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a. fructosan b. hexosan c. pentosan d. diosan e. all of these
A 2. The usual source of tannins from plants are from the :
a. barks/stems b. seeds c. roots d. rhizomes e. all of these
A 3. Ethanol and citric acid are produced by the cellular respiration of carbohydrates, especially
a. glucose b. sucrose c. fructose d. xylose e. lactose
B 4. Because mannitol is absorbed from the GIT and parenterally is not metabolized, then it is used as:
a. digestant b. osmotic diuretic c. acidulant d. cathartic e. laxative
B 5. This gum has pseudo-plastic property to enable ointments to hold their shape and spread readily.
a. Karaya b. xanthan c. locust bean d. guar e. Indian gum
D 6. The following are general steps in the preparation of the crude drug for commercial market, except:
a. harvesting b. garbling c. storage and drying d. none of the above
B 7. The usual source of fixed oils:
B 8. This is used as an antidote for alkaloidal poisoning:
a. lactic acid b. tannic acid c.tartaric acid d. picric acid e. gallic acid
C 9. The most important of the opium alkaloids is:
C 10. The red-colored product formed when tannins are treated with hydrolytic agents known as:
B 11. The most widely used alkaloid is:
D 12. Tannins have the ability to precipitate ______ which is utilized in vegetable tanning which converts animal
hides to leather:
a. fats b. carbohydrates c. alkaloids d. proteins e. glycosides
E 13. Among the anthraquinone glycosides, this is not employed as cathartic because it is too irritating to use:
a. aloe b. frangula c. rhubarb d. senna e. chrysarobin
E 14. Ethiodized oil is an iodine addition product of ethyl ester of the fatty acid of:
a. corn b. peanut c. almond d. soybean e. poppy seed
B 15. The alkaloid present in Rauwolfia is
a. emetine b. reserpine c. physostigmine d. morphine e. scopolamine
A 16. The alkaloid formed by the acetylation of morphine is:
a. heroin b. codeine c. morphine d. cocaine e. papaverine
D 17. One of the following does not belong to the group; the volatile oils present in Vick’s vaporub:
a. methol b. camphor c. thymol d. eugenol e. cineole
E 19. One of the following is not a medicinal balsam:
a. storax b. benzoin c. styrax d. tolu e. methyl salicylate
D 20. If Indian hemp is cannabis; then black Indian hemp is:
a. convallaria b. podophyllum c. benzoin d. apocynum e. red squill
B 21. The alkaloid in the form of syrup is used in the treatment of drug overdose in certain poisonings
a. hydrates b. ipecac c. quinine d. ergotamine e. morphine
C 22. The product formed by the action of nitric acid on rectified turpentine oil in the presence of alcohol is:
a. cineole b. eugenol c. terpinol d. borneol e. linalool
D 23. The principal cinchona alkaloid employed therapeutically as anti-protozoal drug
E 25. Sodium morrhuate is the sodium salt of the fatty acid of:
D 28. Lemon oil that has a _____ odor must not be used or dispensed:
D 29. These are lipid metabolites formed in the body of animals from unsaturated fatty acids of the diet:
a. carnauba b. bayberry c. copaiba balsam d. prostaglandin e. lanolin
A 30. Mercuric Iodide, Potassium Iodide and water are the composition of:
B 32. These are antigenic substances capable of sensitizing the body in such a way that unusual responses
C 33. This test is used to determine the presence of proteins and involves the reaction of the benzene nucleus
in the protein molecules yielding a deep yellow ppt as positive result.
a . Biuret test c . Xanthoproteic test e. none of these
b . Ninhydrin testrfgv4 d . Millon’s test
a. coconut oil b. peanut oil c. theobroma d. cod liver oil e. almond oil
D 35. The coloring matter in plants
a. flavones b. anthraquinones c. apigenin d. plant pigments e. none of these
D 36. It is a liquid animal fat
a. coconut oil b. peanut oil c. theobroma d. cod liver oil e. almond oil
B 37. Blue-black color may indicate the presence of
a. condensed tannins b. hydrolysable tannins c. saponin d all of these e. none of
these
B 38. The pathologic product of sperm whale is
B
40. This refers to the evaluation by means of the organs of sense and includes macroscopic appearance of
drugs
a. microscopic b. organoleptic c. macroscopic d. all of these e. none of these
B 41. The process of removing sufficient moisture to ensure good keeping qualities.
a. harvesting b. drying c. collection d. garbling e. none of these
C 42. Source of arbutin, a phenol containing glycoside:
A 43. The most widely occurring sterol
a. sitosterol b. cholesterol c. ergosterol d. all of these e. none of these
B 44. The principal sterol in fungi
a. three double bonds and no cycle c. one double bond and two cycles
b. two double bonds and one cycle d. three cycles
A 47. Ascaridol, a volatile oil constituent obtained from the chenopodium oil is a/an:
D 48. In general, alkaloids may be identified by:
a. liotrix b. oxytocin c. sodium dextrothyroxine d. vasopressin e. none of these
A 52. These are resinous mixtures that contain cinnamic acid, benzoic acid or both or esters of these acids:
a. balsams b. rosin c. resins d. resenes e. none of these
B 53. A mixture of protein-digesting and milk clotting enzymes obtained from the juice of the pineapple plant
a. chymotrypsin b. bromelain c. lactase d. sutilains e. none of these
C 54. The blue color of the oil of chamomile, an inherent property of the oil when freshly distilled, is due to:
a. chamazulene b. C15H18 c. a and b d. none of the above
D 55. The following employs expression as a method of volatile oil extraction except:
a. sponge process b. ecuelle method c. machine process d. enfleurage
C 56. In percolation with volatile solvents as a method of volatile oil extraction, the volatile solvent is
A 58. A class of proteins which are characterized by solubility in water and in diluted aqueous salt solutions
A 59. The following is/are the properties of the hydrolysable tannins except:
a. they give a dark green color with ferric chloride TS
b. gallic acid when heated result to formation or pyrogallol
c. they yield no precipitate with bromine water TS
d. pyrogallol give soluble compounds with lead acetate
A 63. This is the solvent most commonly used for the extraction of chlorophyll from leaves:
a. acetone b. ethanol c. dimethylformamide d. dimethylsulfoxide
A 64. These are derivatives of manelonitrile:
a. cyanophophore glycosides b. glucosinolates c. a and b d. none of the above
A 65. The following is/are the properties of nonhydrolyzable tannins except:
a. they give a bluish to black color with ferric chloride
b. they usually contain phloroglucinol nucleus in part
c. they are usually precipitated by bromine water TS
d. they yield catechol when heated
A 66. To convert an alkaloid salt into a free base, the following should be added:
a. sodium carbonate b. tartaric acid solution c. pet ether d. none of the above
C 67. These are the common red to blue pigments of flower petals:
C 68. Which of the following glycosides yield allyl isothiocyanate as one of the products of hydrolysis:
a. amyglandin b. prunasin c. sinigrin d. sinalbin
D 69. These are major carotenoids in plants, except:
a. acid or enzyme b. alkali c. a and b d. none of the above
B 71. Which of the following glycosides represent the group of bound poisons?
A 78. The conversion of morphine into apomorphine is a _____ type of reaction
C 79. Each of the following volatile oils has an aldehyde as a major constituent except:
a. Ceylon cinnamon oil b. lemon oil c. camphor oil d. cassia cinnamon oil
A 80. These are natural or induced solid or semisolid exudations from plants or from insects feeding on
plants:
B 82. Alkaloids as salts may be liberated from plant components using:
D 83. Scientific name of Neem, used as an insecticide and bitter:
a. Avena sativa b. Arnica Montana c. Illicium verum d. Azadirachta indica
A 84. These are esters of high molecular, monohydric alcohols and high molecular fatty acid:
a. ricinoleic acid b. prussic acid c. azeleic acid d. saffric acid
B 88. Flavonoid found in yellow flower pigments:
a. allicin
b. berberine
c. cantharmin
d. sanguinarine
A 91. These are esters consisting of glycerol in combination with fatty acids, phosphoric acid and certain
nitrogenous compounds:
A 93. A French pharmacist collaborated with Pelletier in the discovery of Quinine which has become a
worldwide treatment of malaria:
a. Joseph Caventou b. Pierre Robiquet c. Frederick Serturner d. Rudolf Brandes
D 94. Drugs classified according to the natural relationship among plants and animals:
D 98. Most important monosaccharides found in plants:
a. tartaric acid b. lactic acid c. citric acid d. nitric acid
B 102. The characteristic bitter flavor of beer is due to:
C 103. Purified water soluble mixture of glycosides extracted from cascara:
A 104. Animal used in the biological assay of digitalis for its potency:
A
105. A phytochemist who made a number of significant discoveries including codeine in 1832 and the isolation
of narcotine:
a. Pierre Robiquet b. Frederick Serturner c. Joseph Caventou d. Emil von Behring
A 106. A German pharmacist who isolated hyoscyamine in 1819 and with fellow pharmacist, Philip Geiger,
A 108. Known as the first broad-spectrum antibiotic discovered:
a. direct steam b. water distillation c. steam distillation d. water and stem distillation
A 113. Known as alligator pear, its pulverized seeds can be used to treat rheumatism and neuralgia:
a. Persea americana b. Arcangelista flava c. Nerium oleander d. none
A 114. The purified fatlike substance obtained from the wool of sheep:
a. lanolin b. cetyl esters wax c. cysteine d. spermaceti
C 115. The scientific name of kintsay:
a. Vitex negundi b. Lantan camara c. Apium graveolens d. none
D 116. It contains kuskus oil and is known as moras:
a. cocos nucifera b. vetiveria zizanioides c. quisqualis indica d. none
D 117. Citral is an:
a. alcohol volatile oil b. ketone volatile oil c. hydrocarbon volatile oil d. aldehyde
volatile oil
a. capsicin b. capsaicin c. capsin d. b and c only e. a and b only
C 119. A drying agent used to purify essential oils:
a. Barfoed’s b. hemolysis test c. capillary test d. froth test
B 121. It is a purified carbohydrate product obtained from the inner rind of citrus fruits:
a. lactic acid b. pectin c. tartaric acid d. citric acid
A 123. A type of extraction used in the preparation of tincture or fluidextracts:
a. Cyanogenum esculenta b. Manihot esculentum c. Manihot cympogon d. Manihot
esculenta
B 125. A resin which is used as a diaphoretic:
B 127. The technical term for solvent used during extraction:
C 128. It is one of the ingredients of the embalming material of the Egyptians:
A 129. The official test animal employed in the standardization of mydriatic drugs such as atropine:
B 131. The element responsible for the basic pharmacological properties of alkaloids:
a. sulfur b. nitrogen d. phosphorus c. oxygen
B 132. The botanical origin of motherwort or damong maria which can be used as i nsect repellant:
a. Moringa oleifera b. Mimosa pudica c. Tinospora rumphii d. none
A 134. A plant causing dermatitis:
a. poison ivy b. amanita phalloides c. anise d. all of the above
C 135. Takip-kuhol contains bitter principle vellarin used as counter-irritant. Its scientific name is:
a. Datura metel b. hyptis suaveolens c. Centella asiatica d. none
C 136. Glycoside found in cassava:
a. mandelonitrile b. cyanohydrine c. mannihoxotin d. hydrocyanic acid
C 137. An oleoresin used externally as counterirritant:
a. white pine b. balsam of peru c. turpentine d. none
B 138. It is known as Indian hemp or hashish:
A 141. Caffeine belongs to this class of alkaloids:
a. cinchona alkaloids b. ergot alkaloids c. xanthine alkaloids d. vinca alkaloids
A 142. This plant is used to wrap cooked rice for fragrance:
A 145. Intrinsic factor in pernicious anemia:
a. cyanocobalamin b. hemoglobin c. ferrous d. all of the above
C 146. It contains ocimene, eugenol and pinene and a decoction of this herb is for treatment of cough:
C
147. Is a flavor used to disguise the bitterness of certain preparation, such as those containing quinine:
B 150. The study of the used of chemical agents which are more selectively toxic to the invading organism than
to host is known as:
D 151. The solid resin from turpentine:
C 154. Medicinal effects and potencies of cardio-active glycosides depend on:
a. digitalase b. glucose c. genin structure and glycone component d. cardiac/cardiotonic effect
C 155. The most notable property of tannins utilized in the leather industry:
a. denature proteins b. precipitate protein c. denature proteins and ppt protein d. none of these
A 156. A test for carbohydrates containing protein producing a red-blue or purple ring between the two layers:
a. molisch test b. xanthoproteic test c. ninhydrin test d. biuret test
B 157. Parts of this plant are used as condiments, except:
C 159. It is known as lemon grass under the family Poaceae, used as diuretic, aromatic bath and scent for
perfume:
B 160. The local name of Quisqualis indica:
C 161. The scientific name of mansanilya:
a. quassia indica b. coleus scutellarodes c. chrysanthemum indicum d. none
B 162. Component of volatile oil which is responsible for its antiseptic and germicidal action:
a. ethers b. phenols c. hydrocarbons d. esters
A 163. Yeast is rich source of:
D 165. Codeine which is used as an analgesic and depressant to the cough reflex is a derivative of:
a. benzoic acid b. cocaine c. salicylic acid d. morphine
B 166. The polyglucan used as a plasma expander and is formed from sucrose by the action of the enzyme
transglucosylase:
A 167. Attacks protopectin yielding soluble pectin:
A 168. The starting materials for the synthesis of fats in plants:
a. fatty acids and glycerol b. lipids c. carbohydrates d. sugars
B 169. Which of the following vitamins is a precursor of coenzyme A?
D 170. A descriptive material pertaining to any drugs or preparation in the USP/NF:
a. material medica b. official description c. all of these d. official monograph
B 171. One of the following means ‘ food of the gods’:
C 172. Pigment of flowers which is of glycosidic character:
D 173. End product of acid formation in the plant and occurs as insoluble calcium salt or raphides:
a. calcium acetate b. calcium citrate c. calcium tartrate d. calcium oxalate
A 174. 1, 3, 7-trimethyl xanthine is the chemical name of:
D 175. Plastid pigments are commonly extracted by which of the following solvents?
A 176. A plant pigment of therapeutic importance in preventing xeropthalmia is:
A 177. A test to distinguish tartrates from citrates makes use of this reagent:
a. deniges reagent b. bromine water c. mayer’s reagent d. dragendorff’s reagent
D 178. USP official alkaloid(s) with oncolytic action is/are the following:
A 179. Method of extracting volatile oils with the use of cold fat:
B 180. Which vitamin is formed in the body by exposure to ultraviolet irradiation or sunlight?
a. vitamin E b. vitamin D c. vitamin A d. vitamin C
C 181. The following is not a polysaccharide:
B 182. Active constituent of the volatile oil of tanglad which is a very good source of vitamin A:
C 183. The alkaloid obtained from ergot which is used to relieve or treat migraine is:
a. blue-black ppt b. green-black ppt c. blue-green ppt d. blue ppt
C 185. Volatile oil plays a vital role in plants as:
a. glycyrrhiza b. yerba soldado c. buchu d. yerba santa
D 187. The new name of the family Palmae:
D 188. Free vitamin A does not occur in plants, but in its place are compounds that are converted into vitamin
a. Fehling’s test b. Biuret’s test c. Iodine test d. Moore’s test
C 191. The purified mixture of simple protein principles obtained from the sperm or testes of suitable species
of fish, usually those belonging to the genera Oncorhyncus Suckley:
a. penicillamine c . protamine sulfate
D 192. An alkaloid which does not react with or form precipitate with alkaloidal reagent is:
a. hyoscyamine b. quinine c. atropine d. caffeine
A 193. The new name of the family Graminea:
A 194. Animals used to determine the phenol coefficient or antiseptic value of certain drug:
a. cellulose b. pectins c. lichen starch d. starch e. alginic acid
D 196. The step in the preparation of crude drug which consists of the removal of the extraneous matter prior
to packaging:
a. selection b. all of these c. collection d. garbling
C 197. The wax present in beeswax is:
a. ceryl stearate b. myricyl cerotate c. myricyl palmitate d. ceryl palmitate
C 198. The primary function of plants not present in animals but on which animal and man depend greatly:
a. gelatin b. glandular cells c. tragacanth d. alginic acid
C 201. Oil tubes found in plants under Apiaceae family that contain the volatile oil:
a. parenchyma cells b. glandular cells c. vittae d. schizogenous passages
C 202. The enzyme in black mustard seed that hydrolyzes the glycoside:
A 204. Citrus volatile oils whose aroma is injuriously affected by heat is best obtained by:
B 205. The following are differences of hydrolyzable from non-hydrolyzable tannins except:
a. hydrolyzable tannins form blue-black precipitates with ferric chloride
b. non-hydrolyzable tannins decolorize potassium permanganate
c. hydrolyzable tannins show no visible result with bromine water
d. none of the above choices
A 206. The enzyme that catalyze the hydrolysis of proteins:
a. sesame oil b. peanut oil c. corn oil d. olive oil
D 209. Plant sources of purine bases alkaloids:
a. Brewer’s yeast b. Torula yeast c. both a and b d. neither a and b
A 215. Component of lecithin and a precursor of acetylcholine:
a. Claviceps purpurea b. Claviceps paspali c. both a and b d. none of the given
B 217. A true from of adulteration:
B 220. The alkaloid used as a means of doubling chromosomes in the study of plant genetics:
a. ephedrine b. colchicines c. atropine d. eserine
D 221. Ideal temperature for storage of volatile oils:
a. 8-50 o
C b. 15-20 C o
c. 25-40 C
o
d. 2-8 Co
A 222. Contact insecticide:
a. rotenone b. pyrethrin c. nicotine d. all of the above
D 223. This is also known as 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy benzaldehyde popularly used as flavoring agent:
a. eugenol b. glycyrrhizin c. coumarin d. vanillin
C 224. The plant part from where the refined corn oil is obtained:
A 226. Unicellular organisms that are well-known for their ability to metabolize sugar into alcohol and CO2:
B 227. Rutin and hesperidin combination is also known as:
C 228. Resin component devoid of chemical properties:
a. citral
b. neural
c. limonene d. geraniol
D 230. Contracts the gall bladder stimulating the flow of bile:
A 233. Fixed oils are frequently extracted from their sources by:
C 234. A purified carbohydrate product extracted from the brown seaweeds Macrosystic pyrifera by the use
of dilute alkali:
a. Karaya gum b. gelatin c. algin d. carrageenan
A 235. The principal component of essential oil:
sugar is treated with concentrated, sulfuric acid producing a violet ring between two layers:
a. Fehling’s test b . Hainse’s test c . Benedict test d. Molisch
D 239. The following are tests for reducing sugars except:
a. Barfoed b. Benedict c. Fehling d. none of the above
B 240. The non-sugar portion of a glycoside is known as:
a. expression b. ecuelle method c. enzymatic hydrolysis d. destructive distillation
B 244. The alkaloid which continues to be the drug of choice against malaria:
a . cincholine b . quinine c . papaverine d. argonovine
B 245. Vinca rosea yields vinblastine which is:
a. flaxseed oil b. sesame oil c. almond oil d. olive oil
D 251. The alkaloid reagent composed of iodine, in potassium iodine solution is known as:
a. Hager’s reagent b. Mayer’s reagent c. Dragendroff’s reagent d. Wagner’s reagent
D 252. A medicinally important lipid which is used as a sclerosing agent:
a. jojoba oil b. chaulmoogra oil c. licopodium d. sodium morrhuate
B 253. The root of Rauwolfia serpentina is used as:
A 254. It serves as a commercial source of strychnine and brucine:
a. Jatropha curas b. Michelia champaca c. Ricinus communis d. Croton tiglium
A 256. These are official tests done on living animals as well as on intact or excised organs and which
a. heparin sodium b. gelatin c. absorbable gelatin sponge d. absorbable gelatin film
C 258. An opium alkaloid known as narcotine isolated by Robiquet is now officially called as:
a. morphine b. codeines c. noscapine d. thebaine
C 259. Caffeine belongs to this class of alkaloids:
a. gouty arthritis b. glaucoma c. cardiac stimulation d. exytoxic
A 261. The alkaloid found in calabar bean:
a. Borntrager test b. Lieberman-Burchard test c. Moore’s test d. Guignard test
a. roots and rhizome b. flowers c. leaves d. seeds
B 268. It is incorporated in tablets and lozenges that intended to aid in breaking tobacco habit
a . Quinine SO4 b . Lobeline SO4 c . Atropine SO4 d . Hyoscine HBr e. Cocaine HCl
C 269. This is the most widely used opium alkaloid which are narcotic analgesics and antitussives and are used as
sedatives, especially in allaying coughs.
a. Morphine b . Papaverine c . Codeine d . Heroine e . None
A 270. This term is used to designate simple organic compounds containing not more than 6 carbon atoms and
2 or 3 carboxyl groups:
a . Plant acids b . Succinic acid c . Isocitric acid d . all of these e . none
A 271. Expensive substance used in perfumery which is a pathological product found in intestines of sperm whales
or cast by them into the sea as a response to injury by squid beaks on which the sperm whale feeds:
A 274. The residue left after distilling the volatile oil from the oleoresin obtained from the various species of
Pinus a . colophony b . jalap c . mastic d . pinene
C 275. Dried stalks of seaweed which is used in dilating the cavities such as cervix in labor or abortion induction
due to its swelling chracteristic:
a . Kelp b . Agar c . Laminaria d . Lappa
C 276. The chief component of Melissa officinalis, is commonly known as lemon balm:
a . geraniol b . decanal c . citral d . limonene
C 277. A muccopolysaccahride obtained from saliva which is active against Gram (+) bacteria, by transforming
the insoluble polysaccharides
a . muramidase b . lysozyme c . a and b d . none
C 278. Oleandrin, the active component present in Rose bay, Nerium oleander, is classified as:
a . phenolic b . alkaloid c . glycoside d . peptide
D 279. Aromatic water prepared from its flowers has been used as vehicles for eye and skin lotions:
a . sage b . thyme c . oregano d . elder flower
A 280. Alkaloid obtained from Sarothammus scorparius which was formerly used fro cardiac arrythmias:
a . sparteine b . connine c . thebaine d . levuline
C 284. An acid present in apples and pears which is used as a sialogogue and combines with salicylic acid and
benzoic acid for desloughening effects:
a . lqctic acid b . pyruvic acid c . malic acid d . oxalic acid
B 286. High molecular weight polysaccharide gum produced by a pure culture fermentation of a carbohydrate with
Xanthamonas campestriesI, then purified by recovery with isopropyl alcohol, dried and milled:
a . dextran b . keltrol c . goat’s thorn d . gum Arabic
B 287. Milky white viscid secretion from the salivary glands of the worker hive bee, Apis mellifera, and is used as
a general tonic, toward the effects of old age:
A 288. When nonhydolyzable tannins were boiled with hydrochloric acid, an insoluble compound known as______
is formed.
a . Phlobaphenes b . Cathecol c . Gallic acid d . Ellagic acid
B 293. These are usually hard, transparent, or translucent and when heated, they soften and finally melt
a . Alkaloids b . Resins c . Gums d . Tannins
D 295. All of these are volatile oils that are used as condiments except:
a . anise b . clove oil c . nutmeg d. eucalyptus oil
A 296. A process of extraction which involve by macerating the drugs for a short period of time with
either hot or cold water.
a . infusion b . decoction c . maceration d . percolation
D 300. These are acetal in which the hydroxyl of the sugar is condensed with a hydroxyl group of the
non sugar component:
a . tannins b . carbohydrates c . resins d . glycosides
B 304. A phytochemical screening for saponin glycosides which measures the rate of fluidity of the extract:
a . viscosity method b . capillary method c . Liebermann Burchard method d . all of these
C 306. These are esters of long chain fatty acids and alcohol
a . fixed oils b . fats c . lipids d. waxes
A 307. Gotu Kola obtained from the leaves and stems of Centella asiatica used as diuretic, blood purifier, treats
leprosy , body strengthener and revilaizer is locally known as:
A 308. An alkaloid which does not react with or precipitate with alkaloidal reagent is:
a . caffeine b . quinine c . hyoscyamine d . emitine
A 309. Are unicellular organisms that are well known for their ability to metabolize sugar into alcohol and
carbon dioxide:
a . yeast b . dried yeast c . baker’s yeast d . brewer’s yeast