and C
100
What does Vogel reaction tests for?
A. Ferrous ions
B. Ammonium ions
C. Cobaltous ions
D. Nickel ions
E. Antimony ions
Cobaltous ions
101
Benedict’s solution contains all of the following compound EXCEPT
A. Ferrous oxide
B. Sodium carbonate
C. Cupric sulfate
D. Sodium citrate
E. None of the above
Ferrous oxide
102
Which reagent may be used to different mercurous salts from mercuric salts?
A. Potassium hydroxide
B. Cupric sulfate
C. Hydrogen sulfide
D. Sodium hydroxide
E. Lead acetate
Sodium hydroxide
103
Which metals react violently with water to produce hydrogen gas and metallic hydroxides?
A. Alkaline earth metals
B. Coinage metals
C. Alkali metals
D. Rare earth metals
E. Volatile metals
Alkali metals
104
An entity that provides a pair of electrons in a coordinate covalent bond is known as
A. Electron provider
B. Donor species
C. Acceptor species
D. Ligand
E. Base
Donor species
105
Sympathetic ink is chemically known as
A. Cobaltous chloride
B. Silver nitrate
C. Sodium thiosulfate
D. Cadmium chloride
E. Lead subacetate
Cobaltous chloride
106
White precipitate is chemically known as
A. Zinc sulfide
B. Ferric oxide
C. Ammoniated mercury
D. Mercurous chloride
E. Magnesium sulfate
Ammoniated mercury
107
What substance is used for its ability to absorb carbon dioxide from expired air in metabolic function test?
A. Lime water
B. Soda lime
C. Slake lime
D. Calx
E. Silica
Soda lime
108
What is the chemical formula of soda ash?
A. NaHCO3
B. KHCO3
C. Na2CO3
D. Na2CO3 5H2O
E. Na2CO3 H2O
Na2CO3
109
What conditions results from hydrogen peroxide solution’s continued use?
A. Acidosis
B. Hairy tongue
C. Esophagitis
D. Gingivitis
E. Diplopia
Hairy tongue
110
This is used to provide an inert atmosphere to retard oxidation in cod liver oil, olive oil and multiple vitamin preparations
A. Helium
B. Nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
D. Carbon dioxide
E. Oxygen
Nitrogen
111
Temporary hard water is caused by the presence in solution of calcium or magnesium ______.
A. Sulfate
B. Chloride
C. Hydroxide
D. Bicarbonate
E. Phosphate
Bicarbonate
112
Members of the ‘heavy platinum metals’ include
A. Ruthenium
B. Iridium
C. Rhodium
D. Paladium
E. Francium
Iridium
113
Faulty calcium metabolism defined as a reduced volume of bone tissue per unit volume of bone tissue per unit volume of anatomical bone and commonly affects postmenopausal women is known as:
A. Osteoporosis
B. Rickets
C. Paget's disease
D. Hypocalcemia
E. Hypomagnesemia
Osteoporosis
114
Organic mercurial salts were previously used as diuretics and are all administered parenterally, EXCEPT
A. Meralluride
B. Sodium mercaptomerin
C. Calomel
D. Chlormerodrin
E. Ethylmercury
Chlormerodrin
115
This element can replace calcium in bone formation and has been used to hasten bone demineralization in diseases such osteoporosis
A. Strotium
B. Barium
C. Beryllium
D. Magnesium
E. Calcium
Strotium
116
Betadine antiseptic topical solution contains __% of iodine
A. 0.5%-1%
B. 10%
C. 5%
D. 7.5%
E. 12%
10%
117
This compound has been used in the treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis. However, extended use of this product may result to argyria and nephritis
A. Silver nitrate
B. Silver chloride
C. Silver tri nitrophenolate
D. Silver protein
E. Elemental silver
Silver tri nitrophenolate
118
This sodium salt does not produce systemic alkalosis ready and is antiketogenic
A. Sodium bicarbonate
B. Sodium lactate
C. Sodium gluconate
D. Sodium citrate
E. Sodium acetate
Sodium lactate
119
Fresh silver stains on skin may be best removed by painting the affected with
A. Tincture of iodine
B. Sodium thiosulfate
C. Sodium picrate
D. Potassium cyanide
E. Sodium chloride
Tincture of iodine
120
This substance gives calamine its pink color
A. Zinc iodine
B. Ferrous oxide
C. Zinc carbonate
D. Ferric oxide
E. Zinc sulfide
Ferric oxide
121
Flash-light powders are mixtures of potassium chlorate or barium peroxide and the powdered form of this element
A. Sulfur
B. Aluminum
C. Magnesium
D. Phosphorus
E. Sodium
Magnesium
122
Fool’s gold is chemically known as
A. Gold sodium thiomalate
B. Auric selenite
C. Iron pyrite
D. Ferrous carbonate with shale
E. Nickel
Iron pyrite
123
What is the explosive form of antimony?
A. Metallic form
B. Amorphous form
C. Crystalline form
D. Black antimony
E. None of the above
Amorphous form
124
What is the chemical formula of Salt of wormwood?
A. KHCO3 ● 4H2O
B. K2CO3 ● 1 ½ H2O
C. CH3COOK
D. K2HPO4
E. CH3COONa
K2CO3 ● 1 ½ H2O
125
Elements exhibit amphoteric property include:
I. Al
II. Sn
III. Zn
IV. Cu
A. I and II only
B. II and III only
C. I,II, and III only
D. I and IV only
E. I, II, III, and IV
I, II, III, and IV
126
In a weakly acidic medium, the reaction between this metal and stannous chloride will produce a purple precipitate commonly known a Purple of Cassius
A. Tin
B. Gold
C. Silver
D. Lead
E. Copper
Gold
127
What is the most desirable form of talc for use in cosmetic pharmaceuticals?
A. Amorphous
B. Foliated
C. Fibrous
D. Granular
E. None of the above
Foliated
128
What commercial iron-containing preparation has the advantage of being the least irritating to the GI tract?
A. Feosol®
B. Hemobion®
C. Revicon Max®
D. Cherifer® capsul
E. Capsebon®
Hemobion®
129
What is a native form of calcium carbonate that has been freed from most of its impurities through elutriation?
A. Drop chalk
B. Precipitated Chalk
C. Muriate of lime
D. Milk of lime
E. None of the above
Drop chalk
130
A property of some substance to lose water molecules from a crystalline structure
A. Dehydration
B. Hygroscopic property
C. Deliquescence
D. Efflorescence
E. None of the above
Efflorescence
131
The aluminum magnesium silicate, also known as floridin, is a low plasticity clay-like material with high water content. It finds its use in the decolorization of oils
A. Kaolin
B. Bentonite
C. Fuller's earth
D. Pumice
E. Talc
Fuller's earth
132
This compound is said to be the recommended calcium salt as electrolyte replenisher because it provides an optimum ratio of 1:1 calcium to phosphate
A. Calcium lactate
B. Calcium carbonate
C. Dibasic Calcium phosphate
D. Tribasic calcium phosphate
E. Ferrous gluconate
Dibasic Calcium phosphate
133
Vieminckx’s solution, a mixture prepared by boiling lime and sublimed sulfur, is used as
A. Cathartic
B. Scabicide
C. Antifungal
D. Irritant
E. Disinfectant
Scabicide
134
Fowler's solution is chemically known as
A. Diluted sodium hypochlorite
B. Copper acetoarsenite
C. Potassium arsenite
D. Bromine, tenth-normal
E. Calcium sulfate
Potassium arsenite
135
Nordhausen acid also refers to
A. Muriatic acid
B. Phosphoric acid
C. Concentrated nitric acid
D. Fuming sulfuric acid
E. Diluted hydrochloric
Fuming sulfuric acid
136
The least abundant of all inert gases
A. Krypton
B. Xenon
C. Radon
D. Argon
E. None of the above
Xenon
137
What is the difference between lodine Tincture and lodine Solution?
A. The concentration of iodine present
B. The comparative antiseptic efficiency
C. The solvent medium used
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
The solvent medium used
138
Acalka® contains
A. Sodium chloride
B. Calcium carbonate
C. Potassium citrate
D. Magnesium sulfate
E. Ferrous sulfate
Potassium citrate
139
What is the impurity which is found more frequency in talc?
A. Zinc oxide
B. Calcium oxide
C. Silica
D. Magnesium oxide
E. Calcium sulfate
Calcium oxide
140
Nessler's reagent, an akaline solution of potassium tetraiodomercurate (II), is used to detect
A. Arsenic
B. Ammonia
C. Zinc
D. Mercury
E. Silver
Ammonia
141
The only acid to dissolve gold
A. Nitric acid
B. Sulfuric acid
C. Hydrochloric acid
D. Selenic acid
E. Sulfuric acid
Selenic acid
142
Which among these hydroxides are the most soluble?
A. Strontium hydroxide
B. Barium hydroxide
C. Calcium hydroxide
D. Magnesium hydroxide
E. None of the above
Calcium hydroxide
143
A strong, caustic substance also known as burnt lime.
A. Calcium carbonate
B. Calcium hydroxide
C. Calcium oxide
D. Calcium sulfate
E. Calcium chloride
Calcium oxide
144
The compound commonly known as Plaster of Paris is known as
A. Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate
B. Calcium sulfate
C. Sodium phosphate
D. Aluminum chloride
E. Calcium carbonate
Calcium sulfate
145
Butter of zinc is chemically known as
A. Zinc carbonate
B. Zinc chloride
C. Zinc oxide
D. Zinc lactate
E. None of the above
Zinc chloride
146
Tromdorff's starch is a reagent used for detecting
A. Nitrites
B. Free chloride
C. Iodides
D. A and B
E. None of the above
A and B
147
What substance can be used to purify talc?
A. Hydrochloric acid
B. Sulfuric acid
C. Zinc oxide
D. Selenic acid
E. All of these
Zinc oxide
D. Selenic acid
148
Which among the halogens the most polarizable?
A. Iodine
B. Bromine
C. Chlorine
D. Fluorine
E. Astatine
Iodine
149
Fenton's test is a test used to detect the presence of
A. Chromates
B. Tartrates
C. Sulfates
D. Chlorides
E. Acetates
Tartrates
150
What is the color of the container used for helium?
A. Green
B. Black
C. Brown
D. Blue
E. Red
Brown
151
What is the color of the cylinder that contains nitrous oxide?
A. Green
B. Black
C. Brown
D. Blue
E. Red
Blue
152
This gas is lighter than air cause the pitch of sounds uttered by the vocal cord to be increased, producing unintelligible speech with a ‘Donald Duck’ sound
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Helium
D. Nitrous oxide
E. Hydrogen
Helium
153
Which of the following statements is false regarding activated charcoal?
A. Activated charcoal is administered in a charcoal-to-poison ratio of 5:1 to 10:1
B. Higher doses of activated charcoal are necessary if the patient ate before the poison occured
C. Charcoal tablets may substitute the powdered form as it is as effective
D. Repeated administration of activated charcoal after an adequate initial dose of the antidote appears to exert no additional inhibition of absorption of the poison
E. None of the above
Charcoal tablets may substitute the powdered form as it is as effective
154
An effective precipitant for both topical and gastric exposure to phosphorus is
A. Cupric sulfate
B. Sodium phosphate
C. Calcium gluconate
D. Ferrous oxide
E. Potassium chloride
Cupric sulfate
155
What is the management of respiratory tract irritation caused by the inhalation of bromine?
A. Inhalation of oxygen
B. Wafting of aromatic spirit of ammonia
C. Inhalation of alcohol vapor
D. Inhalation of water vapor
E. Inhalation of artificial air
Inhalation of alcohol vapor
156
Preston's salt is chemically known as
A. Magnesium sulfate
B. Calcium chloride
C. Ammonium carbonate
D. Calcium carbonate
E. Potassium sulfate
Ammonium carbonate
157
This preparation can hasten absorption in the stomach, increase acid gastric juice secretion and act as carminative
A. Lime water
B. Soda water
C. Dakin's solution
D. Dilute hydrochloric acid
E. Glacial acetic acid
Soda water
158
Pale-yellow precipitate obtained after the reaction with silver nitrate solution.
A. Silver chloride
B. Silver iodide
C. Sodium bromide
D. Sodium fluoride
E. Sodium bicarbonate
Sodium fluoride
159
Howe's solution is a solution containing
A. Sodium hypochlorite
B. Cupric sulfate
C. Ammoniacal silver nitrate
D. Ammonium chloride
E. Aluminum acetate
Ammoniacal silver nitrate
160
What silver compound used in 1-2% dilution in the treatment of vaginitis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis and Monilia albicans?
A. Mild silver protein
B. Strong silver protein
C. Colloidal silver chloride
D. Silver picrate
E. Silver nitrate
Silver picrate
161
Mineral chameleon is chemically known as
A. Potassium nitrate
B. Hydrated potassium aluminum sulfate
C. Potassium hydroxide
D. Potassium permanganate
E. Potassium sulfate
Potassium permanganate
162
Yellow precipitate is employed as
A. Opthalmic antiseptic
B. Emetic
C. Scabicide
D. Expectorant
E. Carminative
Opthalmic antiseptic
163
White precipitate a used as
A. Local anti-infective
B. Dusting powder
C. Topical anti-parasitic
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
All of the above
164
What form of sulfur is characterized as fine, yellow, crystal with a faint odor and taste?
A. Amorphous sulfur
B. Precipitated sulfur
C. Sublimed sulfur
D. Plastic sulfur
E. None of these
Sublimed sulfur
165
What are the metals that combine to form solder?
A. Tin and Antimony
B. Tin and Lead
C. Tin and Copper
D. Copper and Zinc
E. Copper and Lead
Tin and Lead
166
What is the use of mercuric salicylate?
A. Antiseptic
B. Anticabies
C. Antisyphilis
D. Pediculocide
E. Germicide
Antisyphilis
167
Which of the following statements in Dalton's Atomic Theory are valid in the light of more recent researches in atomic structures?
A. All elements consist of minute discrete particles called atoms
B. Atoms of a given element are alike and have the same mass
C. Atoms cannot be subdivided nor those one element change into another
D. Atoms cannot be created nor destroyed
E. None of the above
All elements consist of minute discrete particles called atoms
168
An essential trace element which seemed to improve or normalize impaired glucose tolerance of some diabetics, elderly and malnourished children.
A. Zinc
B. Manganese
C. Copper
D. Chromium
E. Iron
Chromium
169
What compound of bismuth is used intramuscularly to treat syphilis?
A. Bismuth potassium tartrate
B. Bismuth subcarbonate
C. Bismuth subgallate
D. Bismuth subnitrate
E. Bismuth subsalicylate
Bismuth potassium tartrate
170
What is the mechanism by which iron interferes with the absorption of tetracyclines?
A. Oxidation
B. Reduction
C. Neutralization
D. Chelation
E. Alkylation
Chelation
171
What is the trace element implicated in cellular respiration and as antioxidant in conjunction with Vitamin E?
A. Manganese
B. Selenium
C. Zinc
D. Iron
E. Chromium
Zinc
172
What is the radioactive element produced by the decay of uranium?
A. Radium
B. Radon
C. Rubidium
D. Technetium
E. Argon
Radium
173
Auranofin, a gold complex is used as
A. Antirheumatic
B. Antibacterial
C. Antineoplastic
D. Radioopaquant
E. None of these
Antirheumatic
174
What is the least penetrating particle emitted by radioactive elements?
A. Alpha rays
B. Beta rays
C. Gamma rays
D. A and B
E. B and C
Alpha rays
175
A deficiency of this trace element results to hypochromic anemia and excessive hepatic storage in Wilson’s disease.
A. Zinc
B. Iron
C. Magnesium
D. Copper
E. Aluminum
Copper
176
What trace element constitutes Vitamin B12?
A. Cobalt
B. Sulfur
C. Selenium
D. Flouride
E. Iron
Cobalt
177
What is the level, in mg/dL of magnesium present the blood plasma?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 10
E. 15
3
178
This trace element is poorly absorbed and needs to be aided by Vitamin D
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Calcium
D. Manganese
E. Iron
Calcium
179
What is active ingredient present in Calamine lotion?
A. Iodine
B. Precipitated sulfur
C. Ferric oxide
D. Cadmium sulfide
E. Zinc oxide
Zinc oxide
180
This substance added to whole blood to prevent clotting in collected blood samples.
A. EDTA
B. Citrate
C. Heparin
D. Warfarin
E. All of these
Citrate
181
Deficiency of this inorganic ion results to osteomalacia and renal rickets
A. Calcium
B. Phosphorous
C. Sodium
D. Chloride
E. Iodide
Phosphorous
182
What conditions may result to hypocalcemia?
A. Hypoparathyroidism
B. Vitamin D deficiency
C. Steatorrhea
D. All of these
E. None of these
All of these
183
The fourth most abundant cation in the human body is:
A. Magnesium
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. Manganese
E. Sodium
Magnesium
184
What cation exerts a powerful general anesthetic action similar to that produced by chloroform when injected intramuscularly or intravenously
A. Magnesium
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. Manganese
E. Potasium
Magnesium
185
How many mEq/L of chlorine does Ringer's Injection contain?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 4.5
D. 147
E. 155.5
155.5
186
What compound is used in the treatment of chronic acidosis to restore bicarbonate reserve and also exerts a diuretic effect?
A. Sodium bicarbonate
B. Potassium bicarbonate
C. Sodium citrate
D. Sodium biphosphate
E. Potassium carbonate
Sodium citrate
187
Which zone in the Bunsen flame should one heat the thin platinum wire which is previously cleaned by dipping into concentrated HCl?
A. Upper reducing zone
B. Upper oxidizing zone
C. Hottest portion of the flame
D. Lower temperature zone
E. Any of these
Hottest portion of the flame
188
Which of these subatomic particles have the smallest mass?
A. Electron
B. Proton
C. Neutron
D. Subatomic shell
E. Orbital
Electron
189
Borax (Na2B4O7● 10H2O) chemincally known as
A. Sodium borate
B. Sodium tetraborate
C. Sodium biborate
D. Sodium pyroborate
E. All of these
All of these
190
What is the color of cupric oxide if cuprous oxide colored red?
A. Blue
B. Colorless
C. Black
D. Green
E. Yellow
Black
191
All of the following agents a bulk-increasing laxative, EXCEPT:
A. Castor oil
B. Cellulose
C. Psyllium
D. Bran
E. None of these
Castor oil
192
All of the following names are synonyms of potassium carbonate. EXCEPT:
A. Potash
B. Pearl ash
C. Cream of tartar
D. Salt of wormwood
E. None of these
Cream of tartar
193
Potassium chlorate should be handled with extreme caution as explosions may occur when it is triturated with
A. Tannic acid
B. Sulphides
C. Reduced iron
D. Charcoal
E. All of these
All of these
194
What potassium salt is slowly excreted by the kidneys and may cause hemolysis thereby irritating the same to produce marked interstitial nephritis? It can also cause some conversion of hemoglobin to methemoglobin.
A. Potassium carbonate
B. Potassium chlorate
C. Potassium chloride
D. Potassium hydroxide
E. Potassium sulfate
Potassium chlorate
195
Which of the following element occur highest in the electromotive series of metals?
A. Aluminum
B. Calcium
C. Bismuth
D. Iron
E. Lithium
Iron
196
Which of the following metals will react with acids to produce hydrogen?
A. Zinc
B. Copper
C. Silver
D. Mercury
E. Any of the above
Zinc
197
A colorless, flammable toxic gas with the formula PH3
A. Phosphane
B. Hypophosphorus acid
C. Hypophosphoric acid
D. Phosphoric acid
E. Phosphor
Phosphane
198
What is the color of the precipitate formed upon the reaction of zinc chloride reacts with hydrogen sulfide
A. Black
B. Yellow
C. Brick red
D. White
E. Brown
White
199
Corrosive sublimate is chemically presented as
A. 4Bi(OH)2NO2●BiO(OH)
B. HgCl2
C. NaOH
D. KOH
E. HgCl
HgCl2
200
Copper is associated to promote better assimilation of
A. Iron
B. Calcium
C. Zinc
D. Magnesium
E. Potassium
Iron
201
What is the compound present in Gregory's Powder?
A. Ammonium hydroxide
B. Magnesium oxide
C. Sodium carbonate
D. Calcium sulfate
E. Potassium chloride
Magnesium oxide
202
All of the following substances are present in Agua regia, EXCEPT
A. Hydrochloric acid
B. Chlorine
C. Nitric acid
D. Nitrosyl chloride
E. Sulfuric acid
Sulfuric acid
203
What is the use of barium chloride when taken internally?
A. Treatment of syphilis
B. Germicide
C. Treatment of heart-block
D. Management of pain
E. Imaging of the GIT
Treatment of heart-block
204
Niter is chemically known as
A. KNO3
B. KNO2
C. NaNO3
D. NaNO2
E. N2O
KNO3
205
Chile saltpeter in chemically known as
A. KNO3
B. KNO2
C. NaNO3
D. NaNO2
E. N2O
NaNO3
206
What is the compound present in Goulard's extract?
A. Aluminum subacetate
B. Lead subacetate
C. Arsenic trioxide
D. Antimony potassium tartrate
E. Mercury chloride
Lead subacetate
207
What is the color of flame produced by sodium when viewed under the cobalt glass?
A. Crimson
B. Purple
C. Green
D. Yellow
E. Blue
Yellow
208
What is the new SI unit for radioactivity?
A. Curie
B. Roentgen
C. Rad
D. Becquerel
E. Milligram
Becquerel
209
What is the water contaminant that causes itai-itai disease?
A. Barium
B. Cadmium
C. Aluminum
D. Beryllium
E. Mercury
Cadmium
210
What element resists the attack of all acid with the exemption of HF?
A. Selenium
B. Aluminum
C. Silicon
D. Copper
E. Zinc
Silicon
211
What is the best definition of rate of reaction?
A. The time it takes to use up all the reactants
B. The rate at which all the reactant are used up
C. The time takes for one of the reactants to be used up
D. The increase in concentration of a product per unit time
E. None of these
The increase in concentration of a product per unit time
212
What composes the universal antidote other than activated charcoal and tannic acid?
A. MgCl2
B. MgCO3
C. Mg(OH)2
D. MgO
E. MgSO4
MgO
213
Bordeux mixture contains what salt?
A. Cupric sulfate
B. Magnesium sulfate
C. Selenium sulfide
D. Silver nitrate
E. Calcium sulfate
Cupric sulfate
214
What type of laxative increases osmotic load of the GlT?
A. Bulk-forming laxative
B. Emollient laxative
C. Saline cathartic
D. Stimulant laxative
E. All of these
Saline cathartic
215
The following parameters can cause a shift of equilibrium EXCEPT
A. Catalyst
B. Concentration
C. Pressure
D. Temperature
E. None of these
Catalyst
216
What quantum number describes the spatial orientation of the electron cloud with respect to the three areas in space?
A. Spin quantum number
B. Magnetic quantum number
C. Principal quantum number
D. Azimuthal
E. None of these
Magnetic quantum number
217
What compound is known as King's yellow?
A. Potassium permanganate
B. Chromic acid
C. Cadmium sulfide
D. Lead chromate
E. Lead Acetate
Lead chromate
218
What is the 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
E. Interferes with protein synthesis
Inhibition of cell division
219
What is the common adverse drug reaction experience with streptomycin and other aminoglycoside antibiotics?
A. Goiterogenicity
B. Ototoxicity
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Hepatotoxic
E. Neurology
Ototoxicity
220
What is/are use/s of aluminum sulfate?
A. Antiseptic
B. Astringent
C. Carminative
D. A and B
E. A,B,C
A and B
221
What in the phenol-containing compound isolated from clove oil?
A. Eugenol
B. Resorcinol
C. Cresol
D. Hexylresorcinol
E. Menthol
Eugenol
222
Green Vitriol is chemically known as
A. Copper sulfate
B. Magnesium sulfate
C. Sodium sulfate
D. Ferrous sulfate
E. Cuprous oxide
Ferrous sulfate
223
What is the compound present in chalybeate pills?
A. Ferrous sulfate
B. Ferrous carbonate
C. Aluminum carbonate
D. Lead carbonate
E. Ferrous gluconate
Ferrous carbonate
224
What is the best antidote for phosphorus poisoning?
A. NaCl
B. EDTA
C. NaHCO3
D. MgSO4
E. CuSO4
CuSO4
225
In REDOX reaction, the reducing agent is
A. Is oxidized
B. Is reduced
C. Gains electrons
D. Decreased in oxidation state
E. None of the above
Is oxidized
226
Which of the following glass type makes use of water attack test type?
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
E. Type NP
Type II
227
Why should great care be observed in handling caustic potash?
A. It easily oxidizes
B. It may cause an explosion
C. It rapidly destroys tissues
D. It forms a deliquescent mixture when exposure air
E. It is easily inactivated
It may cause an explosion
228
This is an effective antidote for the treatment of poisoning by copper
A. Penicillamine
B. Dimercaprol
C. Lugol's solution
D. EDTA
E. NaCl
Penicillamine
229
What is the chemical composition of Red precipitate?
A. Cuprous oxide
B. Lead sulfide
C. Mercuric oxide
D. Beryllium oxide
E. Ferrous sulfate
Beryllium oxide
230
Which among the following element in NOT a member of Group IV of the periodic table?
A. Antimony
B. Titanium
C. Carbon
D. Tin
E. Lead
Antimony
231
Which of the following items is NOT a use of lunar caustic?
A. Anti-gonococcal agent
B. Wart removal
C. Canker sores application
D. Antiscabies
E. None of these
Antiscabies
232
Fluorine inhibits caries formation via
A. Decrease acid solubility of enamel
B. Bacterial inhibition
C. Increase solubility of enamel
D. A and B
E. B and C
A and B
233
Which among the following statements about lead is NOT true?
A. It precipitates protein
B. Its action is cumulative
C. Insoluble lead salts are converted to read chloride in the stomach
D. It burns with bluish flame
E. None of the above
It burns with bluish flame
234
Burnett syndrome is associated with the prolonged use of
A. Calcium containing antacid
B. Magnesium containing antacid
C. Aluminium containing antacid
D. Simethicone containing antacid
E. Sodium bicarbonate antacid
Calcium containing antacid
235
What is the major side effect associated with saline cathartics?
A. Excessive loss of body fluids
B. Convulsions
C. Cardiac disorder
D. Constipation
E. Nausea and vomiting
Excessive loss of body fluids
236
What is the contraindication of all mercurials?
A. Cardiac edema
B. Liver damage
C. Renal damage
D. Seizure
E. None of these
Renal damage
237
Which among the following compounds compose Lactated Ringer’s solution?
I. Sodium chloride
II. Potassium chloride
III. Magnesium chloride
IV. Calcium chloride
V. Calcium lactate
VI. Sodium lactate
A. I, II, III
B. I, II, III, IV
C. I, II, III, IV, V
D. I, II, IV, V
E. I, II, IV, VI
I, II, IV, VI
238
White lead is chemically known as
A. PbS
B. PbCO3
C. PbSO4
D. Pb
E. PbCl2
PbCO3
239
Sodium acetate is used as
A. Urinary acidifier
B. Calcium replenisher
C. For peritoneal dialysis fluids
D. Antioxidant
E. Antiseptic
For peritoneal dialysis fluids
240
Wilson's disease is a condition of excess storage of
A. Fe
B. Zn
C. Cu
D. Cd
E. Al
Cu
241
What element is detected by Gutzeit test?
A. Antimony
B. Calcium
C. Tin
D. Arsenic
E. Mercury
Arsenic
242
Chromium 51 is supplied as sodium chromate solution or injection which is used
A. To label RBCs
B. In the Diagnosis of various infections
C. In Cisternography
D. In Verntriculography
E. None of the above
To label RBCs
243
Gold-198 used in the treatment of
A. Pernicious anemia
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Cancer
D. Thyroid functioning
E. Thrombocytopenia
Rheumatoid arthritis
244
What is the use of Calcium 47 when it is supplied as calcium chloride in the form of an injection?
A. In the diagnosis of pernicious anemia
B. As urinary and fecal marker
C. For pancreatic scintigraphy
D. All of these
E. None of these
As urinary and fecal marker
245
1 Becquerel is equivalent to
A. 2.7 x10-11 curie
B. 2.7 x10-10 curie
C. 2.7 x10-8 curie
D. 2.7 x10-5 curie
E. 2.7 x10-12 curie
2.7 x10-11 curie
246
The following compounds are employed as antidote for cyanide poisoning. EXCEPT
A. Sodium nitrite
B. Sodium thiosulfate
C. Sodium hypochlorite
D. Amyl nitrite
E. None of these
Sodium hypochlorite
247
Brimetone is chemically known as
A. Sulfur
B. Silicon
C. Lead
D. Mercury
E. Beryllium
Sulfur
248
Rochelle salt, used medicinally as a laxative, has the chemical formula of
A. KHC4H4O5
B. Na3AlF6
C. NaKC4H4O6
D. CaSO4●H2O
E. CuSO4●5H2O
NaKC4H4O6
249
What is the acid present in Gentian Elixir?
A. Sulfuric acid
B. Phosphoric acid
C. Dilute hydrochloric acid
D. Nitric acid
E. Acetic acid
Phosphoric acid
250
What compound is present in Bordeaux mixture, an algaecide-fungicide agent used in swimming pools?
A. Zinc
B. Copper
C. Lead
D. Sulfur
E. Chlorine
Copper
251
The only synthetic and radioactive halogen:
A. Fluorine
B. Chlorine
C. Bromine
D. Astatine
E. lodine
Astatine
252
What is the use of manganese dioxide?
A. Oxidizing agent
B. Antiseptic
C. Treatment of ammenorrhea
D. Treament of chlamydia infection
E. Treatment of acne and boils
Treatment of ammenorrhea
253
What is the force that holds atoms together or restrains the motion of atoms within a molecule?
A. Valence
B. Oxidation number
C. Chemical bond
D. Ionization potential
E. Electron affinity
Chemical bond
254
What is the predominant ion in the intracellular fluid?
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Magnesium
D. Calcium
E. Iron
Potassium
255
What halogen possesses an anticarcinogenic effect?
A. Fluorine
B. Chlorine
C. Bromine
D. Iodine
E. Astatine
Fluorine
256
A synthetic, radioactive noble gas is used in the treatment of cervical cancer and oral lesions:
A. Argon
B. Indium
C. Radon
D. Xenon
E. Helium
Radon
257
Artificial air is used therapeutically to alleviate difficult respiration. What is the composition?
A. 50% Oxygen and 40% Helium
B. 20% Oxygen and 80% Helium
C. 20% Helium and 80% Oxygen
D. 80% Krypton and 20% Helium
E. 80% Oxygen and 20% Hydrogen
20% Oxygen and 80% Helium
258
Pyrogen-free distilled water is
A. Purified water USP
B. Distilled water
C. Water for injection, USP
D. Sterile Water for Injection, USP
E. Bacteriostatic Water for injection, USP
Water for injection, USP
259
What is the only official barium salt used in medicine as a radiopaque substance in roentgenographic examination of the GI tract?
A. Barium chloride
B. Barium sulphate
C. Barium citrate
D. Barium phosphate
E. Barium hydroxide
Barium sulphate
260
What is the metal present in Guignard’s reagent, a valuable reagent used in organic synthesis?
A. Zinc
B. Magnesium
C. Iron
D. Aluminum
E. Lead
Magnesium
261
This ion is used very effectively as astringent, protective and antiperspirant
A. Mg++
B. Al +++
C. Zn++
D. Cu++
E. Pb++
Al +++
262
What in the chemical formula of Tartar emetic, an effective anti-schistosomal agent?
A. KHC4H4O6
B. NKC4H4O5
C. KSbOC4H4O6 ● ½ H2O
D. Na2C4H4O6
E. KSbOC4H4O6
KSbOC4H4O6 ● ½ H2O
263
This inert gas is used to replace air in containers of substances that are adversely affected by air oxidation
A. Helium
B. Neon
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
E. Argon
Nitrogen
264
Which of the following compounds is a systemic antacid?
A. Magnesium trisilicate
B. Sodium bicarbonate
C. Aluminum hydroxide
D. Dihydroxy aluminum phosphate
E. None of the above
Sodium bicarbonate
265
The following compounds are emulsifying agent/surfactants EXCEPT:
A. Benzalkonium sulfate
B. Sodium sulfate
C. Sodium lauryl sulphate
D. Tragacanth
E. None of these
Sodium sulfate
266
From the pharmaceutical standpoint, the most important coordination compounds are those of
A. Fe
B. Mn
C. Zn
D. Al
E. C
Al
267
Nuclides of different elements having identical mass numbers but different atomic numbers are termed as
A. Isotopes
B. Isobars
C. Isotones
D. Isomers
E. Epimers
Isobars
268
What salt of calcium forms the basis of the human skeleton?
A. CaCO3
B. CaSO3
C. CaC2O4
D. Ca3(PO4)2
E. CaSO4
Ca3(PO4)2
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Nuclides of different elements having the same numbers of neutrons are termed as
A. Isotopes
B. lsobars
C. Isotones
D. Isomers
E. Epimers
Isotones
270
What is the coloidal silver protein containing 7-8% of silver, that is used for the treatment of ear, nose and throat infections?
A. Argyrol
B. Collargol
C. Protargol
D. Solargantum
E. Lunar caustic
Protargol
271
Hartshorn is chemically known as
A. (NH4)2CO3
B. Liquid NH3
C. Gaseous NH3
D. NH4Cl
E. NH4I
(NH4)2CO3
272
What is the chemical formula of Saltpeter or salitre, a meat preservative?
A. KNO2
B. NaNO3
C. NaNO2
D. KNO3
E. KHCO3
KNO3
273
The bond that is formed when positively charged particles are combines with negatively charged particles to form a compound is known as
A. Ionic bond
B. Covalent bond
C. Coordinate bond
D. Van der waals bond
E. Peptide bond
Ionic bond
274
The law which states that pressure is directly proportional to temperature, if the volume is constant is known as the
A. Boyle's Law
B. Avogadro's Law
C. Charles’ Law
D. Gay-Lussac’s Law
E. Henry’s Law
Gay-Lussac’s Law
275
The energy required to remove the electron from the neutral atom is termed as
A. Electron affinity
B. Kinetic energy
C. Ionization potential
D. Electrical energy
E. Electron negativity
Ionization potential
276
Amalgams are alloys of
A. Iron
B. Silver
C. Copper
D. Mercury
E. Tin
Mercury
277
Which is not possible according to quantum mechanics?
A. 2d
B. 3d
C. 4d
D. 5d
E. None of these
2d
278
These elements form basic anhydrides, EXCEPT
A. K
B. Na
C. Mg
D. Ca
E. S
S
279
What does the term halogen mean?
A. Salt producer
B. Acid former
C. Water former
D. Niter producer
E. None of these
Salt producer
280
These ions are used as alkalinizer in metabolic acidosis, EXCEPT
A. Bicarbonate
B. Biphosphate
C. Acetate
D. Citrate
E. None of these
Biphosphate
281
All of the following are mechanism of antimicrobial action, EXCEPT:
A. Oxidation
B. Halogenation
C. Hydrolysis
D. Protein precipitation
E. None of these
Hydrolysis
282
Which solution is suitable for application to wound?
A. Modified Dakin's solution
B. Dakin's solution
C. Labarraque solution
D. Chlorinated lime
E. Sugar of Lead
Modified Dakin's solution
283
What metal is used in the surgical repair of bones, muscles and tissues?
A. Ti
B. V
C. Ta
D. Mo
E. Pt
Ta
284
What is the official water used in the extemporaneous compounding of the parenterals for either IV or IM injection?
A. Water for injection, USP
B. Bacteriostatic water for injection, USP
C. Sterile water for injection, USP
D. Purified water, USP
E. Water for irrigation, USP
Sterile water for injection, USP
285
Which of the following is native hydrous magnesium silicate?
A. Talc
B. Pumice
C. Kaolin
D. Bentonite
E. Clay
Talc
286
Epsom salt is used as:
A. Antiphlogistic
B. Anticonvulsant
C. Cathartic
D. All of these
E. None of these
All of these
287
What inorganic ion is essential for blood coagulation?
A. Ca+2
B. Na+1
C. Fe+3
D. Mg+2
E. K+1
Ca+2
288
Which is not a component of Ringer’s injection?
A. NaCI
B. KCl
C. MgCl2
D. CaCl2
E. Fe
MgCl2
289
All of the following are scabicide EXCEPT
A. Sublimed sulfur
B. Sulfur dioxide
C. Precipitated sulfur
D. Sulfurated potash
E. White sulfide
Sulfur dioxide
290
Positively charged ions are called
A. Protons
B. Neutrons
C. Cations
D. Anions
E. Ions
Cations
291
What does the syllable “bi” in sodium bicarbonate and sodium biphosphate indicate?
A. The compounds and acid salts.
B. The compound composed of two elements
C. The compounds are neutral salts
D. The compounds are basic salts
E. None of these
The compounds and acid salts.
292
Oxide of typically non-metallic elements are
A. Neutral
B. Basic
C. Acidic
D. Ampotheric
E. None of these
Basic
293
What enzyme contains both copper and iron?
A. Trypsinase
B. Cytochrome oxidase
C. Peroxidase
D. Oxidase
E. Reductase
Cytochrome oxidase
294
What vitamin increases the absorption of iron?
A. Vitamin E
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin A
E. Vitamin K
Vitamin C
295
What is a common side effect of magnesium-containing antacids?
A. Constipation
B. Irritating effect
C. Laxative
D. Nausea
E. Pruritus
Laxative
296
What is the most important plasma buffer?
A. HPO4-2
B. H2PO4-
C. HCO3-
D. H2CO3
E. None of the above
HCO3
297
Buffers found in the cells and kidneys
A. HCO3-/H2CO3
B. HPO4-/H2PO4-
C. Plasma protein
D. Hemoglobin
E. Boric acid
Plasma protein
298
The following are true about Calcium, EXCEPT
A. Essential for blood clotting
B. 99% found in the bones
C. Found in the intracellular fluids
D. Absorbed from the upper part of small intestines
E. Forms soluble salts with chloride
Found in the intracellular fluids
